05-12-09 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
May 12, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Pat Elliott; Fred Wroge; and Tom
Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director;
John Stark, Community Development Director; Barry Fritz, Public Safety
Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Corrine Heine, City
Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary.
OPEN FORUM
Debra Clarke, 6719 – 4th Avenue, spoke about her concerns related to the impacts on
Heredia Park, environment, health, and property values due to the proposed expansion of the new
City Hall.
Chris Simenson, 6707 – 4th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the Heredia Park impacts,
especially the tennis courts becoming a parking lot, based upon the April 2009 site plan for the
proposed new City Hall expansion.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Meeting Minutes -2- May 12, 2009
M/Wroge, S/Elliot to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession of April
28, 2009; and (2) Regular City Council Meeting of April 28, 2009.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO MISS
RICHFIELD AMBASSADORS AND JUNIOR AMBASSADORS (COUNCIL
MEMO NO. 74)
Council Member Sandahl presented certificates of appreciation to Miss Richfield
Ambassadors and Junior Ambassadors.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF RICHFIELD FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE
REGARDING RICHFIELD’S 30TH FOURTH OF JULY COMMEMORATING
FESTIVAL FOUNDER AND FORMER CITY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD
BUNCE
Jodi Olson, Fourth of July Committee representative, presented a plaque honoring Fourth
of July festival founder and former City Council Member Howard Bunce. The plaque was accepted
by Bob Houlton, 29 year Fourth of July Committee member, on behalf of the Bunce family.
Item #3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 13, 2009 AS
WORLD FALUN DAFA DAY
Mayor Goettel presented a proclamation designating May 13, 2009 as World Falun Dafa
Day.
Item #4 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 17-23, 2009 AS
SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS WEEK IN RICHFIELD
Council Member Wroge presented a proclamation designating May 17-23, 2009 as Salute
to Small Business Week in Richfield.
Pat Brekken, Chamber Board Chair, recognized Richfield’s small businesses – HUB
Jewelers and LeRum Auto.
Item #5 PRESENTATION OF RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
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Russ Susag, 6600 Pleasant Avenue #141, presented the Richfield Tourism Promotion
Board, Inc. financial report for the year ending December 31, 2008.
Item #6 ANNUAL MEETING WITH ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
Matt Tietje, Advisory Board of Health Chair, provided a report on the Board’s activities and
goals.
Item #7 PRESENTATION REGARDING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Public Works Director Eastling recognized the efforts of the Public Works Department.
Item #8 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 10-16, 2009 AS
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Council Member Fitzhenry presented to Public Safety Director Fritz a proclamation
designating May 10-16, 2009 as National Police Week.
Item #9 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
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CITY COUNCIL PARTICIPATION IN JULY 4 PARADE
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
(TAB) REPRESENTATIVE
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HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
The City Council agreed to participate in the July 4 parade by each riding their bike; rather
than riding a float.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to support Council Member Sandahl as the Metropolitan Council
Transportation Advisory Board representative and that a letter of support be submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Goettel reported the Human Rights Commission (HRC) Chair has requested the City
Council remove two Human Rights Commission members because of lack of meeting attendance
and the inability to contact them.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge to remove Johnathon McClellan and Laura Guyton as Human Rights
Commission members.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reported on the upcoming Memorial Day unveiling
of the next phase of the Honoring All Veterans Memorial granite tablets.
Council Member Sandahl announced the May 20 Arterial Road Study open house.
Council Member Fitzhenry recognized the efforts of the Police Reserves.
Council Member Fitzhenry acknowledged the positive comments frequently made by Al
Malmberg, resident and KSTP radio host.
City Manager Devich stated Richfield’s motor vehicle licensing services have expanded to
include duplicate driver’s licenses and fishing and hunting licenses. The City is awaiting approval
for issuing full driver’s license services.
Mayor Goettel announced the Farmers’ Market is open and that she has Mayor’s Hour
there the last Saturday morning of each month.
Council Member Sandahl stated that there are no final plans on the construction of a new
City Hall or changes to Heredia Park. She invited residents to attend the next CHAT III meeting on
May 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maintenance Facility.
Item #10 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing amendment to conditional use permit to
allow day care services for total up to 244 children at Hope Presbyterian Church, 7132
Portland Avenue S.R. No. 96
RESOLUTION NO. 10238
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW DAY CARE SERVICES FOR UP TO 244
CHILDREN AT 7132 PORTLAND AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10238.
B. Consideration of approval of purchase from Weekend Freedom for two new zero turn
mowers for use by Parks Maintenance Division in amount of $29,391.87 S.R. No. 97
M/Sandahl, S/Goettel to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #13 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF LINCOLN
ATHLETIC COMPLEX AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY
PUBLICATION OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28,
2009) S.R. NO. 98
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 98.
Council Member Wroge acknowledged the efforts of the task force for the good decision-
making on the renovation and the site plan.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Wroge, S/Goettel that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2009-11, Transitory
Ordinance 18.65 authorizing planning, design, and construction of Lincoln Athletic Complex, that it
be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes, and that the
following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10239
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF A
TRANSITORY ORDINANCE APPROVING A CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE RENOVATION OF LINCOLN
ATHLETIC COMPLEX, PURSUANT TO RICHFIELD CITY CHARTER
SECTION 8.04
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10239.
Item #14 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS IMPOSING CIVIL ENFORCEMENT ON
ESTABLISHMENTS IN RICHFIELD THAT UNDERWENT TOBACCO
COMPLIANCE CHECKS CONDUCTED BY RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF
AND FAILED BY SELLING TOBACCO TO UNDERAGE YOUTH S.R. NO. 99
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 99.
Speedway Super America
– 826 West 66th Street – Jason Dzick, Speedway Super
America representative, admitted the violation occurred and stipulated to the suspension and
penalty.
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M/Goettel, S/Wroge that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10240
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE TOBACCO LICENSE FOR SUPER
AMERICA, 826 WEST 66TH STREET AND IMPOSING A CIVIL
PENALTY FOR SECOND TIME TOBACCO COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10240.
Richfield Amoco
– 7544 Lyndale Avenue – No representative present.
City Attorney Heine explained that the notification letter to attend this meeting states that if
they do not appear, the enforcement resolution will be adopted.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10241
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE TOBACCO LICENSE FOR
RICHFIELD AMOCO, 7544 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH AND
IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR SECOND TIME TOBACCO
COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10241.
Item #15 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
RENOVATION OF LINCOLN PARK, 7500 PLEASANT AVENUE S.R. NO. 100
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 100.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer discussed the proposed site plan, including a
green screen with privacy fence, addition of a playground, and improved lighting and parking.
Community Development Director Stark stated planning staff support the site plan.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10242
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN FOR
7500 PLEASANT AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10242.
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Item #16 .CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich discussed the change to cone-notice process for continuing non-
compliant foreclosed properties on maintenance issues before the work is assessed to the taxes.
City Manager Devich discussed a proposed Adopt-A-House Program to address property
maintenance on vacant homes.
City Manager Devich discussed that staff learned earlier today, through Congressman
Ellison's office, that it is not likely for Richfield to received federal transportation funding for the 77th
Street tunnel.
Public Works Director Eastling explained how the project has been split into smaller
components for funding, as requested by the Congressman's office -design, right of way, and
construction.
Mayor Goettel discussed a recent Regional Council of Mayor's meeting where the Brookings
Institute reported on transit around the country applauded the overlay vision of Richfield's Penn
Avenue area.
Item #17 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. BANK 05-12-09
A/P Checks: 185506 - 185856 $ 1, 066,107.63
PAYROLL 57479 - 57798, 41422 - 41425 $ 541,291.29
TOTAL
$ 1,607,398.92
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
The City Council meeting was adjourned- by unanimous consent at 8:40 p.m.
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Date Approved: May 26, 2009
Deb ' G ttel
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Cheryl Krumhol eve .Devi
Recording Secretary City Manager