09-25-00 agenda.CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
RICHFIELD CITY HALL
. 6700 PORTLAND AVENUE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:45 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
I. Discussion of development concept for 6913-37 Penn Avenue
Staff Report No. 22
Adjournment
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of minutes of (1) Special City Council Budget Meeting of August 30, 2000; (2)
Special City Council Study Session of September 5, 2000; and (3) Regular City Council
Meeting of September 11, 2000
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of City of Richfield September 12, 2000 Primary Election staff
2. Presentation of awards to Richfield Water Division for Best Consumer Confidence
Report for 1999 for the Metro District and State of Minnesota from Minnesota
Section American Water Works Association
Individuals who wish to address the Council are requested to print their name
and address on the Speaker's Register for the record.
3. Opportunity for citizens to address the Council on items not on the agenda
Notes:
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AGENDA APPROVAL
4. Council approval of agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Consent Calendar contains several separate items which are acted upon by
the City Council in one motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been
approved, the individual items and recommended actions have also :been
approved. No further Council action is necessary. However, any Council
Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and
placed on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items
listed on the Consent Calendar are recommended for approval.
A. Consideration of approval of resolution establishing compensation and authorizing
purchase of 6314, 6320, 6326 and 6332-18th Avenue S.R. No. 246
B. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing City Manager to execute such
agreements necessary to obtain $5 million grant from Minnesota Department of
Trade and Economic Development S.R. No. -247
C. Consideration of approval of setting October 9, 2000 as public hearing for
issuance of club on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for Fred Babcock
VFW Post 5555, Inc., d/b/a Four Nickels Food and Drink, 6715 Lake Shore Drive
S.R. No. 248
D. Consideration of approval of setting October 23, 2000 as public hearing for
issuance of new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for Wiltshire
Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Houlihan's Restaurant and Bar, 6601 Lyndale Avenue
S.R. No. 249
Notes:
RESOLUTION
6. Disciplinary hearing and civil enforcement for alcohol establishments in Richfield
that recently underwent alcohol compliance checks and failed by selling alcohol to
underage. youth
Notes:
Staff Report No. 250
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
7. Consideration of first reading of ordinance relating to proposed improvements and
studies for possible future improvements for City of Richfield in 2001
Staff Report No. 251
Notes:
AIRPORT BUSINESS
8. Acceptance of Final Low Frequency-Noise Policy Committee.Report
Staff Report No..2~2
Notes:
CORRESPONDENCE
Notes:
HRA BUSINESS
9. ,Housing and Redevelopment Authority report
. Notes:
COUNCIL CHOICE
10. Council discussion items
Notes:
11. Claims and payrolls
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.
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AGENDA ITEM #
REPORT #
~~ STAFF REPORT
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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
REPORT PREPARED BY: BRUCE PALMBORG, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
NAME, TITLE
REPORT PRESENTER:. BRUCE PALMBORG, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
NAME TITLE
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: ~ ~ii~'1
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
The final development concept for 6913-37 Penn Avenue.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss the development concept to be pursued for 6913-37 Penn
Avenue.
IIL BACKGROUND ~
The seven homes in this area were removed by use of the storm water utility due to
flooding. A number of scenarios have been pursued for reuse of this property.
Initially 12 units. of housing together with a wet/dry storm water pond was the goal.
That was not a viable concept. More recently two units of housing were being
considered along with awet/dry pond. However, subsequently the city's storm
water consultant suggested that it may be desirable to enlarge pond capacity and
not construct any new housing.
The scenario's which have been formulated include the following:
a. maintain the pond's current size and construct two units of housing.
b. maintain the pond's current size and provide one unit of housing on the north
end and/or a parking lot expansion for the adjoining dental office to the south.
c. Maintain the current size of the pond, landscape the area -and reserve the
opportunity to build housing subject to observing the need for a larger pond.
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d. Utilize as much of the site as possible for a pond and landscape the residual
area.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• The pond is currently sized to meet the City's flood protection
standard.
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
• Because storm water storage in this area is limited, WSB is
suggesting it maybe desirable to increase capacity at this site.
• A meeting has been set for September 28 with the site neighbors on
Oliver and Penn Avenues to formulate a landscape concept, which
would be consistent with Council direction regarding the site uses.
C. FINANCIAL
• The storm water utility is funding this project.
D. LEGAL
• N/A
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S~
• Propose different options.
V. ATTACHMENTS.
• Letter from Peter Willenbring of WSB.
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• Mike Eastling, Director of Public Works.
- 8441 Wayzata Boulevard, SUlte 350 B.A. Mittelsteaat, P.E.
'~~~~ Minneapolis, MN 55426 Bret a. weirs. PE.
Peter R. Willenbring, P.E.
Donald W: Sterna, P.E.
fel: 763-541-4800 Ronald B. Bray, P.E.
& Associates, Inc. fax: 763-541-1700
August 18, 2000 -------_-_____ _ __.,_ _~
Mr. Michael J. Eastling, P.E. ~ _ ,! ., ,
Director of Public Works ~- ~- - ~ -
City of Richfield ~ ,.- .
6700 Portland Avenue South -
Richfield, MN 55423 --------- --- ---
Re: Benefits of Expanding Storm Water Storage at 69~' and Penn Site for the Purpose of
Managing Storm Water Runoff
WSB Project No. 1000-210
Dear Mike:
As a follow-up to our previous discussions concerning the potential benefits of further expanding the storage volume in
the storm water storage pond near 69~' and Penn, we have further reviewed these benefits. Based on this review, the
following comments are made:
1. There are currently no designated storm water storage areas in this area of the City. Undertaking any effort to
provide additional storage will improve the capacity of the existing storm sewer system to accommodate storm
water runoff generated in this area.
2. The ponding system as it is currently designed will only allow water from -Penn Avenue to overflow to the pond
when water in the street exceeds depths ranging from six inches to one foot. Expanding the pond volume could
allow water to overflow from the road to the pond at shallower depths, thus reducing the frequency that Penn
Avenue would have water ponding within its curbs and roadway lanes.
3. If the 69"' and Penn ponding area is expanded, additional capacity could be made available in the storm sewer
pipes draining this area. This would relieve the frequency that flooding may occur in other adjacent areas that are
served by storm sewers leaving the 69~' and Penn area.
4. Expanding the pond will increase the level of flood protection to homes in the area. Observing the recent heavy
rainfall and flooding in Eagan, providing additional storm water storage in areas where the opportunity is available
may prove out to be a very prudent and cost-effective storm water strategy.
Should the City wish to further expand the storm water conveyance and storage system capacities in this area within the
City of Richfield, suitable modifications to the grading plan for this area could be undertaken. These modifications could
provide additional storage, as well as landscaping and wildlife habitat improvements to be constructed on these lots. The
design for these landscaping improvements could be coordinated with the property owners adjacent to these parcels.
If you wish us to proceed with developing a concept plan for your review, please do not hesitate to contact me at (763) 277-
5788.
Sincerely,
WSB & Associates, Inc.
Peter R. Willenbring, P.E.
Vice President
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