09-27-16 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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September 27, 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; Kris Weiby, Acting
Recreation Services Director; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager/HR
Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive
Coordinator.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OPEN FORUM
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Garcia, S/Howard to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
September 13, 2016.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF THE RICHFIELD SWEET STREETS AWARD (COUNCIL
MEMO NO. 65)
Sarah Ellis, American Public Works Association representative, presented the award to
Mayor Goettel.
Item #2 PRESENTATION REGARDING THE #RICHFIELDNOW LAUNCH (COUNCIL
MEMO NO. 66)
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Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Dmytrenko announced the#richfieldnow launch.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Discussion regarding the rescheduling of the November 8, 2016 Regular
City Council Meeting to Tuesday, November 15, 2016
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
The City Council consensus was to reschedule the November 8, 2016 Regular City Council
Meeting to Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
Mayor Goettel announced the October 8 Richfield Renovation event.
Council Member Garcia announced the October 6 Richfield Foundation Wine & Cheese
gathering at Woodlake Centre; the October 1 League of Women Voters Open forum with the
legislative and City Council candidates; and that MIRA Resources is seeking Board of Directors
members.
Council Member Elliott reported on the success of the September 18 Open Streets event.
Council Member Howard announced the October 1 Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional
Trail grand opening celebration at Taft Park. He also stated that in-person early voting was
available.
Council Member Fitzhenry provided a Noise Oversight Committee update, bandshell sound
testing update, and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon update.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of the resolution designating the City's contribution towards
health, dental, term life, and disability insurance premiums for General Services and
Management employees for 2017. S.R. No. 145
RESOLUTION NO. 11248
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH, DENTAL, TERM LIFE, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE
PREMIUM FOR GENERAL SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11248.
B. Consideration of the approval of a resolution certifying delinquent water, sanitary sewer,
and storm water charges to the Hennepin County Auditor. S.R. No. 146
RESOLUTION NO. 11249
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF UNPAID WATER,
SANITARY SEWER, AND STORM WATER CHARGES TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED
WITH OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES
This resolution appears as Resolution as Resolution No. 11249
C. Consideration of the approval of a first reading of an ordinance repealing and replacing City
Code Section 550 pertaining to Floodplain Management Regulations and schedule a
second reading for October 11, 2016. S.R. No. 147
D. Consideration of the approval of two resolutions supporting grant applications to Hennepin
County for the Cedar Point II Housing redevelopment project and the Cedar Point South
project. S.R. No. 148
RESOLUTION NO. 11250
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM FUNDS FOR CEDAR POINT II HOUSING
RESOLUTION NO. 11251
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM FUNDS FOR CEDAR POINT SOUTH
These resolutions appear as Resolution Nos. 11250 and 11251.
E. Consideration of the approval of resolutions pertaining to the annual 77th Street
maintenance district assessment process and scheduling a public hearing for October 25,
2016. S.R. No. 149
RESOLUTION NO. 11252
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR 77TH STREET MAINTENANCE
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 11253
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF
CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE 77TH STREET
PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
These resolutions appear as Resolution Nos. 11252 and 11253.
F. Consideration of the approval of resolutions pertaining to the annual Lyndale/HUB/Nicollet
(LHN) maintenance assessment process and scheduling a public hearing for October 25,
2016. S.R. No. 150
RESOLUTION NO. 11254
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RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 11255
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS
FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED
WITHIN THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) PROJECT AREA
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
These resolutions appear as Resolution Nos. 11254 and 11255.
G. Consideration of the approval of a resolution declaring costs to be assessed for removal of
diseased trees from private property for work ordered in 2015 and scheduling a public
hearing for October 25, 2016. S.R. No. 151
RESOLUTION NO. 11256
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2015 TO DECEMBER 31, 2015.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11256.
H. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of the James Metzen
Mighty Ducks Grant Application for the phase one conversion of the existing R-22 direct
refrigeration system. S.R. No. 152
RESOLUTION NO. 11257
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF THE JAMES METZEN MIGHTY DUCKS
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE PHASE ONE CONVERSION
OF THE EXISTING R-22 DIRECT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
AT THE RICHFIELD ICE ARENA
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11257.
M/Goettel, S/Garcia to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A RESOLUTION FOR A FINAL PLAT OF THE
RICHFIELD PROPERTIES LLC ADDITION THAT WILL COMBINE FOUR
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PARCELS (1400-78'" STREET EAST, 1420-78' STREET EAST, 1500-78'"
STREET EAST AND 7711-14TH AVENUE) ON WHICH A NEW AUDI CAR
DEALERSHIP IS BEING CONSTRUCTED S.R. NO. 153
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 153.
David Phillips, Phillips Architects, provided an update on the project..
M/Elliott, S/Howard to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garcia, S/Elliott that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11258
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR
RICHFIELD PROPERTIES LLC
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11258.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF A ZONING AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN FOR
PARKING LOT MODIFICATIONS AT THE CEDAR AVENUE LIQUOR STORE
(6600 CEDAR AVENUE) S.R. NO. 154
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 154.
Community Development Director Stark discussed the process for this City-owned property
versus a private entity. He reviewed the sidewalk and pedestrian access, impervious site
regulations, bicycle rack modifications, and parking standards.
City Manager Devich stated the project is on a fast track due to the parking lot being
completed now so the liquor store does not need to shut down again.
M/Howard, S/Fitzhenry that this constitutes the first reading of the ordinance applying the
General Business (C-2) Zoning Designation to land immediately adiacent to 6600 Cedar Avenue
and that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11259
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL
OF A SITE PLANTO ALLOW MODIFICATIONS TO THE
PARKING LOT AT 6600 CEDAR AVENUE
M/Garcia, S/Goettel to amend the resolution to add the stipulation that a bicycle rack with
enhanced capacity and an artistic design be installed by May 31, 2017.
Motion to amend resolution carried 5-0.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11259.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE
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PLAN AND ADOPTION OF A NEW CEDAR CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN. THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENT CHANGES THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES EAST OF
17TH AVENUE BETWEEN 66TH AND 77TH STREET S.R. NO. 155
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 155.
Michelle Mongeon Allen, JLG Architects, presented a plan update.
Community Development Director Stark stated, on August 22, 2016, the Planning
Commission approved the proposed amendment.
Council Member Howard stated communication to the public was important.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11260
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CEDAR AVENUE CORRIDOR
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11260.
Item#10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich provided an update on the Cedar Avenue Municipal Liquor Store
renovation.
Community Development Director Stark provided an update on the Lyndale Garden site.
Item #11 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Elliott, S/Garcia that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 09/27/16
A/P Checks: 253244-253587 $ 1,203,193.57
Payroll: 122259-122575, 42530-42531 593,938.52
TOTAL $ 1,797,132.09
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #12 ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:12 p.m.
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Date Approved: October 11, 2016
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