08-23-16 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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August 23, 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; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Jay Henthorne, Public
Safety Director; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager,
Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Kari Sinning, Deputy City Clerk.
OPEN FORUM
John Bjostad, 7016 Harriet Ave, announced an informational series at the Richfield History
Center beginning September 13th called "This Old Bartholomew House".
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Fitzhenry, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of the (1) Special City Council Worksession
of July 22, 2016; (2) Special City Council Meeting of July 26,2016; (3) Regular City Council
Meeting of July 26, 2016; and (4) Special City Council Meeting of August 12, 2016.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION: INTRODUCTION OF BRIAN RYKS, NEW MAC EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR/CEO (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 57)
Council Member Fitzhenry announced, Brian Ryks, new MAC Executive Director/CEO.
Executive Director/CEO Brian Ryks introduced himself to the City Council and presented a
brief summary of his airport related background.
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Council Member Fitzhenry also commented on the involvement and support of MAC
Environmental Group and the relationship with the FAA during the development of the convergent
runway operations.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF THE RICHFIELD IN BLOOM AWARD
Mayor Goettel recognized Susan Rosenberg who presented a slideshow of the 2016
Richfield Beautiful Garden Tour held on July 30th. All of the participants were acknowledged and
the winners, Lasantha and Miriam Fernando of 6632 17th Ave, were awarded the People's Choice
Award.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Garcia offered condolences from the City Council and City Staff to the
family and friends of Robert Hintgen, an employee of the City of Richfield for 20 years who passed
away on August 13th
Council Member Elliot announced Open Streets at Penn Fest on September 18th and
offered those that want to volunteer to call 612-861-9361.
Council Member Howard congratulated the residents and representatives from the Richfield
Police Department and the City Staff on a very successful Night to Unite held on August 2nd, 2016.
Council Member Fitzhenry also acknowledged a successful Night to Unite as well as the
14th Annual Urban Wildland Half Marathon held on August 6th, 2016. He also stated that a noise
study will be conducted for the proposed band shell at Veteran's Memorial Park with more
information at a later date.
Mayor Goettel attended a children's festival at the House of Prayer on August 21st, 2016.
Although the festival was well attended, Mayor Goettel would like to encourage organizations to
notify City Council when the event will take place in order to promote the event to the public.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of a resolution amending Appendix D of the Richfield City
Code to provide for a license fee reduction for Residential Kennel licenses from $164 to
$100 annually. S.R. No. 117
RESOLUTION NO. 11225
RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX D OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE TO
DECREASE THE RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE FEE IN THE CITY
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11225.
B. Consideration of the approval of a work proposal from Bolton & Menk, Inc. for final design
and coordination services of the 66th Street Streetscape project between Xerxes Avenue
and 16th Avenue. S.R. No. 118
C. Consideration of the approval of a resolution certifying deferral of special assessments for
certain eligible homeowners. S.R. No. 119
RESOLUTION NO. 11226
RESOLUTION APPROVING ELIGIBLE DEFERRAL OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST OWNER OCCUPIED HOMESTEAD
PROPERTIES IN HARDSHIP CASES FOR QUALIFYING OWNERS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11226.
D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution appointing Devan Makadia to the Richfield
Tourism Promotion Board to complete a three-year term ending December 31, 2018 or until
a successor has been chosen, whichever is later. S.R. No. 120
RESOLUTION NO. 11227
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RICHFIELD
TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11227.
E. Consideration of the approval of a work proposal from Kimley-Horn &Associates, Inc. for
additional construction and design engineering services for Portland Avenue, between 67th
and 78th Streets. S.R. No. 121
F. Consideration of the approval of the reappointment of the firm BerganKDV as the City's
auditor for the financial reporting fiscal years 2016-2018, and to authorize the City Manager
and Mayor to execute an agreement for such services. S.R. No. 122
G. Consideration of the approval of the second reading of an ordinance changing Sections
705.19, 715.15, 825.11, and 910.23 of the Richfield City code pertaining to the timing of the
special assessment procedure. S.R. No. 123
BILL NO. 2016-14
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 705.19, 715.15, 825.11
AND 910.23 OF THE RICHFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF ASSESSMENTS
This constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2016-14, amending the Richfield City code
pertaining to the timing of the special assessment procedure, that it be published in the
official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes.
H. Consideration of the approval of the request for a Temporary On Sale Intoxicating Liquor
license for the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post#435, located at 6501 Portland
Avenue South, for a Flag Ceremony and BBQ event scheduled to take place on September
17, 2016. S.R. No. 124
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M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Garcia stated that she appreciates the reduction for Residential Kennel
licenses.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT AND
AMENDED DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE CEDAR POINT
COMMONS AREA AT 66 STREET AND RICHFIELD PARKWAY. THE
PROPOSAL INCLUDES REVISIONS TO THE VACANT SITE TO THE
WEST OF RICHIFLED PARKWAY AND TO THE PAD SITE ON THE FAR
EASTERN EDGE OF THE DEVELOPMENT, ALONG HIGHWAY 77. S.R.
NO. 125
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 125.
John Stark, Community Development Director, described the specific retail tenants and
design of the proposed development.
Mayor Goettel opened the public hearing.
M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel to approve an amended Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use
Permit, and Final Development Plan for Cedar Point Commons at 66th Street and Richfield
Parkway; to approve a preliminary plat for the properties west of Richfield Parkway; and that the
following resolutions be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11228
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
AND CONIDTIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR THE CEDAR POINT COMMONS
PLANND UNIT DEVELOPMENT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11228.
RESOLUTION NO. 11229
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL
OF A PLAT FOR
CEDAR POINT COMMONS SECOND ADDITION
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11229.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT OF THE CITY'S ZONING
ORDINANCE AND A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY
PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE. THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ALLOWS THE CITY TO "OPT-OUT" OF RECENTLY-ADOPTED
LEGISLATION RELATED TO TEMPORARY HEALTH CARE
DWELLINGS.
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 126.
M/Howard, S/Goettel to approve Bill No. 2016-15, amending the Richfield City Code to opt-
out of the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593; and that the following resolution
be adopted, published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11230
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION
OF AN ORDINANCE OPTING-OUT OF
STATE REGULATIONS RELATED TO
TEMPORARY HEALTH CARE DWELLINGS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11230.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S
ZONING ORDINANCE AND A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY
PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE. THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
UPDATES AND CLARIFIES THE CITY'S TELECOMMUNICATION
REGULATIONS. S.R. NO. 127
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 127.
M/Elliott, S/Garcia to approve Bill No. 2016-16, amending Subsection 544.25 of the City
Code related to telecommunication towers and antennas; and that the following resolution be
adopted, published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11231
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATED TO
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11231.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
Item #11 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Fitzhenry, S/Garcia that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 08/09/16
NP Checks: 251932 - 252275 $ 3,622,173.10
Payroll: 120802 - 121175 653,039.20
TOTAL $ 4,275,212.30
U.S. Bank 08/23/16
NP Checks: 252276 - 252735 $ 1,821,156.63
Payroll: 121176 — 121550, 42458 -42461 631,859.06
TOTAL $ 2,453,015.69
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #12 ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:46 p.m.
Date Approved: August 23, 2016
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D-.•ie Go-ttel
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Kari Sinning -ve L. Devich
Deputy City Clerk City Manager