07-12-16 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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July 12, 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; Edwina Garcia; Tom Fitzhenry;
Present: and Pat Elliott.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Jay Henthorne, Public Safety Director;
Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; John Stark, Community
Development Director; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz,
Executive Director.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Civil Air Patrol Color Guard of the 130th Composite Squadron presented the new City of
Richfield flag and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Goettel stated that several people had registered to speak at the Open Forum
regarding the bandshell but, since it is an agenda item, it is not an item for discussion during Open
Forum. She said the bandshell item is not a public hearing and the City Council Member
presenting that item will decide on accepting testimony.
Susan Rosenberg, 6633 Thomas Avenue, announced the July 30 Richfield Beautiful
Garden Tour.
Kathy Kline, 6312 Portland Avenue, spoke about respect of the City Council for hearing
residents and referenced the bandshell.
Mayor Goettel stopped Ms. Kline's testimony stating the bandshell was not an item for
discussion during the Open Forum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Garcia, S/Howard to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June
28. 2016.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
The City Council acknowledged the success of the Fourth of July events.
Council Member Howard reported on a presentation to the Human Rights Commission by
House of Prayer Pastor Ben Sandin, House of Prayer, regarding neighborhoods.
Mayor Goettel read a statement regarding the recent incidents in Baton Rouge, LA, Falcon
Heights, MN, and Dallas, TX.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Elliott to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of a resolution granting site plan approval and variances to
allow a conversion of the former Lariat Lanes bowling alley at 6320 Penn Avenue to office
space. S.R. No. 105
RESOLUTION NO. 11219
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN AND
VARIANCES AT 6320 PENN AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11219.
B. Consideration of the approval of the request for two separate Temporary On Sale
Intoxicating Liquor licenses for the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post#435,
located at 6501 Portland Avenue South for their Bike Night Out events scheduled to take
place on July 20, 2016 and August 17, 2016. S.R. No. 106
C. Consideration of the approval of a resolution appointing election judges for the August 9,
2016 Primary Election and the November 8, 2016 General Election. S.R. No. 107
RESOLUTION NO. 11220
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE STATE
PRIMARY ELECTION OF AUGUST 9, 2016 AND THE GENERAL
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 8, 2016
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11220.
D. Consideration of the approval of the award of a contract for the 2016 Sealcoat project to
Pearson Brothers, Inc. in the amount of$112,646.30 and authorization of the City Manager
to approve changes in the construction contract up to $100,000. S.R. No. 108
E. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing and directing the condemnation of
certain real estate, easements and other rights and interests for the purpose of the
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expansion of the parking lot serving the Richfield Municipal Liquor Store located at 6600
Cedar Avenue. S.R. No. 109
RESOLUTION NO. 11221
RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE, EASEMENTS, AND
OTHER RIGHTS AND INTERESTS FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE PARKING LOT SERVING THE RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL
LIQUOR STORE LOCATED AT 6600 CEDAR AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11221.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING
THE REMOVAL OF AN EASEMENT RELATED TO SIGHT LINES AT 76TH
STREET AND THE ADJACENT RAILROAD TRACKS S.R. NO. 110
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 110.
M/Elliott, S/Howard to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Howard, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11222
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A PUBLIC EASEMENT
AT APPROXIMATELY 76TH STREET AND PLEASANT AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11222.
Item #6 COMMUNIITYT ANDS EL APPROVAL
L AT VETERANS M MORIAL PARKS.R. NO. 111
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Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 111.
Community Development Director Stark explained the land use approvals that were granted
in 2015 and the only change since then is the relocation and reorientation of the bandshell. He
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stated the zoning ordinance and Comprehensive Plan requirements are met and there are no
inconsistencies. He added the Planning Commission agrees that requirements have been met.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer explained the rationale for the change in location
and re-orientation of the bandshell.
Mr. Topitzhofer also explained the noise study and sound monitoring process. He stated
the outcome of the noise study would be presented to the City Council.
Council Member Howard expressed support for the sound study and respect for the
neighborhood with noise monitoring. He stated not a whole lot had changed with the bandshell and
no new City funds were being used.
Council Member Garcia stated the bandshell is community driven, Veterans Park is a
community park not a neighborhood park, and the proposed bandshell at the former Lyndale
Gardens site is not meant to be a community-wide amenity due to parking issues when the
housing component is completed.
Council Member Fitzhenry expressed the concerns of the Richfield residents on the
eastside and that the Noise Oversight Committee, of which he is a member, believes the bandshell
is a non-compatible use with airport noise.
Mayor Goettel stated that fundraising efforts are going well.
M/Garcia, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11223
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL
OF A SITE PLANTO ALLOW A COMMUNITY BANDSHELL
AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Motion carried 4-1. (Fitzhenry oppose) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11223.
Item #7 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
Item #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Elliott, S/Goettel that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 07/12/16
A/P Checks: 251208-251565 $ 4,409,868.62
Payroll: 120051-120425, 42456 655,967.88
TOTAL $ 5,065,836.50
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
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None.
Item #14 ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:52 p.m.
Date Approved: July 28, 2016
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