051016 complete agenda SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER, BARTHOLOMEW ROOM
MAY 10, 2016
6:00 PM
Call to order
1. 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Discussion regarding the Richfield band shell(Council Memo No.27)
2. 6:30 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
Discussion regarding the 77th Street Underpass(Council Memo No.26)
Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at
least 96 hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9738.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 10, 2016
7:00 PM
INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS
Call to order
Open forum(15 minutes ma)imum)
Each speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for others. Comments
are to be an opportunity to address the Council on items not on the agenda.Individuals who wish to address
the Council must have registered prior to the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of the minutes of the (1)Special City Council Worksession of April 26,2016;and (2)Regular City Council
Meeting of April 26,2016.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation regarding National Public Works Week
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
2. Hats Off to Hometown Hits
AGENDAAPPROVAL
3. Approval of the agenda.
4. Consent Calendar contains several separate items,which are acted upon by the City Council in one
motion.Once the Consent Calendar has been approved,the individual items and recommended
actions have also been approved.No further Council action on these items is necessary.However,any
Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the
regular agenda for Council discussion and action.All items listed on the Consent Calendar are
recommended for approval.
A. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the City to affirm the monetary limits on statutory
municipality tort liability.
Staff Report No. 72
B. Consideration of the approval of a request for a Temporary On Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the
Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post#435, located at 6501 Portland Avenue South for their Bike
Night Out event scheduled to take place on June 15,2016.
Staff Report No. 73
C. Consideration of the approval of a request for a new Therapeutic Massage Enterprise license for Lily&The
Lotus Massage and Bodywork, LLC, located at 1300 66th Street East#102.
Staff Report No. 74
D. Consideration of the approval of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's(BCA's)Master Joint Powers
Agreement(JPA)with Richfield Department of Public Safety/Police for access to the Criminal Justice Data
Communications Network(CJDN)and the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to CJDN
Subscriber Agreement.
Staff Report No. 75
E. Consideration of the approval of a resolution approving a BCA Joint Powers Agreement with the City of
Richfield's Prosecuting Attorneyfor access to the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network.
Staff Report No. 76
F. Consideration of the approval of two resolutions supporting grant applications to the Hennepin County
Environmental Response Fund for contamination clean-up at the Lyndale Gardens project site.
Staff Report No. 77
5. Consideration of items, if any, removed from Consent Calendar
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
6. Consideration of the second reading of an ordinance amending City Code Subsection 710.29 related to water
use restrictions and a resolution authorizing summary publication.
Staff Report No.78
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
7. City Manager's Report
CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
8. Claims and payrolls
Open forum(15 minutes ma)imum)
Each speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for others. Comments
are to be an opportunity to address the Council on items not on the agenda.Individuals who wish to address
the Council must have registered prior to the meeting.
9. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.Requests must be made at least 96
hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9738.
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
May 5, 2016
Council Memorandum No. 27
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
Subject: Band Shell Discussion
(Worksession Agenda Item No. 1)
Council Members:
David Butler and Jim Topitzhofer will be presenting an update on the band shell at the
Council Worksession on May 10, 2016, including results of soil testing at the proposed
new location for the facility (nearer to the Ice Arena) and preliminary cost estimates.
Please contact me or Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director, if you have
questions.
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May 5, 2016
Council Memorandum No. 26
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
Subject: 77th Street Underpass
(Worksession Agenda Item No.2 )
Council Members:
The goal of the May 10 worksession is for staff to present an additional alignment
alternative for the future Richfield Parkway/Cedar Avenue connection to 77th Street and
get City Council feedback on the options so that design of the project can move forward.
The additional alternative, which is attached for your review, was requested by City
Council at the April 12, 2016 worksession. The alternative, which has some impacts to
Washington Park, allows for a future alignment with 18th Ave (Richfield Parkway) while
eliminating the need for a bridge on the Cedar Avenue frontage road and reducing right-
of-way impacts.
Please contact Kristin Asher, Director of Public Works, at 612-861-9795 for further
discussion.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
J Special City Council Worksession
April 26, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 6:15 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Michael Howard; Edwina Garcia; Pat Elliott; and
Present: Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager; and Cheryl
Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
Item #1 DISCUSSION REGARDING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
(COUNCIL MEMO NO. 25)
Lisa Hendricks, Partnership Academy Executive Director, and Karl Jentoft, Development
Consultant, presented their interest and preliminary proposal to build a new facility on a vacant piece
of land at Penn Avenue and 72nd Street. The estimated timeline of completion is May or June 2018.
They were bringing this to the City Council to obtain their feedback before expending time and money
on fully developing their proposal.
The City Council expressed the importance of community support for the project and
suggested options to involve and communicate with the neighborhood.
The City Council consensus was for Partnership Academy to proceed with their proposal.
Item #2 DISCUSSION REGARDING A NEW CITY FLAG (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 23)
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Dmytrenko discussed the five, new flag design
renderings and requested the City Council consider selecting one.
The City Council consensus was to select the flag rendering with the solid blue background
and have an additional flag that includes `Minnesota' on it.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:45 p.m.
Date Approved: May 10, 2016
Debbie Goettel
Mayor
Cheryl Krumholz Steven L. Devich
Executive Coordinator City Manager
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
April 26, 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; Chris
Regis, Finance Manager; Karen Barton, Assistant Community
Development Director; Robert Hintgen, Utilities Superintendent; Mary
Tietjen, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Jean Fox, Richfield Rotary, announced "The Fight Back Project", a personal safety seminar,
on May 3, 2016 co-sponsored by the Richfield Rotary and Richfield Police Department.
Nancy Rowley, 7420 Blaisdell Avenue, Intermediate School District 287 representative,
expressed appreciation for the City-School partnership in completing and maintaining the new
youth soccer fields at the South Education Center.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry to approve the (1) Special Concurrent City Council and School Board
Worksession of April 4, 2016; (2) Special City Council and Civil Service Commission Closed
Executive Session of April 4, 2016; (3) Special Concurrent City Council, HRA and Planning
Commission Worksession of April 12, 2016; (4) Special City Council Worksession of April 12, 2016;
and (5) Regular City Council Meeting of April 12, 2016.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION BY THE RICHFIELD STEM-RDLS SCHOOL CHOIR
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The City Council thanked the choir for their concert.
Item #2 PRESENTATION BY MS. XIAOLI LIU, SHANXI INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL
EXCHANGE CENTER
Ms. Liu, through an interpreter, made the presentation.
Item #3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION REGARDING EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY
Mayor Goettel presented the proclamation to Karen Shragg, Wood Lake Nature Center
Manager.
Item #4 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Discussion regarding participation in the Fourth of July parade
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
The City Council consensus was to participate in the 2016 Fourth of July parade.
Council Member Garcia reported on the following:
• Friends of Wood Lake Dinner
• Wood Lake Birdathon
• League of Women Voter member recruitment
• Hennepin County State of the County Address
• Mayor Goettel's State of the City Address on May 19 at the Municipal Center
• County Veterans' Officers Club
• Richfield Historical Society
Council Member Elliott encouraged residents to join the Fourth of July Committee and
volunteer for the Open Streets event.
Council Member Howard announced the Islam 101 event presented by the Richfield Human
Rights Commission and The United Methodist Church of Richfield on May 4.
Council Member Fitzhenry reminded residents about property maintenance and Tornado
Awareness.
Mayor Goettel announced the opening of Wheel Fun Rentals and the Farmers' Market at
Veterans Memorial Park.
Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Goettel removed and continued Item #15 to a future meeting to permit additional
discussion.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Garcia to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Meeting Minutes -3- April 26,2016
A. Consideration of the approval of a request for a new Therapeutic Massage Enterprise
license for Salon Concepts Richfield, LLC, 6525 Lyndale Avenue South S.R. No. 58
B. Consideration of the approval of the second reading of an ordinance that makes minor
changes to regulations related to accessory uses in parks S.R. No. 59
BILL NO. 2016-7
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE REGULATIONS RELATED TO
PERMITTED USES WITHIN PARKS
This constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2016-7, amending the Richfield City Code
Subsection 512.03 regarding regulations related to accessory uses in park, that it be
published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes.
C. Consideration of the approval of a resolution approving a Hennepin County Cost
Participation Agreement in the amount of$1,500,000 for the acquisition of right-of-way
for the 771" Street Underpass of Trunk Highway 77 Project S.R. No. 60
RESOLUTION NO. 11195
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER INTO A COST
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR$1,500,000 TO BE USED FOR
RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON THE 77TH STREET EXTENSION AND UNDERPASS OF
TRUNK HIGHWAY 77
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11195.
D. Consideration of the approval of the resolutions supporting the submittal of grant
applications to the Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Livable Communities Tax Base
Revitalization Account grant program and the Minnesota Department of Employment
and Economic Development for contamination clean-up at the Lyndale Gardens site,
6400 Lyndale Avenue S.R. No. 61
RESOLUTION NO. 11196
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT GRANT PROGRAM FOR
CONTAMINATION CLEAN UP ASSOCIATED WITH THE LYNDALE GARDENS PROJECT
6400 LYNDALE AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11196.
RESOLUTION NO. 11197
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR CONTAMINATION CLEAN UP ASSOCIATED WITH
THE LYNDALE GARDENS PROJECT, 6400 LYNDALE AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11197.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #8 DISCIPLINARY HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
REGARDING CIVIL ENFORCEMENT FOR MY BURGER OPERATIONS, LLC,
D/B/A MY BURGER, 6555 LYNDALE AVE. SO., THAT RECENTLY
UNDERWENT AN ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECK CONDUCTED BY
RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF, AND FAILED BY SELLING ALCOHOL
TO UNDERAGE YOUTH S.R. NO. 62
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 62.
John Abdo and Doug Preston, My Burger representatives, admitted the violation occurred
and stipulated to the suspension and penalty.
M/Garcia, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11198
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MY BURGER OPERATIONS, LLC,
D/B/A MY BURGER, 6555 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR
FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11198.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF NEW ON SALE
INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES, WITH OUTSIDE SERVICE,
FOR VPC RICHFIELD PIZZA, LLC D/B/A GIORDANO'S OF RICHFIELD,
LOCATED AT 3000 66TH STREET WEST S.R. NO. 63
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 63.
John Gleason, Giordano representative, discussed the proposed changes to the building.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Elliott, S/Goettel, to approve new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses, with
outside service, for VPC Richfield Pizza, LLC d/b/a Giordano's of Richfield, located at 3000 66t
Street West.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF THE TRANSITORY
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FUNDING FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND S.R. NO. 64
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Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 46.
M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Howard, S/Goettel that this constitutes second reading of Bill no. 2016-8, Transitory
Ordinance No. 19.02 providing for funding for certain capital improvements from the Special
Revenue Fund, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CITY CODE SUBSECTION 710.29 RELATED TO WATER USE RESTRICTIONS
AND SCHEDULE A SECOND READING FOR MAY 10, 2016 S.R. NO. 65
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 65.
Council Member Elliott requested clarification in the ordinance regarding the use of a
sprinkler device or outside tap.
Public Works Director Asher explained that water conservation may have a financial impact
on the water rates.
The City Council requested the implementation of an odd-even watering/irrigation schedule
based on the property address not be included in the proposed ordinance and be revisited in the
future.
M/Goettel, S/Garcia to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending City Code
Subsection 710.29 related to water use restrictions and scheduling a second reading for May 10,
2016.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 7614 PILLSBURY AVENUE
FROM INDUSTRIAL TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM-
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL S.R. NO. 66
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 66.
M/Garcia, S/Fitzhenry that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2016-9, amending
the Richfield City Code by amending the zoning designation of 7614 Pillsbury Avenue from
Industrial to Single-Family Residential, 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 they be made
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11199
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGING THE
DESIGNATION OF 7614 PILLSBURY AVENUE TO "LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL"
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Motion approved 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11199.
Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SUBSECTION 210.01 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO CITY
COUNCIL SALARIES S.R. NO. 67
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 67.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2016-10,
amending Subsection 210.01 of the Richfield City Code related to City Council salaries, that it be
published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 4-1. (Howard oppose)
Item #14 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $3,085,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION STORM WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2016A
S.R. NO. 68
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 68.
Rebecca Kurtz, Ehlers and Associates, reviewed the Standard Poor's bond rating for the
City, provided a summary of the bond sale and recommended the award of sale to Stifel, Nicolaus.
She also explained that the original aggregate principal amount had changed from $3,085,000 to
$2,970,000.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11200
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION STORM WATER REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2016A, IN THE ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,970,000;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11200.
Item #15 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY
THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A MODIFICATION
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA; THE MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
PLAN FOR THE CEDAR AVENUE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT;
AND THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CEDAR POINT II (2016-1)
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT THEREIN AND THE ADOPTION OF
THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCE PLAN THEREFOR S.R. NO. 69
This item was removed from the agenda and continued to a future meeting.
Item #16 CONSIDERATION OF THE RICHFIELD PARKWAY SOUTH OF 66TH STREET
AND NORTH OF DIAGONAL BOULEVARD S.R. NO. 70
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Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 70.
M/Howard, S/Elliott to approve the 18th Avenue alignment of Richfield Parkway south of 66th
Street and north of Diagonal Boulevard.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #17 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich announced the wine tasting event at the north Lyndale Municipal
Liquor Store from 4-7 p.m. today.
Item #18 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 04/26/16
A/P Checks: 249194-249530 1,536,773.44
Payroll: 118382-118704 $ 613,157.38
TOTAL $ 2,149,930.82
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #19 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION IN THE BABCOCK
ROOM REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
Mayor Goettel stated the Closed Executive Session is held to conduct the City Manager's
annual performance evaluation and that the City Council would return to the Council Chambers in
open meeting to provide a summary review of the evaluation and consider a resolution amending
the employment agreement with the City Manager.
The City Council adjourned to the Closed Executive Session in the Babcock Conference
Room at 8:44 p.m.
The Closed Executive Session was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 8:50 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.
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 9:35 p.m.
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Item #20 RECONVENE THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
Mayor Goettel reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers at
9:36 p.m.
Item #21 SUMMARY REVIEW OF THE CITY MANAGER'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION FOR 2015 AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
AMENDING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD
AND CITY MANAGER STEVEN L. DEVICH FOR 2016 S.R. NO.71
Mayor Goettel provided a summary review of the City Manager's annual performance
evaluation.
M/Goettel, S/Howard to approve:
• Resolution No. 11202, that it be adopted and made part of these minutes; and
• Reducing the contractual obligation for the City to provide life insurance; and
• Selling back an additional 40 hours of vacation.
RESOLUTION NO. 11202
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND STEVEN L. DEVICH, CITY MANAGER
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11202.
Item #22 ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:40 p.m.
Date Approved: May 10, 2016
Debbie Goettel
Mayor
Cheryl Krumholz Steven L. Devich
Executive Coordinator City Manager
AGENDA SEC-10N: CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM# 4.A.
STAFF REPORT NO. 72
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REPORT PREPARED BY: Jesse Swenson,Asst. HR Manager
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW:
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW: N/A
CITY MANAGER REVIEW: Steven L. Devich
5/4/2016
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the City to affirm the monetary limits on
statutory municipality tort liability.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City purchases its insurance from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust(LMCIT). Each year,
the City must either affirm or waive its statutory limits of liability by July 1st. After reviewing cost
considerations measured against potential risk, the City has, historically, affirmed the liability limits which are
$500,000 for an individual claimant and $1,500,000 per occurrence. Staff is recommending the same course
of action for the current period.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Council to affirm the monetary limits on municipal
tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
A requirement of insurance coverage through the LMCIT is an annual affirmation or waiver of statutory
limits of liability.
The current statutory limits of liability for Minnesota cities are $500,000 for an individual claimant and
$1,500,000 per occurrence. Cities can waive these limits to allow an individual claimant to recover more
than $500,000, up to the$1,500,000 per occurrence limit, if excess liability insurance is purchased.
However, the cost of the excess liability insurance continues to be very expensive. An additional
$1,000,000 of coverage would cost the City approximately $65,000 annually.
Slightly more than half of the cities in Minnesota do not waive its limits of liability.
B. POLICIES(resolutions,ordinances,regulations,statutes,etch
• The State Statute establishes liability limits for cities and the current level is$1,500,000, which
appears to be a reasonable limit.
• Historically, the majority of municipalities in Minnesota do not waive the monetary limits on
municipality tort liability as was established by Statutes 466.04.
• The Council could waive its statutory limits in future years if a decision was made to do so.
• The Council may also wish to consider purchasing excess liability in the future. If this is the case
it may be purchased at any point in the future.
C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
The City's insurance policy with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust will renew on July 1,
2016. This action must be completed on, or before that time.
D. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The City has historically not purchased excess liability coverage because of the cost of such coverage.
The annual premium for$1 million of coverage would be between $65,000 and $75,000 if the City
decided to waive its liability limits.
E. LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
• The tort liability limits established by Minnesota Statutes have protected cities, historically, and no
Minnesota court has ever established a monetary award in excess of the statutory limits against a
municipality.
• Each city must annually decide whether the city would voluntarily waive the statute for both the
single claims and each occurrence limit.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(Sl:
• If the Council determines that any single claimant should receive more than the$500,000 limit, the
Council could elect to waive the statutory monetary limits.
• If the Council determines that the$1,500,000 per occurrence limit is not adequate, the City could
purchase excess liability coverage.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D Tort(Liability Resolution Resolution Letter
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING MUNICIPAL TORT LIABILITY LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY
MINNESOTA STATUTES 466.04
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 466.04 provides for Municipal tort liability limits
for Minnesota cities; and
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust has asked that each
city review the tort liability limits and determine if the respective city would choose to
waive its limits; and
WHEREAS, such decision to affirm or waive the tort liability limits must be filed
with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust at the insurance renewal date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager is directed to
report to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust that the Richfield City Council
does not waive the monetary limits on the municipal tort liability established by
Minnesota statutes 466.04.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day of
May, 2016.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
AGENDA SEC-10N: CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM# 4.13.
STAFF REPORT NO. 73
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REPORT PREPARED BY: Betsy Osborn,Support Services Manager
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: Jay Henthorne, Public Safety Director
5/3/2016
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW: N/A
CITY MANAGER REVIEW: Steven L. Devich
5/4/2016
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of the approval of a request for a Temporary On Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the
Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post#435, located at 6501 Portland Avenue South for their Bike
Night Out event scheduled to take place on June 15, 2016.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On April 18, 2016 the City received application materials for a Temporary On Sale Into)acating Liquor license
for the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post#435, located at 6501 Portland Avenue South.
The American Legion plans to have a Bike Night Out event take place in their parking lot and serve alcohol
from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on June 15, 2016. They vvi II serve food indoors.
The applicant will serve alcohol in a taped off area of their parking lot and will have three security persons
monitoring the area and checking ID's prior to allowing entrance into the area.
The Director of Public Safety has reviewed and approved of the license application and sees no reason it
should be denied.
All required information has been provided. All licensing fees have been received.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Approve the issuance of a Temporary On Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the
Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post#435, located at 6501 Portland Avenue South for their Bike
Night Out event scheduled to take place on June 15, 2016.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The applicant has satisfied the following requirements for the issuance of this license:
• The required licensing fee has been paid.
• Proof of liquor liability insurance has been submitted showing Integrity Mutual Insurance Company
affording the coverage, including the parking lot where the event is taking place.
• Private security has been hired by the American Legion to patrol the area for this event.
B. POLICIES(resolutions,ordinances,regulations,statutes,etch
Richfield City Code Section 1202.05 requires all applicants to comply with all of the provisions of this
code, as well as the provisions of Minnesota Statue Chapter 340A.
C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
There are no critical timing issues.
D. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The required licensing fees have been received.
E. LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
There are no legal considerations.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(B)LI
The Council could decide to deny the requested license, which would mean the applicant would not be able to
serve alcohol outside to the public for this event.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
Jeff Husaby - Legion Manager
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AGENDA ITEM# 4.C.
STAFF REPORT NO. 74
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REPORT PREPARED BY: Betsy Osborn,Support Services Manager
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: Jay Henthorne, Public Safety Director
5/2/2016
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW: N/A
CITY MANAGER REVIEW: Steven L. Devich
5/4/2016
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of the approval of a request for a new Therapeutic Massage Enterprise license for Lily&
The Lotus Massage and Bodywork, LLC, located at 1300 66th Street East#102.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On April 4, 2016, the City received an application for a new Therapeutic Massage Enterprise license for Lily
&The Lotus Massage and Bodywork, LLC, located at 1300 66th Street East#102.
All required information and documents have been received. All fees have been received.
The Public Safety background investigation has been completed. The Public Safety Director has reviewed
the background investigation report. None of the information in the report would cause the Public Safety
Director to recommend denial of the requested license.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Approve the request for a new Therapeutic Massage Enterprise license for Lily&The
Lotus Massage and Bodywork, LLC, located at 1300 66th Street East#102.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The Public Safety background investigation has been completed and reveals the following:
• The applicant has paid the required licensing fees.
• The required proof of liability insurance has been submitted showing Allied Professional Insurance
Company as affording coverage.
• All real estate and personal property taxes due and payable for the premises have been paid.
• The business is owned by Laurel Jean Needham.
• A criminal background check was conducted on Laurel Needham. There is no known criminal
history.
• An application for a massage therapist was also submitted by Laurel Needham. She is in good
standing with the Associated Bodywork& Massage Professionsals.
B. POLICIES(resolutions,ordinances,regulations,statutes,etcy
The applicant has complied with all the provisions of the application process.
C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
There are no critical timing issues.
D. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Licensing fees have been received.
E. LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
There are no legal considerations.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(Sl:
Deny the request for the Therapeutic Massage Enterprise license for Lily &The Lotus Massage & Bodywork,
LLC; however, Public Safety has not found any basis for denial.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
Laurel Needham- Owner
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REPORT PREPARED BY: Jay Henthorne, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: Jay Henthorne, Public Safety Director
5/3/2016
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW: NA
CITY MANAGER REVIEW: Steven L. Devich
5/4/2016
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of the approval of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's (BCA's) Master Joint Powers
Agreement (JPA) with Richfield Department of Public Safety/Police for access to the Criminal Justice
Data Communications Network(CJDN) and the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to CJDN
Subscriber Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Minnesota State Statute§299C.46 states that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) must provide a
criminal justice data communications network to benefit criminal justice agencies in Minnesota. The agency
is authorized by law to utilize the criminal justice data communications network pursuant to the terms set out in
the Joint Powers Agreement.
In addition, BCA either maintains repositories of data or has access to repositories of data that benefit
criminal justice agencies in performing their duties, and the agency wants to access these data in support of
its criminal justice duties.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Approve the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's (BCA's) Master Joint Powers Agreement
with Richfield Department of Public Safety/Police for access to the Criminal Justice Data
Communications Network(CJDN) and the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to CJDN
Subscriber Agreement
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
This agreement initially went into effect June 4, 2011, and will expire on June 4, 2016.
B. POLICIES(resolutions,ordinances,regulations,statutes,etch
• The Department has previously been a part of a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of
Minnesota, Dept. of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
• The BCA will provide Richfield Police with access to the Minnesota Criminal Justice Data
Communications Network(CJDN). Access to the BCA's data is a necessary function in the daily
operations of the Richfield Public Safety Department/Police Department.
C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
This agreement is effective on the date the BCA obtains all required signatures under Minn. Stat. §
16C.46, Subdv. 2, and expires five (5) years from the date it is effective.
D. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The department agrees to pay BCA for the access to the data in the amount of$630 quarterly or$2,520
per year. The Richfield Department of Public Safety has funds budgeted to cover these costs.
E. LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
There are no legal considerations.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(Sl:
The BCA's data is a necessary part of the operations of the Richfield Department of Public Safety/Police.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement Authorized Contract/Agreement
Agency
D Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to CJDN Contract/Agreement
Subscriber Agreement
SWIFT Contract# 108230
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
AUTHORIZED AGENCY
This agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension("BCA") and the City of Richfield on behalf of its Police Department("Agency").
Recitals
Under Minn. Stat. § 471.59,the BCA and the Agency are empowered to engage in those agreements that are necessary to
exercise their powers. Under Minn. Stat. § 299C.46 the BCA must provide a criminal justice data communications
network to benefit authorized agencies in Minnesota. The Agency is authorized by law to utilize the criminal justice data
communications network pursuant to the terms set out in this agreement. In addition,BCA either maintains repositories
of data or has access to repositories of data that benefit authorized agencies in performing their duties. Agency wants to
access these data in support of its official duties.
The purpose of this Agreement is to create a method by which the Agency has access to those systems and tools for which
it has eligibility, and to memorialize the requirements to obtain access and the limitations on the access.
Agreement
1 Term of Agreement
1.1 Effective date: This Agreement is effective on the date the BCA obtains all required signatures under Minn.
Stat. § 16C.05, subdivision 2.
1.2 Expiration date: This Agreement expires five years from the date it is effective.
2 Agreement between the Parties
2.1 General access.BCA agrees to provide Agency with access to the Minnesota Criminal Justice Data
Communications Network(CJDN) and those systems and tools which the Agency is authorized by law to access via
the CJDN for the purposes outlined in Minn. Stat. § 299C.46.
2.2 Methods of access.
The BCA offers three(3)methods of access to its systems and tools. The methods of access are:
A. Direct access occurs when individual users at the Agency use Agency's equipment to access the BCA's
systems and tools. This is generally accomplished by an individual user entering a query into one of BCA's
systems or tools.
B. indirect access occurs when individual users at the Agency go to another Agency to obtain data and
information from BCA's systems and tools. This method of access generally results in the Agency with indirect
access obtaining the needed data and information in a physical format like a paper report.
C. Computer-to-computer system interface occurs when Agency's computer exchanges data and information
with BCA's computer systems and tools using an interface. Without limitation, interface types include: state
message switch,web services, enterprise service bus and message queuing.
For purposes of this Agreement,Agency employees or contractors may use any of these methods to use BCA's
systems and tools as described in this Agreement. Agency will select a method of access and can change the
methodology following the process in Clause 2.10.
2.3 Federal systems access.In addition,pursuant to 28 CFR §20.30-38 and Minn. Stat. §299C.58,BCA may provide
Agency with access to the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI)National Crime Information Center.
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2.4 Agency policies.Both the BCA and the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Systems (FBI-CJIS)have policies,
regulations and laws on access,use, audit, dissemination,hit confirmation,logging, quality assurance, screening(pre-
employment), security, timeliness, training,use of the system, and validation. Agency has created its own policies to
ensure that Agency's employees and contractors comply with all applicable requirements. Agency ensures this
compliance through appropriate enforcement. These BCA and FBI-CJIS policies and regulations, as amended and
updated from time to time, are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. The policies are available at
https://qpp.dps.mn.gov/cjdn.
2.5 Agency resources. To assist Agency in complying with the federal and state requirements on access to and use of
the various systems and tools,information is available at haps://sps.x.state.mn.us/sites/bcaservicecatalog/default.aspx.
Additional information on appropriate use is found in the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Policy on
Appropriate Use of Systems and Data available at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-
divi si ons/mnj i s/Documents/BCA-Pol i cy-on-Appropriate-Use-of-Systems-and-Data.pdf.
2.6 Access granted.
A. Agency is granted permission to use all current and future BCA systems and tools for which Agency is
eligible. Eligibility is dependent on Agency(i) satisfying all applicable federal or state statutory requirements; (ii)
complying with the terms of this Agreement; and(iii) acceptance by BCA of Agency's written request for use of a
specific system or tool.
B. To facilitate changes in systems and tools,Agency grants its Authorized Representative authority to make
written requests for those systems and tools provided by BCA that the Agency needs to meet its criminal justice
obligations and for which Agency is eligible.
2.7 Future access. On written request by Agency,BCA also may provide Agency with access to those systems or
tools which may become available after the signing of this Agreement,to the extent that the access is authorized by
applicable state and federal law. Agency agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement
that when utilizing new systems or tools provided under this Agreement.
2.8 Limitations on access.BCA agrees that it will comply with applicable state and federal laws when making
information accessible. Agency agrees that it will comply with applicable state and federal laws when accessing,
entering,using, disseminating, and storing data. Each party is responsible for its own compliance with the most
current applicable state and federal laws.
2.9 Supersedes prior agreements. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements between the BCA and
the Agency regarding access to and use of systems and tools provided by BCA.
2.10 Requirement to update information. The parties agree that if there is a change to any of the information
whether required by law or this Agreement, the party will send the new information to the other party in writing
within 30 days of the change. This clause does not apply to changes in systems or tools provided under this
Agreement.
This requirement to give notice additionally applies to changes in the individual or organization serving a city as its
prosecutor. Any change in performance of the prosecutorial function must be provided to the BCA in writing by
giving notice to the Service Desk,BCA.ServiceDeskkstate.mn.us.
2.11 Transaction record. The BCA creates and maintains a transaction record for each exchange of data utilizing its
systems and tools. In order to meet FBI-CJIS requirements and to perform the audits described in Clause 7,there
must be a method of identifying which individual users at the Agency conducted a particular transaction.
If Agency uses either direct access as described in Clause 2.2A or indirect access as described in Clause 2.213,BCA's
transaction record meets FBI-CJIS requirements.
When Agency's method of access is a computer to computer interface as described in Clause 2.2C,the Agency must
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keep a transaction record sufficient to satisfy FBI-CJIS requirements and permit the audits described in Clause 7 to
occur.
If an Agency accesses data from the Driver and Vehicle Services Division in the Minnesota Department of Public
Safety and keeps a copy of the data,Agency must have a transaction record of all subsequent access to the data that
are kept by the Agency. The transaction record must include the individual user who requested access, and the date,
time and content of the request. The transaction record must also include the date,time and content of the response
along with the destination to which the data were sent. The transaction record must be maintained for a minimum of
six(6)years from the date the transaction occurred and must be made available to the BCA within one(1)business
day of the BCA's request.
2.12 Court information access. Certain BCA systems and tools that include access to and/or submission of Court
Records may only be utilized by the Agency if the Agency completes the Court Data Services Subscriber
Amendment,which upon execution will be incorporated into this Agreement by reference. These BCA systems and
tools are identified in the written request made by Agency under Clause 2.6 above. The Court Data Services
Subscriber Amendment provides important additional terms, including but not limited to privacy(see Clause 8.2,
below), fees(see Clause 3 below), and transaction records or logs, that govern Agency's access to and/or submission
of the Court Records delivered through the BCA systems and tools.
2.13 Vendor personnel screening. The BCA will conduct all vendor personnel screening on behalf of Agency as is
required by the FBI CJIS Security Policy. The BCA will maintain records of the federal, fingerprint-based
background check on each vendor employee as well as records of the completion of the security awareness training
that may be relied on by the Agency.
3 Payment
The Agency agrees to pay BCA for access to the criminal justice data communications network described in Minn.
Stat. § 299C.46 as specified in this Agreement. The bills are sent quarterly for the amount of Six Hundred Thirty
Dollars($630.00) or a total annual cost of Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars($2,520.00).
Agency will identify its contact person for billing purposes, and will provide updated information to BCA's
Authorized Representative within ten business days when this information changes.
If Agency chooses to execute the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment referred to in Clause 2.12 in order to
access and/or submit Court Records via BCA's systems, additional fees,if any, are addressed in that amendment.
4 Authorized Representatives
The BCA's Authorized Representative is Dana Gotz,Department of Public Safety,Bureau of Criminal Apprehension,
Minnesota Justice Information Services, 1430 Maryland Avenue, St. Paul,MN 55106, 651-793-1007, or her
successor.
The Agency's Authorized Representative is Chief Jay Henthorne, 6700 Portland Avenue S, Richfield,MN 55423,
(612) 861-9800, or his/her successor.
5 Assignment,Amendments,Waiver, and Contract Complete
5.1 Assignment. Neither party may assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement.
5.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement, except those described in Clauses 2.6 and 2.7 above must be in
writing and will not be effective until it has been signed and approved by the same parties who signed and
approved the original agreement, their successors in office, or another individual duly authorized.
5.3 Waiver. If either party fails to enforce any provision of this Agreement,that failure does not waive the provision
or the right to enforce it.
5.4 Contract Complete. This Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between the BCA and the Agency.
No other understanding regarding this Agreement,whether written or oral,may be used to bind either party.
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6 Liability
Each party will be responsible for its own acts and behavior and the results thereof and shall not be responsible or
liable for the other party's actions and consequences of those actions. The Minnesota Torts Claims Act,Minn. Stat. §
3.736 and other applicable laws govern the BCA's liability. The Minnesota Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minn. Stat.
Ch. 466, governs the Agency's liability.
7 Audits
7.1 Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5,the Agency's books,records, documents, internal policies and accounting
procedures and practices relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the BCA,the State Auditor or
Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this Agreement. Under Minn. Stat. §
6.551, the State Auditor may examine the books,records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of
BCA. The examination shall be limited to the books,records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices
that are relevant to this Agreement.
7.2 Under applicable state and federal law, the Agency's records are subject to examination by the BCA to ensure
compliance with laws,regulations and policies about access,use, and dissemination of data.
7.3 If Agency accesses federal databases, the Agency's records are subject to examination by the FBI and Agency will
cooperate with FBI examiners and make any requested data available for review and audit.
7.4 To facilitate the audits required by state and federal law,Agency is required to have an inventory of the equipment
used to access the data covered by this Agreement and the physical location of each.
S Government Data Practices
8.1 SCA and Agency. The Agency and BCA must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,
Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data accessible under this Agreement, and as it applies to all data created,
collected,received, stored,used,maintained, or disseminated by the Agency under this Agreement. The remedies of
Minn. Stat. §§ 13.08 and 13.09 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the Agency or the
BCA.
8.2 Court Records. If Agency chooses to execute the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment referred to in
Clause 2.12 in order to access and/or submit Court Records via BCA's systems,the following provisions regarding
data practices also apply. The Court is not subject to Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 (see section 13.90)but is subject to the Rules
of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court. All parties
acknowledge and agree that Minn. Stat. § 13.03, subdivision 4(e)requires that the BCA and the Agency comply with
the Rules of Public Access for those data received from Court under the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment.
All parties also acknowledge and agree that the use of, access to or submission of Court Records, as that term is
defined in the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment,may be restricted by rules promulgated by the Minnesota
Supreme Court, applicable state statute or federal law. All parties acknowledge and agree that these applicable
restrictions must be followed in the appropriate circumstances.
9 Investigation of alleged violations; sanctions
For purposes of this clause, "Individual User"means an employee or contractor of Agency.
9.1 Investigation. Agency and BCA agree to cooperate in the investigation and possible prosecution of suspected
violations of federal and state law referenced in this Agreement. Agency and BCA agree to cooperate in the
investigation of suspected violations of the policies and procedures referenced in this Agreement. When BCA
becomes aware that a violation may have occurred, BCA will inform Agency of the suspected violation, subject to
any restrictions in applicable law. When Agency becomes aware that a violation has occurred,Agency will inform
BCA subject to any restrictions in applicable law.
9.2 Sanctions Involving Only BCA Systems and Tools.
The following provisions apply to BCA systems and tools not covered by the Court Data Services Subscriber
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Amendment.None of these provisions alter the Agency's internal discipline processes, including those governed by a
collective bargaining agreement.
9.2.1 For BCA systems and tools that are not covered by the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment,Agency
must determine if and when an involved Individual User's access to systems or tools is to be temporarily or
permanently eliminated. The decision to suspend or terminate access may be made as soon as alleged violation is
discovered, after notice of an alleged violation is received, or after an investigation has occurred. Agency must report
the status of the Individual User's access to BCA without delay. BCA reserves the right to make a different
determination concerning an Individual User's access to systems or tools than that made by Agency and BCA's
determination controls.
9.2.2 If BCA determines that Agency has jeopardized the integrity of the systems or tools covered in this Clause 9.2,
BCA may temporarily stop providing some or all the systems or tools under this Agreement until the failure is
remedied to the BCA's satisfaction. If Agency's failure is continuing or repeated, Clause 11.1 does not apply and
BCA may terminate this Agreement immediately.
9.3 Sanctions Involving Only Court Data Services
The following provisions apply to those systems and tools covered by the Court Data Services Subscriber
Amendment, if it has been signed by Agency. As part of the agreement between the Court and the BCA for the
delivery of the systems and tools that are covered by the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment, BCA is
required to suspend or terminate access to or use of the systems and tools either on its own initiative or when directed
by the Court. The decision to suspend or terminate access may be made as soon as an alleged violation is discovered,
after notice of an alleged violation is received, or after an investigation has occurred. The decision to suspend or
terminate may also be made based on a request from the Authorized Representative of Agency. The agreement
further provides that only the Court has the authority to reinstate access and use.
9.3.1 Agency understands that if it has signed the Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment and if Agency's
Individual Users violate the provisions of that Amendment, access and use will be suspended by BCA or Court.
Agency also understands that reinstatement is only at the direction of the Court.
9.3.2 Agency further agrees that if Agency believes that one or more of its Individual Users have violated the terms of
the Amendment, it will notify BCA and Court so that an investigation as described in Clause 9.1 may occur.
10 Venue
Venue for all legal proceedings involving this Agreement, or its breach,must be in the appropriate state or federal
court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County,Minnesota.
11 Termination
11.1 Termination. The BCA or the Agency may terminate this Agreement at any time,with or without cause,upon 30
days' written notice to the other party's Authorized Representative.
11.2 Termination for Insufficient Funding. Either party may immediately terminate this Agreement if it does not
obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source; or if funding cannot be continued at a level
sufficient to allow for the payment of the services covered here. Termination must be by written notice to the other
party's authorized representative. The Agency is not obligated to pay for any services that are provided after notice
and effective date of termination. However, the BCA will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis,for
services satisfactorily performed to the extent that funds are available.Neither party will be assessed any penalty if
the agreement is terminated because of the decision of the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source,not to
appropriate funds.Notice of the lack of funding must be provided within a reasonable time of the affected party
receiving that notice.
12 Continuing obligations
The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Agreement: 6. Liability; 7. Audits; 8. Government
Data Practices; 9. Investigation of alleged violations; sanctions; and 10.Venue.
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The parties indicate their agreement and authority to execute this Agreement by signing below.
L AGENCY 2. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY,BUREAU OF
CRIMINAL APPREHENSION
Name:
(PRINTED) Name:
(PRINTED)
Signed:
Signed:
Title:
(with delegated authority) Title:
(with delegated authority)
Date:
Date:
3. COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION
Name: delegated to Materials Management Division
(PRINTED)
By:
Signed: Date:
Title:
(with delegated authority)
Date:
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COURT DATA SERVICES SUBSCRIBER AMENDMENT TO
CJDN SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT
This Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment ("Subscriber Amendment") is entered into by the
State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension, ("BCA") and the City of Richfield on behalf of its Police Department ("Agency"),
and by and for the benefit of the State of Minnesota acting through its State Court Administrator's
Office ("Court") who shall be entitled to enforce any provisions hereof through any legal action
against any party.
Recitals
This Subscriber Amendment modifies and supplements the Agreement between the BCA and
Agency, SWIFT Contract number 108230, of even or prior date, for Agency use of BCA systems
and tools (referred to herein as "the CJDN Subscriber Agreement"). Certain BCA systems and
tools that include access to and/or submission of Court Records may only be utilized by the Agency
if the Agency completes this Subscriber Amendment. The Agency desires to use one or more BCA
systems and tools to access and/or submit Court Records to assist the Agency in the efficient
performance of its duties as required or authorized by law or court rule. Court desires to permit
such access and/or submission. This Subscriber Amendment is intended to add Court as a party to
the CJDN Subscriber Agreement and to create obligations by the Agency to the Court that can be
enforced by the Court. It is also understood that, pursuant to the Master Joint Powers Agreement for
Delivery of Court Data Services to CJDN Subscribers ("Master Authorization Agreement")
between the Court and the BCA, the BCA is authorized to sign this Subscriber Amendment on
behalf of Court. Upon execution the Subscriber Amendment will be incorporated into the CJDN
Subscriber Agreement by reference. The BCA, the Agency and the Court desire to amend the
CJDN Subscriber Agreement as stated below.
The CJDN Subscriber Agreement is amended by the addition of the following provisions:
1. TERM; TERMINATION; ONGOING OBLIGATIONS. This Subscriber
Amendment shall be effective on the date finally executed by all parties and shall remain in effect
until expiration or termination of the CJDN Subscriber Agreement unless terminated earlier as
provided in this Subscriber Amendment. Any party may terminate this Subscriber Amendment
with or without cause by giving written notice to all other parties. The effective date of the
termination shall be thirty days after the other party's receipt of the notice of termination, unless a
later date is specified in the notice. The provisions of sections 5 through 9, 12.b., 12.c., and 15
through 24 shall survive any termination of this Subscriber Amendment as shall any other
provisions which by their nature are intended or expected to survive such termination. Upon
termination, the Subscriber shall perform the responsibilities set forth in paragraph 7(f)hereof.
2. Definitions. Unless otherwise specifically defined, each term used herein shall have
the meaning assigned to such term in the CJDN Subscriber Agreement.
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a. "Authorized Court Data Services" means Court Data Services that have
been authorized for delivery to CJDN Subscribers via BCA systems and tools pursuant to an
Authorization Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement for Delivery of Court Data
Services to CJDN Subscribers ("Master Authorization Agreement") between the Court and
the BCA.
b. "Court Data Services" means one or more of the services set forth on the
Justice Agency Resource webpage of the Minnesota Judicial Branch website (for which the
current address is www.courts.state.mn.us) or other location designated by the Court, as the
same may be amended from time to time by the Court.
C. "Court Records" means all information in any form made available by the
Court to Subscriber through the BCA for the purposes of carrying out this Subscriber
Amendment, including:
i. "Court Case Information" means any information in the Court Records
that conveys information about a particular case or controversy, including
without limitation Court Confidential Case Information, as defined
herein.
H. "Court Confidential Case Information" means any information in the
Court Records that is inaccessible to the public pursuant to the Rules of
Public Access and that conveys information about a particular case or
controversy.
in. "Court Confidential Security and Activation Information" means any
information in the Court Records that is inaccessible to the public
pursuant to the Rules of Public Access and that explains how to use or
gain access to Court Data Services, including but not limited to login
account names, passwords, TCP/IP addresses, Court Data Services user
manuals, Court Data Services Programs, Court Data Services Databases,
and other technical information.
iv. "Court Confidential Information" means any information in the Court
Records that is inaccessible to the public pursuant to the Rules of Public
Access, including without limitation both i) Court Confidential Case
Information; and ii) Court Confidential Security and Activation
Information.
d. "DCA" shall mean the district courts of the state of Minnesota and their
respective staff.
e. "Policies & Notices" means the policies and notices published by the Court
in connection with each of its Court Data Services, on a website or other location designated
by the Court, as the same may be amended from time to time by the Court. Policies &
Notices for each Authorized Court Data Service identified in an approved request form
under section 3, below, are hereby made part of this Subscriber Amendment by this
reference and provide additional terms and conditions that govern Subscriber's use of Court
Records accessed through such services, including but not limited to provisions on access
and use limitations.
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f. "Rules of Public Access" means the Rules of Public Access to Records of
the Judicial Branch promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court, as the same may be
amended from time to time, including without limitation lists or tables published from time
to time by the Court entitled Limits on Public Access to Case Records or Limits on Public
Access to Administrative Records, all of which by this reference are made a part of this
Subscriber Amendment. It is the obligation of Subscriber to check from time to time for
updated rules, lists, and tables and be familiar with the contents thereof. It is contemplated
that such rules, lists, and tables will be posted on the Minnesota Judicial Branch website, for-
which the current address is www.courts.state.mn.us.
g. "Court" shall mean the State of Minnesota, State Court Administrator's
Office.
h. "Subscriber" shall mean the Agency.
i. "Subscriber Records" means any information in any form made available
by the Subscriber to the Court for the purposes of carrying out this Subscriber Amendment.
3. REQUESTS FOR AUTHORIZED COURT DATA SERVICES. Following
execution of this Subscriber Amendment by all parties, Subscriber may submit to the BCA one or
more separate requests for Authorized Court Data Services. The BCA is authorized in the Master
Authorization Agreement to process, credential and approve such requests on behalf of Court and
all such requests approved by the BCA are adopted and incorporated herein by this reference the
same as if set forth verbatim herein.
a. Activation. Activation of the requested Authorized Court Data Service(s)
shall occur promptly following approval.
b. Rejection. Requests may be rejected for any reason, at the discretion of the
BCA and/or the Court.
C. Requests for Termination of One or More Authorized Court Data
Services. The Subscriber may request the termination of an Authorized Court Data Services
previously requested by submitting a notice to Court with a copy to the BCA. Promptly
upon receipt of a request for termination of an Authorized Court Data Service, the BCA will
deactivate the service requested. The termination of one or more Authorized Court Data
Services does not terminate this Subscriber Amendment. Provisions for termination of this
Subscriber Amendment are set forth in section 1. Upon termination of Authorized Court
Data Services, the Subscriber shall perform the responsibilities set forth in paragraph 7(f)
hereof.
4. SCOPE OF ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS LIMITED. Subscriber's access to
and/or submission of the Court Records shall be limited to Authorized Court Data Services
identified in an approved request form under section 3, above, and other Court Records necessary
for Subscriber to use Authorized Court Data Services. Authorized Court Data Services shall only be
used according to the instructions provided in corresponding Policies & Notices or other materials
and only as necessary to assist Subscriber in the efficient performance of Subscriber's duties
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required or authorized by law or court rule in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or
arbitral proceeding in any Federal, State, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory
body. Subscriber's access to the Court Records for personal or non-official use is prohibited.
Subscriber will not use or attempt to use Authorized Court Data Services in any manner not set
forth in this Subscriber Amendment, Policies & Notices, or other Authorized Court Data Services
documentation, and upon any such unauthorized use or attempted use the Court may immediately
terminate this Subscriber Amendment without prior notice to Subscriber.
5. GUARANTEES OF CONFIDENTIALITY. Subscriber agrees:
a. To not disclose Court Confidential Information to any third party except
where necessary to carry out the Subscriber's duties as required or authorized by law or
court rule in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in
any Federal, State, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body.
b. To take all appropriate action, whether by instruction, agreement, or
otherwise, to insure the protection, confidentiality and security of Court Confidential
Information and to satisfy Subscriber's obligations under this Subscriber Amendment.
C. To limit the use of and access to Court Confidential Information to
Subscriber's bona fide personnel whose use or access is necessary to effect the purposes of
this Subscriber Amendment, and to advise each individual who is permitted use of and/or
access to any Court Confidential Information of the restrictions upon disclosure and use
contained in this Subscriber Amendment, requiring each individual who is permitted use of
and/or access to Court Confidential Information to acknowledge in writing that the
individual has read and understands such restrictions. Subscriber shall keep such
acknowledgements on file for one year following termination of the Subscriber Amendment
and/or CJDN Subscriber Agreement, whichever is longer, and shall provide the Court with
access to, and copies of, such acknowledgements upon request. For purposes of this
Subscriber Amendment, Subscriber's bona fide personnel shall mean individuals who are
employees of Subscriber or provide services to Subscriber either on a voluntary basis or as
independent contractors with Subscriber.
d. That, without limiting section I of this Subscriber Amendment, the
obligations of Subscriber and its bona fide personnel with respect to the confidentiality and
security of Court Confidential Information shall survive the termination of this Subscriber
Amendment and the CJDN Subscriber Agreement and the termination of their relationship
with Subscriber.
e. That, notwithstanding any federal or state law applicable to the nondisclosure
obligations of Subscriber and Subscriber's bona fide personnel under this Subscriber
Amendment, such obligations of Subscriber and Subscriber's bona fide personnel are
founded independently on the provisions of this Subscriber Amendment.
6. APPLICABILITY TO PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED COURT RECORDS.
Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that all Authorized Court Data Services and related Court
Records disclosed to Subscriber prior to the effective date of this Subscriber Amendment shall be
subject to the provisions of this Subscriber Amendment.
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7. LICENSE AND PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. During the
term of this Subscriber Amendment, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Court hereby
grants to Subscriber a nonexclusive, nontransferable, limited license to use Court Data Services
Programs and Court Data Services Databases to access or receive the Authorized Court Data
Services identified in an approved request form under section 3, above, and related Court Records.
Court reserves the right to make modifications to the Authorized Court Data Services, Court Data
Services Programs, and Court Data Services Databases, and related materials without notice to
Subscriber. These modifications shall be treated in all respects as their previous counterparts.
a. Court Data Services Programs. Court is the copyright owner and licensor
of the Court Data Services Programs. The combination of ideas, procedures, processes,
systems, logic, coherence and methods of operation embodied within the Court Data
Services Programs, and all information contained in documentation pertaining to the Court
Data Services Programs, including but not limited to manuals, user documentation, and
passwords, are trade secret information of Court and its licensors.
b. Court Data Services Databases. Court is the copyright owner and licensor
of the Court Data Services Databases and of all copyrightable aspects and components
thereof. All specifications and information pertaining to the Court Data Services Databases
and their structure, sequence and organization, including without limitation data schemas
such as the Court XML Schema, are trade secret information of Court and its licensors.
C. Marks. Subscriber shall neither have nor claim any right, title, or interest in
or use of any trademark used in connection with Authorized Court Data Services, including
but not limited to the marks "MNCIS" and"Odyssey."
d. Restrictions on Duplication, Disclosure, and Use. Trade secret information
of Court and its licensors will be treated by Subscriber in the same manner as Court
Confidential Information. In addition, Subscriber will not copy any part of the Court Data
Services Programs or Court Data Services Databases, or reverse engineer or otherwise
attempt to discern the source code of the Court Data Services Programs or Court Data
Services Databases, or use any trademark of Court or its licensors, in any way or for any
purpose not specifically and expressly authorized by this Subscriber Amendment. As used
herein, "trade secret information of Court and its licensors" means any information
possessed by Court which derives independent economic value from not being generally
known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can
obtain economic value from its disclosure or use. "Trade secret information of Court and its
licensors" does not, however, include information which was known to Subscriber prior to
Subscriber's receipt thereof, either directly or indirectly, from Court or its licensors,
information which is independently developed by Subscriber without reference to or use of
information received from Court or its licensors, or information which would not qualify as
a trade secret under Minnesota law. It will not be a violation of this section 7, sub-section d,
for Subscriber to make up to one copy of training materials and configuration
documentation, if any, for each individual authorized to access, use, or configure Authorized
Court Data Services, solely for its own use in connection with this Subscriber Amendment.
Subscriber will take all steps reasonably necessary to protect the copyright, trade secret, and
trademark rights of Court and its licensors and Subscriber will advise its bona fide personnel
who are permitted access to any of the Court Data Services Programs and Court Data
Services Databases, and trade secret information of Court and its licensors, of the
restrictions upon duplication, disclosure and use contained in this Subscriber Amendment.
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e. Proprietary Notices. Subscriber will not remove any copyright or
proprietary notices included in and/or on the Court Data Services Programs or Court Data
Services Databases, related documentation, or trade secret information of Court and its
licensors, or any part thereof, made available by Court directly or through the BCA, if any,
and Subscriber will include in and/or on any copy of the Court Data Services Programs or
Court Data Services Databases, or trade secret information of Court and its licensors and any
documents pertaining thereto, the same copyright and other proprietary notices as appear on
the copies made available to Subscriber by Court directly or through the BCA, except that
copyright notices shall be updated and other proprietary notices added as may be
appropriate.
L Title; Return. The Court Data Services Programs and Court Data Services
Databases, and related documentation, including but not limited to training and
configuration material, if any, and logon account information and passwords, if any, made
available by the Court to Subscriber directly or through the BCA and all copies, including
partial copies, thereof are and remain the property of the respective licensor. Except as
expressly provided in section 12.b., within ten days of the effective date of termination of
this Subscriber Amendment or the CJDN Subscriber Agreement or within ten days of a
request for termination of Authorized Court Data Service as described in section 4,
Subscriber shall either: (i) uninstall and return any and all copies of the applicable Court
Data Services Programs and Court Data Services Databases, and related documentation,
including but not limited to training and configuration materials, if any, and logon account
information, if any; or (2) destroy the same and certify in writing to the Court that the same
have been destroyed.
8. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. Subscriber acknowledges that the Court, Court's
licensors, and DCA will be irreparably harmed if Subscriber's obligations under this Subscriber
Amendment are not specifically enforced and that the Court, Court's licensors, and DCA would not
have an adequate remedy at law in the event of an actual or threatened violation by Subscriber of its
obligations. Therefore, Subscriber agrees that the Court, Court's licensors, and DCA shall be
entitled to an injunction or any appropriate decree of specific performance for any actual or
threatened violations or breaches by Subscriber or its bona fide personnel without the necessity of
the Court, Court's licensors, or DCA showing actual damages or that monetary damages would not
afford an adequate remedy. Unless Subscriber is an office, officer, agency, department, division, or
bureau of the state of Minnesota, Subscriber shall be liable to the Court, Court's licensors, and DCA
for reasonable attorneys fees incurred by the Court, Court's licensors, and DCA in obtaining any
relief pursuant to this Subscriber Amendment.
9. LIABILITY. Subscriber and the Court agree that, except as otherwise expressly
provided herein, each party will be responsible for its own acts and the results thereof to the extent
authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts of any others and the results thereof.
Liability shall be governed by applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, liability of the Court
and any Subscriber that is an office, officer, agency, department, division, or bureau of the state of
Minnesota shall be governed by the provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota
Statutes, section 3.376, and other applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, if Subscriber is a
political subdivision of the state of Minnesota, liability of the Subscriber shall be governed by the
provisions of Minn. Stat. Ch. 466 (Tort Liability, Political Subdivisions) or other applicable law.
Subscriber and Court further acknowledge that the liability, if any, of the BCA is governed by a
separate agreement between the Court and the BCA dated December 13, 2010 with DPS-M -0958.
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10. AVAILABILITY. Specific terms of availability shall be established by the Court
and communicated to Subscriber by the Court and/or the BCA. The Court reserves the right to
terminate this Subscriber Amendment immediately and/or temporarily suspend Subscriber's
Authorized Court Data Services in the event the capacity of any host computer system or legislative
appropriation of funds is determined solely by the Court to be insufficient to meet the computer
needs of the courts served by the host computer system.
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12. ADDITIONAL USER OBLIGATIONS. The obligations of the Subscriber set
forth in this section are in addition to the other obligations of the Subscriber set forth elsewhere in
this Subscriber Amendment.
a. Judicial Policy Statement. Subscriber agrees to comply with all policies
identified in Policies & Notices applicable to Court Records accessed by Subscriber using
Authorized Court Data Services. Upon failure of the Subscriber to comply with such
policies, the Court shall have the option of immediately suspending the Subscriber's
Authorized Court Data Services on a temporary basis and/or immediately terminating this
Subscriber Amendment.
b. Access and Use; Log. Subscriber shall be responsible for all access to and
use of Authorized Court Data Services and Court Records by Subscriber's bona fide
personnel or by means of Subscriber's equipment or passwords, whether or not Subscriber
has knowledge of or authorizes such access and use. Subscriber shall also maintain a log
identifying all persons to whom Subscriber- has disclosed its Court Confidential Security and
Activation Information, such as user ID(s) and password(s), including the date of such
disclosure. Subscriber shall maintain such logs for a minimum period of six years from the
date of disclosure, and shall provide the Court with access to, and copies of, such logs upon
request. The Court may conduct audits of Subscriber's logs and use of Authorized Court
Data Services and Court Records from time to time. Upon Subscriber's failure to maintain
such logs, to maintain accurate logs, or to promptly provide access by the Court to such logs,
the Court may terminate this Subscriber Amendment without prior notice to Subscriber.
C. Personnel. Subscriber agrees to investigate, at the request of the Court
and/or the BCA, allegations of misconduct pertaining to Subscriber's bona fide personnel
having access to or use of Authorized Court Data Services, Court Confidential Information,
or trade secret information of the Court and its licensors where such persons are alleged to
have violated the provisions of this Subscriber Amendment, Policies & Notices, Judicial
Branch policies, or other security requirements or laws regulating access to the Court
Records.
d. Minnesota Data Practices Act Applicability. If Subscriber is a Minnesota
Government entity that is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn.
Stat. Ch. 13, Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that: (1) the Court is not subject to Minn.
Stat. Ch. 13 (see section 13.90) but is subject to the Rules of Public Access and other rules
promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court; (2) Minn. Stat. section 13.03, subdivision
4(e) requires that Subscriber comply with the Rules of Public Access and other rules
promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court for access to Court Records provided via the
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BCA systems and tools under this Subscriber Amendment; (3) the use of and access to Court
Records may be restricted by rules promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court,
applicable state statute or federal law; and (4) these applicable restrictions must be followed
in the appropriate circumstances.
13. FEES; INVOICES. Unless the Subscriber is an office, officer, department,
division, agency, or bureau of the state of Minnesota, Subscriber shall pay the fees, if any, set forth
in applicable Policies & Notices, together with applicable sales, use or other taxes. Applicable
monthly fees commence ten (10) days after notice of approval of the request pursuant to section 3 of
this Subscriber Amendment or upon the initial Subscriber transaction as defined in the Policies &
Notices, whichever occurs earlier. When fees apply, the Court shall invoice Subscriber on a
monthly basis for charges incurred in the preceding month and applicable taxes, if any, and payment
of all amounts shall be due upon receipt of invoice. If all amounts are not paid within 30 days of
the date of the invoice, the Court may immediately cancel this Subscriber Amendment without
notice to Subscriber and pursue all available legal remedies. Subscriber certifies that funds have
been appropriated for the payment of charges under this Subscriber Amendment for the current
fiscal year, if applicable.
14. MODIFICATION OF FEES. Court may modify the fees by amending the Policies
& Notices as provided herein, and the modified fees shall be effective on the date specified in the
Policies & Notices, which shall not be less than thirty days from the publication of the Policies &
Notices. Subscriber shall have the option of accepting such changes or terminating this Subscriber
Amendment as provided in section 1 hereof.
15. WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS.
a. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AND
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, COURT, COURT'S LICENSORS, AND DCA
MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, NOR ARE ANY WARRANTIES TO BE
IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION, SERVICES OR COMPUTER
PROGRAMS MADE AVAILABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
b. ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH,
COURT, COURT'S LICENSORS, AND DCA MAKE NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE
ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE
COURT RECORDS.
16. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. Subscriber is an independent contractor
and shall not be deemed for any purpose to be an employee, partner, agent or franchisee of the
Court, Court's licensors, or DCA. Neither Subscriber nor the Court, Court's licensors, or DCA
shall have the right nor the authority to assume, create or incur any liability or obligation of any
kind, express or implied, against or in the name of or on behalf of the other.
17. NOTICE. Except as provided in section 2 regarding notices of or modifications to
Authorized Court Data Services and Policies & Notices, any notice to Court or Subscriber
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hereunder shall be deemed to have been received when personally delivered in writing or seventy-
two (72) hours after it has been deposited in the United States mail, first class, proper postage
prepaid, addressed to the party to whom it is intended at the address set forth on page one of this
Agreement or at such other address of which notice has been given in accordance herewith.
18. NON-WAIVER. The failure by any party at any time to enforce any of the
provisions of this Subscriber Amendment or any right or remedy available hereunder or at law or in
equity, or to exercise any option herein provided, shall not constitute a waiver of such provision,
remedy or option or in any way affect the validity of this Subscriber Amendment. The waiver of
any default by either Party shall not be deemed a continuing waiver, but shall apply solely to the
instance to which such waiver is directed.
19. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither Subscriber nor Court shall be responsible for failure
or delay in the performance of their respective obligations hereunder caused by acts beyond their
reasonable control.
20. SEVERABILITY. Every provision of this Subscriber Amendment shall be
construed, to the extent possible, so as to be valid and enforceable. If any provision of this
Subscriber Amendment so construed is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
illegal or otherwise unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed severed from this Subscriber
Amendment, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
21. ASSIGNMENT AND BINDING EFFECT. Except as otherwise expressly
permitted herein, neither Subscriber nor Court may assign, delegate and/or otherwise transfer this
Subscriber Amendment or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written
consent of the other. This Subscriber Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, including any other legal entity into,
by or with which Subscriber may be merged, acquired or consolidated.
22. GOVERNING LAW. This Subscriber Amendment shall in all respects be
governed by and interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the United
States and of the State of Minnesota.
23. VENUE AND JURISDICTION. Any action arising out of or relating to this
Subscriber Amendment, its performance, enforcement or breach will be venued in a state or federal
court situated within the State of Minnesota. Subscriber hereby irrevocably consents and submits
itself to the personal jurisdiction of said courts for that purpose.
24. INTEGRATION. This Subscriber Amendment contains all negotiations and
agreements between the parties. No other understanding regarding this Subscriber Amendment,
whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party, provided that all terms and conditions of
the CJDN Subscriber Agreement and all previous amendments remain in full force and effect
except as supplemented or modified by this Subscriber Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have, by their duly authorized officers, executed this
Subscriber Amendment in duplicate, intending to be bound thereby.
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1. SUBSCRIBER(AGENCY) 2. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY,
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION
Subscriber must attach written verification of
authority to sign on behalf of and bind the entity, Name:
such as an opinion of counsel or resolution. (PRINTED)
Name: Signed:
(PRINTED)
Signed: Title:
(with delegated authority)
Title: Date:
(with delegated authority)
Date: 3. COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION
delegated to Materials Management Division
By:
Name: Date:
(PRINTED)
Signed: 4. COURTS
Authority granted to Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Title:
(with delegated authority) Name:
(PRINTED)
Date: Signed:
Title:
(with authorized authority)
Date:
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AGENDA SEC-10N: CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM# 4.E.
STAFF REPORT NO. 76
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REPORT PREPARED BY: Jay Henthorne, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: Jay Henthorne, Public Safety Director
5/3/2016
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW: NA
CITY MANAGER REVIEW: Steven L. Devich
5/4/2016
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of the approval of a resolution approving a BCA Joint Powers Agreement with the City of
Richfield's Prosecuting Attorney for access to the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Under Minnesota Statute §471.59, The BCA and the City of Richfield City Prosecutor are empowered to
engage in such agreements as are necessary to exercise their powers. Under Minnesota Statute § 299C.46
the BCA must provide a criminal justice data communications network to benefit criminal justice agencies in
Minnesota. The purpose of this agreement is to create a method by which the Department, and specifically
the City Attorney has access to those systems and tools for which it has eligibility, and to memorialize the
requirements to obtain access and the limitations on the access. The current agreement expires on June 4,
2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Approve the resolution allowing an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Bureau of
Criminal Apprehension and the City of Richfield on behalf of it's Prosecuting Attorney to receive justice
data communications network information in support of its criminal justice duties.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
This agreement initially went into effect June 4, 2011, and will expire on June 4, 2016.
B. POLICIES(resolutions,ordinances,regulations,statutes,etch
• The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) must have an agreement with the Department and
City Attorney in order to provide the services as directed by Minnesota Statute§ 299C.46.
• The agreement will provide the City Attorney access to the Minnesota Criminal Justice Data
Communications Network(CJDN).
C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
This agreement becomes effective on the date the BCA obtains all required signatures under Minn. Stat.
§ 16C.05, subdivision 2. The agreement expires five years from the date it is effective.
D. FINANCIAL IMPACT-
There is no financial impact.
E. LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
There are no legal considerations.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(B)LI
The criminal justice data is necessary for the performance of the prosecution duties of the City Attorney.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D Resolution approving Joint Powers Agreement with the Resolution Letter
C i ty Atto rney
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF RICHFIELD ON BEHALF OF ITS CITY ATTOURNEY
AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield on behalf of it Prosecuting Attorney and Police
Department desires to enter into Joint Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota,
Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use systems and tools
available over the State's criminal justice data communications network for which the City of is
eligible. The Joint Powers Agreements further provide the City with the ability to add, modify
and delete connectivity, systems and tools over the five year life of the agreement and obligates
the City to pay the costs for the network connection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Richfield, Minnesota as
follows:
1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State
of Minnesota acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
and the City of Richfield on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney and Police Department, are
hereby approved. Copies of the two Joint Powers Agreements are attached to this Resolution
and made a part of it.
2. That Chief Jay Henthorne, or his successor, is designated the Authorized
Representative for the Police Department. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to
sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota
to maintain the City's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State.
To assist the Authorized Representative with the administration of the agreement, Deb
Erickson, Records Management Supervisor, or her successor, is appointed as the Authorized
Representative's designee.
3. That the Attorney Martin Costello, or his successor, is designated the Authorized
Representative for the Prosecuting Attorney. The Authorized Representative is also authorized
to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of
Minnesota to maintain the City's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State.
4. That Debbie Goettel, the Mayor for the City of Richfield, and Elizabeth
VanHoose, the City Clerk, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers
Agreements.
Passed and Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day
of May, 2016.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM# 41.
STAFF REPORT NO. 77
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VN 5/10/2016
REPORT PREPARED BY: Karen Barton,Community Development Assistant Director
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: John Stark,Community Development Director
5/3/2016
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW: N/A
CITY MANAGER REVIEW: Steven L. Devich
5/4/2016
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of the approval of two resolutions supporting grant applications to the Hennepin County
Environmental Response Fund for contamination clean-up at the Lyndale Gardens project site.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Cornerstone Group (Developer) purchased the former Lyndale Garden Center property, located at 6400
Lyndale Avenue in November of 2011. The Developer is proposing to develop the property with multi-
family rental housing and retail/commercial uses.
The project is proposed to construct approximately 160 multi-family rental housing units and will incorporate a
number of quasi-public shoreline improvements, including a public performance stage, an outdoor plaza, an
interactive water feature, outdoor kitchen/pizza oven, community gardens and trail connections throughout the
site. In July 2012, the City received a $1,500,000 grant on behalf of the Developer from The Metropolitan
Council to create the shoreline improvements and park connections.
In preparation for the construction of these improvements, the Developer is applying for two contamination
clean-up grants, one for the multi-family housing area and one for the shoreline improvements,
through Hennepin County to clean up soil contamination on the site.
As part of the application process, Hennepin County requires the City to pass resolutions supporting
the clean-up and the grant applications.
The shoreline improvements grant would be awarded directly to the Developer and the City would have no
liability in repayment should the project fail to meet the grant requirements. The residential development grant
would be awarded to the City, and as such, the City would be liable for repayment in the event the project
failed to meet the grant requirements. While this may seem counter-intuitive (for the City grant to apply to the
housing area and the Developer grant to apply to the shoreland area), it is simply a function of differing rules
for different funding sources.
In an effort to mitigate any potential liability to the City should the residential development grant be awarded,
staff would not execute the grant agreement until land-use approvals are obtained, and reimbursement of
grant-eligible expenses will not be authorized prior to building permits being issued for the project.
Ultimately, the clean-up of this site will help to facilitate further development to occur; regardless of
the specific proposal or involvement of any one developer.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Approve the resolutions supporting the submittal of grant applications to the Hennepin
County Environmental Response Fund for contamination clean-up for the Lyndale Gardens project.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
• The Developer applied for and received land-use approvals in 2013 to construct a mixed-use
development on the property.
• In December 2015 the land-use approvals expired.
• The Developer has submitted land-use approvals for the shoreline improvement area and is
intending to submit for land-use approvals for the remainder of the development later this month.
• The Developer is proposing to construct a mixed-use development that will include multi-family
rental housing and retail/commercial uses, as well as the shoreline improvements funded by the
Met Council Transit Oriented Development(TOD) grant.
B. POLICIES(resolutions,ordinances,regulations,statutes,etch
It is the City's policy to facilitate clean-up of contaminated (brownfield) properties as practicable.
C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
• The Developer wishes to begin construction on the shoreline improvements and the multi-family
housing this year.
• The Met Council shoreline improvements grant is set to expire April 30, 2017.
D. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
• The Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund grant for the shoreline improvements would
be awarded directly to the Developer; the City would not be a party to the grant and would have no
liability in repayment of the grant should it be required.
• The Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund grant for the residential development would
be awarded to the City; the City would be liable for repayment of the grant funds should the project
fail to meet the grant requirements. City Staff will not execute the grant agreement prior to the
issuance of land-use approvals and reimbursement of grant eligible expenses will not be
authorized prior to the issuance of building permits.
• The Developer will be requesting $117,436 in grant funds for the residential property clean-up and
$115,400 in grant funds for the shoreline improvements area clean-up.
E. LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
None
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S):
Do not approve the resolutions.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
D Lyndale Gardens Hennepin County ERF Grant Resolution- Resolution Letter
Shoreline
D Lyndale Gardens Hennepin County ERF Grant Resolution- Resolution Letter
Residential
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE FUNDS FOR THE
LYNDALE GARDENS SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City had identified the property at 6400 Lyndale Avenue (former
Lyndale Garden Center)for redevelopment as part of the Lakes at Lyndale
redevelopment master plan area; and
WHEREAS, The Cornerstone Group d/b/a Lyndale Gardens LLC has proposed a
shoreline development project at 6400 Lyndale Avenue for redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, Investigation of the site has determined contamination exists in the
soil; and
WHEREAS, the City approves participation in this program to facilitate the clean-
up of the soils in the project area; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need for, and benefit of, contamination
clean-up as part of this proposed development.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Richfield approves the
Lyndale Gardens Shoreline Development contamination clean-up project, for which an
Environmental Response Fund grant application is being submitted to the Hennepin
County Department of Environmental Services on May 2, 2016, by Lyndale Gardens
LLC.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day of
May, 2016.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE FUNDS FOR THE
LYNDALE GARDENS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City had identified the property at 6400 Lyndale Avenue (former
Lyndale Garden Center)for redevelopment as part of the Lakes at Lyndale
redevelopment master plan area; and
WHEREAS, The Cornerstone Group d/b/a Lyndale Gardens LLC has proposed a
residential development project at 6400 Lyndale Avenue for redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, Investigation of the site has determined contamination exists in the
soil; and
WHEREAS, the City approves participation in this program to facilitate the clean-
up of the soils in the project area; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need for, and benefit of, contamination
clean-up as part of this proposed development.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Richfield approves the
Lyndale Gardens Residential Development contamination clean-up project, for which an
Environmental Response Fund grant application is being submitted to the Hennepin
County Department of Environmental Services on May 2, 2016, by the City of Richfield
on behalf of the Cornerstone Group d/b/a Lyndale Gardens LLC.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day of
May, 2016.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
AGENDA SECTION: PROPOSED
ORDINANCES
AGENDA ITEM# 6.
STAFF REPORT NO. 78
.. ° ". CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5/10/2016
REPORT PREPARED BY: Jared Voto,Administrative Aide/Analyst
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: Kristin Asher, Public Works Director
5/2/2016
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW: N/A
CITY MANAGER REVIEW: Steven L. Devich
5/4/2016
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of the second reading of an ordinance amending City Code Subsection 710.29 related to
water use restrictions and a resolution authorizing summary publication.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages cities to implement best practices in
water conservation for the metro water supply. The DNR has highlighted minimizing summer peak demand on
the water supply as a best practice for conservation, which includes:
• Prohibiting watering/irrigation during the day (between appro)amately 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM), which
promotes effective watering habits and reduces water loss due to evaporation; and,
• Requiring a rain sensor device on newly installed, or modified, automatic or underground
sprinkler systems, so systems do not needlessly run during periods of rain.
Staff will notify residents through water bill inserts and social media posts.Awebpage will also be
published on the City's website outlining these new measures required for water conservation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion:
• Approve the second reading of an ordinance amending City Code Subsection 710.29 related to
water use restrictions.
• Approve the resolution authorizing summary publication of an ordinance amendment to
Subsection 710.29 of the Richfield City Code pertaining to water use restrictions.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
• City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance on April 26, 2016.
• Many cities have ordinances that have all or some of these best practices, including, but not
limited to:
• Burnsville
• Chanhassan
• Eagan
• Edina
• Inver Grove Heights
• Lakeville
• Woodbury
B. POLICIES(resolutions,ordinances,regulations,statutes,etcy
• The City Charter requires a first and second reading of ordinances.
• A public hearing is not required unless a separate statute, charter provision or ordinance requires
it.
C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
Approval at this meeting will provide that this ordinance update will be implemented before the summer
peak demand season begins.
D. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Staff does not anticipate these water restrictions will have a financial impact on water operations.
E. LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed ordinance and will be available to answer questions.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(Sl:
None
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Ordinance Ordinance
❑ Resolution Resolution Letter
BILL NO. 2016-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 710.29 RICHFIELD CITY
CODE PERTAINING TO WATER USE RESTRICTIONS
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. Subsection 710.29 of the Richfield City Code is amended as follows:
710.29. - oestri6ted hours for use of ter supply. Water use restrictions.
Whenever the GeunGil determines that a shertage ef water supply threatens the City, it
may, by resolution, limit the times and hours during wh'E;h water may be used from the
City water supply systern for lawn and 9-3arden sprinkling, irrigatien, Gar washing, air
Genditiening er ether uses speGifi-d the.ei, a Gepy ef said reselutien shall thereupen be
mailed to eaE;h water E;ustemer. two (2) days after the mailing of the resolution any
water GUSteFner whe Gauses er permits water te be used On vielatien ef the pr-GIVISIA—n—s -Af
said reselutmen shall be Gharged $5.00 fer eaGh day ef a vielatien, whiGh Gharge shall be
added to his nexA water boll; Gentinued violation is hereby prehibit8d and GaUGe fE)r
dicnnntini anGe of water seryiGe
Subdivision 1. Permanent Restrictions on Sprinkling. The following regulations shall
apply annually from May 1 to September 30:
(a) No lawn or garden sprinkling or other irrigation shall occur between the hours of
eleven o'clock (11:00) A.M. and four o'clock (4:00) P.M. daily.
(b) These permanent restrictions on sprinkling shall not apply to the watering of new
sod or seed within thirty (30) days of installation; new landscaping; or any other
plant materials that require daily watering, including, but not limited to athletic
fields with special soil conditions, plantings in pots and baskets, and vegetable
gardens.
(c) Property owners installing an automatic or underground irrigation system are
required to install a rain sensor device. Property owners who are improving or
extending an existing irrigation system and where such improvements require a
plumbing permit, must install a rain sensor device at the time of such
improvements.
Subd. 2. Water Emergency. The City Council may declare, by resolution, a water
emergency within the city. In case of emergency, the City Manager may declare a water
emergency and institute restrictions without Council resolution; provided that such
determination and restrictions shall only be effective until the City Manager determines
that the emergency has ended or the next council meeting, whichever occurs first.
Depending on the cause and severity of the emergency, the City Manager may place
additional restrictions on the use of the city water supply system for lawns and garden
sprinkling, irrigation, car washing, air conditioning, and other uses as specified by the
City Manager's declaration.
The City Manager, or designee, may notify residents of water use restrictions by posting
in the City Municipal Center, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within
the city, and by television and radio broadcast.
Subd. 3. Penalty. Failure to comply with restrictions or prohibitions imposed by this
subsection shall result in a surcharge according to the following schedule:
First violation of calendar year Warning
Second violation of calendar year $25.00 Surcharge
Third violation of calendar year $50.00 Surcharge
Subsequent violations $100.00 Surcharge
The City Manager, or designee, shall insert notice of the surcharge in the next water bill
of the offending property. The property owner or violator must pay the surcharge upon
payment of the water bill.
Subd. 4. Appeal. A property owner or violator may appeal the imposition of the
surcharge by submitting a written notice of appeal to the City Manager within ten (10)
days of the date of the water bill that includes the surcharge. Such notice must state the
grounds for objecting to the surcharge. The City Manager, or designee, will issue a
decision within ten (10) days of receipt of the appeal. A person may appeal the City
Manager's decision in accordance with state law.
The City Council may certify an unpaid surcharge, together with penalties, to the County
Auditor to be collected with other real estate taxes levied against the premises served.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance will be effective in accordance with Section 3.09 of the
City Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day of May,
2016.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY
PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO
SUBSECTION 710.29 OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO WATER USE RESTRICTIONS
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the above referenced amendment to the
Richfield City Code; and
WHEREAS, the verbatim text of the ordinance is cumbersome, and the expense of
publication of the complete text is not justified.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield
that the following summary is hereby approved for official publication:
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
BILL NO. 2016-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 710.29 RICHFIELD CITY
CODE PERTAINING TO WATER USE RESTRICTIONS
On May 10, 2016, the Richfield City Council adopted an ordinance designated as
Bill No. 2016- , the title of which is stated above. This summary of the ordinance is
published pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Richfield City Charter.
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish permanent restrictions on sprinkling
annually from May 1 to September 30 that include prohibiting watering/lawn irrigation
between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily and requiring property owners installing
an automatic or underground irrigation system to install a rain sensor device and requiring
property owners improving or extending an existing irrigation systems, where such
improvement requires a plumbing permit, install a rain sensor device at the time of such
improvements. The ordinance also establishes exclusions to the permanent restrictions on
sprinkling, procedures for a water emergency, penalties for failure to comply with the
restrictions or prohibitions imposed by the section, and procedures to appeal a penalty.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to keep a copy of
the Ordinance in her office at City Hall for public inspection during normal business
hours and to post a full copy of the Ordinance in a public place in the City for a period of
two weeks. Copies of the ordinance are also available upon request by calling the Public
Works Department at (612) 861-9170.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 10th day of
May, 2016.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk