10-25-16 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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October 25, 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; Karen Barton, Acting Community
Development Director; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Jay Henthorne, Public Safety
Director/Police Chief; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Pam Dmytrenko,
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager; Chris Link, Operations
Superintendent; 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/Fitzhenry, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of the (1) Special City Council Meeting of
October 11, 2016 and (2) Regular City Council Meeting of October 11, 2016.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SEWER LINING PROJECT UPDATE (COUNCIL
MEMO NO. 73)
Mike Olerich, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, provided an overall update on
the project schedule, construction activities and traffic impacts including traffic detour routes and
duration; Metro Transit detour routes and duration; and extended impacts near the HUB.
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Item #2 ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
Ahmad Ansari, Friendship City Commission Chair, reported on the commission's activities
and events.
Erin Vrieze Daniels, Planning Commission Chair, reported on the commission's activities
and events.
Mayor Goettel invited Colleen Carey, Cornerstone Group, to provide an update on the
project at the Lyndale Gardens site.
Ms. Carey reported on the progress of the shoreline improvements and provided a
financing update. She stated there is a resolution on the City Council agenda this evening related
to remediation costs for contamination clean-up.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Cancel the Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting
• Cancel/reschedule the Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Regular City Council
Meeting
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard to cancel the Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Regular City Council
Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to cancel the Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Regular City Council
Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Goettel encouraged everyone to get a flu shot at one of the many clinics offering the
service.
Council Member Elliott acknowledged the Penn Avenue Streetscape Project.
Council Member Garcia announced the Voices Heard: A Conversation Between Youth and
Cops presentation on November 2, 2016.
Council Member Howard reported on the success of the recent Barnyard Boo event at
Wood Lake Nature Center. He also stated that October 25 is the anniversary of the death of Paul
and Sheila Wellstone.
Council Member Fitzhenry acknowledged the utility box wrapping at 65th Street and Lyndale
Avenue. He announced the Veterans' Day Beyond the Yellow Ribbon memorial event at Veterans
Park. He also provided a Noise Oversight Committee update.
The City Council encouraged residents to vote on November 8, 2016.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of the second reading of an ordinance amending subsection
400.21 of the Richfield Code of Ordinances relating to adoption of the Minnesota State Fire
Code. S.R. No. 179
This constitutes the second reading of Ordinance No. 2016-19, amending Subsection 400.21 of
the Richfield City Code of Ordinances relating to adoption of the Minnesota State Fire Code, that it
be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
B. Consideration of the approval of a resolution amending the 2016-2017 labor agreement
with the International Association of Firefighters Local 1215. S.R. No. 180
RESOLUTION NO. 11272
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS HEALTH
AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF), LOCAL 1215
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 2017
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11272.
C. Consideration of the approval of the Continuing Agreement for 2017 between the Hennepin
County Human Services and Public Health Department and the City of Richfield Police
Department for continuing funds for a Police Cadet and/or Community Service Officer
position and Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP) training. The funds available for
2017 will be $20,000. S.R. No. 181
D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution modifying the Health Care Savings Plan for
LELS Local #162 Employees. S.R. No. 182
RESOLUTION NO. 11273
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF A POST EMPLOYMENT
HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN FOR LELS LOCAL#162 EMPLOYEES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11273.
E. Consideration of the approval of the first reading of an ordinance that modifies regulations
related to outdoor animal relief areas. S.R. No. 183
F. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant received by
Richfield Recreation Services Department from Hennepin County for youth sports
equipment in the amount of$7,465 and to authorize the Recreation Services Director to
execute the associated grant agreement. S.R. No. 184
RESOLUTION NO. 11274
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS RECEIVED
BY THE CITY OF RICHFIELD-RECREATION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO
ADMINISTER THE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT
AGREEMENTS AND TERMS PRESCRIBED BY DONORS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11274.
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M/Goettel, S/Elliott 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 RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE
ANNUAL LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
PROCESS S.R. NO. 185
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 185.
M/Howard, S/Fitzhenry to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garecia, S/Goettel that the following resolutions be adopted and that they be made part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11275
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2015 TO DECEMBER 31, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 11276
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE
PROJECT LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 2017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2017
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution Nos. 11275 and 11276.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE
ANNUAL 77TH STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT PROCESS S.R. NO.
186
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 186.
M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Howard that the following resolutions be adopted and that they be made part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11277
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
77TH STREET MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2015 TO DECEMBER 31, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 11278
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT
SERVICE PROJECT WITHIN THE 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2017
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution Nos. 11277 and 11278.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY FOR WORK ORDERED IN 2015 S.R. NO. 187
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 187.
Marilyn Northfelt, 6931 Logan Avenue, contested the assessment due to her financial
situation and health issues.
Finance Manager Regis explained there is a senior citizen deferral process and that he
would work with the resident.
City Attorney Tietjen added that if it is determined this assessment qualifies for a deferral, it
can be removed from the assessment roll.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Elliott, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11279
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
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11279.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $5,450,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016B S.R. NO. 188
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 188.
Rebecca Kurtz, Ehlers &Associates, Inc. reviewed the Standard and Poors Rating Report
and congratulated the City for receiving the AA+ bond rating.
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Ms. Kurtz stated the recommendation is to award the bond sale to Piper Jaffrey,
Minneapolis, in the amount of$5,085,000 with a 1.57% interest rate.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel M/Elliott, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that
it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11280
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016B, IN THE
ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $5,450,000;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF BONDS REFUNDED
THEREBY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11280.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT GRANT PROGRAM
FOR CONTAMINATION CLEAN-UP AT THE LYNDALE GARDENS SITE, 6400
LYNDALE AVENUE S.R. NO. 189
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 189.
M/Goettel, S/Garcia that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11281
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
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11281.
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN ADVANCE
PAYMENT OF 2018-2021 MUNICIPAL STATE AID (MSA) FUNDS TO COVER
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 66TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
S.R . NO. 190
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 190.
M/Howard, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11282
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADVANCE OF 2018-2021 MUNICIPAL STATE
AID STREET FUNDS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11282.
Item #13 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich reported on a recent meeting with Minnesota Management and
Budget representatives regarding the $10 million earmarked for Richfield in the 2015 bonding bill
for the 77t Street Underpass Project.
Item #16 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Fitzhenry, S/Garcia that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 10/25/16
A/P Checks: 253969-254343 $ 1,268,640.35
Payroll: 122891-123208 42533 601,029.11
TOTAL $ 1,869,69.46
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #17 ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:23 p.m.
Date Approved: November 15, 2016
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Executive Coordinator City Manager