1-2-97 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1997
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 P.M.
RICHFIELD CITY HALL
6700 PORTLAND AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. OATH OF OFFICE TO WARD 1 COUNCIL MEMBER SUSAN ROSENBERG
2. OATH OF OFFICE TO WARD 2 COUNCIL MEMBER RUSS SUSAG
3. OATH OF OFFICE TOWARD 3 COUNCIL MEMBER KRISTAL STOKES
4. DESIGNATION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR 1997
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 1
5. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR 1997
• COUNCIL LETTER NO. 2
6. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1997
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 3
7. DESIGNATION OF ACTING CITY MANAGER FOR 1997
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 4
8. DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS FOR 1997
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 5
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION INVOKING RULES REGARDING COUNCIL
MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 6
10. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 7
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
861-9702.
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 7
Agenda January 2, 1997
Issue Statement:
Council confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Commissioner.
Background:
Vern Luettinger was re-appointed in October 1995 to a five year term as an HRA
Commissioner. Mr. Luettinger submitted is resignation in October 1996, effective
January 1997. Therefore, a vacancy has occurred on the HRA.
Under state law, the Mayor appoints HRA Commissioners subject to confirmation of the
City Council. The Mayor has indicated that he will make an appointment to the HRA to
fill the remaining four years of this unexpired five year term as HRA Commissioner at
the January 2, 1997 Council meeting.
Recommended Motion:
Confirm the Mayor's appointment of a Commissioner to the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority to fill the remaining four years of a five year unexpired term
which will expire in October 2000.
Basis of Recommendation:
An appointment needs to be made to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Mr.
Luettinger from the HRA.
Alternative Recommendation:
Continue the appointment to a future Council meeting.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been scheduled for the January 2, 1997 Council meeting so the
appointment can be made to ensure a full complement of members on the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority.
Respec Ily submitted,
Jame D. Prosser
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. b
Agenda January 2, 1997
Issue Statement:
Consideration of a resolution invoking rules regarding Council Member attendance at
Council meetings.
Background:
Richfield City Code Subsection 205.15 establishes rules for attendance at Council
meetings, the operation of which may be invoked by resolution of the Council.
Subsection 205.15 provides that, when invoked, the rules are effective only for the
calendar year in which the resolution is adopted. The City Council Members have
requested that a proposed resolution to invoke the rules for calendar year 1997 be
considered at the January 2, 1997 meeting.
The proposed resolution restates the rules provided in Subsection 205.15 and
establishes fines for unexcused absences from regular and special business meetings
of the Council. Subsection 205.15 allows a fine of up to $75 per unexcused absence
for Council Members and up to $100 per unexcused absence for the Mayor. The
proposed resolution provides for fines of $25 and $50, respectively, for the Council
Members and Mayor. No fine is recommended for unexcused absences from special
meetings called for informational or ceremonial purposes.
Recommended Motion:
Consider the proposed resolution of rules invoking rules regarding Council Member
attendance at Council meetings for calendar year 1997.
40 Basis of Recommendation:
1. The Richfield City Code establishes attendance rules, which may be invoked for
any calendar year by Council resolution.
2. Council Members have requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for
consideration at the January 2, 1997 meeting.
Alternative Recommendation:
The Council Members may consider a number of alternatives including the following:
Increasing or decreasing the fine, within the limits allowed by the Richfield City
Code.
2. Eliminating the fine.
3. Imposing a fine for unexcused absences from special informational or special
ceremonial meetings.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item is placed on the January 2, 1997 Special City Council meeting agenda for
consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Jame . Prosser
City Manager
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• RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION REGARDING ATTENDANCE
BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the attendance of Council Members at meetings is one of the most
important duties imposed by law on members; and
WHEREAS, member presence to participate in hearings, deliberations and
decisions of the Council is essential to the proper discharge of the member's official
duties; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that it is not always possible for a member to be present
at all meetings and that by reason of business demands, state of health, personal
problems, vacations and other matters, occasional absences are excusable; and
WHEREAS, Subsection 205.03 of the Richfield City Code establishes rules for
attendance at Council meetings that may be invoked by resolution of the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Richfield, Minnesota that
the following rules apply to absences of Council Members from meetings during
calendar year 1997:
1. A member of the Council may not be absent from any regular or duly called special
meeting unless excused by a majority of the Council. Regular meetings are those
defined as in Section 205.01 of the Richfield City Code. Special Council meetings
are those called pursuant to Subsection 205.03 of the Richfield City Code. For
purposes of this resolution, special meetings are further categorized as:
a) Special business meetings: Special meetings called to conduct official business
of the City where the Council considers action requiring a vote of the City
Council.
b) Special informational meetings: Special meetings called for the City Council to
receive information or to participate in discussion but where no official action of
the City Council is taken.
c) Special ceremonial meetings: Special meetings called for ceremonial activities
but where no official action of the City Council is taken, including ribbon cuttings,
community celebrations and similar activities.
2. Notices of special meetings shall be deemed properly addressed if addressed to the
address shown on the member's voter registration.
3. Any member of the Council desiring to be excused shall insofar as possible, give
advance notice to the City Manager stating i) the meeting at which the member will
be absent; ii) the member's reason for being absent; and iii) the member's location
during the meeting.
4. At the beginning of each regular, special business or special informational meeting,
the Clerk shall call the roll. If a member is absent, the City Manager shall report any
communication from the absent Council Member regarding the reason for absence.
The Mayor shall request the Council Members to determine whether the absence is
excusable or unexcusable.
5. For each unexcused absence from a regular or special business meeting, the
absent member shall be penalized by a fine of $25 and the Mayor, if absent, shall
be penalized by a fine of $50. The fine shall be automatically deducted from the
next Council Member payment unless otherwise directed by a majority of the City
Council Members present. No fine shall be imposed for an unexcused absence
from a special informational or special ceremonial meeting.
6. This resolution remains in effect until December 31, 1997 unless revoked prior to
that date by resolution of the Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 2nd day of
January, 1997.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 5
Agenda January 2, 1997
Issue Statement:
Designation of Council liaison appointments for 1997.
Background:
Members of the City Council serve as the City's representative on various metropolitan
agencies and the City's Commissions. Each year, the Council appoints Council
Members to serve on the various agencies.
Recommended Motion:
Designate representatives for the various boards and agencies.
Basis of Recommendation:
The City needs representation on these boards and agencies.
Alternative Recommendation:
Defer the designations until a future Council meeting.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
• This item has been placed on the January 2, 1997 Council agenda for consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jame . Prosser
City Manager
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.AGENCY 1996 LIAISON
ASSOC. METRO MUNICIPALITIES RUSS SUSAG, REP.
JIM PROSSER, ALT.
SOUTHWEST CABLE COMMISSION DON PRIEBE, DIR.
JIM PROSSER, DIR.
SUSAN ROSENBERG, ALT.
STEVE DEVICH, ALT.
NOISE
MICHAEL SANDAHL, REP.
DON PRIEBE, ALT.
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
MASAC
.RICHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT
STOREFRONTNOUTH ACTION
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
COMM. SERVICES COMMISSION
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
0RICHFIELD COMMUNITY HUMAN
SERVICES PLANNING COUNCIL
MARTIN KIRSCH, REP.
JAMES PROSSER, ALT.
DON PRIEBE, REP.
DAWN WEITZEL, REP.
MICHAEL SANDAHL, ALT.
JAMES PROSSER, ALT.
SUSAN ROSENBERG, REP.
MICHAEL SANDAHL, ALT.
JACK ERSKINE, LIA.
SUSAN ROSENBERG, ALT.
MARTIN KIRSCH, LIA.
SUSAN ROSENBERG, ALT.
DON PRIEBE, LIA.
RUSS SUSAG, ALT.
RUSS SUSAG, LIA.
SUSAN ROSENBERG, ALT.
MARTIN KIRSCH, LIA.
RUSS SUSAG, ALT.
MARTIN KIRSCH, LIA.
RUSS SUSAG, ALT.
SUSAN ROSENBERG, REP.
NO ALTERNATE
1997 LIAISON
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 4
Agenda January 2, 1997
Issue Statement:
Council designation of Acting City Manager.
Background:
It is necessary to designate a person to serve as the Acting City Manager for those
times when the City Manager is absent from the City. The Director of Administrative
Services has previously been designated as the Acting City Manager.
Recommended Motion:
Designate Steven L. Devich, Director of Administrative Services, as the Acting City
Manager.
Basis of Recommendation:
This appointment is necessary to ensure continuation of City operations during the
absence of the City Manager.
Alternative Recommendation:
Defer this appointment to a later Council meeting.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item is placed on the January 2, 1997 Council agenda for consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Jam s D. Prosser
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 5
Agenda January 2, 1997
Issue Statement:
Designation of official newspaper for 1997.
Background:
The Richfield Sun-Current, published by Minnesota Sun Publications, has been the
City's official newspaper for many years.
Attached is a copy of a letter from Minnesota Sun Publications requesting that they be
designated the official newspaper for the City of Richfield for 1997. The 1997 legal
advertising rate is approximately 10% higher than the 1996 rate.
The rate. structure for legals is as follows:
1 Column width
$1.20 per line for first insertion
$0.60 per line for- subsequent insertions
The City will submit legal notices to the Sun Newspaper via modem, therefore
for a 10% rate discount.
Recommended Motion:
Designate the Richfield Sun-Current as the official newspaper for the City of Richfield
for the year 1997.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The paper is delivered to nearly all residences in the City, thereby providing City-
wide coverage of legal notices to residents.
2. The paper has served well as the official newspaper for many years.
3. The paper has expressed a desire to continue to provide this service.
4. The cost for legal publications is reasonable
Alternative Recommendation:
Not make a designation and request the City Clerk's office to check into using another
publication, such as the Minneapolis StarTribune, however, this would be much more
costly.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
The City publishes legal notices on a frequent basis, therefore, this item has been
placed on the January 2, 1997 City Council agenda so that a designation can be made
for 1997.
Respectfully submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
City Manager
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SUN
PuBUCa-norvs
Sun-Current . Sun•Post Sun-Sailor
December 11, 1996
Thomas Ferber
City Clerk
6700 Portland Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Dear City Council Members;
The Richfield Sun-Current would like to be considered for designation as the legal newspaper for the Ciy
of Richfield for the year 1997.
We know that readership and price are two important factors you consider. Please note that no one else
reports local community news stories that directly affect peoples' lives like Minnesota Sun Publications.
Every week, we cover local community events, politics, sports, business, police reports, religion, as well
as arts and entertainment. Within our coverage area, our readership tops all other newspapers in market
penetration with 77% of all adults saying they have read the publication sometime during the past four
weeks.*
The rate structure for legals effective January 1, 1997 will be:
1 column width - $1.20 per line for first insertion
$ .60 per line for subsequent insertions
Discounts are available depending on format sent.
Notarized affidavits on each of your publications will be provided with no additional charge. The
deadline for regular length notices is 2:00 p.m. the Wednesday prior to publication. For notices that are
six pages or more, the copy must be submitted an additional 24 firs in advance.
Please notify us of your decision, and we will send you details on deadlines, discounts and transmission
specifications. If you require more information to make your decision, please contact me or Meridel
Hedblom, our Legal Representative, at 896-4809.
We appreciate your considering the Sun-Current as the official newspaper for Richfield in 1997. It has
been a pleasure serving you and we look forward to a mutually beneficial working relationship in the
coming year.
Sincerely,
L. Mind
Publisher and Chief Operating Officer
*Source: Suburban Mpls. Readership Study, Urban & Associates
89oomington Office: 7831 East Bush Lake Road - Bloomington, MN 55439 - Ph: (612) 896.4700
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 2
Agenda January 2, 1997
Issue Statement:
Resolutions designating official depositories for the City of Richfield for 1997, including
the approval of collateral.
Background:
In accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 475.66 and 118.005, the City of
Richfield must designate financial institutions annually. The institutions must pledge the
collateral over and above the amount of federal insurance, as public depositories. For
the year 1997, two institutions have fulfilled this requirement and will be considered as
depositories for the City's Deputy Registrar, payroll and vendor accounts and all
savings deposits in excess of $100,000. They are Richfield Bank and Trust Company,
pledging collateral of $1,200,000, and Firstar Bank of Richfield, pledging collateral of
$1,625,000; Norwest Bank Minnesota is also an official depository for the City,
however, balances in this institution do not exceed $100,000 and thus collateral is not
required. A resolution designating this institution as an official depository is attached to
the Council Letter.
Richfield Bank & Trust and Firstar Bank have received a community reinvestment rating
of "satisfactory." Norwest Bank has received a community reinvestment rating of
"outstanding." Some of the factors considered when the institutions are evaluated are
community marketing, workshops, contributions, housing/small business loan programs
and community education.
Another resolution must be provided annually designating certain savings and loan
associations and banks as official depositories for savings and loan associations and
banks as official depositories for investment of certain City funds. With approval of
these official depositories, the City will be able to invest funds in these institutions, not
exceeding the federal insurance of $100,000.
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolutions designating
official depositories, with the understanding that the City could not invest in any of the
depositories beyond the level of insurance coverage of the pledged collateral.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The City is required by Minnesota Statute 475.66 and 118.005 to designate as a
depository of funds, insured banks or thrift institutions as defined in Section
518.01, Subdivision 3, Minnesota State Statutes. Any collateral so deposited is
accompanied by an assignment pledged to the City in the amount specified in the
attached resolutions.
2. The City has worked with the institutions recommended in the past and has found
to have a good working relationship with these institutions.
Alternative Recommendation:
The City Council could solicit other financial institutions for official depositories, but past
relationships with the depositories recommended have proven satisfactory for the City.
Discussions/Decision Mode:
Action of the City Council is desirable at January 2, 1997 City Council meeting so that
the City may invest funds in the approved financial institutions for the year 1997
immediately.
Respectfully submitted,
Jame. Prosser
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRSTAR BANK-RICHFIELD
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR
1997 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield as follows:
That, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.66 and 118.005, the
Firstar Bank-Richfield be, and hereby is designated a depository of the funds of the City
of Richfield, subject to modification and revocation at any time by said City, and subject
to the following terms and conditions:
The said depository shall not be required to give bonds or other securities for such
deposits provided that the total sum thereof shall not at any time exceed in any
depository the sums for which its deposits are insured under the Acts of Congress of the
United States relating to insurance of bank deposits; but not in case such deposits in any
such depository shall at any time exceed such insured sum, said depository shall
immediately furnish bonds or other security for such excess according to law, approved
by the City Council of said City.
That said depository shall pay on demand all deposits therein; and shall pay all
40 time deposits, at or after the end of the period for which the same shall be deposited, on
demand.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be maintained a general account in
which shall be deposited all monies from liquor, golf, swimming pool/ice arena operations
and City permits. Checks on this account shall be signed by the following officers or their
facsimile signatures:
JAMES D. PROSSER, CITY MANAGER
STEVEN L. DEVICH, TREASURER
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be maintained a City payroll
account. There shall be issued a single check biweekly for an amount equal to the
biweekly City payroll, payable to the Treasurer for deposits.in such payroll account.
Thereafter, the Treasurer is authorized to issue payroll checks on said accounts for all
wages or salaries included in said biweekly payroll.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be a daily interest bearing checking
account. All interest earned shall be transferred to the Investment Trust Fund.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that collateral in the amount of $1,625,000, is
deposited for safekeeping at the Firstar Bank-Milwaukee, Wisconsin is hereby approved.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 2nd day of
January, 1997.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
FOR THE YEAR 1997 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield as follows:
That, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.66 and 118.005, the Richfield
Bank and Trust Company be, and hereby is designated a depository of the funds of the City of
Richfield, subject to modification and revocation at any time by said City, and subject to the
following terms and conditions:
The said depository shall not be required to give bonds or other securities for such
deposits provided that the total sum thereof shall not at any time exceed in any depository the
sums for which its deposits are insured under the Acts of Congress of the United States
relating to insurance of bank deposits; but that in case such deposits in any such depository
shall at any time exceed such insured sum, said depository shall immediately furnish bonds or
other security for such excess according to law, approved by the City Council of said City.
That said depository shall pay on demand all deposits therein; and shall pay all time
deposits, at or after the end of the period for which the same shall be deposited, on demand.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be maintained a general account in
which shall be deposited all monies from the water, sewer, and storm sewer operations and
not otherwise specifically provided for. Checks on this account shall be signed by the
following officers or their facsimile signatures:
JAMES D. PROSSER, CITY MANAGER
STEVEN L. DEVICH, TREASURER
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be a daily interest savings account. All
withdrawals from said account will be for transfers to the general checking account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that collateral in the amount of $1,200,000 is deposited
for safekeeping at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, is hereby approved.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 2nd day of January,
1997.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE NORWEST BANK-RICHFIELD
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
FOR THE YEAR 1997 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield as follows:
That, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.66 and 118.005, the Norwest
Bank-Richfield be, and hereby is designated a depository of the funds of the City of Richfield,
subject to modification and revocation at any time by said City, and subject to the following
terms and conditions:
The said depository shall not be required to give bonds or other securities for such
deposits provided that the total sum thereof shall not at any time exceed in any depository the
sums for which its deposits are insured under the Acts of Congress of the United States
relating to insurance of bank deposits; but that in case such deposits in any such depository
shall at any time exceed such insured sum, said depository shall immediately furnish bonds or
other security for such excess according to law, approved by the City Council of said City.
That said depository shall pay on demand all deposits therein; and shall pay all time
deposits, at or after the end of the period for which the same shall be deposited, on demand.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be maintained a daily general account in
which shall be deposited all monies fo City licenses. Checks on this account shall be signed
by the following officers or their facsimile signatures:
JAMES D. PROSSER, CITY MANAGER
STEVEN L. DEVICH, TREASURER
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 2nd day of January,
1997.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATIONS AND BANKS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT
OF CITY FUNDS IN 1997
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.66 and 118.005,
municipal funds may be deposited in any Savings and Loan Association or Bank which
has its deposits insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
(FSLIC) or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); and
WHEREAS, the amount of said deposits may not exceed the FSLIC/FDIC
insurance covering such deposits which insurance amount is presently $100,000; and
WHEREAS, the deposit of City funds in Savings and Loan Associations and
Banks would provide greater flexibility in the City's investment program and maximize
interest income thereon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
1. It is hereby found and determined that it is in the best interest of the proper
management of City funds that various Savings and Loan Association and
Banks be designated as additional depositories for City funds for 1997.
2. It is further found and determined that the purpose of such depository
designation is to facilitate the proper and advantageous investments of City
funds and that such designation is not exclusive nor does it preclude the
deposit of any City funds in other officially designated depositories of the City.
3. The Treasurer and Finance Manager are hereby authorized to deposit City
funds in various depositories up to the amount of $100,000 or such other
amount as may be subsequently permitted by law, such deposits to be in the
form of demand accounts for Public Unit Savings Certificates purchased by
the City, payable to the City of Richfield on the signatures of the City
Treasurer or Finance Manager. Such deposits may be made and withdrawn
from time to time by the Treasurer or Finance Manager as his best judgment
and the interests of the City dictates.
4. The investment of funds and the reporting thereof pursuant to this resolution
shall be conducted in accordance with established policies of the City
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5. The following investment firms are being used to service depositories outside
the metropolitan area:
AVD Investments
29426 Wanamaker Drive
Topeka, Kansas 66614
Kansas National Investments
29426 Wanamaker Drive
Topeka, Kansas 66614
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 2nd day of January,
1997.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 1
Agenda January 2, 1997
Issue Statement:
Council designation of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Background:
It is necessary to designate a Council Member to serve as the Mayor Pro Tempore for
those times when the Mayor is absent from the City.
Past Mayor Pro Tempores include:
1996 Mike Sandahl
1995 Mike Sandahl
1994 Mike Sandahl
Recommended Motion:
Designate a Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for 1997.
Basis of Recommendation:
This appointment is necessary to ensure continuation of City operations during an
J, absence of the Mayor.
Alternative Recommendation:
Defer this appointment to a later Council meeting.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been placed on the January 2, 1997 Council agenda for consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
James . Prosser
City Manager
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