03-22-16 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
aRegular Meeting
The Urban Hometown
March 22, 2016
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; Michael Howard; Pat Elliott; Edwina Garcia; and
Present: Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Jay Henthorne, Public
Safety Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Karen
Barton, Assistant Community Development Director; Chris Regis, Finance
Manager; Karen Shragg, Nature Center Manager; Pam Dmytrenko,
Assistant City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Theresa Schyma,
Deputy City Clerk.
OPEN FORUM
Melissa Melnick, 7525 Oliver Avenue, Pastor at Tapestry, spoke in support of the residents
at Crossroads/Concierge who are being displaced. She asked the Council to continue to look for
housing solutions for the people at Crossroads/Concierge.
Linda Soderstrom, 7720 Penn Avenue#C322, resident at Crossroads/Concierge, asked the
Council to create better options for the future of affordable housing in Richfield.
Darlene Fisher, 1010 Currie Avenue #503, Minneapolis, former resident of
Crossroads/Concierge, asked the City Council to help residents find housing for those that are
being involuntarily displaced.
Jurline Bryant, 7710 Penn Avenue#B331, resident at Crossroads/Concierge, addressed
the Council regarding the discrimination she believes she has faced because she is a Section 8
client and she spoke of the lack of help she has received in finding new housing.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Senior Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop#110 from Minneapolis, stated that the troop
is here earning a Communications Merit Badge for attending a local meeting to hear discussions
from differing points of view.
Mayor Goettel invited Boy Scout Troop#110 from Minneapolis to lead the audience in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard to approve the (1) Special City Council Worksession of March 3,
2016; and (2) Regular City Council Meeting of March 8, 2016.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 WELCOME TO THE RETURNING FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
DELEGATION FROM HEREDIA, COSTA RICA
Cynthy Mandl, Richfield Ambassador to Heredia, Costa Rica and Friendship City
Commission Member, discussed the Friendship City Commission delegation's recent 13 day
journey to Heredia, Costa Rica.
Mayor Goettel presented Cynthy Mandl with a certificate of appreciation for her hard work
strengthening the bond of friendship as Richfield's Ambassador to Heredia, Costa Rica.
Mayor Goettel and Ahmad Ansari, Friendship City Commission Chair, presented certificates
of appreciation to all members of the delegation.
Item #2 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Garcia announced the following:
• Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL) annual fundraising dinner, April 29
• City-wide garage sale, May 19-21
Council Member Garcia spoke of the recent passing of Congressman Martin Sabo and how
much he supported and partnered with the City of Richfield.
Council Member Howard discussed the lasting legacy of Congressman Sabo.
City Manager Devich echoed the City Council's sentiments about how much Congressman
Sabo did for the City of Richfield and his positive impact on the community as a whole.
Council Member Elliott discussed a recent trip to Birmingham, Alabama and his visit to the
historical 16th Street Baptist Church.
Council Member Howard congratulated the Academy of Holy Angels Girls Basketball Team
on their Class AAA State Championship.
Council Member Howard commented on the situation at Crossroads/Concierge and stated
that City staff is working with many residents to find new housing. He continued that discussions
have occurred at the annual Council and staff goalsetting session as to what to do if this situation
happens again since the City Council wants to ensure that Richfield is a welcoming place for all.
Council Member Fitzhenry announced that he was elected as Co-Chair of the Noise
Oversight Committee (NOC).
Mayor Goettel stated that the situation at Crossroads/Concierge is a private sale and the
City does not have jurisdiction but staff and Council are doing everything they can to help
displaced residents.
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Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of a resolution amending the allocation of the 2015 General
Fund Budget. S.R. No. 35
RESOLUTION NO. 11185
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 2015 BUDGETS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11185.
B. Consideration of the approval of the first reading of transitory ordinance providing funding
for certain capital improvements from the Special Revenue Fund. S.R. No. 36
C. Consideration of the approval of a resolution providing for the sale of$3,085,000 General
Obligation Storm Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A. S.R. No. 37
RESOLUTION NO. 11186
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $3,085,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION STORM
WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2016A
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11186.
D. Consideration of the approval of the first reading of an ordinance that amends City Code
Subsection 930.09 related to noise control hours for construction activities and schedule a
second reading for April 12, 2016. S.R. No. 38
E. Consideration of the approval of the installation of protective floor coating to the concrete
floors at the Public Works Facility by SwedeBro for$140,398.00 and authorize the City
Manager to approve additional work up to $10,000 without further City Council
authorization. S.R. No. 39
F. Consideration of the approval of setting a public hearing to be held on April 26, 2016, for
the consideration of the issuance of new On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor licenses,
with outside service, for VPC Richfield Pizza, LLC d/b/a Giordano's of Richfield, 3000 66th
Street West. S.R. No. 40
G. Consideration of the approval of the renewal of the contract with Adesa Minneapolis for
2016/2017 for auctioning forfeited vehicles from Public Safety/Police. S.R. No. 41
H. Consideration of the approval of a resolution modifying the establishment of a Richfield
Transportation Commission. S.R. No. 42
RESOLUTION NO. 11187
RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RICHFIELD TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11187.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve the Consent Calendar.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF A VARIETY OF LAND USE APPLICATIONS RELATED
TO A PROPOSAL FOR AN 88-UNIT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AND
ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS ON PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY
BETWEEN 76TH AND 77TH STREET WEST AND PLEASANT AND PILLSBURY
AVENUES. S.R. NO. 43
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 43.
Community Development Director Stark stated that he believes this is the right
development for this site. Other senior housing developments have done research and found that
40% of the people moving into senior housing in Richfield are from Richfield. This move then helps
free up single family homes for young families to move into the community. He added that the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment that is being proposed tonight is consistent with the 2006-2007
Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Goettel questioned how many memory care units are currently in Richfield.
Community Development Director Stark responded that there are currently 28 units.
Mayor Goettel stated that this facility will add professional jobs to Richfield and that those
employees will be out in the community shopping and interacting with residents.
Council Member Howard stated the goal is to have a good mixture of housing and people in
Richfield and this facility will be part of that.
Council Member Fitzhenry believes this facility is a better fit than any other option the City
has seen for this site and that it is a good fit for the neighborhood.
Council Member Elliot stated he understood that many people had a different vision for this
piece of property but agrees with Community Development Director Stark that the numbers just
haven't worked for the other potential developers. He added that memory care units are needed in
the community so this facility is the best thing for the location.
City Attorney Tietjen informed the City Council that these items need to be considered as
separate motions.
M/Garcia, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11188
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGING THE
DESIGNATION OF 211 76TH STREET WEST; 7600, 7608, AND 7644 PILLSBURY AVENUE
SOUTH; AND AN ADJACENT 30-FOOT STRIP OF LAND TO "HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL"
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11188.
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M/Garcia, S/Goettel that this constitutes second reading of Bill no. 2016-5, amending
Appendix I to the Richfield City Code by rezoning 211 76' Street West; 7600, 7608, and 7644
Pillsbury Avenue South; and an adjacent 30-foot strip of land to Planned Multi-Family Residential
(PMR), that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garcia, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11189
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT 211 76TH STREET WEST; 7600, 7608, AND 7644
PILLSBURY AVENUE SOUTH; AND AN ADJACENT 30-FOOT STRIP OF LAND
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11189.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A RESOLUTION FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF THE RICHFIELD ASSISTED LIVING ADDITION THAT WILL COMBINE
FOUR PARCELS (211-76TH STREET WEST; 7600, 7608, AND 7644
PILLSBURY AVENUE SOUTH) AND AN ADJACENT 30 FOOT STRIP OF LAND
IN ORDER TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY.
S.R. NO. 44
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 44.
Camillo DeSantis, 6501 Wood Lake Drive, spoke in support of the future development
proposed at the site.
M/Elliott, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Howard, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11190
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR
RICHFIELD ASSISTED LIVING ADDITION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11190.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1215 FOR
THE CONTRACT PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
STAFF REPORT NO. 45
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 45.
Council Member Fitzhenry thanked City staff for their swift negotiations with the unions in
the City.
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Assistant City Manager/HR Manager stated that this is the last union contract that needed
to be negotiated for 2016.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11191
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF),
LOCAL 1215 BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 2016 AND 2017
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11191.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE WEST RICHFIELD
STORMWATER PROJECT:
1. ACCEPTING THE BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD
CONTRACT TO MINGER CONSTRUCTION CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,930,000.20 FOR THE WEST RICHFIELD STORMWATER PROJECT.
2. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CONTRACT
CHANGES UNDER $100,000 WITHOUT FURTHER CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZATION.
3. APPROVING HIRING WSB &ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FEE NOT TO
EXCEED $159,207 FOR THE WEST RICHFIELD STORMWATER
PROJECT. S.R. NO. 46
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 46.
M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry to approve the following related to the West Richfield Stormwater
Project:
1. Accepting the bid minutes/tabulation and award contract to Minger Construction Co.
in the amount of$1,930,000.20 for the West Richfield Stormwater Proiect.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to approve contract changes under$100,000 without
further City Council authorization.
3. Approving hiring WSB &Associates to perform construction engineering services for
a fee not to exceed $159,207 for the West Richfield Stormwater Project.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich encouraged participation and input for the current online poll that is on
the City website through the end of March regarding the future alignment of Richfield Parkway.
City Manager Devich discussed residents' concerns over the recent work of CenterPoint
Energy. He stated that a more thorough restoration will begin in the spring and that residents
should contact City staff if they believe their yard has not been properly restored.
City Manager Devich stated there will be an open house and neighborhood meeting
regarding the upcoming work on Portland Avenue. Information will be sent out to Council and
residents once the details have been finalized.
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Item #11 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 03/22/16
A/P Checks: 248442-248688 $ 855,053.37
Payroll: 117405-117736; 42448 $ 591,463.48
TOTAL $ 1,446,516.85
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #12 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED DISCUSSION PURSUANT TO MINN.
STAT. 13D.05, SUBD. 3(B) RELATING TO PENDING LITIGATION
BETWEEN RAYMOND SPIEGEL AND THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
City Attorney Tietjen stated the Closed Executive Session is held pursuant to M.S. 13D.05,
Subd. 3 related to attorney-client privilege and litigation currently pending in court.
The City Council adjourned to the Closed Executive Session in the Babcock Conference
Room at 8:25 p.m.
The closed executive session was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 8:27 p.m. in the
Babcock Room.
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Michael Howard; Pat Elliott; Edwina Garcia; and
Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager; and Mary Tietjen City Attorney.
The Closed Executive Session was convened pursuant to M.S. 13D.05.
The closed executive session was adjourned by unanimous consent in the Babcock
Conference Room at 8:50 p.m.
Item #13 RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel in the Council Chambers at 8:52 p.m.
Item #14 ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:52 p.m.
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