11-24-15 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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November 24, 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; Edwina Garcia, Tom Fitzhenry; Pat Elliott; and
Present: Michael Howard.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Jay Henthorne, Public
Safety Director/Police Chief; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director;
Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
The following individuals expressed their concerns regarding the lack of Section 8 and
Group Residential Housing resulting from the renovations and transition at Crossroads at Penn to
Concierge Apartments:
Linda Soderstrom, 7720 Penn Avenue, C-322
Craig Goodwin, 7720 Penn Avenue
Darlene Fisher, 7700 Penn Avenue, 1-101
Aurora Suarez, 9000 Nicollet Avenue
Donna Goodwin, 7720 Penn Avenue, 126C
Lisa Brown, 7610 Penn Avenue
Vicky Hernandez, 7720 Penn Avenue, #2
Claire Lee, address not given.
Emilia Gonzalez Avalos, 2915 West 70% Street
Evan Lee-Ferrand, (interpreter), 3117 Holmes Avenue South, #1
Jim Soderberg, 6401 Camden Avenue, Brooklyn Center, MN, Concierge Apartments,
addressed and clarified the concerns expressed by the residents.
Council Member Garcia addressed the audience in Spanish.
Mayor Goettel explained there was little the City could do because of state and federal law
regulations. She requested Mr. Soderberg provide future communications in English and Spanish
and that there be a reprieve of turning off the water and gas for this upcoming holiday. She
requested social service agencies be invited to come to the Concierge office to meet and talk with
residents.
Council Member Howard stated the City wants to be part of the solution and encouraged
residents to contact the City to assist with housing options.
Council Member Fitzhenry encouraged continued dialogue.
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Council Member Elliott stated he wished there was more the City could do.
Mr. Soderberg agreed to the request regarding communication and the water/gas turn-off
for the holiday. He stated he is working with Section 8 housing staff at the City. He added that he
needs to consider legal requirements regarding income and disability related to housing.
Community Development Director Stark explained the role of the City including building
permits, Section 8 housing voucher program, and advocating for housing affordability.
City Manager Devich stated the City administers the Section 8 voucher program and
Hennepin County administers the Group Residential Housing program.
Council Member Howard suggested a Resource Fair be held on the site.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
November 10, 2015.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Steven Hurvitz, President, presented the annual report.
Item #2 ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Ted Weidenbach, Chair, presented the annual report.
Item #3 ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Jim Topitzhofer, on behalf of Reed Bornholdt, Chair, presented the annual report.
Item #4 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Fitzhenry provided an update on the Noise Oversight Committee.
Mayor Goettel discussed the VFW's Patriot's Pen program.
Mayor Goettel stated the Mom's Club is interested in meeting with the Recreation Services
Director to discuss indoor play options during the winter.
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Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Fitzhenry to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of a first reading of an ordinance amending Section
305 of the City Code to codify requirements pertaining to city commissions S.R. No.
186
B. Consideration of the approval of the first reading of an ordinance creating a new city
code section requiring permits for motion picture and commercial photography events
S.R. No. 187
C. Consideration of the approval of a contract with Graymont (WI), LLC for the purchase
of 1,400 tons of quick lime in the amount of$233,212.00 for water treatment in 2016
S.R. No. 188
D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing execution of MnDOT
Agreement No. 1001613 between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and
the City of Richfield for traffic control maintenance of three traffic signals on 76th
Street at Trunk Highway No. 35W S.R. No. 189
RESOLUTION NO. 11142
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF MNDOT AGREEMENT NO. 1001613
BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11142.
E. Consideration of the approval of the continuation of the agreement with the City of
Bloomington for the provision of food inspection services for Richfield for the year
2016 S.R. No. 190
F. Consideration of approval of the 2015-2016 contract with the City of Bloomington,
using public health emergency preparedness grant funds distributed by a federal
grant from the Centers for Disease Control, to provide services in the area of public
health emergency preparedness/Bioterrorism and the development of a response
system S.R. No. 191
G. Consideration of the approval of the amendment to the City of Richfield's 2012-2015
Municipal Recycling Grant application and agreement with Hennepin County S.R.
No. 192
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
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Item #8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich reported on the following:
• Metropolitan Council's Project on rehabilitating their regional sewer line long 66th Street
from Humboldt to 11th Avenues.
• Portland Avenue will open tomorrow, Wednesday, November 25, 2105
• Update regarding the 77th Street Underpass consultant, WSB &Associates, alternatives
analysis
Item #9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 11/24/15
NP Checks: 245645-245961 $ 2,584,591.62
Payroll: 114804-115129 $ 575,750.83
TOTAL $ 3,160,342.45
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #10 ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:57 p.m.
Date Approved: November 24, 2015
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