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10-08-02 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2002 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6700 PORTLAND AVENUE 5:30 P.M. Call to order Roll call Discussion related to on-street parking ban in Richfield (Deferred from September 24 City Council Worksession) Adjournment 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 asked to complete a speaker's form and provide it to a staff member. Speakers are also asked 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. Notes: Pledge of Allegiance Approval of minutes of (1) Special Concurrent City Council, HRA and Planning Commission Meeting of September 16, 2002; (2) Special City Council Meeting of September 17, 2002; (3) Special City Council Worksession of September 24, 2002; (4) • Regular City Council Meeting of September 24, 2002; (5) Special City Council Meeting of September 25, 2002; and (6) Special City Council Meeting of October 2, 2002 PRESENTATIONS • 1. Acknowledgement of donations from Richfield/Bloomington Eagles #3208 and Richfield Firefighters Local 1215 to Richfield Fire Department for purchase of three defibrillators 2. Annual meeting with Planning Commission Notes: - - COUNCIL=DISC-USSION Notes: AGENDA APPROVAL 3. Council approval of agenda CONSENT CALENDAR 4. 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 A. Consideration of approval of resolution appointing high school student trainee election judges for November 5, 2002 General Election S.R. No. 229 B. Consideration of approval of resolution regarding off-street parking permit at 7715 Fourth Avenue S.R. No. 230 C. Consideration of approval of purchase of estimated 1,700 ton of winter deicing salt for 2002/03 winter season from Cargill Incorporated Deicing Technology in amount of $27.97 per ton, plus tax S.R. No. 231 D. Consideration of multi-animal residential kennel license renewals: • 7301 Wentworth Avenue; three dogs S.R. No. 232 • 6428 Knox Avenue; three dogs S.R. No. 233 • 7144 Oliver Avenue; three dogs S.R. No. 234 Notes: 5. Consideration of items, if any, removed from Consent Calendar PUBLIC HEARING 6. Public hearing and second reading of ordinance amendment to Richfield City Zoning Code Sections 536.19 and 536.25 to conform to State Statute 462.357 and Sections 536.11, 536.17, 536.19, 536.21 and 536.25 to clarify rules- regarding planned unit developments Staff Report No. 235 RESOLUTIONS • 7. Consideration of resolution authorizing agreement with Minnesota Department of Transportation and Hennepin County for replacing traffic control signals on Penn Avenue bridge over I-494 Staff Report No. 236 8. Consideration of resolution establishing just compensation and authorizing purchase of three apartment buildings at 6238, 6344 and 6400 Cedar Avenue; Airport Acquisition Noise Program area (Tabled from September 12, 2002) Staff Report No. 237 Notes: OTHER BUSINESS 9. Consideration of proposal from W.D. Schock Co. Inc. for disposition of homes in Airport Noise Acquisition Program area Staff Report No. 238 Notes: 10. City Manager's report Notes: 11. 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 asked to complete a speaker's form and provide it to a stafif member. Speakers are also asked 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-theJagenda. Notes: 12.Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the Administrative Services Director at 612-861-9702. • • AGENDA SECTION: OTHER BUS INE S S AGENDA ITEM # 9 REPORT # 2 3 8 ~i STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2002 REPORT PREPARED BY: 70HN STARK, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORT PRESENTER: NAME, TITLE BRUCE PALMBORG, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR NAME, TITLE • DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of a proposal from W. D. Schock Co., Inc. for disposition of homes in the Airport Noise Ac uisition Pro ram ANAP area. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Approve the terms of a proposal from W. D. Schock Co., Inc. for disposition of homes in the Airport Noise Acquisition Program (ANAP) area and authorize execution of an agreement. III. BACKGROUND ~ City staff requested proposals from two companies for services related to the disposition (moving and/or demolition) of the 22 houses in the Airport Noise Acquisition Program (ANAP) area. The two firms who were asked to provide proposals, W. D. Schock Co., Inc. and URS Corporation, were identified by staff as being the only two such firms with the ability and experience to provide the requested services. • URS is proposing a cost of $64,650 for their services, while W. D. Schock is proposing $24,090. W. D. Schock and URS differ to some degree in the types of services they typically perform. URS is a full service engineering firm that could perform some of the necessary environmental mitigation while W. D. Schock is experienced in managing 1008schock such processes but does not perform them. This being the case, the scope of services that has been proposed by each firm differs. Attachment A shows the • services that each firm is proposing. Essentially, the main difference is that URS is proposing that their cost would include the drafting of two Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (one for a commercial property and the other for the conglomeration of houses) and asbestos surveys while W. D. Schock would manage the process of identifying and supervising the work of outside environmental consultants. Staff's experience with hiring environmental consultants for asbestos surveys is that a typical cost is $550 per house. Further, an environmental engineering firm has indicated that Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments on the affected properties should be approximately $20,000 to .$25,000.. Therefore,. if the proposal with W. D. Schock were approved, it should cost an additional $32,000 - $37,000 to conduct the environmental work that is included in the URS proposal; even with these additional costs, the results is that the W. D. Schock proposal is the more cost effective. III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. POLICY • In accordance with the City of Richfield's contract with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), the City is responsible for environmental mitigation and site clearance of properties purchased with the $10 million grant being provided by MAC. • B. CRITICAL ISSUES • The City now owns many of the 22 homes in the ANAP area and staff is anticipating complete ownership by the end of the year. C. FINANCIAL • The cost of professional services relating to disposition of homes in the ANAP area is an eligible expense for the use of MAC grant funds. Additionally, it is hoped that the sales proceeds from house moves will cover the costs of such services. D. LEGAL • There are no significant legal issues. ~ IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMI~~NDATION(S) ~ • ~eiect urc5 for similar services. • Direct staff to seek out alternative proposals. ATTACFIMENTS ~ • A comparison of the tasks included in the proposals submitted by W. D. Schock and URS. • W. D. Schock's proposal. • URS' proposal ~ VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING ~ • • Attachment A Scope of Services Being Proposed Task W. D. Schock URS 1. Conducting Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment X 2. Managing Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment X X 3. Conducting Asbestos Surveys X 4. Managing Asbestos Surveys X X 5. Abating Asbestos 6. Drafting Bid- Specs for Asbestos Abatement X X 7. Supervising Asbestos Abatement X X 8. Determining Houses Suitable for Moving X 8. Drafting Bid Specs for Moving X X 9. Managing the Bidding & Selection Process for House Movers X X 10. Supervising the House Move Process X X 11. Drafting Bid Specs for Demolition X X 12. Managing the Bidding & Selection Process for Demolition Contractors X X 13. Supervising the Demolition Process X X 14. Supervising the Site Preparation Work (rough grading, seeding, etc.) X X • • r~ L.J City of Richfield Disposal of Improvements Low Frequency Noise Mitigation Program Introduction The City of Richfield (City) is in the process of acquiring approximately twenty-two single family houses and one commercial building for purposes of noise mitigation adjacent to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The City will require all buildings and other improvements to be removed from each parcel of land. Removal methods will be either by sale of buildings or by demolition, which ever method is more efficient and cost effective. The City is requiring a project management firm to oversee the removal and disposal efforts: W. D. Schock Company, Inc. (WDSCO) is able to provide such services necessary to facilitate this project. Below summarizes the proposed work scope and may not be limited to what is stated below. Task 1-Project Management Scope of Services 1.1 WDSCO shall provide overall project management for the disposal of all buildings and site improvements, either by sale or demolition, as directed by the city. 1.2 WDSCO shall assist the City in selecting additional consulting and work services and if so directed by the City shall subcontract said services. 1.3 WDSCO shall assist the City in managing contractors directly contracted with the City. 1.4 WDSCO will, at least once a month, submit invoices to the City for services rendered including any subcontractor services. 1.5 WDSCO shall provide periodic status reports and attend meetings required by the City, relative to each property to be disposed. Task 2 -Environmental Remediation 2.1 Assign Environmental Engineer to conduct Environmental Site Assessments (ESA's) on all parcels and its buildings to identify any and all environmental concerns. Each ESA shall recommend to the City appropriate means of mitigation and if necessary the estimated costs involved. Such environmental concerns may include, but not be limited to, asbestos, wells, above ground and underground . storage tanks, septic tanks, etc. Page 1 of 4 W.D. Schock Companv. Inc. • 2.2 Any identified and confirmed Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM's) located on a parcel and/or in its buildings shall be abated according to state and federal requirements. 2.2.1 WDSCO shall require the Environmental Engineer to test and confirm all ACM's and recommend appropriate methods for abatement. 2.2.2 WDSCO shall select a qualified asbestos abatement contractor based on qualifications andlor costs to perform any asbestos abatement. The contractor may be contracted by either the City or WDSCO. 2.2.3 All abatement work must be completed prior to disposal of any buildings. 2.2.4 Upon completion of any asbestos abatement, WDSCO, the Environmental Engineer and the asbestos abatement contractor shall certify the work is completed. 2.3 Any identified and confirmed water wells located on a parcel and/or in its buildings shall be abandoned according to local, state and federal requirements. 2.3.1 WDSCO shall select a qualified well abandonment contractor based on qualifications and/or costs to perform any well abandonment. The contractor may be contracted by either the City or WDSCO. 2.3.2 All well abandonment work must be completed prior to disposal of any buildings. 2.3.3 WDSCO shall ensure the appropriate documentation complies with and is submitted to the Minnesota Department of Health. 2.4 Any other identified and confirmed environmental concerns located on a parcel • and/or in its buildings shall be mitigated according to local, state and federal requirements. Task 3 -Building Sale 3.1 WDSCO will determine the feasibility of moving or demolishing each building and recommend to the City an appropriate action. 3.2 WDSCO will manage the sale of each building. Buildings will be sold by obtaining competitive price quotes from qualified house movers. 3.2.1 In collaboration with the City, WDSCO shall identify the available buildings to be sold and preferably group them in batches for sale. 3.2.2 WDSCO shall prepare the quote packages to be mailed to qualified house movers. Quote packages shall include a description of each building, a quote sheet and sample performance contract. 3.2.3 WDSCO shall coordinate and make available all buildings to be sold for inspection prior to quote submittals. 3.2.4 All quotes will be received by WDSCO. WDSCO shall determine the highest quote from the most responsible house mover for each building and will recommend to the City acceptance of the quote. 3.2.5 Upon the City accepting a quote, WDSCO shall obtain the funds from the sale, performance contract and bond and shall provide to house mover a bill of sale issued by the City and will then issue a notice to proceed. • Page 2 of 4 W.D. Schock Company. Inc. Task 4 -House Removal Oversight 4.1 Upon house movers receiving a notice to proceed, WDSCO shall monitor their moving activities and shall ensure strict adherence to performance contract .requirements. 4.2 Prior to each building move, WDSCO shall schedule or require to be scheduled the disconnection of all utilities that serve each parcel. Utilities include, but limited to, sewer and water, natural gas, electricity, telephone, and cable television. 4.3 During each building move WDSCO shall be available to inspect each site when requested by a house mover for scheduled inspection pursuant to the performance contract. 4.4 Upon completion of all .site work WDSCO shall verify that all buildings and site improvements are completely removed from each site and that the house mover has restored the site to its desired condition. 4.5 When material violations of performance contracts occur WDSCO shall inform the house mover to correct the violation and also shall inform the City along with a notice of any fine. 4.6 Upon the successful removal of each building and site restoration, WDSCO shall inform the City and request the refund of the house mover's performance bonds. 4.7 Should a house mover not complete all of the terms and conditions of the performance contract resulting in a need for the City to receive liquidated damages, WDSCO shall assist the City in receiving any damages due. Task 5 -Demolition of Remaining Buildings and Other Improvements 5.1 Where sale of buildings is determined not feasible, WDSCO will recommend to the City demolition of the building or any other such site improvements the City requires to be removed. 5.2 When it becomes prudent to demolition remaining buildings and other site improvements WDSCO shall obtain quotes from qualified demolition contractors for the removal, disposal and restoration of each site. 5.3 WDSCO shall prepare the quote packages to be mailed to qualified demolition contractors. Quote packages shall include a description of the work to be performed, a quote sheet and sample performance contract. 5.4 All quotes will be received by WDSCO. WDSCO shall determine the lowest quote from the most responsible demolition contractor for each site and will recommend to the City acceptance of the quote. 5.5 Upon the City accepting a quote, WDSCO shall identify the cost to the City for the work to be provided, submit a performance contract and bond and shall provide a notice to proceed. 5.6 If not already done so, prior to each demolition of buildings, WDSCO shall schedule or require to be scheduled the disconnection of all utilities that serve • each parcel. Utilities include, but limited to, sewer and water, natural gas, .electricity, telephone, and cable television. Page 3 of 4 W.D. Schock Company. Inc. • 5.7 WDSCO shall provide demolition oversight to enswe compliance with demolition work scope. 5.8 Should a demolition contractor not complete all of the terms and conditions of the performance contract resulting in a need for the City to receive liquidated damages, WDSCO shall assist the City in receiving any damages due, or may assist the City in obtaining other means of correcting any issues of non- compliance. Estimated Project Cost Task 1 -Project Management $4,290 Task 2 -Environmental Remediation 1,760 Task 3 -Building Sale 7,480 Task 4 -House Removal Oversight 3,520 Task 5 -Demolition of Remaining Buildings 7,040 and Other Improvements TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $24,090 r~ U • Page 4 of 4 W.D. Schock Companv. Inc. O U Mr. John Stark, AICP Manager Richfield Community Development 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, MN 554 RE: Proposal for Engineering and Environmental Consulting Services Richfield Community Development Airport Noise Acquisition Program (2002-2003) URS Proposal No. E01-109 Dear Mr. Stark: URS Corporation (URS) is please to provide this proposal to provide the necessary consulting services to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Transaction Screen, asbestos surveys and hazardous building materials assessments; prepare project plans and specifications for asbestos and hazardous building materials abatement and house moving/building demolition; and perform observations and documentation for the properties targeted for acquisition as part of the 2002-2003 Airport Noise Acquisition Program. The following description of our work effort summarizes the scope of this • proposal: SCOPE OF SERVICES Task I -Phase !Environmental Site Assessments URS will perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) for the commercial building (American Family Insurance) and one Transaction Screen for the 22 residential properties in general conformance with the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessment documents. The Scope of Services for the Phase I ESA and Transaction Screen will include and be limited to the following tasks: • Historic Activities Review and Records Search; • Site Reconnaissance; • Interviews with site owners and local authorities; • Review of Environmental Setting; • Environmental Incident and Regulatory Agency Review; and • Regulatory File Review. Deliverables: Phase I ESA and Transaction Screen reports will be prepared for this task. • Thresher Square 700 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415-1199 612.370.0700 Tel 612.370.1378 Fax Ci~-~ Mr. John Stark September 5, 2002 Page 2 • Task 2 -Asbestos Surveys and Hazardous Building Materials Assessments for Demolition Minnesota Rules and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidance require that thorough pre-demolition surveys be performed for asbestos and hazardous. building materials. URS will perform pre-demolition surveys in a1123 buildings proposed for demolition or moving. The surveys will be performed in accordance with the applicable rules and guidance documents, and will include an inventory of the following: • Types, locations and estimated quantities of asbestos-containing building materials; • Types, locations and estimated quantities of mercury-containingelectrical components; • Types, locations and estimated quantities of suspected (non-labeled) PCB-containing electrical components; • Locations and estimated quantities of fluorescent light tubes and ballasts; • Locations and estimated quantities of refrigerant-containing equipment; • Locations and estimated quantities of lead-based paint in poor condition; and • Locations and estimated quantities of other hazardous materials. Five hundred (500) bulk asbestos samples and 100 paint samples have been budgeted. Deliverable: Asbestos Survey and Hazardous Building Materials Assessment reports will be prepared for the each property. The reports will be suitable for inclusion with the Project Plans and Specifications described in Task 3. • Task 3 -Plans and Specifications, Bidding and Contracting Assistance Independent project plans and specifications will be developed for the following contractor activities: • asbestos and hazazdous materials abatement, • house moving; and • demolition. The plans and specification packages will be suitable for use in obtaining comparable contractor bids for the specified work. URS will assist the. City in obtaining contractor bids for work specified in the project plans and specifications. URS will conduct pre-bid site walkthroughs, solicit and answer written questions regarding the work to be bid, prepaze necessary addenda, and will assist the City in conducting the bid openings. Following receipt of contractor bids, URS will assist the City in evaluation of the bids, and will provide recommendations to the City regarding contractor adherence to the bidding documents. During and following completion of the project, URS will review progress payment requests, and work with the City and the contractor to ensure that proper payment amounts are approved for work completed. Deliverables: Deliverables under this task will include the following: • Project Plans and Specifications package; • Submittal of Project Plans and Specifications packages to local plan rooms (e.g. F. W. Dodge, Builder's Exchange); • • Providing Project Plans and Specifications packages to contractors upon request; Mr. John Stark September 5, 2002 Page 2 • Written answers to submitted questions to all plan holders; • Preparation and submittal of specification addenda as needed; • Assistance with execution of contract between City and selected contractor; • Review of contractor payment requests; • Contract closeout documentation. Task 4 -Construction Observations and Documentation URS will perform contractor oversight during the abatement, demolition .and house moving to monitor contractor activities and document compliance with project plans and specifications. URS will serve as the liaison between the contractor and the City regarding contract compliance and potential unforeseen conditions encountered during performance of the work. URS will prepare necessary change orders for review and approval by the City. We have budgeted twenty days of a full time inspector and fifteen percent project management time for this task. Deliverable:. A written report detailing URS's contractor observations will be prepared for this task. PROJECT BUDGET URS has prepared the following project budget/cost estimate based on the scope of services and the schedule of charges in our existing agreement with the City. The scope of services will be performed on a time and materials, not-to-exceed basis. Task 1-Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and Transaction Screen Professional Services $5,000 Subcontractors $500 Expenses 150 Subtotal Task 1: $5,650 Task 2 -Asbestos Surveys and Hazardous Building Materials Assessments for Demolition Professional Services $22,000 Expenses 1000 Subtotal Task 2: $23,000 Task 3 -Plans and SDecifications. Bidding and Contracting Assistance Professional Services $9,500 Subcontractors $7,500 Expenses $1,000 Subtotal Task 3: $18,000 Task 4 -Construction Observations and Documentation Professional Services $17,000 Expenses $1.000 Subtotal Task 4: $18,000 ESTIMATED PROJECT TOTAL: $64,650 Mr. John Stark September 5, 2002 Page 2 We appreciate the opportunity to present this proposal to the City of Richfield Community Development. We can initiate services immediately upon receipt of your authorization. Please contact me (612) 373- 6873 if you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, URS Corporation ~ ~~~~ /~~~' v~ Chris G. Bratsch, P.E. Senior Project Engineer r- cc: Julie Urban, City of Richfield Community Development U AGENDA SECTION: RESOLUTIONS AGENDA ITEM # $ REPORT# 237 • ~~ STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER g, 2U~2 REPORT PREPARED BY: JOHN STARK, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT `MANAGER NAME, TITLE REPORT PRESENTER: ORDUNO, CITY MANAGER Tats REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of the attached resolution establishing just compensation and authorizing the purchase of three apartment buildings located at 6328, 6344 and 6400 Cedar Avenue; Airport Noise Ac uisition Pro ram Tabled from Se tember 12, 2002 . I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Approve the attached resolution establishing just compensation and authorizing the purchase of 6328, 6344 and 6400 Cedar Avenue (Airport Noise Acquisition Program). On March 26, 2002, the City Council approved an agreement (Agreement) with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to provide $10 million of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport improvement program funds to the City of Richfield to purchase properties (including all related costs) that are, or will be, negatively impacted by airport operations. C] Single family and duplex properties in the 6600 and 6700 blocks of 18th Avenue were identified for first priority purchase with the funds because they would be directly impacted by the diversion of traffic from Cedar Avenue to 18th Avenue at 67th Street. This traffic diversion is necessary in order to accommodate the expanded 66th Street/Trunk Highway 77 intersection, which will be constructed by MAC and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The remaining funds were identified in the Agreement for use to purchase as many of the apartment buildings north of 66th Street as possible, beginning with the northernmost building and moving south. Enough single family and duplex homes have been purchased or purchase offers signed to give staff an indication of the funds available for apartment purchases. The City Council is being asked to establish just 1008justcomp compensation for three of the seven apartment buildings (representing 26 of the 88 total units) at this time. This item was originally placed on the September 12, 2002 Council agenda. In response to the concerns of homeowners on the east side of 17th Avenue, however, Council Member Sandahl asked to delay consideration of this item so that additional discussion could take place regarding the acquisition strategy. Council directed staff to put the item back on the Council agenda at a later date after discussion. At the September 24 City Council Worksession additional discussion focused on the criteria for phasing buyouts in the Low Frequency Noise Area particularly with the use of the $10 million grant from the MAC. Fourteen homeowners from the east side of the 6600 and 6700 blocks of 17th Avenue made public comment that they felt their properties would be negatively impacted by the diversion of traffic from Cedar Avenue to 18th Avenue at 67th Street. These homeowners further asserted their-belief that the`City had an obligation to acquire their single-family homes prior to purchasing any apartments. There are a number of reasons for continuing the acquisition of the apartments on Cedar Avenue, as directed in the Agreement approved by the City Council on March 26, 2002. Much of the rationale was described in Council Memo Number 113 (distributed prior to the Sept. 24 Worksession). The following is a brief reiteration of the rationale for continuing with the apartment acquisitions: • Written and verbal commitments have been made to the owners and tenants of the affected apartments that the City is planning on acquiring their properties; • More than $50,000 of the available grant funds have been expended on appraisals and title commitments for the apartment properties; • An agreement has been signed with the MAC, with the required FAA approval - this agreement identifies the apartments as properties to be acquired; i • The FAA has communicated to the City that it expects the apartments be acquired because they clearly meet the funding criteria of being located within the 65 DNL overflight noise area and not receiving noise insulation -whereas the homes on 17th Avenue do not meet both of these funding criteria; • Unlike the homes on 18th Avenue (onto which Cedar Avenue traffic will be diverted north of 67th Street), it may be extremely difficult to persuade the MAC and FAA to consider the homes on 17th Avenue as an area that would be affected by "direct airport impacts;" • Design features can be implemented in the Cedar Avenue to 18th Avenue diverter route that would greatly diminish, if not eliminate, any negative effect on 17th Avenue; • The apartment acquisition, when combined with the properties that the City has already acquired north of 66th Street, would result in a more marketable development parcel than could be achieved south of 66th Street with the purchase of homes on 17th Avenue; • The ongoing discussions with a potential developer for the area north of 66th Street have presumed City acquisition of at least four of the seven apartment buildings on Cedar Avenue -without this City acquisition, the financial feasibility of the developer's proposal becomes even more difficult to establish; • There are nearly 90 residential properties remaining in the Low Frequency Noise Area, each with varying degrees of impact from the airport. The buyout strategy has been based on the Council's desire to move from north to south, with houses receiving greater priority over apartments or commercial properties. The sources of funding, however, have included specific criteria which has sometimes altered the Council's strategy. If it is ultimately determined that the MAC grant can be used to purchase properties other than the apartments which have already been identified, then there may be other single-family blocks which would take precedence over 17th Avenue. Additionally, at the September 24 Council Worksession, a concern was raised about the ability of tenants in the apartments on Cedar Avenue to find affordable housing if the apartments are acquired. If the apartments were acquired, then the tenants • would be eligible for relocation benefits. Included in these benefits is sufficient funding to ensure that no household has to spend in excess of 30% of their monthly income on rent and utilities for a period of 42 months. If a decision is made to reject the acquisition of the apartments on Cedar Avenue so that an effort to purchase single-family homes can be pursued, there are a number of activities that would follow. These activities include: identification of single-family homes with the greatest degree of "direct airport impacts"; negotiations with the MAC to amend the Agreement to include those homes, and; an indication from the FAA (who is the ultimate source of the funding) that the amended Agreement is in conformance with their funding criteria. It is not definitively known how long this process would take and if any amended Agreement would be approved. If the Council's decision is to continue with the apartment acquisition, the next step is to begin making offers to purchase the properties. Offers would be based upon appraisals, which have been completed., on the apartment buildings. The appraisals have been reviewed by the City's review appraiser who has -made a recommendation to the City and MAC. MAC concurs with the review appraiser's opinion and is recommending just compensation for three apartment buildings in the following amounts: it ~ LJ Pro a Address Fair Market Value 6328 Cedar Ave S $616,000 6344 Cedar Ave S $605,000 6400 Cedar Ave S $302,000 TOTAL $1 523,000 Once offers have been considered by these apartment owners and the amount of relocation benefits for which tenants are eligible has been determined, then staff can identify the remaining balance of the MAC grant and, hopefully, progress with the acquisition of subsequent apartment buildings. If there are remaining funds after the apartment buildings are acquired, staff will consult the MAC and City Council on the appropriate use of such funds. III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. POLICY • The City and MAC have identified certain properties for purchase for the Airport Noise Acquisition Program in accordance with the Agreement. • The properties are within the 87dB low frequency noise contour identified by the City Council as a high priority acquisition area, and only 1200 feet from the new North/South Runway. More importantly, the properties meet the criteria for AIP funds because they have not been insulated and are within the 65 DNL. • Uniform acquisition procedures are being followed. B. CRITICAL ISSUES • The airport noise acquisition strategy has not changed since recent discussions with 17th Avenue residents, the MAC and FAA. • Therefore, it is important to move forward with the apartment acquisitions if the current strategy is to be maintained. • It is highly unlikely that the MAC and FAA would approve any changes to the Agreement which remove the aircraft .noise mitigation element. • Design features can be implemented in the diverter route that can preserve the -17th Avenue neighborhood and protect the residents. • Conworth, Inc. will make purchase offers immediately to property • owners upon the City Council's approval of just compensation. • After sufficient progress has been made in purchasing these three apartment buildings and if funds remain, the Council may be asked to establish just compensation for additional apartment buildings. C. FINANCIAL • Attempting to amend the Agreement may jeopardize the receipt of the remaining funds. • The MAC is obligated to fund this transaction in accordance with the Agreement. • The MAC has reviewed the fair market values of the properties and has recommended that the City Council approve just compensation so that purchase offers can be made to the property owners. D. LEGAL • There are no pending legal issues at this time. E. TIMING • The City's acquisition agent, Conworth, Inc., and legal counsel, Kennedy & Graven, will coordinate settlement issues with property owners. • If a property owner accepts a purchase offer, a settlement closing could occur within a 90-120 day period. • Tenants will be provided with a 90-day notice to vacate and a determination of relocation benefits once a purchase offer has been accepted by the property owner. IV. ALTERNATIVE RECONIlVIENDATION(S) • Delay approval of just compensation. However, a significant delay may invalidate the appraisals. • Do not approve just compensation and property acquisition. • Defer action on this item to a future Council meeting. ~ V. ATTACI-IlVIENTS ~ • Resolution establishing just compensation and authorizing the purchase of properties. • October 3, 2002 letter from Jeff Hamiel, MAC Executive Director • September 18, 2002 letter from Nigel Finney, MAC Deputy Director • Two letters from FAA commenting on the Agreement VI. PRINCIl'AL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • Nigel Finney, Director of Planning & Environment, MAC • Property owners and residents located within the Low Frequency Noise Impact Area. • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING • PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6328, 6344, 6400 CEDAR AVENUE AIRPORT NOISE ACQUISITION PROGRAM WHEREAS, on September 10, 2001, the City Council approved the acquisition strategy for residential property in the airport mitigative area, using $10 million in federal funds secured by Congressman Sabo; and WHEREAS, on March 26, 2002, the City Council approved an agreement (Agreement) with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to provide $10 million of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport improvement program funds to the City of Richfield to purchase properties (including all related costs) that are, or will be, negatively impacted by airport operations; and WHEREAS, within the aforementioned airport mitigative area the real property listed within Exhibit A is identified for purchase; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes to acquire real property within its corporate boundaries; and WHEREAS, the City has caused appraisals for the subject properties to be made by qualified independent professional appraisers to determine fair market value of real estate; and WHEREAS, qualified review appraisers for the real property have certified the • appraisal reports as being in conformity with professional appraisal standards, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of the Appraisal Foundation and the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute, Appraisal Specifications (5-491.203) set forth in the State of Minnesota's Right of Way Manual, and the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Preparation of Real Estate Appraisals, Appraisal Report Content, Detailed Appraisals and Appraisal Reviews; and WHEREAS, the fair market values, as recommended by the review appraisers and approved by MAC, are listed within Exhibit 6. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: 1. That the just compensation amounts in Exhibit B are hereby approved. 2. That the City's acquisition/negotiation/relocation consultant, Conworth, Inc., is authorized to present purchase offers of said amounts listed in Exhibit B to the respective property owners. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 12th day of September, 2002. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: CJ Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk EXHIBIT A Pro a Address Le al Descri tion 6328 Cedar Ave S Lot 3 and the North 40 Feet of Lot 2, Block 3, Iversons 3rd Addition Together with all abutting streets and alleys, vacated or to be vacated, and all easements, gaps, overlaps and gores, a urtenant thereto 6344 Cedar Ave S Lot 1 and the South 60 Feet of Lot 2, Block 3, Iversons 3rd Addition Together with all abutting streets and alleys, vacated or to be vacated, and all easements, gaps, overlaps and gores, a urtenant thereto 6400 Cedar Ave S Lot 6, Block 2, Iversons 3rd Addition Together with all abutting streets and alleys, vacated or to be vacated, and all easements, gaps, overlaps and gores, a urtenant thereto C7 EXHIBIT B • Pro a Address Fair Market Value 6328 Cedar Ave S $616,000 6344 Cedar Ave S $605,000 6400 Cedar Ave S $302,000 n U METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION ~,P°t'S Sq,ti Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport ~2 t '~ 6040 - 28th Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 55450-2799 • ~ o Phone (612) 726-8100 • Fax (612) 726-5296 t ~ + ~, O N Office of Executive Director ~~ t G 9ti 4iRPO R19 October 3, 2002 Samantha Orduno City Manager City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue Richfield, N 55423 Dear No: The Metropolitan Airports Commission has received a request from residents of Richfield who live on 17t" Avenue regarding acquisition of their property due to airport related noise impacts caused by the redevelopment of the intersection of • Cedar Avenue and 66t" Street. While the Metropolitan Airports Commission understands change in the vicinity may result in different traffic flows, the. improvements agreed upon by the City of Richfield, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Metropolitan Airports Commission provide an accommodation in the best interest of all three parties. As you know, the FAA has made funds available for the acquisition of noise impacted properties in Richfield. FAA's priority is acquisition of noise impacted areas. We and the City have jointly agreed to. acquisition of both noise impacted properties as well as properties affected by traffic impacts associated with the interchange construction. It is our understanding this includes multi-family residential units located north of 66t" Street on Cedar Avenue. Additional single- family homes were also acquired or approved for acquisition as part of this agreement. Finally, some funding has been set aside to deal with noise impacts caused by airport related traffic as a result of the reconstruction of the intersection of 66t" Street and Cedar Avenue. Ms. Jean Beaver has specifically requested that her property on 17t" Avenue be acquired as an airport related traffic impact. Her request is contrary to existing agreements between Richfield, the FAA and MAC. In discussions with her, I indicated that she should first contact representatives of the City and express her concern for the current plan. She also has indicated that she will present her • position before the Planning and Environment Committee of the Metropolitan Airports Commission on October 8 at 1:00 pm. , The Metropolitan Airports Commission is an affirmative action employer. Reliever Airports: AIRLAKE • ANOKA COUNTY/BLAINE • CRYSTAL • FLYING CLOUD • LAKE ELMO • SAINT PAUL DOWNTOWN It is my understanding that the FAA is unlikely to approve changes to the existing agreement that would reduce the acquisition of the. number of noise impacted properties. This was a difficult and prolonged negotiation and it is unlikely that any substantial changes will be made. The MAC's concern is primarily focused on acquisition of properties that are impacted by aircraft noise located within the 65 DNL noise contour. While. we are sensitive to traffic related impacts, we continue to support the original agreement unless other signatories believe there is substantial rationale for modification. If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact Nigel Finney, Deputy Executive Director -Planning and Environment, as I will be unavailable until after October 15. cerely, Jeffr Hamiel Executive Director Hamiel: Orduno-acquisition requests 01.15-D2 20:01 Proe•KENNEDY i GRAVEN -- . u S Oeport~'t of y~poerana+ i'edMd Ark>~ A~~ I~AInMipd~ tirp~ i]isincc Ofrice Minnatota. WaGOni~ January 7~, 2t)02 tplLS~f~ilY 60Z~ 280 /-.~nus s°"In _ - - ~p~01is. MN SS4S0~2706 :. A~C~tVED _ - .~-.:_ _----:--- -~ ~~ 4 g ZdQZ - - = .: - N,gel D. ~nneY DEPUTY EXEC.-Q1R. Deputy Exscu4ve Director Ptanciu~9 and Env~tonme~~ssion . Metropol-tan Ait'potts • 61)40 - 28 ~ Minnesota 55454-2799 . M;nneapd . • bear Mr. Finney ~etd Draft Agreement petwean MAC and R~d+f Triank you for tt+e opporwnny tO review the December 7.2001, daft ~roemsnt orts Commission and the aty of Ridgy regatdn9 between tha Matropditan arP cflmmerns ana . mitigation of airport impacts vlnttun R~chfietd. Ws do have some concerns perta~nin4 to the document as noted below: federal funds in 5» ragoaph on page 1 suggesu that the ' - 1. The fir5t'wHEREp- Pa Ric~~td to acqu'~re P~PeNes Within Richfield. ,; . AtP-64 are avaitaote for use by tion. the federal funds are far sound This is not the case. Per the grant descriP ~. However. the AIP-64 grant insulation of some fi07 riom~' uiri~ n9 the MAC tO ~^d up to S3QM of airpon contains a special condition req noise miogatipn projecxc vl~thtn revenue funds {nol federal funds} on airport that -Such Hate m~agaaon oes on to say. a ~bte e acts ~ ~ Richfield. The special condition g projects within the City of Richfield shah be lim+ced~ sP~~r., under the Airport Impro~~m Program by FAA commit MAG • water sentence an ~ sal condition vrais to ontY . purpo6e of this Ri~hfietd and >t s onhl the AIP eG®ible Prep that to AtP eligible protects vYithmu~ condn ~~ ~s for they - would be credited toward thk spy .. p condition does not pre~e M~ from using attpo ens aro permitted .- . Projects in Richfield that art not AIP et'igidle if such other ~ use policy uses of airport revenue fu Ss 1999. Federal Register- puclished in the fsbruary shall hest ~ m~e ~,. Tne fast sentence in (tern fit on page 1 sta~S''~uisi~ • . _ ._ . .. On Fxhipit A which are mssded to eonnecxivo~n not of the propettias shown • The roadwaYr ~'~ uhp~ - ements. ; - _ planned roadway improv red wnh u-e exdusivelY sen-e ai<Pon traff`c a~ therefore ~ . ~ ~~ ~ ~qu improvements would not ~ considered AIP 81i9-b the sped egndition doss noise mitigation. AS noted above. them to ~ ai rt revenue funds for those roaawsy - not preclude MAC from using ~ ~ if it's consistent with the FAA s airport imprevemeta+ associated v~ith the a~rp 01-16-02 20:Ot FrorKENNEDY i GRAVEN +6i233rt31D T-i6t P.Ot/Ol F-tt0 2 revenue use porky. but it's onN cats that are considerod both noise mitigation and AIP el'lg~bte that can be counted towards fi+IfiNing the special condition. 3. The fu~st sentence m Item d3 on page 2 again;ndicaws.that Ricnfield Has use of ttu grant proceeds. As indicated in Comment 61 above, none of the fiadetat funds in the grant are intended for Richfield. Also ss indicated m C.ortttnent #i2 above. acquisition of single-family Homes in the 6600 ano 8700 bbdcs of 18'" . Avenue to en~abte other roadway improvements wotild not bC considen~ as AIP eGgibte noise mitigation costs and therefore would not tall under the inxnt of the speaai condition. W8 suggest that first priority for use of the 110 fnilCorl should be AIP dig~ble noise mitigation. such as acquisit~ott of the apatttnent buildings on Cedar Avenue. 4. The first sentence in Item it4 on page 3 indicates R~ctlfield'may sell' any of the - parcels acquired. but nothing appears to tequit+e theirs to do so. How does MAC consider pemtitting Rlcltfield to retain fee uae m property acqured with airport rwenue fun0s as being cane"~cwnt with the Febrt,ary 16.1899. a~tport ic4a~ ~e s;S~ pa!iry~ T;,. came question would aPPN m 'remnants" discussed m Item iFtO on page 4 5. Item !!5 on page 3 addresses the use of sale proceeds. What happens to the proceeds if no further mitgation can be .identified that is'~rithin the intent of the Grant Otter"? We suggest revis'mg it tD indicate the procared5 can either be used for further mitigation of airport nose impacts as jantly determined by MAC and Richfiett! (wNt first priority to mose that are AIP eligible) or caromed to MAC in the event there is no further airport noise mitigation possible. Also. rather than rr1CiC8te "within the intent of the Grant Offer it maybe better to say 'wittun the intent of the special condiRion" or ro make it more liberal it could be opened up to 'vvittun the intent of the FAA's 2115199 Airport Revenue use policy". 6. Item #5 on page 3 discusses up to an additional 3800.000 of additional funding for right-of-wajr and other necessary costs related to the 68'" Street Bridge Project. As noted above, only costs that are AIP eligible noise mitigation costs wiu be creditea as fulfilling the special conditon. The 66" Street Bridge Projea costs are Hat likely to meet the provisions of me speaal condition for the same . _ reason clad in Comment ir2. if you nave any questions regarding our comments please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely. ,, ~- /`t. ~~ Robert A. MubBr Assisgnt Manager _~ ::~. r,~ :. U.S. oepaRmanf Of TraflspOrtdtofl tyd~rd JWb1bn Adnwnahadlon February 27, 2002 blairwapolis AiryOrLs Oisbid Olrice , waoonsin Nigel D. Finney Deputy Executive Director Planning and Environment Metropolitan Airports Commission 6040 - 28th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450-2799 !)eat Mr. Finney: 6020 Z8~ Avarnn Sam _....- RoOm 102 ~weapals.l~1 ss'~so-sroe. Revised Draft Agreement between MAC and Richfield Thank you for the 9pportur-ity to again review the February 4, 2002, revised draft agreement between the Metropolitan Airports CQmmiss'~on (MAC) and the City of Richfield regarding mitigation of airport impacts within Rici'tfield. Subject to-the following we find the' revised draft agneement to be acceptable for the purposes of implementing the temps of Special Condition No. 2 of AtP Grant 3-27-0059-64: 1. Paragraph No.1 indicates Yhat properties needed in connection with t+oadway improvements will be acquired first. That decision is totally within the punnew of the MAG and the City of Richfield.. However we again want to reiterate that because the costs of those properties are not AIP eligible and are not related to noise mitigation those costs have no relevance toward satisfying the Special Condition. 2. Paragraph Na. 4 which is fitted "Resale and Development_Controls' only indicates that Richfield wdl utilize its best efforts to resell the parcels. In the _ ~ , : ~ evert tl~se eF~ ~ not smut we timid e~y of the Property to be in accordanoE with FAA's February 16.1999, "Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue'. If you have any questions regarding our Gxnments please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely. nv. !/7U 1. L: 1 a ME~ROPOI.ITAN A~RPOR~'S CO~I~S~IOl~ ,,,•z •,., Minneapolis-Saint Pahl Internation~ Airport -~ •~ 6040 -28th Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 5545p-2799 ` Phonet6lZ)126-8100 r t :* • C~ J O O? September 13, 2002 Samantha Orduno City Manager City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue Richfield, MN 55423 ~s• Cear ~p~no: At our meeting last Monday you indicated that the .Gity has had requests from residents to defer acquisition ofthe~ apartment units~dentified.ln the_AAAC.-C~t agreement and to transfer these funds to additional single-famt'iy aogt~sitiOn scwth of 66~' Street. As you recall, the funds being .used for this program yvere made available by the FAA for acquisition of-elig~ible noise irttpacted prc>Exrties. Foc. anumber of reasons, it was determined that the FAA funds should be used for the -Part 150-Residential lstsulation PraBram. with an equivalent amount of'' . furtds_ allocated to- the acquisition program to Richfield. The acquisition of properties that had not yet been soundproofed, but were (orated Within the 1996 65 DNL contour we{~ considered an~ eligible use- of-these loads; the multi:.family apartments north of 66`" Street on Cedar Avenue meet this criteria. The MAC and the City of Richfield also jointly determined that a-t>dmber of single famiiy tron~snntt- of 66`" Street should.be acquired with these funds as they would be directly impacted by an airport ++etated 'improvement. This impact is created by-thE _need~ to divert traffic from Cedar Axenue to~ 18" Avenue which will probably result in an increase in traffic on 18'~ Avenue, thensbyimpacting those tomeswhich front 18'" Avenue in that ~an*a. When FJ~A reviewed the IdbaC-City agreement, tt~ expressed _. __ . t„~ view an-gwo separate- occa§ior~s; +~at the f~rtd~ should be us!~ primarily for noise mitigation pc,rposes rather than airport related traffic impacts. t do not believe tirra`rarrame~ment to~ t#~ agreement that wcauld eliminate the noise mitigation acquisition element of the program wou~ be acceptable to FAA. Sincerely, - . _ the Menupuluae Airports eonvnisNUn i+ an axinn.tire action ernptonT. www.ntspairputt.com AdM•a Aupnr~.~ Atltu-xe • ANOxA t:OUNTY/t1US1Ne • GR~~tI, • FL17NG ~t.OVD • IJt1CE Et.MO • SA1tJr ri-t1L Ao~wNTOwnt • AGENDA SECTION: RESOLUTIONS AGENDA ITEM # 7 REPORT # 236 STAFF REPORT COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2002 • • REPORT PREPARED BY: REPORT PRESENTER: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: TOM FOLEY, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER MIKE EASTLING, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Na,~ TITLE ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of resolution authorizing approval of agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Hennepin County for replacing the traffic control signals on the Penn Avenue Bridge over 1-494. III. RECOMMENDED ACTION: II By motion: Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute Minnesota Transportation Department Traffic Control Signal Agreement No. 82378R among the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, Hennepin County and the City of Richfield. II. BACKGROUND The Penn Avenue Bridge over 1-494 is being reconstructed and includes a new traffic signal on the Bridge. Any new traffic signals or modifications to existing signals require a construction cooperative agreement to be signed among Hennepin County, the State of Minnesota and cities where the signals are located. In this case an agreement is needed between the State, the County and the City and Richfield. 0611 HennCoSignalAgmt . MnDOT has prepared a signal agreement for the removal of existing signals and the installation of a new signal with street lights, emergency vehicle pre-emption, signal interconnect wiring and signing on the Penn Avenue Bridge over I-494 that is being installed as part of the Penn Avenue Bridge Project. This project is included in the City's 2001 capital improvement budget III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. POLICY • The Penn Avenue Bridge over I-494 Project is identified in the City's 2001 Capital Improvement Budget. • Formal agreements are required for the State and County to maintain traffic signals built or modified by cities. • The agreement is consistent with the City's existing agreements with MnDOT and .Hennepin County regarding the construction, operation and maintenance of signals. B. CRITICAL ISSUES • The traffic signals along Penn Avenue will have increased spacing, the result of replacing two existing signals at the 494 ramps with a traffic signal in the center of the new Penn Avenue Bridge. This will improve traffic flow and provide increased storage space for vehicles traveling on Penn Avenue. C. FINANCIAL . Council approved monies in the 2001 Capital Improvement fund for the Penn Avenue Bridge Project containing the signal improvements described in this report. • Funds for the new traffic signal are part of the funding for the Penn Avenue Bridge over 1-494. These funding sources include Best Buy funds, Federal High Priority Project funds, Minnesota Transportation Revolving Loan funds and Minnesota Department of Transportation funds. D. LEGAL • The City Attorney will be present at the Council meeting and available to answer questions. IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION S ^ The Council may defer action on this item to a later meeting. V. ATTACFIMENTS ^ Resolution authorizing approval of agreement with MnDOT. ^ Minnesota Transportation Department Agreement No. 82378R. VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING ^ None. • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE .MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT N0.82378R WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, the State of Minnesota, and Hennepin County have been working to bring about improved traffic signals on the Penn Avenue Bridge over I-494; and WHEREAS, the City of Richfield and its consultants have prepared the necessary plans and specifications for the State Project No. 2785-328, State Project No. 157-020-20, Federal Project No. HPP MN 10 (102), County Project No. 0021 and City Project No. 401-30-521; and WHEREAS, the County has indicated its willingness to approve said plans and specifications and participate in the maintenance of said projects as they affect Penn Avenue (CSAH 32); and WHEREAS, it is contemplated the said parties under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 162.17, Subdivision 1 and Section 471.59 carry out that said work. • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes, to wit: To remove the existing traffic control signals and install a new traffic control signal with street lights, emergency vehicle pre-emption, interconnect and signing on Trunk Highway No. 494 Ramps at County State Aid Highway No. 32 (Penn Avenue) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth and contained in Agreement No. 82378R, a copy of which was before the Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized to execute such agreement and any amendments, and thereby assume for and on behalf of the City all of the contractual obligations contained therein. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 8th day of October, 2002. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk • MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT NO. 82378R - BETWEEN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE~COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO • Remove the existing Traffic Control Signals and Install a new Traffic Control Signal with Street Lights, Emergency-Vehicle Pre-emption, Interconnect and Signing on Trunk Highway No. 494 Ramps at County State Aid Highway No. 32 (Penn Avenue) in Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota. S.P. 2785-328 S.P.. 157-020-20 and 27-632-22 F.P. HPP MLV 10 (102) County Project 0021 City Project CP401-30-521 Prepared by Traffic Engineering - ESTIMATED AMOUNT RECEIVABLE ~ AMOUNT ENCUMBERED City of Richfield S10 000 00 None Otherwise Covered • • PARTIES THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by the Minnesota .Department of Transportation, (State), and the County of Hennepin, (County), and the City of Richfield, (City). RECITALS - Minnesota Statutes Section 161.20 authorizes the Commissioner of Transportation to enter into agreements with any - governmental authority for the purposes of constructing, maintaining and improving the Trunk Highway system. The parties desire to remove the existing traffic • control signals and install a new traffic control signal including street lights, interconnect and signing (Traffic Control Signal) on Trunk Highway No. 494 Ramps at County State Aid Highway No. 32 (Penn Avenue). The City requests and the State agrees to the installation of an Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption System, (EVP System), as a part of the new Traffic Control Signal - installation. It is in the public's best interest for the State to provide a new cabinet, (State-furnished Materials) for said new Traffic Control Signal. • ___ _ 82378R - - __ _ -1- • • It is considered in the public's best interest .for the County to provide a new controller .(County-furnished Materials) for said new Traffic Control Sgnal._ The County, City and the-State will participate in the __ cost, maintenance and operation of the new Traffic Control Signal and EVP System. CUN't'KAC'1' 1. The City will prepare the necessary plan, specifications and proposal, (Preliminary Engineering). The State will perform all necessary construction inspection, (Engineering and Inspection). 2. The City with its own resources or by contract will remove the existing traffic control signals and install the new Traffic Control Signal and EVP System on Trunk Highway No. 494 Ramps at County State Aid Highway No. 32 (Penn Avenue) pursuant to the plan and specifications for State Project No. 2785-328, State Project No.'s 157-020-20 and 27-632-22, Federal-aid Project No. HPP MN 10 (102), County Project 0021 and City Project CP401-30-521. The State's cost participation for the new Traffic Control Signal and-EVP System for this project will be covered in the Municipal Agreement, between the parties. __ __ - --. - _ .82378R .. -. - -- ---- - _ _ -2- • - 3. The County will furnish-the County-furnished Materials to be installed with the City work provided in .Paragraph 2, all at the cost and expense of the City. 4. The State will furnish materials to be installed with the City work provided in Paragraph 2. Estimated cost for .the State-furnished Materials is $10,000.00. City's share is 100 percent. 5. Upon execution of this agreement and receipt of State's written request, the City will make an advance payment to the State of its share of the estimated costs as specified in Paragraph 3. • 6. After the State determines the actual costs for State-furnished Materials, if the amount of the funds advanced by the City exceeds the City's share, the excess will be promptly returned to the City without interest. If the amount of funds advanced by the City is less than the actual costs, the City will promptly pay the balance to the State. 7. The City will be responsible for the cost and - application to secure an adequate power supply to the service pad _ or pole. Upon completion of this project, the City will thereafter pay all monthly electrical service expenses necessary to operate the new Traffic Control Signal and EVP System. • 82378R -3- [] • 8. Upon completion of this project, the responsibility for the new Traffic .Control Signal is as follows; -a) The County will, at its cost and expense: (1) relamp the new traffic control signal; and (2) clean and paint the new traffic control signal, cabinet and luminaire mast arm extensions; b) The City will, at its cost and expense: (1) maintain the luminaires and all its components, including replacement of the luminaire if necessary; and (2) relamp the street lights; and c) The State will, at its cost and expense, maintain the signing and interconnect and perform all other new traffic control signal and street light maintenance, which all is to be performed by the County on a reimbursable basis. 9. The EVP System will be installed, operated, maintained, or removed in accordance with the following conditions and requirements: a) It shall be the State's responsibility, at its cost and expense, to maintain the EVP System which is to be performed by the County on a reimbursable basis. b) Emitter units may be installed only on authorized emergency vehicles, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 169.01, • Subdivision 5. Authorized emergency vehicles 82378R _... _ _. ___ _-__-- -4- [7 • • may use .emitter units only when responding to _ an emergency. The City will provide the State's Assistant Division Engineer or his/her designated representative a list of all vehicles with emitter units. c) Malfunction of the EVP System must be reported to the State immediately. ___ ' d) In the event the EVP System or its components are, in the opinion of the State, being misused or the conditions set forth in Paragraph b above are violated, and such misuse or violation continues after the City receives written notice from the State, the State may remove the EVP System. Upon removal of the EVP System pursuant to this Paragraph, all of •its parts and components become the property of the City. e) All timing of the EVP System will be determined by the County's Traffic Engineer. 10. The County will maintain and keep in repair the new Traffic Control Signal and EVP~System. The County will operate the new Traffic Control Signal and EVP System, including timing, as specified in Paragraphs 8 and 9. The County-will 82378R -5- • - defend and indemnify the State from any claims arising .out of the. -_ performance or non-performance of the County's obligations under- - __ this paragraph. The County's liability is governed by .Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 and other applicable law. 11. The County will invoice the State annually for the actual costs it incurs in maintaining and keeping in good repair the new Traffic Control Signal and EVP System, as specified. in Paragraphs 8 and 9 excluding the following: Maintenance of the luminaires and all its components, including replacement of the luminaire if necessary; relamping the new traffic control signal and street lights; and cleaning and painting the new traffic • control signal, cabinet, and luminaire mast arm extensions, assigned to the County or City by this Agreement. The invoice must be submitted, in quintuplicate to the State's Office of Maintenance - Electrical Section. The invoice must include a detailed itemization of costs and be signed by a responsible County official, attesting to the validity of the expenses. Subject to State's approval of the expenses and encumbrance of funds, the State will promptly pay the invoice. The invoice, and any supporting documents are subject to audit by proper State officials, for a minimum of six years. 12. All timing of the new Traffic Control Signal will be determined by the County's Traffic Engineer. • _ - 82 3 7 8R - _. - - - -------- -- - - - - - -6- C • • 13. Each party will be solely responsible for its. own acts and omissions,: and the results thereof, to the extent authorized by law. The State's liability is governed by_the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 3.736. Each party will be solely responsible for its own employees for any Workers Compensation Claims. 14. The State ,or the County may terminate the terms and conditions covering maintenance and operation contained in Paragraphs 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, upon providing 30 days notice to the other parties. The County's termination must be accomplished by a resolution of the County Board. -The State's termination must be accomplished by a letter from Mn/DOT's Assistant Commissioner. Upon termination, responsibility for the Traffic Control Signal and EVP System will be as follows: a) The County will, at its cost and expense: (1) relamp the traffic control signal; and (2) clean and paint the traffic control signal, cabinet and luminaire mast arm extensions; b) The City will, at its cost and expense: (1) maintain the luminaires and all its components, including replacement of the luminaire if necessary; and (2) relamp the street lights; and c) The State will, at its cost and expense, maintain the signing and interconnect and perform all other traffic control signal and street light maintenance. In addition, all timing of the Traffic Control _ _ _ _ --- - 82378R - -7- [7 • Signal and EVP System will be determined by the State, and no changes may be made. except with the approval of the State. = 15. Upon execution and approval by the County, the _.: ..:.. City and the State and completion of the construction work provided for herein, this agreement will supersede and terminate. Agreement No. 71587, dated July 11, 1994, between the County, the City, the City of Bloomington and the State. ' 16. 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. 17. If the State fails to enforce any provisions of this Agreement, that failure does not waive the provision or its right to enforce it. 18. This Agreement contains all negotiations and • agreements between the parties. No other understanding regarding this Agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either _ _ _ party. 19. Minnesota law governs this contract. Venue for all legal proceedings arising out of this Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate- state or federal court yuith competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota. __ 82378R __ _. -8- • 20. This Agreement is .effective on the date the State.. obtains all required signatures under Minnesota Statutes 16C.05, . ,Subdivision 2, and will remain in effect until terminated by written agreement of the parties: • • _____ , _- - _ - - -- R - -9- ATTEST: ~ By: -_- ,;:::':: Chair of its County-Board _ ~ By Deputy/Clerk of the County Date: ~~ Board Date: And: Assistant/Deputy/County APPROVED AS TO FORM: Administrator - ---- By : ~ Date : .. , ._ -Assistant County Attorney Date: And: • Assistant County Administrator, Public Works APPROVED AS TO EXECUTION: and County Engineer Date: By : RECONIlriENDED FOR APPROVAL Assistant County Attorney Date: (County Seal) Rv- Director, Transportation Department Date: This certifies that the signatories for the County have lawful authority, by virtue of board resolution, to bind the County to the terms of this Agreement. • _ . _ _ _ _ - - _ _ _ 82378R -10- APPROVED AS TO FORM: .City Attorney CITY OF RICHFIELD BY: Mayor Date: (City Seal) By: City Manager Date: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: • Assistant Division Engineer COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION As delegated to Materials Management Division By: Date: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. By: Assistant Commissioner Date: ATTORNEY GENERAL As to form and execution By: Date: • RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of ~`ransportation-for the following purposes, to wit: To remove the existing traffic control signals and- install a new traffic control signal with street lights, .emergency vehicle pre-emption, interconnect and signing on Trunk Highway No. 494 Ramps at County State Aid Highway No. 32 (Penn Avenue) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth and contained in Agreement No. 82378R, a copy of which was before the . Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers- be and hereby are authorized to execute such agreement and any amendments, and thereby assume for and on behalf of the City all of the contractual obligations contained therein. • CERTIFICATION State of Minnesota County of Hennepin City of Richfield I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the Council of the City of Richfield at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the day of 2002, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. City Clerk • (Seal) r ~ ~J AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA ITEM # 6 REPORT # 235 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2002 REPORT PREPARED BY: NAME, TITLE REPORT PRESENTER: NAME, TITLE C7 DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: BRUCE SYLVESTER, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BRUCE PALMBORG, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Public hearing and second reading for the attached ordinance amendment to Richfield City Zonin Code Sections 536.11; 536.17; 536.19; 536.21; and 536.25. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct and close public hearing and by motion: Approve second reading of an ordinance amendment to Richfield City Zoning Code Sections 536.19 and 536.25 to conform with State Statute 462.357 and Sections 536.11, 536.17, 536.19, 536.21, and 536.25 to clarify rules recardinc Planned Unit Developments. • I. BACKGROUND Section One-Chances in Response to Last Year's Changes in State Statutes. During the 2001 legislative session, the State of Minnesota amended State Statutes regarding the procedures municipalities must follow when approving a rezoning. Specifically, State Statute Section 462.357 was amended to require local governing bodies (City Councils) to approve zoning changes in certain prescribed cases by a simple majority rather than requiring atwo-thirds vote. The revised State Statutes do still require an affirmative vote by two-thirds of the City Council for any rezoning which "changes all or part of the existing classification of a zoning district from 1008-2ndRead-Ord Revision-PUDs.doc residential to either commercial or industrial..." . In essence, the State of Minnesota requires city councils to approve most zoning changes by a simple majority vote, while still requiring a `super majority' vote for rezonings that change residential properties to commercial or industrial uses. Last year, the Richfield City Council amended Zoning Code Section 536.17, subdivision 3 (regarding votes to approve new proposals for Planned Unit Developments (PUD)); Section 536.19, subdivision 1 (regarding votes to approve new final development plans and conditional use permits fora PUD); and 546.07 (regarding votes to approve rezonings) so these sections conform to the new State Statute 462.357. Two changes are still necessary to make Richfield's PUD regulations consistent with State Statutes: 1) Section 536.19 regarding votes needed to approve a final development plan and a conditional use permit for a planned unit development must be further modified by removing the reference to voting requirements in Section 546.07 and 2) Section 536.25 regarding votes needed to approve amendments to a final development plan and conditional use permit for a planned unit development must be modified to remove the two-thirds voting requirement. The proposed changes are explained below: 1) The first change that is necessary to Richfield's PUD ordinances regards Section 536.19. Section 536.19 currently refers to Section 546.07, subdivision 4 which outlines voting requirements for rezonings. The City Attorney has determined that the voting requirements for rezonings do not apply to voting requirements for approving final development plans and CUPs and so the reference to Section 546.07, subdivision 4 must be removed. 2) The second change that is necessary to Richfield's PUD ordinances regards Section 536.25. Currently, Section 536.25 states "Any amendment to a final development plan and conditional use permit shall require atwo-thirds vote of the Council." The City Attorney has determined that using this voting requirement for approving amendments to a final development plan and conditional use permit for a PUD is in conflict with State laws. Specifically, to make Richfield's regulations conform with State Statute, Section 536.25 must be rewritten so that amendments to final development plans and conditional use permits for PUDs require only a simple majority to approve. Section Two-Other Changes Identified by Staff to Improve PUD Regulations. In addition to the changes recommended above in Section One, staff is recommending the following changes to improve Richfield's zoning code as it relates to Planned Unit Developments: 1) References to "Original District" (536.01, Subds. 4 & 6 and 536.17 Subd. 4(c)1. Currently, the Zoning Code defines (536.01 subd. 4) and makes reference to [536.01 subd. 6 and 536.17 subd. 4(c)] the "Original District" for a PUD. The `original district' is defined as the "zoning district from which land is proposed to be rezoned to a PUD" (subd. 4). Subdivision 6 states that the "various . zoning regulations and requirements...which apply to the original district should be considered as guidelines...in the approval of any PUD..." Lastly, 536.17 subd. 4 (c) states that a proposed PUD must be in `substantial conformity with the purpose and intent of the `original district'. While it appears in subdivision 6 that the 'original district' is to be considered when reviewing a proposed PUD, it is unclear whether or not subd. 6 requires reference to the `original district' in the review process of modifications in use;and building regulations (height, set-back, etc...) after the PUD has been approved and established. In either case, reference to the `original district causes two problems. A) First, referring to the `original' district when a proposed PUD would allow completely different uses than the `original' district is irrelevant. For example, the Urban Village/Richfield Bank PUD is a commercial PUD on many parcels that were originally residential. Reference to the `original district' is meaningless when reviewing a proposed PUD in this situation. B) Second, referring to the `original' district after a PUD has been approved (for example, when a new use is proposed) is administratively difficult for staff. For example, Market Plaza was rezoned to a PUD in the early 1980s. When a proposed new use is • suggested for Market Plaza, referring to the `original district' would require staff to consult with how Market Plaza was zoned 25 years ago to determine whether or not a newly proposed use is allowable. This process is complicated in PUDs, such as the Market Plaza example that incorporated multiple parcels with multiple zoning designations.. To correct this situation, staff is recommending that all references to the `original district' be eliminated. Also, Section 536.11 will be modified so that when reviewing proposed PUDs, current zoning regulations for `guiding districts'-will be referenced for guidelines for the proposed PUD district in question. For example--current C-2 rules would be used as guidelines when reviewing proposed commercial developments in a proposed PC-2 district. Also, Section 536.11 will be modified so that afters PUD is approved and established, questions regarding allowable uses and building regulations will be evaluated using the current rules for the `guiding' zoning districts that correspond to the PUD in question. (This would be in addition to referring to the specifications of the final development plan and conditional use permit.) Lastly, Section 536.17, subd. 4 (c) will be modified so that guiding districts will be referenced, rather than `original' districts, for required findings when • reviewing a PUD application. ,2~ Clarification of minor versus major proposed changes to a final development plan and conditional use permit and how each such change is reviewed and approved (Administrative vs. Council review) 536.25-Plan Amendments. Currently, Section 536.25 states that `Any amendment to a final development plan and conditional use permit shall require atwo-thirds vote of the Council." As explained above, staff is recommending that the two-thirds voting requirement be modified to conform with State Statutes. A further recommendation from staff regarding this section is to differentiate between minor amendments to an Final Development Plan/Condition Use Permit (FDP/CUP) and major amendments to an FDP/CUP, and to allow the former to be reviewed and approved administratively while still requiring the latter to be reviewed by the Council. An example of minor amendments which could be administratively reviewed and approved would be proposed signage or landscaping-changes in a PUD. Rather than requiring the property owner or applicant to take these types of `minor' requests to the City Council for review and approval, administrative review would be allowed. Minor amendments will be outlined in a summary list. Staff decisions on those items deemed to be `minor' changes could be appealed to the City Council. Fees for a minor amendment to a Final Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit will be established in Appendix D of the Richfield City Code. The current fee fora "PUD plan amendment" is $500. Staff recommends that the fee fora "minor FDP/CUP amendment" be $250. Minor Amendments to a Final Development Plan will include: • Signage changes • Landscape changes • Parking lot configuration changes (not change in number of spaces) • Less than a ten percent change in floor area in any one structure • Less than a ten percent change in the approved separation of buildings • Less than five percent change in the ground area covered by the project • Less than a five percent change in the number of residential units • Less than a five percent change in the number of parking spaces The Director of Community Development will have the option of determining if a particular request, even if it is included in the list of `minor' amendments, should be considered a `major' amendment and referred to the Planning Commission and City Council. (Example-a request for a billboard would be a `sign' change but would be considered `major' enough to go to the Council.) With regards to the last bullet point in the list above, at first reading of this • proposed ordinance amendment the City Council requested details about existing PUDs in the City and what a five percent change in the number of parking spaces would look like. The table below outlines the existing PUDs and their available parking, and shows how. many parking spaces would be affected with a five percent change: • . Name of PUD # of Parkin S aces 5% HUB 920 46 HUB West 258 13 Woodlake Center 1,072 54 6412 L ndale 243 12 Woodlake Villa a 80 4 Market Plaza/Village Shores 6501 Wood Lake Drive 497 25 Woodlake Point 6500 Wood Lake Drive 136 7 Lake Shore Apartments ' 6615 Lake Shore Drive 206 10 Gramercy Co-op 6711 Lake Shore Drive 168 8 VFW 6715 Lake Shore Drive 61 3 Sheridan Court 2500 W. 66th Street 15 1 Decision One 6636 Cedar Avenue 375 19 Best Buy (7601 Penn Avenue) Ramp = 6,700± Surface = 325 Surface Tem = 476 7,501 375 Meridian Crossin s 1 & 2 1,204 60 Emerson Congregational Church 7601 Girard 92 5 Sho s at L ndale 1,098 55 7601 Lyndale (110 surface), 7645 L ndale 137 ara e 247 12 -- 7601-15-25-45 Garifeld Ave: 56 3 3) Clarify the relationship between approving major changes to an FDP/CUP and the possible need to rezone the underlying PUD district. (Reference and/or clarify votes needed to approve various PUD rezonings e.q.: from residential to commercial versus from commercial to residential...). 536.25. Currently, Richfield's Zoning Code Section 536.25 outlines the procedure for amending an FDP/CUP, but only briefly and ambiguously refers to the rezoning of the underlying PUD district. Staff is recommending that this section be amended to add information stating that proposed major changes in use may require the underlying PUD district to be rezoned in addition to the FDP/CUP being amended. (A related amendment will be to reference other sections of the code regarding how many votes are required for such a rezoning.) For example, a developer proposes amixed-use residential development with some retail uses. The parcel is rezoned to PMR and the developer receives approval for an FDP/CUP. Later, the developer returns with a request to amend the FDP/CUP to allow a development that is primarily office with a secondary residential component. In this scenario, in addition to requiring an amendment to the FDP/CUP, the developer would need to obtain approval for the property to be rezoned from PMR to a commercial PUD district, such as PC-1 or PC-2. In this scenario, atwo-thirds vote of the Council would be required to rezone the property from a residential to a commercial PUD district. Amendment of the FDP/CUP would require a simple majority of the Council to approve. A second example would be a developer that proposes a commercial development with some residential. The parcel is rezoned PC-2 and the developer receives approval for an FDP/CUP. Later, the developer returns with a request to amend the FDP/CUP to allow a development that is primarily residential with some office/retail space. In this scenario, in addition to requiring an amendment to the FDP/CUP, the developer would need to obtain approval for the property to be rezoned from PC-2 to a residential PUD district, such as PMR or PMR-1. In this scenario, a simple majority of the Council would be required to rezone the property from a commercial to a residential PUD district. Amendment of the FDP/CUP would also require a simple majority of the Council to approve. The proposed ordinance revision clarifies if/when a proposed amendment to a FDP/CUP triggers the need for the PUD to be rezoned, and references the section of the City Code that specifies the number of votes necessary to approve such a rezoning. II. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. POLICY • Richfield's zoning codes must be in compliance with Minnesota Statutes to prevent confusion about `which rules apply'. By adopting the recommended City code revision, Richfield's zoning code will include the same requirements for approving zoning changes as State Statues. • Richfield's zoning codes should be clear to understand and easy to administer. B. CRITICAL ISSUES • The Richfield City Code adopted amendments to other sections of the zoning code in 2001 to make Richfield's Zoning Code consistent with State Statutes. The current proposed amendments were overlooked at that time and must be adopted now so that all sections of the Richfield zoning code are consistent with State Statute. C. FINANCIAL • Anew fee will be added to Appendix D for `Minor Amendments to PUD plans and FDP/CUPs. D. LEGAL • Richfield's City Attorney has reviewed and approved the attached zoning ordinance amendment. • The Planning Commission reviewed this proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and recommended approval at its August 26th, 2002 meeting. • Four votes are required to approve this recommended amendment. III. ALTERNATNE RECONIlVIENDATION(S~ • .Reject the recommendation to amend Richfield City Zoning Code Sections 536.19 and 536.25 to conform with adopted State Statutes, and to further amend Section 536.01, subdivisions 4 and 6; Section 536.11; 536.17, subdivision 4(c); and Section 536.25 to make regulations regarding PUDs more clear and consistent. IV. ATTACPIlVIENTS • Ordinance Amendment V. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • N/A r1 LJ • BILL NO. AMENDMENT TO RICHFIELD CITY ZONING CODE SECTIONS 536.01 Subdivisions 4 and 6; SECTION 536.11 Subdivision 1; . SECTION 536.17 Subdivision 4 (c); 536.19 Subdivision 1; 536.21 Subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; and 536.25 Subdivisions 1 and 2. THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: 1. Section 536.01 Subdivision 4 of the zoning code of the City of Richfield is deleted as follows: 2. Section 536.01 Subdivision 6 of the zoning code of the City of Richfield is deleted as follows: 3. Section 536.11 of the zoning code of the City of Richfield is amended to read as follows: 536.11. PUD districts: guiding districts .Subdivision • 1. The following table denotes the six types of PUD districts, the abbreviations for such PUD districts, and the ^"^~•~^h'° ,.°°° ,•,;+tii., °nnh o~ in ,+.~+,-,,.+ guiding districts which correspond to each PUD district. The various zoning regulations and requirements (e.a_ use_ building setback. heiahtl which aonly to the auidina district n PUD DISTRICTS ABBREVEATION GUIDING DISTRICTS ~ Planned Residential PR R & R-1 Planned Two-Famil Residential PMR-1 MR-1 Planned Multi-Famil Residential PMR MR-1, MR-2, & MR-3 Planned Nei hborhood Commercial PC-1 C-1 Planned General Commercial PC-2 C-2 & C-3 Planned Industrial P) 4. 536.17 Subdivision 4 (c) of the zoning code of the City of Richfield is amended to read as follows: • 536.17 Review of PUD application. Subdivision 4 (c) the development is in substantial conformity with the purpose and intent of the er-i~i~af uig ding district, and departures from the etig+nat uiy ding district regulations are justified by the design of the development. 5. 536.19 Subdivision 1 of the zoning code of the City of Richfield is amended to .read as follows: • 536.19 Final Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit. Subdivision 1. Upon approval of the PUD application and rezoning, but prior to the commencement of any construction or development of land, an applicant shall submit a final development plan, together with an application for a conditional use permit for the development shown in the final development plan, which is consistent with the PUD application. T"° „^+.n,. r°n~ nr°m°n+e fnr ~r~r~rn"~I .,f +h° .Final developmentplans and conditional use permits will be processed according to the procedures established in 546.05 subdivisions 4 and 5. 6. Section 536.21 of the zoning code of the City of Richfield is amended to read as follows: 536.21 Compliance with the PUD plan and final development plan. Subdivision 1. Changes. The development of a PUD district shall be in substantial compliance with the approved PUD plan, final development plan, and conditional use permit. ~^^^.,r.,^^° c•h.~ll nn+ h^ nnnc•i.d°r°rJ c~ ~hc+~n+iol i~+h^r° ice.. Subdivision 2. Minor Amendments to a PUD plan and FDP/CUP, defined. Minor amendments to a Final Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit are: Subdivision 3. Major Amendments to a PUD plan and FDP/CUP, defined. area. • Subdivision 4: Proposed Minor amendments to be reviewed administratively. Proposed minor amendments (as specified in Subdivision 2 above) to a PUD plan and FDP/CUP shall be reviewed and decided by the Director of Community m .Subdivision 6: Building Permits.. (no changes to this section other than the subdivision number changes from 2 to 6...) 7. Section 536.25 of the zoning code of the City of Richfield is amended to read as follows: 536.25 Any major amendment to a final development plan and conditional use permit shall be considered by the Planning Commission at a public hearing. The • Council. Any major amendment shall require a ids ma'ori vote of the Council. The Council may hold such hearings on a proposal to amend a final development plan and conditional use permit as it may consider necessary; but at least one public hearing shall be held. -The Council may consider all factors considered in connection with rezoning the PUD district and issuing the conditional use permit therefor, as well as any other factors relevant to the public health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability, or general welfare and to the protection of property or improvements in the neighborhood. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 8th day of October, 2002. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: ~i Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk Subdivision 5: Proposed Mayor amendments to be reviewed by the Council. Subdivision 2. Determining if Underlying PUD District Must Be Rezoned. ~J AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 4D REPORT # 234 J STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING • OCTOBER 8, 2002 BETSY CxRISTENSEN, ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT PREPARED BY: SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER Nan1E TITLE REPORT PRESENTER: DAN SCOTT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY NAME, TITLE DEPARTMENT DIItECTOR REVIEW: REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of a request for renewal of amulti-animal residential kennel license for Suzanne and Thomas Erickson, 7144 Oliver Avenue South. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: - By Motion: Approve the request for renewal of amulti-animal residential kennel license for Suzanne and Thomas Erickson, 7144 Oliver Avenue South. II. BACKGROUND ~ On July 25, 2002, Suzanne and Thomas Erlckson submitted an application for the renewal of their multi-animal residential kennel license. They own three dogs. Their application contains the signatures of three property owners nearby. According to the applicant, an incident took place a few years ago involving one of their dogs "nipping" at a neighbor. This neighbor has property adjacent to Erickson's and is a contiguous property owner to Erickson's property. The animal did not break any skin and no reports were filed with the Public Safety Department. Furthermore, this property owner has not signed this application as a contiguous property owner in previous years as well. A privacy fence has been constructed between the two properties, which appears to be in very good condition. Therefore, the signatures on their application are not all contiguous property owners. It should 1008Erickson Multi-Animal Residential Kennel Renewal also be noted that the neighbor involved in the incident did not respond either way • to our letter of notification regarding this license request. A Community Service Officer conducted an inspection of the property on August 5, 2002. There were no apparent problems found at that time. The exterior of the property appeared to be in good condition with no odors or feces present. The Community Service Officer noted that the dogs were very quiet and obedient. Environmental Health staff have not received any complaints for this address in the past year. The most recent complaint received was in 1997 regarding the need to obtain a residential kennel license. There were no police reports on or contacts with this address in the past year. III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. POLICY Although this application is for three dogs, it does not exceed the maximum number of six that was approved by the Council as policy on July 22, 1991. The City has adopted a policy that staff is to notify neighbors surrounding the area of the residential kennel license. Staff did not • receive any calls regarding this application. B. CRITICAL ISSUES N/A C. FINANCIAL NA D. LEGAL N/A IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMNIENDATION(S~ • Deny the request for the renewal of amulti-animal residential kennel license for Suzanne and Thomas Erickson; however, the Public Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. V. ATTACFIMENTS None VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • • Suzanne and Thomas Erickson • AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 4D REPORT # 233 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2002 REPORT PREPARED BY: BETSY CxRISTENSEN, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER NAME, TITLE REPORT PRESENTER: DAN SCOTT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY NAME, TITLE • DEPARTMENT DIIECTOR REVIEW: REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of a request for renewal of amulti-animal residential kennel license for Sarah Delon and Tim Fahe , 6428 Knox Avenue. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Approve the request for renewal of amulti-animal residential kennel license for Sarah Delong and Tim Fahey, 6428 Knox Avenue South. • II. BACKGROUND On July 15, 2002, Sarah Delong and Tim Fahey submitted an application for the renewal of their multi-animal residential kennel license. They own three dogs. Their application contains the signatures of contiguous property owners. Public Safety Staff have not received any complaints regarding this residential kennel license renewal. There was, however, a caller indicating concern for future barking dog issues. A Community Service Officer conducted an inspection of the property on August 8, 2002. There were no apparent problems found with the exterior premises at that time. It appeared to be free of feces and odor. 0813DelongandFaheyKennelLicense • The Environmental Health Division has not received any complaints for this address in the past year. There were no police reports on or contacts with this address in the past year. III. BASIS OF RECO1~~Ilv1ENDATION A. POLICY • Although this application is for three dogs, it does not exceed the maximum number of six that was approved by the Council as policy on July 22, 1991. • The City has adopted a policy that staff is to notify neighbors surrounding the area of the multi-animal residential kennel license. Staff received one call regarding this application. B. CRITICAL ISSUES • N/A C. FINANCIAL • NA • D. LEGAL • N/A IV. ALTERNATIVE RECONIlVIENDATION(S~ • Deny the request for the renewal of amulti-animal residential kennel license for Sarah Delong and Tim Fahey; however, the Public Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. V. ATTACHIVIENTS • None VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • Sarah Delong and Tim Fahey U • AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 4D REPORT# 232 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2002 BETSY CxRISTENSEN, ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT PREPARED BY: SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER NAME, TITLE REPORT PRESENTER: DAN SCOTT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY NAME, TITLE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: ® ~~nn .J,~. REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of a request for renewal of amulti-animal residential kennel license for Jane Noll West, 7301 Wentworth Avenue South. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Approve the request for renewal of amulti-animal residential kennel license for Jane Noll West, 7301 Wentworth Avenue. II. BACKGROUND On July 16, 2002, Ms. West submitted an application for the renewal of her residential kennel license. She owns three dogs. Her application is complete and contains the signatures of three contiguous property owners. Public Safety staff have not received any complaints regarding this residential kennel license renewal. • A Community Service Officer conducted an inspection of the property on August 5, 2002. There were no apparent problems found with the exterior premises at that time. It appeared to be free of feces and odor. 0924 West Multi-Animal Residential Kennel Renewal The Environmental Health staff has no history of receiving any complaints for this address. There were no police reports on or contacts with this address in the past year. III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. POLICY • Although this application is for three dogs, it does not exceed the maximum number of six that was approved by the Council as policy on July 22, 1991. The City has adopted a policy that staff is to notify neighbors surrounding the area of the residential kennel license. Staff did not receive any calls regarding this application. B. CRITICAL ISSUES • N/A C. FINANCIAL • N/A • D. LEGAL • N/A IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION~S~ • Deny the request for the renewal of a residential kennel license for Jane West; however, the Public Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. V. ATTACHMENTS • None VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • Jane Noll West • • J STAFF REPORT CONSENT 4C 231 AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM # REPORT # CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2002 • • REPORT PREPARED BY: REPORT PRESENTER: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: DAVE ZELAZNY, STREET SUPERVISOR NAn~ TITLE MIKE EASTLING, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR NA,t~ TITLE ~~ ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of purchase of winter deicing salt. I. RECOI~IMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Authorize the purchase of an estimated 1,700 ton of winter deicing salt for the 2002/2003 winter season from Cargill Incorporated Deicing Technology, North Olmsted, Ohio at the price of $27.97 per ton, delivered, plus sales tax. II. BACKGROUND Each year the City purchases rock salt, to control ice on road surfaces during the winter season. III. BASIS OF RECONIlVIENDATION • The City participates in a joint purchasing agreement with the State of Minnesota. • The State of Minnesota solicited bids for all the participants in the joint purchase agreement. 1008sa1t A. POLICY When the purchase of merchandise, materials, equipment, or construction exceeds $50,000, authority to purchase shall be submitted to the City Council for consideration. B. CRITICAL ISSUES The City is obligated to purchase 80% of the agreed amount, and may purchase up to 120% of the agreed amount, in accordance with the contract. C. FINANCIAL A recent history of prices for this product is: Year Base .Price Vendor 98/99 25.32/ton I.M.C. Salt, Inc., Overland Park, Kansas 99/00 24.02/ton Cargill .Inc. -Salt Division, North Olmsted, Ohio 00/01 26.33/ton Cargill Inc. -Salt Division, North Olmsted, Ohio 01/02 39.02/ton I.M.C. Salt, Inc., Overland Park, Kansas Funding for this purchase is included in the 2001 and 2002 operating budgets for street maintenance. D. LEGAL N/A IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMNIENDATION(S~ • Council could choose to discontinue the use of rock salt to control ice on road surfaces during the winter season. However, staff is not aware of a more effective means of provided the safest road condition possible under icy conditions. Although the City is obligated to purchase 80% of the agreed amount for the 2002/2003 winter season, further participation in the cooperative State bidding process for deicing salt could be abandoned. V. ATTAC~IlVIENTS • None. VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING None. • r1 LJ STAFF REPORT CONSENT 4B 230 AGENDA SECTION AGENDA ITEM # REPORT # CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2002 :7 n LJ REPORT PREPARED BY: REPORT PRESENTER: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: BRUCE SYLVESTER, PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NAME; TITLE BRUCE PALMBORG, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR NAME, TITLE /^1/ /~/.dill o ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of the attached resolution for an off-street parking permit at 7715 Fourth Avenue. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By motion: Approve the attached resolution for an off-street parking permit at 7715 Fourth Avenue. III. BACKGROUND ~ The Richfield-Bloomington Credit Union (Credit Union) is requesting an off-street parking permit for its business at 345 East 77th Street. Currently, the Credit Union has 32 parking spaces available on its parcel at 345 East 77th Street and an additional ten spaces at an unimproved (gravel) parking lot across the street at 7715 Fourth Avenue. The Credit Union's request is to improve the parking lot at 7715-Fourth Avenue by removing a detached garage and installing an enlarged and paved parking lot with 22 spaces. Parking on Fourth Avenue will be used by employees to keep the parking stalls on 77th Street which are closer to the Credit Union-open for customers. This additional parking is needed in anticipation of the Credit Union adding a second story to its current building. The expanded building will have 8,880 square feet. City parking lot standards require one parking stall per 250 square feet of space for uses such as the Credit Union, or 36 total spaces for 1008-0 S P-7715-4thAve the expanded building. With this improved surface lot at 7715 Fourth Avenue, the Credit Union will have a total of 54 spaces between their two parking areas. • The applicant has passed site plan review with staff, where the following matters were satisfactorily addressed in the parking lot site plan: • The parking will be adequate relative to anticipated need. • Adequate trafFc control devices and safety features have been incorporated into the design of the parking lot. • Stormwater management, lighting, and landscaping are adequate. • The impact on nearby streets and intersections will be negligible. • The parking lot meets parking lot standards, for drive aisle width, stall dimensions, landscaping, and the provision of handicapped spaces. The Public Works Department and the applicant are finalizing details for the design and width of the driveway entrance. • The parking lot meets setback requirements on the east, west, and south sides but does not meet City standards for setbacks on the north side, where it is adjacent to a parking lot for an apartment building. City standards require a 15-foot setback for parking lots adjacent to residential uses; however, such a setback would make it impossible to improve this parcel as desired. Therefore, City staff has recommended that a 5-foot setback be allowed on the north side of the parking lot. When taken in combination with the 5-foot setback that the residential parking lot already has, there will be 10 • feet of separation between the two parking lots, which will be sufficient for snow storage and landscaping. III. BASIS OF RECOMIVIENDATION A. POLICY • Procedures for issuance of an off-street parking permit are outlined in City Code Section 800.17, which authorizes the City Council to issue a permit after determining that the requested parking area will not have an adverse effect upon the public safety or general welfare of the community. B. CRITICAL ISSUES • N/A C. FINANCIAL • The Credit Union has deposited $1,000.00 in an escrow account. This escrow will be returned to the Credit Union after the landscaping improvements at the improved parking lot have been completed. D. LEGAL • 60-DAY RULE: 60 day clock `started' when complete application was received on September 20, 2002. Decision must be given to applicant by November 19, 2002 OR the Council must notify the applicant that it is extending the deadline (up to a maximum of 60 additional days or 120 days total) for .issuing a decision. IV. ALTERNATNE RECONEVIENDATION(S~ • Deny the request for an off-street parking permit with a finding that the proposal would have an adverse impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole. V. ATTACHIVIENTS • City Council resolution • Certificate of Survey • Site Plan • Ariel photo showing the proposed parking lot in context with the surrounding area VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • Mr. Larry Klement, Richfield-Bloomington Credit Union • ~J RESOLUTION NO. • RESOLUTION GRANTING AN OFF STREET PARKING PERMIT AT 7715 FOURTH AVENUE WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield which requests approval of an Off-street parking permit for the parcel of land located at 7715 Fourth Avenue, legally described as: Lot 2, Block 1 Blaylock Plumbing Addition; and WHEREAS, the requested Off-street parking permit has been reviewed by staff and meets city requirements; and WHEREAS, the proposed parking area will adequately serve the purpose- for which it is proposed and will not have an adverse effect upon the public safety or general welfare; and WHEREAS, the City has fully considered the request for approval for the Off-Street Parking permit; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, as follows: • 1. 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Y ~ 1 .~' (~ a # • M ( a 3 `~' w ~' z ~ ~ ~ t s ~w 2 `SILL-- '' i 3. i ~ a e x ~t t W ~ w ~~._ _ _ _ _~~ !a- ~' o~C ~. ~~ a ~~ u /~ ~Z ~a z • 3~ ~~ a i" _x c/1 U 1; `t _~ ,~O YOGI ' e~n~ ~.~ 77th St ~.. + ~ ~ ~~` A , ~ ~, ~"~ ~ " Arby's s? ` ~ _ ~~ ;} , nn ~ , : :.: ` per ~ ~~ _ R ~ ~ ` , ~ ~ ~ T - ~ } ~ ~ ` '' `'? Fora .q fi ~~~, ~ .__ , ~ ~ ~~;.y ~ ~ ,, laths ..~ ~a ,~ ~. Richfield-Bloomington Credit Union Off Street Parking Permit Application October 8, 2002 N 50 0 50 Feet October 8, 2002 • AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 4A REPORT # 229 ~' STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2002 REPORT PREPARED BY: NANCY GIBBS, CITY CLERK NAME, TITLE • REPORT PRESENTER: DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER; ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: Consideration of the attached resolution appointing high school student trainee election judges for the November 5, 2002 General Election. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Adopt the attached resolution appointing high school student trainee election judges for the General Election on November 5, 2002. III. BACKGROUND Minnesota Statute 2046.21 Subd. 2 provides that election judges for precincts in a municipality shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality and that the appointments be made at least 25 days before the election at which the election judges will serve. • Also Minnesota Statute 2046.19, Subd. 6 provides that a student enrolled in a high school in Minnesota who has attained the age of 16 is eligible to be appointed as a trainee election judge (without party affiliation) in the county in which the student resides. The student must meet qualifications for trainee election judges specified in rules of the Secretary of State. A student appointed as a trainee election judge may be excused from school attendance during the hours that the student is serving as a trainee election judge if the student submits a written request signed and approved by the student's parent or guardian to be absent from school and a 1008ELECTIONS NANCY GIBBS, CITY CLERK certificate from the appointing authority stating the hours during which the student will serve as a trainee election judge to the principal of the school at least ten days • prior to the election. The principal of the school may approve a request to be absent from school conditioned on acceptable academic performance and the requirement that the student must have completed or be enrolled in a course of study in government at the time of service as a trainee election judge. The City utilized high school student trainee election judges in the 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000 elections. The City Clerk's office again has worked with Richfield High School and the Academy of Holy Angels to facilitate student participation in the High School Student Trainee Election Judge Program for the November 5, 2002 General Election. The City Clerk's office has received a list of students who are eligible and able to serve as student trainee election judges for the Tuesday, November 5, 2002 General Election. III. BASIS OF RECONIlVIENDATION A. POLICY • The City Council is required by State Statute to make election judge appointments at least 25 days prior to the election. • The proposed resolution contains names of high school student trainee election judges for the November 5, 2002 General Election. B. CRITICAL ISSUES • If the City Council does not appoint high school student trainee election judges, the conduct of the election would be hindered. C. FINANCIAL • Student Trainee Election Judges are paid $7.25 per hour. D. LEGAL • Compliance with Minnesota Statute 2046.21, Subd. 2 regarding election judges. • Compliance with Minnesota Statute 2046.19, Subd. 6 regarding high school student trainee election judges. • The General Election will be conducted on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. Therefore, the City Council should appoint student trainee judges to serve at this election. TERNATIVE KECOMI~~NDATION(S) ~ The City Council could choose not to appoint the students who are named in the resolution to serve as student trainee judges. V. ATTACFIlVIENTS VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • None. C7 RESOLUTION NO. • RESOLUTION APPOINTING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TRAINEE ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 5, 2002 WHEREAS, a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, that the following are hereby appointed as high school student trainee election judges for said election: Amanda Bandur Elizabeth Noble Rachel Schneider Maryah Wilson Natalia Walton Laura Mlynorek Eric Westlund Gina Bandith O. J. Holman Sarah Whiteley Mandy Schwenn Brian Bielke Loni Plinski Bob Fiedler Eric Sabouneh Develle Belfrey Sunny Singh Tiffhanle Chan Amy Orth Andy Berg Octavius Crawford Dan Bittmann Tamou Miller Kim Jensen Gentry Griemann Brandon Lueder Amanda Greeter Mat Schultz Janell Brown Tamara Cohen Kristine Lacy Meagan Kavanaugh Dharti Bhakta Dhruti Bhakta Cate Gaertner Melissa Sack Melissa Jungers Andy French Erin Petrik Matt Freeman Kevin Davy Kormassa Jaryan Nate Krantz Sarah Benson Joann Htut Bre Violet Joanna Zacarias Meriecia Wright Chris Mazrarka Jakob Wartman Parker Martz Ahmed Mohamed Laura DeRung Heather Michaelsen Craig Ernst Takawi Peters Jesse Voltin Erin Severson Megan Petrik PASSED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 8th day of October, 2002. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor • ATTEST: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk