08-11-15 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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August 11 , 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott; Edwina Garcia; Tom Fitzhenry; and
Present: Michael Howard
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Koob, Acting Public Safety Director;
Kristin Asher, Acting Public Works Director; Chris Regis, Finance
Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive
Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Mary Barnes, 7544 Bryant Avenue, expressed her dissatisfaction with unresolved issues
related to the work on 76th Street and questioned the use of the same construction company to
work on 66th Street.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Elliott; S/Howard to approve the minutes of the (1) Special Concurrent City Council and
Planning Commission Worksession of July 27, 2015; (2) Special City Council Worksession of July
28, 2015; and (3) Regular City Council Meeting of July 28, 2015.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF THE 2015 RICHFIELD IN BLOOM AWARDS (COUNCIL
MEMO NO. 75)
Acting Community Development Director Barton presented the awards to:
• Sandra Schmidt & Sheila Fitzgerald, 7413 Sheridan Avenue
• Nancy Buck, 6748 Grand Avenue
• Becky Rossum, 336 Apple Lane
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Joe and Pam Krzyzaniak were presented the Richfield in Bloom Lifetime Achievement
Award recognizing their continuing efforts towards making Richfield beautiful.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET AWARD TO CITY OF RICHFIELD FINANCE
MANAGER CHRIS REGIS (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 72)
Council Member Howard presented the award to Finance Manager Chris Regis.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Elliott announced the opening of the newly renovated Fireside Pizza.
The City Council discussed the success of Night to Unite.
Council Member Garcia announced the following community events:
• Augsburg Park concert, August 13, 7 p.m.
• Concert at Bartholomew House, August 19, 7 p.m.
• St. Peter's Pig Roast; August 15
Council Member Fitzhenry discussed the success of the Urban Wildland Half Marathon and
the presentation of the Certificate of Appreciation for the Richfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Committee.
Council Member Fitzhenry provided a Noise Oversight Committee update. He also
requested the City Council authorize his signing a letter to the airlines notifying them to honor the
10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. no-fly time.
The City Council authorized Council Member Fitzhenry to sign the letter on behalf of
Richfield and thanked him for his continued monitoring of airport issues.
Mayor Goettel acknowledged the efforts of staff on addressing storm water issues with the
66th Street reconstruction. She also stated that at the earlier worksession, two senior housing
preliminary proposals were presented.
Mayor Goettel announced the October 8 Richfield Foundation Autumn Wine and Cheese
Gathering at Woodlake Centre.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Fitzhenry to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
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A. Consideration of the approval of the second amendment to the site lease agreement at
6700 Portland Avenue between the City of Richfield and Sprint Spectrum Realty Company,
- LP (successor in interest to Sprint Spectrum LP) to a modification in cellular telephone
antenna facilities S.R. No. 114
B. Consideration of the approval of the first amendment to the site lease agreement at 6355
Penn Avenue between the City of Richfield and T-Mobile Central, LLC to a modification in
cellular telephone antenna facilities S.R. No. 115
C. Consideration of the approval of an annual request for a temporary on-sale intoxicating
liquor license for the Church of St. Peter located at 6730 Nicollet Avenue South for their Pig
Roast event to be held on August 15, 2015 S.R. No. 116
D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution releasing tax-forfeited land located at 6304
Washburn Avenue for sale to the public S.R. No. 117
E. Consideration of the approval of a first reading of an ordinance amending the City's Zoning
Code. The proposed ordinance would clarify regulations related to accessory dwelling units
S.R. No. 118
F. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing an interim use permit to allow
Richfield Bloomington Honda to use City—owned property at 7700 Pillsbury Avenue for
employee parking S.R. No. 119
RESOLUTION NO. 11098
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX FORFEITED LAND RELEASED FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11098.
G. Consideration of the approval of a request for a temporary parking lease agreement for
Richfield Bloomington Honda to use City-owned property at 7700 Pillsbury Avenue for
employee parking S.R. No. 120
RESOLUTION NO. 11099
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A STANDALONE PARKING
FACILITY BY RICHFIELD BLOOMINGTON HONDA AT 7700 PILLSBURY AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11099.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF NEW ON-SALE WINE
AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MY BURGER
OPERATIONS, LLC D/B/A MY BURGER LOCATED AT 6555 LYNDALE
AVENUE SOUTH S.R. NO. 121
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 121.
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John Abdo, My Burger President/On Premise Manager, was present for questions.
M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garcia, S/Goettel to approve the new on-sale wine and 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses
for My Burger Operations, d/b/a My Burger located at 6555 Lyndale Avenue South.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
CHANGING SUNDAY HOURS OF ALCOHOL SERVICE FROM 10 A.M. TO 8
A.M. S.R. NO. 122
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 122.
M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2015-8, amending
Section 1202 of the Richfield City Code by changing Sunday hours of alcohol service from 10 a.m.
to 8 a.m., that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes.
Council Member Elliott stated that this ordinance is not approving earlier alcohol
consumption on Sunday but rather recognizing progress and moving forward with the larger
metropolitan area.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL FOR WSB AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO
PROVIDE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DESIGN SERVICES AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION FOR THE 77T" STREET EAST
EXTENSION AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 77 CROSSING PROJECT FOR AN
AMOUNT OF $2,146,841.92 S.R. NO. 123
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 123.
Acting Public Works Director Asher stated a letter was received today from MnDOT
authorizing the advance of the status of the project and approval of Local Road Improvement
Program grant funds capped at $2,146,842.00 to help pay for city costs associated with the 77th
Street Underpass project.
City Manager Devich explained his conversation with MnDOT regarding cost overrun
concerns.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel to approve the proposal for WSB and Associates, Inc. to provide
preliminary and final design services and environmental documentation for the 771" Street east
extension and Trunk Highway 77 crossing project for an amount of$2,146,841.92.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
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Item #11 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 08/11/15
A/P Checks: 242748-243147 $ 1,210,342.84
Payroll: 112051-112429, 42435 $ 639.082.96
TOTAL $ 1,849,425.80
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:51 p.m.
Date Approved: September 8, 2015 C /i
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