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04-11-06 Regular CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2006 *~k**************************************************************************************************** SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL ME"ETING RICHFIELD CITY HALL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6700 PORTLAND AVENUE 5:30 P.M. Call to order Special City Council Meeting Roll call 1. Special City Council Closed Executive Session in Executive Conference Room regarding City of Richfield versus Metropolitan Airports Commission litigation Return to Council Chambers to adjourn Special City Council Meeting ******************************************************************************************************* REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6700 PORTLAND AVENUE 6:30 P.M. AGENDA INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS Call to order Roll call Open forum (15 minutes maximum) Each speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for others. Comments are to be an opportunity to address the Council on items not on the agenda. Individuals who wish to address the Council must have registered prior to the meeting. Notes: Pledge of Allegiance Approval of minutes of (1) Special City Council Meeting March 22, 2006; (2) Special City Council Worksession of March 28, 2006; and (3) Special City Council Meeting of March 28,2006 PRESENTATIONS 1. Recognition of City of Richfield Police Reserves and Explorer Scouts 2. Annual meeting with Civil Service Commission COUNCIL DISCUSSION 3. Council discussion . Hats Off To Hometown Hits Notes: AGENDA APPROVAL 4. Council approval of agenda CONSENT CALENDAR 5. Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended actions have also been approved. No further Council action is necessary. However, any Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar are recommended for approval. A. Consideration of approval of renewal of lawful gambling license and resolution authorizing gambling activity for Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post #435, 6501 Portland Avenue S.R. No. 73 B. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing City Council not to waive monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by MN Statute 466.04 S.R. No."46 Notes: 6. Consideration of items, if any, removed from Consent Calendar Notes: RESOLUTIONS 7. Consideration of resolution approving provisions of 2006-07 labor agreement with 9-1-1 Dispatchers LELS Local 225 bargaining unit Staff Report No. 75 Notes: 8. Consideration of resolution approving amendment to 2005-06 labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 123 Staff Report No. 76 Notes: 9. Consideration of: . Resolution requesting Commissioner of Transportation revoke Municipal State Aid designation from Cedar Avenue from 63rd to 67th Streets and Graham Avenue from Lyndale Avenue to 65th Street . . Resolution requesting Commissioner of Transportation designate 17th Avenue from Bloomington Avenue to Cedar Avenue as Municipal State Aid route Staff Report No. 77 Notes: 10. Consideration of: . Resolution authorizing Agreement No. 89064 between City of Richfield and Mn/DOT to exchange land at Madison Park for adjacent land parcels and additional remnant parcel on Lyndale Avenue for land necessary to complete Crosstown Reconstruction project . Authorize Mayor and City Manager to grant necessary access to Mn/DOT contractors in Madison Park and Legion Lake Staff Report No. 78 Notes: OTHER BUSINESS 11. Consideration of directing Transportation Commission to conduct study of county roads in Richfield Staff Report No. 79 Notes: 12. Consideration of test area for proposed Richfield's Stop Sign Policy Staff Report No. 80 Notes: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 13. City Manager's report Notes: 14. Claims and payrolls Open forum (additional 15 minutes if more time needed after first Open Forum and by majority vote of the City Council) Each speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for oth rs. Comments are to be an opportunity to address the Council on items not on the agenda. Individuals who wish to address the Council must have registered prior to the meeting. Notes: 15. Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9738. AGENDA SECTION: c.om;ent: AGENDA ITEM # 'lA REpORT # 71 ....... STAFF REpORT RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 2006 REpORT PREPARED By: BETSY OSBORN, SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER NAME, TITLE COUNCIL PRESENTER: NAME, TITLE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: ~-f( REVIEWED By CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of the renewal of a lawful gambling license for Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post #435, 6501 Portland Avenue, with a resolution approving the gambling activity requested bv the applicant. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: . Approve the request for renewal of a lawful gambling license for the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post #435, 6501 Portland Avenue; and . Approve the attached resolution allowing the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post #435 to conduct lawful gambling activity requested by the applicant in accordance with Richfield City Code 1100.13, Subd.6. I II. BACKGROUND I On March 1, 2006, Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post #435 submitted an application for the renewal of their lawful gambling license. The $100 investigation fee has been received. 0411 American Legion Lawful Gambling Renewal The Public Safety Department has conducted the required background investigation and has determined that the applicant has complied with all of the requirements. I III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION I I. A. POLICY I . Richfield City Code 1100.13 requires the Public Safety Department to review the request for the gambling license and make its review and recommendation to the City Council. I B. CRITICAL ISSUES I . The applicant has complied with the State Statutes and City Code pertaining to lawful gambling. . The applicant has submitted the request within sixty days of the renewal of the license. . The applicant has demonstrated that the gambling activity requested is a benefit to the community. I C. FINANCIAL . N/A I D. LEGAL . N/A I IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S) I . Deny the request for the renewal of a lawful gambling license for Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post #435. This would mean that the applicant would not be able to conduct gambling activities within their establishment; however, the Public Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. I V. ATTACHMENTS . Resolution I VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING I . Representatives from the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post #435. 5A-1 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST #435 TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING WHEREAS, Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post #435 has submitted an application for the renewal of their lawful gambling license; and WHEREAS, the application requests renewal of their pulltab operations; and WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute Section 349.213 provides authority for review of applications by local authorities; and WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety has completed an investigation of the application and finds the application to be in order. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council, City of Richfield, Minnesota, as follows: 1. That a lawful gambling license be granted to Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post #435,6501 Portland Avenue. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 11th day of April, 2006. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM # REpORT # Consent 5B 74 STAFF REpORT RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 2006 REpORT PREPARED By: STEVEN L. DEVICH, CITY MANAGER NAME, TITLE COUNCIL PRESENTER: REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ri ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City not to waive the monetary limits on statutory municipality tort liability I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Council not to waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. I II. BACKGROUND I The City purchases its insurance from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). A requirement of that insurance coverage is that each participating municipality must annually either affirm or waive its statutory limits of liability. This action must be taken before July 1 of each year. The current statutory limits of liability for Minnesota cities are $300,000 for an individual claimant and $1,000,000 per occurrence. Cities can waive those limits by allowing an individual claimant to recover more than $300,000, up to the $1,000,000 occurrence limit or more if limits are waived and excess liability insurance is purchased. They may also waive the per occurrence limit and purchase excess liability insurance. 0411Tort Historically, Richfield has not waived its limits of liability. This is historically true of slightly more than half of the cities in Minnesota. Richfield has also elected not to purchase excess liability coverage for the past several years. The cost of excess liability insurance has been, and continues to be very expensive. An additional $1,000,000 of coverage would cost in excess of $55,000 annually. Moreover, buying the coverage may expose the City to liability exposure in excess of the statutory $1,000,000 cap. I III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION I I A. POLICY I . The State Statute establishing liability limits for cities at the current $1,000,000 level was established fairly recently and appears to be a reasonable limit. . Historically, the majority of municipalities in Minnesota are not waiving the monetary limits on municipality tort liability as was established by Statutes 466.04. . The Council could waive its statuary limits in future years if a decision was made to do so. . The City Council may also wish to further consider purchasing excess liability in the future. If this is the case it may be purchased at any point in the future. I B. CRITICAL ISSUES I . The City's insurance policy with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust will renew on July 1, 2006. This action must be completed on, or before that time. IC.FrnANCIAL I . The City has historically not purchased excess liability coverage because of the cost of such coverage. The annual premium for $1 million of coverage would be between $55,000 and $65,000 if the City does not waive its liability limits. I D. LEGAL I . The tort liability limits established by Minnesota Statutes have protected cities historically and no Minnesota court has ever established a monetary award in excess of the statutory limits against a municipality. . Each city must annually decide whether the City would voluntarily waive the statute for both the single claims each occurrence limits. I IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S) I . If the Council feels that any single claimant should receive more than the $300,000 limit, the Council could elect to waive the statutory monetary limits. . If the Council feels that the $1 ,000,000 per occurrence limit is not adequate, the City could purchase excess liability coverage and subsequently waive the limits of liability up to the amount of excess coverage purchased by the City. I V. ATTACHMENTS . Resolution. I VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING . None. 5Erl RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AFFIRMING MUNICIPAL TORT LIABILITY LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY MINNESOTA STATUTES 466.04 WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 466.04 provides for Municipal tort liability limits for Minnesota cities; and WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust has asked that each city review the tort liability limits and determine if the respective city would choose to waive it's limits; and WHEREAS, such decision to affirm or waive the tort liability limits must be filed with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust at the insurance renewal date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager is directed to report to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust that the Richfield City Council does not waive the monetary limits on the municipal tort liability established by Minnesota statutes 466.04. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 11th day of April 2006. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM # REpORT # Resolutions 7 75 ..... STAFF REpORT RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11,2006 REpORT PREPARED By: PAM DMYTRENKO ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER NAME, TITLE COUNCIL PRESENTER: <:d ,J, REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of a resolution approving the contract with the 911 Dispatchers LELS Local 225 for the contract period January 1 , 2006 throuQh December 31, 2007. 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Adopt the resolution approving the provisions of the 2006-07 labor agreement with the 911 Dispatchers LELS Local 225 bargaining unit and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. I II. BACKGROUND I City staff has completed labor negotiations with the 911 Dispatchers LELS Local 225 (Union). The provisions of the two year contract for calendar years 2006 and 2007, cover all of the employees in this Union, which consists of 9 positions: 6 full- time employees and 3 part-time employees. The tentatively approved settlement includes the following significant monetary changes: WaQes A 3% across-the-board wage increase, effective January 1, 2006, with an additional .5% increase effective the first full pay period in July 2006. 0411 Dispatchers A 3% across-the-board wage increase, effective January 1,2007, with an additional .5% increase effective the first full pay period in July 2007. Equity Adiustment A one-time equity adjustment of $480 for full-time employees (prorated on an hourly basis for part-time employees to $0.23/hour) to be paid as a lump sum the last pay period of December 2006. This adjustment would be added to the annual base wage on December31 , 2006 to be used as a basis for calculation of the 2007 wage increase. An equity adjustment was provided to this bargaining unit because metro wage surveys indicated that this female dominated work group falls considerably below the metro average wage for a dispatcher position. The equity adjustment brings the group closer to the average at the end of 2006, but still falls short of achieving the average wage. Traininq Pay Effective July 1,2006, an increase in the training pay rate from $1.25/hour to $1.30/hour. Health Insurance A $50 increase to the Employer health insurance contribution for contract year 2006 which provides full coverage to single Employee, $655 per month for Employee plus spouse or Employee plus child(ren) coverage, and $700 per month for Employee plus family. The contract calls for a re-opener of this provision in 2007. Effective January 1, 2006, the Employer would contribute an additional $3 towards the employee single dental insurance premium for a total monthly contribution of $30. Vacation Leave The annual vacation leave accrual was increased by 8 hours to 184 hours per year for employees after completion of 25 years of service, effective in 2006. Effective January 1, 2006, the annual sell back cap will be increased 4 hours to a total of 40 hours and the vacation leave accrual cap increased from 240 to 248 hours. Personal Leave Effective January 1, 2006, the personal leave accrual rate will increase from 2.77 hours biweekly to 3.0 hours biweekly. I III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION I I A. POLICY I . The City has met and negotiated in good faith with the Union and its representatives and is bound under the Public Employer's Labor Relations Act to meet and bargain over the terms and conditions of employment. . The 2006-07 proposed settlement is the final union contract settled for 2006. It is identical in wage increase and health insurance provisions to non-union City employees and the other bargaining units. . This contract reflects the third settlement for 2007. . The 2006-07 contract provisions are within the range for other comparable bargaining groups in similar metro cities. The equity adjustment brings the unit members closer to the pay of those cities. I B.CRITICAL ISSUES I . In order to allow the City's accounting personnel to modify payroll records in a timely manner for 2006 wages and benefits, it is recommended thatthe City Council act on April 11 , 2006 to adopt the attached resolution providing for contract changes effective January 1, 2006. I C. FINANCIAL I . 3% wage increase effective January 1, 2006 and an additional .5% increase the first full pay period in July 2006. . 3% wage increase effective January 1, 2007 and an additional .5% increase the first full pay period in July 2007. . An equity adjustment in the form of a one-time, lump sum payment of $480 for 6 full-time employees (for a total of $2,880), plus a pro-rated lump sum payment for 3 part-time employees (approximately $287/employee) totaling an approximate equity adjustment of $3740. . A $50. increase in the Employer contribution towards health insurance coverage. . A $3 increase in the Employer contribution towards dental insurance. . A 5 cent increase in the training pay rate from $1.25/hour to $1.30/hour. . I D.. LEGAL I . If the terms of this agreement are not approved, further negotiation and/or mediation will be necessary. I IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S) I . Do not approve the terms of this agreement and prepare for further negotiation and/or mediation. . Defer discussion to another date. I V. ATTACHMENTS . Resolution I VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING . None ;-1 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS), LOCAL 225 BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEARS 2006-2007 WHEREAS, the City Manager and the 911 Dispatchers LELS Local 225 have reached an understanding concerning conditions of employment for years 2006-2007; and WHEREAS, it would be inappropriate to penalize LELS Local 225 members who have negotiated in good faith; and WHEREAS, the City Ordinance requires that contracts between the City and the exclusive representative of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit shall be completed by Council resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve the Labor Agreement between the City of Richfield and LELS Local 225 Bargaining Unit for years 2006-2007, under the provisions of the Labor Agreement to be implemented, effective January 1, 2006 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 11th day of April 2006. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM # REpORT # Resolutions 8 76 ..... , STAFF REpORT RI€HFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 2006 REpORT PREPARED By: PAM DMYTRENKO, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER NAME. TiTLE COUNCIL PRESENTER: REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of a resolution approving an amendment to the 2005-2006 labor agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 123. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Adopt the resolution designating an increase in the City's contribution toward health insurance premiums for the law Enforcement labor Services Inc. local 123. I II. BACKGROUND I City staff has completed labor negotiations with the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 123 (Union) for the contract re-opener (Article 16 Insurance) of its 2005-2006 contract, subject to Council approval. There are 31 employees represented in this unit: 27 Officers and 4 Detectives. The tentatively approved settlement includes the following change: Health Insurance A $50 increase to the Employer health insurance contribution which provides full coverage to single Employee, $655 per month for Employee plus spouse or Employee plus child(ren) coverage, and $700 per month for Employee plus family. According to the terms of the 2005-06 contract, the Employer contribution for employe.e single dental coverage increased in 2006 from $27 per month to $30 per month. 0411 PoliceAmendments I III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION I I A. POLICY I . The City has met and negotiated in good faith with the Union and its representatives and is bound under the Public Employer's Labor Relations Act to meet and bargain over the terms and conditions of employment. . The proposed settlement for the health insurance re-opener provision is identical to the health insurance contribution provided to the other union contracts settled for 2006, as well as for non-union employees. The City has a long history of providing the same level of health insurance contribution to all eligible City employees and strives to maintain that equity. I B. CRITICAL ISSUES I . In order to allow the City's accounting personnel to modify payroll records in a timely manner for 2006 benefits, it is recommended that the City Council act on April 11, 2006 to adopt the attached resolution providing for contract changes, effective January 1,2006. I C. FINANCIAL I . Up to a maximum $50 per employee increase in the City's contribution towards health insurance coverage. I D. LEGAL I . If the terms of this agreement are not approved, further negotiation and/or mediation will be necessary. I IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S) I . Do not approve the terms of this agreement and prepare for further negotiation and/or mediation. . Defer discussion to another date. I V. ATTACHMENTS . Resolution I VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING . None. 8:-/ RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC. LOCAL 123 WHEREAS, the City of Richfield and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 123 signed a bargaining agreement covering a two year period from January 1, 2005 through December 31 , 2006; and WHEREAS, the labor agreement covers all terms and conditions of employment including the City contribution for health insurance benefits; and WHEREAS, Article 28 of the labor agreement provides for either party to amend the provisions in Article 16, Section 1 - Health Insurance; and WHEREAS, the City has historically provided the same level of health insurance contribution to all eligible City employees, both union and non-union; and WHEREAS, the City desires to maintain such a position of equity; and WHEREAS, the City Council is required to determine by resolution the City's contribution toward the premium for employee group insurance coverage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City shall contribute a maximum of $655 per month for employee plus spouse or employee plus child(ren) health insurance coverage, and $700 per month for family health insurance, and in any event, said contributions shall not exceed the cost of single coverage for employees selecting that option. Such contributions shall be for coverage effective January 1, 2006. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 11 th day of April 2006. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM # REpORT # Resolutions 9 77 ....... STAFF REpORT RICHFIELD CITY.COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 2006 REpORT PREPARED By: DERICK ANDERSON, CIVIL ENGINEER NAME, TInE REpORT PRESENTER:. DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: if ~ REVIEWED By CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of resolutions requesting the Commissioner of Transportation to revoke Municipal State Aid (MSA) designation for Cedar Avenue from 63rd Street to 67th Street, Graham Avenue from Lyndale to 65th, (MSA route numbers 157~369 and 157-104) and designate 17th Avenue from Bloomington Avenue to Cedar Avenue, (157-370). I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: . Adopt a resolution requesting that the Commissioner of Transportation revoke Municipal State Aid (MSA) designation from Cedar Avenue from 63rd to 67th Street and Graham Avenue from Lyndale Avenue to 65th Street. . Adopt a resolution requesting that the Commissioner of Transportation designate 17th Avenue from Bloomington Avenue to Cedar Avenue as an MSA route. I II. BACKGROUND I MSA rules state that 20% of city streets are eligible for MSA funding. With redevelopment changing many City streets, it is necessary to update the MSA system tc stay within the allotted 20%. MSA rules also state that a MSA street must connect two points of high traffic. Construction of the 66th Street and Cedar Avenue/Hwy 77 Interchange created two dead ends on Cedar Avenue north and 0411 MSA Resolutions ' south of 66th Street and closed the Hwy 77 exit ramp at 63rd and Cedar. A new route is proposed on 17th Avenue to connect Cedar Avenue to 66th Street, the Cedar Point Development and Bloomington Avenue. This route is longer than the existing route, so additional mileage is required. Graham Avenue is now designated as a non-existing MSA street due to the City Bella redevelopment area. After these streets are removed from the MSA system and 17th Avenue designated, there will be 0.02 additional miles to designate on the MSA system. I III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION I I A. POLICY I . City Council resolutions are required by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) office of State Aid for requesting the revocation (or designation) of Municipal State Aid designation of streets. lB. CRITICAL ISSUES I . Updates are needed as portions of Cedar Avenue no longer meet the requirements for MSA routes. The updates to the MSA system are due by May 1, to be included in this year's MSA needs. Ic; FmANCIAL I . When the streets are revoked, staff is able to designate the future 17th Avenue alignment to be eligible for Municipal State Aid funding. I D. LEGAL . None known at this time. I IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S) I . Council may choose to not adopt the attached resolutions. However, that would result in the loss of some Municipal State Aid funding. I V. ATTACHMENTS I . Resolution revoking Municipal State Aid designation from certain City streets. . Resolution for Municipal State Aid designation of certain City streets. . Map showing changes to MSA system. I VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETmG . None known at this time. q-f RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REVOKING MUNICIPAL STATE AID DESIGNATION FROM CERTAIN CITY STREETS WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and necessary for certain streets hereinafter described as Municipal State Aid streets to be revoked and removed from Richfield's Municipal State Aid system under the provisions of Minnesota laws, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the streets described as follows: MSA Street # 157-104 157-371 Street Name Graham Avenue Cedar Avenue Limits Lyndale Avenue to 65th Street 67th Street to 63rd Street be, and hereby are, revoked as Municipal State Aid streets of the City of Richfield, subject to approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this Resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his consideration. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 11 th day April, 2006. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk 0411 MSA Resolutions q-d- RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION FOR MUNICIPAL STATE AID DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN CITY STREETS WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and necessary for certain streets hereinafter described as Municipal State Aid streets to be designated for Richfield's Municipal State Aid system under the provisions of Minnesota laws, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the street described as follows: MSA Street # 157-370 Street Name 17th Avenue Limits Cedar Avenue to Bloomington Avenue be, and hereby is, designated as a Municipal State Aid street of the City of Richfield, subject to approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this Resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his consideration. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 11th day April, 2006. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk II~. ... t'l ~ (J) )> (J)() :IJ -- 0'-" c:'< .-..0 CD-h :IJ~ CD ('") c.. =r CD~ en CD -- - (Oe.. ::J tu .-.. -- o ::J AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM # REpORT # ResolutiolJ.S 10 78 ..... STAFF REpORT RICHFIELD . CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11,2006 REpORT PREPARED By: KRISTIN ASHER, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER NAME, TITLE COUNCIL PRESENTER: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: ~ rJ. REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: . Consideration of approval of the attached resolution in which Richfield agrees to exchange land at Madison Park for adjacent land parcels and an additional' remnant parcel on Lyndale Avenue with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) for land necessary to complete the Crosstown Reconstruction project. Consideration of approval for the Mayor and City Manager to grant necessary access to Mn/DOT's contractors in Madison Park and Legion Lake. 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: . Adopt the attached resolution approving Agreement No. 89064 between the City of Richfield and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). . Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to approve permits granting necessary access to Mn/DOT's contractors to complete the Crosstown Reconstruction Project. I II. BACKGROUND I Mn/DOT had determined that it is necessary to acquire a portion of the City Property in order to complete the Crosstown Reconstruction project. Approximately 0411 LandExchange 12,640 square feet of the north edge of Madison Park will be conveyed to Mn/DOT for the reconstruction project in exchange for approximately 13,000 square feet of land, split among three parcels (see attachments). Approximately 7,800 square feet of the replacement land will be located adjacent to the park; the remaining 5,200 square feet will be conveyed with Parcel 341 located in the western corner of Lyndale Avenue and the TH 62 ramp. In addition to the land exchange, Mn/DOT will need access to portions of both Madison Park and Legion Lake in order to complete the reconstruction project. The permits allow Mn/DOT's contractors access to the portion of Madison Park indicated as a temporary easement and permission to construct on the area of Legion Lake where indicated to build a pedestrian bridge and dredge a drainage channel into Legion Lake. I III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION I I A. POLICY I . Improvements to the 35W/Highway 62 Crosstown have been identified as needed in the City's Comprehensive Plan. I B. CRITICAL ISSUES I . The agreement is necessary in order for Mn/DOT to move forward with the Crosstown Reconstruction. . The permits allowing Mn/DOT's contractor to do work on City property (Legion Lake & Madison Park) is necessary for Mn/DOT to move forward with the Crosstown Reconstruction. I C. FINANCIAL I . Land exchange only. No funds are exchanged as part of the agreement. I D. LEGAL I . The City Attorney will be available at the Council meeting to answer any questions about the agreement. I IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S) I . Reject the proposed land exchange agreement. . Deny Mn/DOT's contractors access to Madison Park and Legion Lake. I V. ATTACHMENTS I . Resolution approving the proposed land exchange agreement. . Mn/DOT Contract No. 89064 . Graphics defining land exchange parcels . Permits granting immediate access to Madison Park and Legion Lake . Graphics defining temporary easement area I VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING . None anticipated. ID-I RESOLUTION NO. . RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT NO. 89064 AMONG THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MN/DOT) AND THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR LAND EXCHANGED AS PART OF THE CROSSTOWN RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WHEREAS, Mn/DOT wishes to acquire certain property, a portion of Madison Park, from the City for highway purposes; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to acquire certain property in the vicinity of Madison Park from Mn/DOT for use for park and trail purposes; and WHEREAS, the City and Mn/DOT deem it mutually advantageous to exchange the property referenced in the attached agreement and maps. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Richfield City Council: 1) That the "State of Minnesota and City of Richfield Land Exchange Agreement" identified as Mn/DOT Agreement Number 89064, a copy of which was before the Council, is hereby approved. 2) That the proper City officers are authorized to execute the Agreement, and any amendments thereto. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota on this 11 th day of April 2006. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk , MnlDOT Contract No: 89064. lo~~ STATE OF MINNESOTA AND CITY OF RICHFIELD LAND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT This agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation (hereinafter "State") and the City of Richfield, acting through its City Council ("City"). Recitals The parties are authorized to enter into this Agreement by Minnesota Statutes ~~471.59, subd. 10; and 161.202; and; The State is planning to reconstruct Trunk Highway number 62 and Interstate 35W, within the Richfield city limits, under State Project Number 2782-281 (the "Project"); and The City is the fee owner of property currently maintained and operated as Madison Park (the "City Property"); and The State has determined that is necessary to acquire a portion of the City Property for purposes of constructing the Project and operating and maintaining the reconstructed roadway; and The City will convey the City Property to the State, provided that such property is replaced in a suitable manner; and The State has acquired certain property and will acquire certain additional property (collectively the "State Property") and convey it to the City; and .iI!:e Parties are entering into this Agreement to define the terms and conditions of the above-referenced land ~change. Agreement 1. Term of Agreement; Exhibits Incorporated 1.1 Effective date: This Agreement will be effective on the date signed by all necessary City and State officials as required by Minnesota Statutes ~ 16C.05, subdivision 2, and other applicable law. 1.2 Expiration date: This Agreement will expire seven years after its Effective Date, or when all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first. 1.3 Exhibits: Exhibits A, and B are attached and incorporated into this Agreement. 2. Agreement between the Parties 2.1 Description of City Property. The City Property that is the subject of this Agreement is identified as Parcel 58 and is depicted on Exhibit A. 2.2 Description of State Property. The State Property that is the subject of this Agreement is identified as the remnants of parcels 56, 59, and 431, and is depicted on Exhibits A and B. 2.3 Project Schedule. The State has scheduled the construction contract letting for the Project for May 19th, 2006. The State anticipates that construction will commence on July 10, 2006. 2.4 Conveyance of the City Property. The City will convey the City Property to the State by quitclaim Joint Powers Contract (Rev: 4/3/2006) - 1 - , Mn/DOT Contract No: 89064 fb-3 deed, in such estates as are designated on Exhibit A. Approximately 12,642 square feet will be conveyed in fee simple, approximately 4,934 square feet will be conveyed as wall maintenance easement, and a temporary easement will be granted for approximately 36,469 square feet. The temporary easement will expire on December 1,2010. 2.5 Conveyance of the State Property. The State will convey the State Property, as shown on Exhibits A and B, to the City in fee simple estate by quitclaim deed. Approximately 13,007 square feet will be conveyed in fee simple, of which approximately 4,035 square feet (on certain portions of parcels 56 and 59 as shown on Exhibit A) will be conveyed subject to a wall maintenance easement in favor of the State. 2.6 Conveyance Documents. The State will be responsible for providing legal descriptions and for preparing conveyance documents. All conveyance documents must be approved, prior to their execution, by the State's Metro District Right-of-Way Engineer or her designee. 2.7 Timing of Conveyance. Following the effective date of this Agreement, the State will seek approval of the land exchange by the Minnesota Land Exchange Board. Upon approval, the City will convey the City Property to the State pursuant to Article 2.4 of this Agreement. The State will convey the State Property to the City within 90 days after filing the final certificate of the parcels in Eminent Domain. The parties will use their best efforts to complete the property conveyances prior to the State's planned contract-letting date. 2.8 Recording. Each party will be responsible for recording the conveyance instruments which it receives . as part of the exchange. 2.9 Rights of Entry. 2.9.1 Effective upon the execution of this Agreement, the City grants to the State a right of entry on the City Property for purposes of constructing the Project, and operating and maintaining the reconstructed roadway. This right of entry will remain in effect until the conveyance of the City Property is completed. 2.9.2 The State reserves for itself a right of entry onto that portion of the State Property identified as Parcels 56, 59, and 341 for purposes of constructing the Project. This right of entry will remain in effect until construction of the Project is completed. 2.1 OEnvironmental Liability. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to alter any responsibility imposed by applicable federal or state environmental protection laws, specifically including but not limited to, laws governing responsibility for cleanup of polluted properties. 2.11 Approvals 2.11.1 Approval by Land Exchange Board. The State will be responsible for obtaining approval of this transaction from the Minnesota Land Exchange Board. If the Minnesota Land Exchange Board Joint Powers Contract (Rev: 4/3/2006) -2- , Mn/DOT Contract No: 89064 lo~t does not approve this land exchange, this agreement will terminate and neither party will have any further responsibility to the other. 2.11.2 Approval by City Council. The agreement is contingent upon City Council approval and will be void if such approval is not obtained. The City will be responsible for obtaining such approval. 3. Payment The parties agree that the interests in real property to be exchanged pursuant to this Agreement are of equivalent value and that neither party will be obligated to pay cash compensation to the other. 4. Authorized Representatives. Each party's Authorized Representative has the responsibility to administer this agreement, to give 'and receive notices, and to niake any other decision authorized or permitted under this Agreement. 4.1 The State's Authorized Representative is Deb Anderson Sleeper, Metro District Right-of-Way Engineer, or her successor; 1500 W. County Road B2, Roseville, MN 55113; (651) 582-1658. 4.2 The City's Authorized Representatives are Martin Kirsch (Mayor) and Steven Devich (City Manager) or their successors; 6700 Portland Ave. S., Richfield, MN 55423; 612-861-9700 (Mayor), 612-861-9702 (City Manager). 5. Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Contract Complete 5.1 Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this agreement without the prior consent of the other party and a fully executed Assignment Agreement, executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved this agreement, or their successors in office. Amendments. Any amendment to this agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original agreement, or their successors in office. Waiver. If a party Jails to enforce any provision of this agreement, that failure does not waive the provision or its right to subsequently enforce it. Contract Complete. This agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between the State and the City. No other understanding regarding this agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party. 6. Liability In connection with the performance of this Agreement, each party will be solely responsible for its own acts and omissions and the results thereofto the extent authorized by law. The State's liability is governed by Minnesota Statutes S3.736 and other applicable law. The City's liability is governed by Minnesota Statutes chapter 466 and other applicable law. 7. State Audits Under Minnesota Statutes S 16C.05, subd. 5, the City's books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this agreement are subject to examination by the State and the State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this agreement. Government Data Practices 5.2 5.3 5.4 ~. The City and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by Joint Powers Contract (Rev: 4/3/2006) - 3 - J Mn/DOT Contract No: 89064 }0-5 a party under this agreement. The civil remedies of Minnesota Statutes ~ 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the City or the State. 9. Venue Venue for all legal proceedings arising out of this agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota. 10. Termination. Except as provided in Article 2.11, this agreement may be terminated only by the mutual written agreement of the parties. [The remainder of this page has been intentionally left blank] ,.t- Joint Powers Contract (Rev: 4/3/2006) -4- 1 ~ ~TATE ENCUMBRANCE VERIFICATION Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered as required by Minnesota Statutes S 16A.15 and 16C.05. Signed: Date: CFMS Contract No. A- CITY OF RICHFIELD The City certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed this Agreement on behalf of the City as required by applicable resolutions, ordinances, or charter provision. .y: .r.lartin Kirsch Title: Mayor Date: April 11, 2006 By: Steve Devich Title: City Manager Date: April 11, 2006 MnJDOT Contract No: 89064 /0 ~(p DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION By: Title: Date: (With delegated authority) COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION By: Date: By: Date: (With delegated authority) (With delegated authority) INCLUDE COpy OF RESOULUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION. 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(:) 10-9 TEMPORARY PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT MADISON PARK Dated: April 3, 2006 C.S. 2782/ SP 2782-281 County of Hennepin The State of Minnesota has by its Commissioner of Transportation established and designated the route of Trunk Highway No. 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is necessary that the State of Minnesota use for highway purposes real property situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: Tract A: That part ofthe NE 1/4 or the NW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 28 North, Range 24 West shown colored in red on Exhibit A The undersigned, having an interest in the above described real property, understand that they are not required to surrender possession of real properly without just compensation and are not required to surrender lawfully occupied real property without at least 90 days notice. For a valuable consideration, the undersigned hereby waive these rights and give the State of Minnesota an immediate right of entry and permit to construct a noisewall, trail connections and minor grading work. The right to use all of Tract A described above for highway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2010, or such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes. Martin Kirsch, Mayor April 11, 2006 Date Steve Devich, City Manager April 11, 2006 Date ID-/O TEMPORARY PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT LEGION LAKE Dated: April 3, 2006 C.S. 2782/ SP 2782-281 County of Hennepin The State of Minnesota has by its Commissioner of Transportation established and designated the route of Trunk Highway No. 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. . It is necessary that the State of Minnesota use for highway purposes real property situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: Tract A: That part of Section 26, Township 28 North, Range 24 West, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as shown colored in red on Exhibit A attached hereto. The undersigned, having an interest in the above described real property, understand that they are not required to surrender possession of real property without just compensation and are not required to surrender lawfully occupied real property without at least 90 days notice. For a valuable consideration, the undersigned hereby waive these rights and give the State of Minnesota an immediate right of entry and permit to construct a continental pedestrian bridge and to dredge a drainage channel into Legion Lakes. The bridge will be owned and maintained by the City of Richfield. The right to use all of Tract A described above forhighway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2010, or such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes. Martin Kirsch, Mayor April 11 . 2006 Date Steve Devich, City Manager April 11. 2006 Date 10-// . " 1'1 I . ( 1 1 'I I J' , I \ ,- t I I l ! III i 'I I ii ""'1,',1 I !,' II Ii I!~ I I ,i : 1"' I ! j J II, I I! ~ /I [ I 1,/ II,!I ;1 11 {I /;;: iiiI !. , , ~ t III Ii r ~/III 'il J PilI 1 II 1/1 " 1111 i1f1 .~ ,I If I I !'l' I ~ ~ { ~l I ' .. I,i ~11 I ~'l l:1 ~ ill I )1 ! I (, ! i JI' I l 'I I ~ t ,U I! I 11 ;:.... pi I I; I " I ~C5 "'~Iir I !,II ,I W,i ~ k t II ,0 'on { i I l' II 11\ f 0' II I I. ~I!:tf I . I "'\' ,', t: ~:.-""t...,., < : i : n~:r!l!~il f 1 ~ I. I 1 II I I j I!! ~ I i"1 I II! 1>,,11 \" t 11 I ij r ~_!I! '\\, j [II I 1,\ ,\, j It! I i!~ \j~i , I !in I I \ ; I! '\'\ / t II c-41 I \ ~~l'r' -, ~ jz I i...9 ! \ ! 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REpORT # Other Business 11 79 ~ STAFF REpORT RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11,2006 REpORT PREPARED By: THOMAS FOLEY, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER NAME, TITLE COUNCIL PRESENTER: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: [E( ri REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of directing the Transportation Commission to conduct a county road study. 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Direct the Transportation Commission to conduct a study of county roads. I II. BACKGROUND I County roads provide most of the major gateway entrances to the City of Richfield. The .county roads in Richfield are in serious need of repair and convey a poor image of the City. Prior to making any repairs to these roads, the City has a great opportunity to develop design guidelines that the City could use in upgrading the county roads. The Richfield Transportation Commission would oversee the study. The proposed study would address, among others, the following issues: . The condition of the county roads including the curb, gutter, and the sidewalks; . The number of lanes needed based on future traffic projections; 0411 County Road Study . Alternative recommendations for right of way width needed, including staying within the existing right of way as one option; . The width of sidewalks and their setback from the curb for safety and maintenance; . The possible placement of utilities underground; . The placement of trees along county roads and other landscape/streetscape features; and, . The provision for bicyclists and pedestrians. I III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION I I A. POLICY I . Reconstruction or resurfacing of county roads presents the City with an opportunity to upgrade their appearance consistent with the City's long-range goals. I B. CRITICAL ISSUES .1 . The City and Hennepin County are discussing replacement ot curbs, gutters and sidewalks along county roads beginning in 2007 and continuing over multiple years. . Potential right-ot-way expansion may generate public controversy. I C. FINANCIAL I . The study will cost about $20,000 using general funds already included in the Public Works 2006 budget. I D. LEGAL I . The City Attorney will be available to answer any questions about the proposed study. I IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S) I . Do not conduct a county road study. Any repairs to county roads will be to replace curbs, gutters and sidewalks in their current location. I V. ATTACHM:ENTS . Photos of county road conditions. I VI. PRINCIPALP ARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING . None anticipated. '~-'; " i-f , 11-:7- AGENDA SECTION: -.J!ther Business AGENDA ITEM # 12 REpORT # 80 ....... STAFF REpORT RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 2006 REpORT PREPARED By: THOMAS FOLEY, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER NAME, TITLE COUNCIL PRESENTER: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR ~ REVIEW: REVIEWED By CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of a test area for the proposed Stop Sign Policy. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Approve the attached area as a candidate for testing the ro osed new Sto Si n Polic. I II. BACKGROUND I The Transportation Commission has studied several alternatives to the current Stop Sign Policy over the past year. The Commission ultimately reaffirmed the existing policy, which is reactive and based on crash history, excessive speeding and sight obstructions. The study did consider two proactive alternatives including the use of sub- collectors, mostly on east-west routes, to provide a path to enter or exit neighborhoods without having to stop frequently at stop signs. All residential intersections would be stop controlled on the north-south avenues. Exceptions would be made for streets that provide the primary entrance and exit to and from neighborhoods. . 0411 Stop Sign Policy At their January 19, 2006 Study Session, the City Council requested that City staff a stop sign test area for City Council consideration. The attached map defines the area that the City Council suggested to be considered for a test of the new proposed Stop Sign Policy. City staff has prepared a recommended stop sign pattern and will submit it to the affected neighborhood for their review and comment. City staff could revise the stop sign configuration based on comments received. I III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION I I A. POLICY I . The Comprehensive Plan supports traffic calming. I B. CRITICAL ISSUES I . As a trial the proposed stop sign policy will gauge neighborhood reaction. City staff will monitor crashes and speeds in the neighborhood. I C. FINANCIAL I . Twenty-five stop signs at $75 each will be installed affecting 15 intersections for a total cost of $1 ,875. The $75 cost per sign includes staff time. I D. LEGAL I . Cities can develop policies dealing with traffic control. I IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S) I . Modify or choose a different neighborhood to use for the trial of the proposed new Stop Sign Policy. . Oppose any trial for the proposed new Stop Sign pattern. This implies reaffirming the City's existing Stop Sign Policy that is based on crash history, sight obstructions and excessive speeding. I V. ATTACHMENTS I . Map of the proposed neighborhood to be considered to test the proposed new Stop Sign Policy. I VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING . None anticipated. /J.-I *-~ (') ~ '< )> -t m ." 0 ~ x .g ..... if 1[ ;::0 S' 0 oo '" i (;" ~. oo ~ .g- OO ::T 8" ..... oo "C (5" <is' oo " ~. a: >z ~J r-- ~ ! 1 ! I -I. "-'1 .",-_.._.14Jl:L- ~ s '1~t"F . . I !~ I ! ~ I~~!; ~II I ~ I \ \ ----I \ ~\ ' \ \ \ , \ \ \ \ \ \ ' \ ~\ \1 J ~ ~ .._---~ ~ H ---- m ---.-.---rtiH ~ ~,..------ J I I ' , I oj; 0)1 -i' JI ~~"H"'''' ~ i ; ~ \ 0) Ul -i :n ~ ~ I I l. ""N_~""""""^,,,,/"''''' -, I - ~I ,.....--- II I s I~ ~_~_N - ~\te.~---,~~ I- I I I 1 I ~ ". I I 'W"___,,, -.--.- ~_..,....""" 'vo.,,"^^,w -~ ~""v.".~ -~N'GFEttO~--~--'-S'-"- ~~-~"""~