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November 15, 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; and Tom
Present: Fitzhenry.
Council Members Pat Elliott
Absent:
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Jay Henthorne, Public Safety Director/Police Chief; Wayne
Kewitsch, Fire Chief, Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager/HR
Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Kari Sinning, Deputy City Clerk.
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 October
25, 2016.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Mayor Goettel introduced Reed Bornholdt, Community Services Commission Chair, who
gave a summary of the events that the commission has accomplished this year.
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Item #2 PRESENTATION BY HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF RICH STANEK
Council Member Fitzhenry introduced Major Jeff Storms as Sheriff Rich Stanek was not
available for the presentation.
Major Storms addressed the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office involvement with the City of
Richfield and throughout the entire County.
Mayor Goettel thanked the involvement of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office during the
4th of July event.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Fitzhenry discussed the ceremony held at the Veteran's Memorial for
Veteran's Day that he attended with the Mayor. Fitzhenry also announced that the Cedar Avenue
Liquor store is now open after the remodel.
Council Member Howard discussed the election and how the election affected the
community. From aftermath of the election, Council Member Howard believes that there is now an
opportunity to create a resolution that would communicate the City's Values of Inclusion.
Mayor Goettel stated her support of the Inclusion resolution that Council Member Howard
would like to create. The Richfield Fire Department held their Operation Warm — Coats for Kids
event where they gave every child at an Elementary School in Richfield a coat for winter; the
Mayor along with the City Manager and Fire Chief were in attendance. Mayor Goettel also wanted
to let the community know that Xcel Energy is changing out lightbulbs in the city to LED, which is
more cost effective.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of the renewal of the contract with Chiefs Towing, Inc., for
Public Safety towing services for December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017. S.R. No.
191
B. Consideration of the approval of the first reading of an ordinance amendment to the
Richfield City Code Appendix D (Fee Schedule) and schedule a Public Hearing and a
second reading for December 13, 2016. S.R. No. 192
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C. Consideration of the approval of a second amendment to the Consent Decree in State of
Minnesota by City of Minneapolis, et al. v. Metropolitan Airports Commission, et al.,
Hennepin County Case No. 27-CV-0S-S474. S.R. No. 193
D. Consideration of the approval of the second reading of an amendment to the City's Zoning
Ordinance that modifies regulations related to outdoor animal relief areas and a resolution
authorizing summary publication of said ordinance; and consideration of a resolution
granting a conditional use permit amendment and variances to allow an animal kennel
business with an accessory outdoor relief area at 6244 Cedar Avenue. S.R. No. 194
BILL NO. 2016-20
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE REGULATIONS
RELATED TO OUTDOOR ANIMAL RELIEF AREAS
This constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2016-20, amending the Richfield City
Code regulations related to outdoor animal relief areas, that a summary publication be
published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
RESOLUTION NO. 11283
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING REGULATIONS RELATED TO OUTDOOR ANIMAL RELIEF AREAS
RESOLUTION NO. 11284
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT AND
VARIANCES FOR AN ANIMAL KENNEL BUSINESS WITH AN ACCESSORY OUTDOOR
RELIEF AREA AT 6244 CEDAR AVENUE
These resolutions appear as Resolution No. 11283 and Resolution No. 11284.
E. Consideration of the approval of a request for a new Therapeutic Massage Enterprise
license for Health Fitness Corporation, d/b/a Health Fitness, located at 7601 Penn Avenue
South, D building of the Best Buy Corporate Campus. S.R. No. 195
F. Consideration of the approval of the setting of a public hearing to be held on December 13,
2016, for the consideration of the renewal of On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor
licenses for 2017 for El Tejaban Mexican Grill, LLC d/b/a El Tejaban Mexican Grill,
Thompson's Fireside Pizza, Inc.'d/b/a Fireside Foundry, GM Richfield, LLC d/b/a Four
Points by Sheraton Minneapolis Airport, Frenchman's Pub, Inc. d/b/a Frenchman's, VPC
Richfield Pizza, LLC d/b/a Giordano's of Richfield, Wiltshire Restaurants, LLC d/b/a
Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar, Paisan, Inc. d/b/a Khan's Mongolian Barbeque, Lyn 65, LLC
d/b/a Lyn 65 Kitchen & Bar, Pizza Luce VII, Inc. d/b/a Pizza Luce, Minneapolis-Richfield
American Legion Post 435 and Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555 d/b/a Four Nickels Food &
Drink. S.R. No. 196
G. Consideration of the approval of the setting of a public hearing to be held on December 13,
2016, for the consideration of the renewal of On-Sale Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt
Liquor licenses for 2017 for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC d/b/a Chipotle Mexican
Grill, Davanni's, Inc. d/b/a Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies, Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant,
LLC d/b/a Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant, Minnesota Junior Hockey Group, LLC d/b/a
Minnesota Magicians (located in the Richfield Ice Arena), My Burger Operations, LLC, d/b/a
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My Burger, The Noodle Shop Co. Colorado, Inc. d/b/a Noodles & Company (two locations),
Patrick's French Bakery, Inc. d/b/a Patrick's Bakery & Café, Henry Thou d/b/a Red Pepper
Chinese Restaurant. S.R. No. 197
H. Consideration of the approval of the setting of a public hearing to be held on December 13,
2016, for the consideration of the renewal of Pawnbroker and Secondhand Goods Dealer
licenses for 2017 for University Cash Company, LLC d/b/a Avi's Pawn and Jewelry and
Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc. S.R. No. 198
I. Consideration of the approval of a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the conveyance
of property owned by the City of Richfield to the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment
Authority. S.R. No. 199
J. Consideration of the approval of the purchase of a Fire Rescue Truck from Custom Fire for
$179,894 plus taxes and licensing in 2017. S.R. No. 200
K. Consideration of the approval of a resolution ordering the abatement of conditions creating
a hazardous building and a public health and safety nuisance existing at 7144 4th Avenue
South, Richfield, Minnesota. S.R. No. 201
RESOLUTION NO. 11285
ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF CONDITIONS CREATING A HAZARDOUS BUILDING
AND A PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY NUISANCE EXISTING AT 7144 4TH AVENUE S,
RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA 55423
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11285.
L. Consideration of the approval of a resolution ordering the abatement of conditions creating
a hazardous building and a public health and safety nuisance existing at 7301 Garfield
Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota. S.R. No. 202
RESOLUTION NO. 11286
ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF CONDITIONS CREATING A HAZARDOUS BUILDING
AND A PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY NUISANCE EXISTING AT 7144 4TH AVENUE S,
RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA 55423
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11286.
M. Consideration of the approval of the first reading of a transitory ordinance authorizing the
conversion of the existing R-22 direct refrigeration system at the Richfield Ice Arena and
scheduling of a public hearing and second reading for December 13, 2016. S.R. No. 205
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
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Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH
THE LABOR AND TRADES LOCAL 49 FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2017
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. (STAFF REPORT NO. 203)
Councilmember Howard presented Staff Report No. 203.
M/Howard, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11287
APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49 BARGAINING UNIT FOR
YEARS 2017 AND 2018
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11287.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE RESULTS
OF THE CITY GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
8, 2016. S.R. NO. 204
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 204 and stated that there was a 81.3%
voter turnout.
City Manager Devich also added that Minnesota typically leads the nation at 70% of voter
turnout.
The council thanked the precinct judges, student judges and those that helped out with
absentee voting.
M/Garcia, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11288
DETERMINING RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11288.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF
THE $9,480,000 G.O. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS, SERIES 2008A,
DATED DECEMBER 23, 2008 WITH THE $6,130,000 G.O. REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2016C. (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 80) S.R. NO. 206
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 206.
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A representative from Ehlers &Associates, Inc., Rebecca Kurtz gave a summary of the bid
tabulations and their advice to the City Council.
Mayor Goettel stated that the City should lock in a good interest rate now as the interest
rates might be rising.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11289
AWARDING THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2016C, IN THE ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $6,130,000; FIXING
THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY;
PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ESCROWING AND
INVESTMENT OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION
OF BONDS REFUNDED THEREBY; AND RESCINDING A PRIOR RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11289.
Item #13 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich brought up to the City Council that the implementation of the
renaming of 76th/77th Street to International Boulevard, which will be discussed at the December 13
Worksession. The City Manager also asked the Council to start thinking about the commission
interview date to be scheduled.
Item #11 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Goettel that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 11/8/16
A/P Checks: 254344 - 254689 $ 1,741,358.97
Payroll: 123209— 123524, 42534 592,082.58
TOTAL $ 2,333,441.55
U.S. Bank 11/22/16
A/P Checks: 254690 - 255009 $ 1,710,664.42
Payroll: 122891-123208 42533 610,594.77
TOTAL $ 2,321,259.19
Motion carried 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Lance Bernard and Craig Vaughn of SRF Consulting Group presented an overview of
their proposal, fielding a variety of questions from Council Members and Commissioners. Most
questions focused on how they would involve historically underrepresented populations in this
process.
ADJOURNMENT
The worksession was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:25 p.m.
Date Approved: December 13, 2016
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Kari Sinni _Ste -'n L. Devi h
Deputy City Clerk City Manager