12-13-16 - Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
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December 13, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Michael Howard; Edwina Garcia; Pat Elliott; and
Present: Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Jay Henthorne, Public Safety Director/Police Chief; Kristin Asher,
Public Works Director; James Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director;
Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager; Mary Tietjen, City
Attorney; and Kari Sinning, Deputy City Clerk.
OPEN FORUM
Mary Barnes, 7544 Bryant Ave, discussed Mayor Goettel's new position as Hennepin
County Commissioner and stated her opinions.
Allyson Holberg, 6837 James Ave, expressed her support in agenda item #33.
Kim Houle, 7001 15th Ave, also expressed her support of agenda item #33.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, 7227 11th Ave, spoke on behalf of herself and those that were not
able to be at the council meeting to support agenda item #33.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Fitzhenry introduced Deb Vangl, Commander of the VFW Post 5555, who
presented the American Flag for the Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Fitzhenry also led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott to approve the minutes of(1) Special Concurrent City Council and
Planning Commission Worksession of November 15, 2016; (2) Special City Council Worksession
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of November 15, 2016; (3) Regular City Council Meeting of November 15, 2016; and (4) Special
City Council Meeting of December 6, 2016.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION BY VFW REPRESENTATIVES OF PATRIOT'S PEN AWARD
VFW representatives presented the awards.
Item #2 RICHFIELD FOUNDATION AWARDING OF GRANTS
Richfield Foundation representatives presented the grants.
Item #3 ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Transportation Commission Chair, Ted Weidenbach, presented the City Council with an
overview of the commission's accomplishments over the past year; including: Northwest Bikeways,
70th Street Bikeways, 77th Street Underpass, Bus Routes on 66th Street, and 69th Street Pedestrian
Pilot Project. Numerous open houses were held to get the community involved in the projects in
the City.
Council Member Howard commended the commission upon their outreach to the
community.
Item #4 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Schedule Commission Interviews Date(s)
• City Manager's Statement of Appreciation
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
The City Council stated that the commission interview date will be January 21St, 2017.
City Manager Devich expressed his gratitude towards Council Member Fitzhenry and
Mayor Goettel as it is their last City Council meeting.
Mayor Goettel presented Council Member Fitzhenry with a plaque in appreciation of his
outstanding contribution and dedication in his term as a City Council Member Ward 3. Council
Member Fitzhenry gave a brief overview of a few highlights of his term. Mayor Goettel also
presented Council Member Fitzhenry with a gold star for his perfect attendance. Council Member
Howard, Council Member Garcia, and Council Member Elliott also gave their farewell to Council
Member Fitzhenry.
Council Member Howard presented Mayor Goettel with a plaque in appreciation of her
outstanding contribution and dedication in her term as Mayor. Mayor Goettel offers her support of
Richfield regardless of her leaving this position and thanked the residents for the opportunity to
serve for the City of Richfield. Council Member Fitzhenry, Council Member Garcia, and Council
Member Elliott shared their appreciation for Mayor Goettel.
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Council Member Fitzhenry gave information about the NOC meeting with the MAC Planning
Commission that he attended. He also offered residents to attend Reach Across America at Fort
Snelling on Saturday December 17th
Council Member Howard urged community members to apply for the city commissions.
Council Member Elliott made reference of the Richfield Grants that were given tonight
which shows what this community is about.
Council Member Garcia introduced Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director, who
stated that the City is holding a Holiday Light contest along with other events for the Holidays.
Council Member Garcia also introduced, Karen Shragg, from the Woodlake Nature Center to
promote a New Year's Eve celebration: Candlelight and Ice. Council Member Garcia expressed
her appreciation for the City Staff at Woodlake Nature Center and the events that they hold for the
community.
Mayor Goettel reminded the residents to be mindful of snow emergencies. City Manager
Devich also wanted to remind residents that they may need to continually move their vehicles if the
snow continues to fall.
Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Howard to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of a resolution certifying deferral of special assessments for
certain eligible homeowners. S.R. No. 208
RESOLUTION NO. 11290
RESOLUTION APPROVING ELIGIBLE DEFERRAL OF
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST OWNER OCCUPIED
HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES IN
HARDSHIP CASES FOR QUALIFYING OWNERS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11290.
B. Consideration of approval of the renewal of the contract with the MN Internet Crimes
Against Children (ICAC) through May 31, 2019 to receive federal grant funding for Public
Safety/Police. S.R. No. 209
RESOLUTION NO. 11291
RESOLUTION APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
ON BEHALF OF ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT
REGARDING THE MINNESOTA
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INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE (ICAC)
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11291.
C. Consideration of the approval of a resolution allowing the acceptance of monetary support
solicited for the Public Safety/Police Department in support of Safety Day, Nite to Unite,
Heroes and Helpers, CERT, Unity in the Community, and Equipment. S.R. No. 210
RESOLUTION NO. 11292
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC
SAFETY/POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT
DONATIONS FROM THE LISTED AGENCIES,
BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS FOR DESIGNATED USES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11292.
D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution receiving a preliminary report for the 2017
Alley Paving project and scheduling a public hearing for January 24, 2017. S.R. No. 211
RESOLUTION NO. 11293
RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY REPORT
AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED 2017 ALLEY PAVING PROJECT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11293.
E. Consideration of a resolution authorizing a Source Water Protection Grant Agreement
between the City of Richfield and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). S.R. No. 212
RESOLUTION NO. 11294
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
TO ENTER INTO A SOURCE WATER PROTECTION
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR $10,000
TO BE USED FOR IDENTIFYING AND SEALING WELLS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11294.
F. Consideration of the approval to authorize staff to hire SRF Consulting Group to help the
City prepare the 2018 Comprehensive Plan update. S.R. No. 213
G. Consideration of the approval of a resolution amending the 2016-2017 labor agreement
with the Police Officers & Detectives (LELS Local 123). S.R. No. 214
RESOLUTION NO. 11295
DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS
HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS
FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS),
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LOCAL 123 BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 2017
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11295.
H. Consideration of the approval of a second 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. 215
BILL NO. 2016 —21
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE
OF A PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY
This constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2016-21, authorizing the
conveyance of a property owned by the city, that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made of these minutes.
I. Consideration of the approval of the renewal of the 2017 licenses for On-Sale 3.2 Percent
Malt Liquor, Off Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor and taxi companies doing business in
Richfield. S.R. No. 216
Licenses to Operate in Richfield Licenses to sell 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
Gold Star Taxi - 10 vehicles Portland Food Mart - Off-Sale
Airport Taxi - 6 vehicles Rainbow Foods - Off-Sale
Richfield Minnoco (Gas station 67th& Penn) - Off-Sale
Short Stop Supperette - Off-Sale
SuperAmerica#4186 - Off-Sale
SuperAmerica#4188 - Off-Sale
SuperAmerica#4191 - Off-Sale
SuperAmerica#4615 - Off-Sale
Target Corporation - Off-Sale
Sandy's Tavern - On-Sale
Vina Restaurant - On-Sale
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Items PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING THE 2017 PAWNBROKER AND
#8 & 9 SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE RENEWALS:
8. JEWELRY AND METRO PAWN AND GUN, INC., 7529 LYNDALE
AVENUE SOUTH (S.R. NO. 217)
9. UNIVERSITY CASH COMPANY, LLC D/B/A AVI'S PAWN, 6414
NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH (S.R. NO. 218)
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Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report Nos. 217 and 218.
Andy Strauss, Avi's Pawn, was available to answer questions.
Mark Nichols, Metro Pawn, was available to answer questions.
M/Elliott, S/Howard to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel to approve the renewal of the following 2017 Pawnbroker and
Secondhand Goods Dealer Licenses:
• Metro Pawn & Gun, Inc., 7529 Lyndale Avenue;
• University Cash Company, LLC d/b/a Avi's Pawn and Jewelry, 6414 Nicollet
Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Items PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING THE 2017 CLUB ON-SALE INTOXICATING
#10 & 11 AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS:
10. FRED BABCOCK V.F.W. POST NO. 5555 D/B/A FOUR NICKELS FOOD
AND DRINK, 6715 LAKESHORE DRIVE (S.R. NO. 219)
11. MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 435, 6501
PORTLAND AVE SOUTH (S.R. NO. 220)
Council Member Howard presented Staff Reports Nos. 219 and 220.
M/Howard, S/Elliott to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Howard, S/Goettel to approve the renewal of the following 2017 club on-sale intoxicating
and Sunday liquor licenses:
• Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555 d/b/a Four Nickels Food and Drink, 6715
Lakeshore Drive;
• Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Items PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING 2017 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT
#12 20 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS FOR:
12. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO, LLC D/B/A CHIPOTLE
MEXICAN GRILL, 7644 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH (S.R. NO. 221)
13. DAVANNI'S, INC. D/B/A DAVANNI'S PIZZA& HOT HOAGIES, 6345
PENN AVENUE SOUTH (S.R. NO. 222)
14. JOY'S PATTAYA THAI RESTAURANT, LLC D/B/A JOY'S PATTAYA
THAI RESTAURANT, 7545 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH (S.R. NO. 223)
15. MINNESOTA JUNIOR HOCKEY GROUP, LLC D/B/A MINNESOTA
MAGICIANS LOCATED IN THE RICHFIELD ICE ARENA, 636 EAST 66TH
STREET (S.R. NO. 224)
16. MY BURGER OPERATIONS, LLC, D/B/A MY BURGER, 6555 LYNDALE
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AVENUE SOUTH (S.R. NO. 225)
17. THE NOODLE SHOP CO. COLORADO, INC. D/B/A NOODLES &
COMPANY, 1732 66TH STREET (S.R. NO. 226)
18. THE NOODLE SHOP CO. COLORADO, INC. D/B/A NOODLES &
COMPANY, 7630 LYNDALE AVE (S.R. NO. 227)
19. PATRICK'S FRENCH BAKERY, INC. D/B/A PATRICK'S BAKERY&
CAFE, 2928 66TH STREET WEST (S.R. NO. 228)
20. HENRY THOU D/B/A RED PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2910 66TH
STREET WEST (S.R. NO. 229)
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report Nos. 221 through 229.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Elliott, S/Goettel to approve the renewal of the following 2017 on-sale wine and 3.2
percent malt liquor licenses:
• Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill, 7644 Lyndale
Avenue
• Davanni's, Inc. d/b/a Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies, 6345 Penn Avenue
• Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant, 7545
Lyndale Avenue
• Minnesota Junior Hockey Group, LLC d/b/a Minnesota Magicians located in the
Richfield Ice Arena, 636 East 66th Street
• My Burger Operations, LLC, d/b/a My Burger, 6555.Lyndale Avenue
• The Noodle Shop Co. Colorado, Inc. d/b/a Noodles & Company, 1732 66th Street
• The Noodle Shop Co. Colorado, Inc. d/b/a Noodles & Company, 7630 Lyndale Ave
• Patrick's French Bakery, Inc. d/b/a Patrick's Bakery & Café, 2928 66th Street West
• Henry Thou d/b/a Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant, 2910 66th Street West
Motion carried 5-0.
Items PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING 2017 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND
#21 — 29 SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS FOR:
21. FRENCHMAN'S PUB, INC. D/B/A FRENCHMAN'S, 1400 66TH STREET
EAST (S.R. NO. 230)
22. EL TEJABAN MEXICAN RESTAURANT, LLC D/B/A EL TEJABAN
MEXICAN GRILL, 6519 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH (S.R. NO. 231)
23. THOMPSON'S FIRESIDE PIZZA, INC. D/B/A FIRESIDE FOUNDRY, 6736
PENN AVENUE SOUTH (S.R. NO. 232)
24. GM RICHFIELD, LLC D/B/A FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON
MINNEAPOLIS AIRPORT, 7745 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH (S.R. NO.
233)
25. VPC RICHFIELD PIZZA, LLC D/B/A GIORDANO'S OF RICHFIELD, 3000
66TH STREET WEST (S.R. NO. 234)
26.WILTSHIRE RESTAURANTS, LLC D/B/A HOULIHAN'S RESTAURANT &
BAR, 6601 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH (S.R. NO. 235.)
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27. PAISAN, INC. D/B/A KHAN'S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE, 500 78TH
STREET EAST (S.R. NO. 236)
28. LYN 65, LLC D/B/A LYN 65 KITCHEN & BAR, 6439 LYNDALE AVENUE
SOUTH (S.R. NO. 237)
29. PIZZA LUCE VII, INC. D/B/A PIZZA LUCE, 800 66TH STREET WEST
(S.R. NO. 238)
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report Nos. 230 through 238.
Miguel Hernandez, son of the owners of El Tejaban Restaurant on behalf of his parents
wanted to express gratitude toward the City Council.
M/Garcia, S/Elliott to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garcia, S/Elliott to approve the renewal of the following 2017 on-sale intoxicating and
Sunday liquor licenses:
• Frenchman's Pub, Inc. d/b/a Frenchman's, 1400 66th Street East
• El Tejaban Mexican Restaurant, LLC d/b/a El Tejaban Mexican Grill, 6519 Nicollet
Ave
• Thompson's Fireside Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Fireside Foundry, 6736 Penn Avenue South
• GM Richfield, LLC d/b/a Four Points by Sheraton Minneapolis Airport, 7745 Lyndale
Avenue South
• VPC Richfield Pizza, LLC d/b/a Giordano's of Richfield, 3000 66th Street West
• Wiltshire Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar, 6601 Lyndale
Avenue
• Paisan, Inc. d/b/a Khan's Mongolian Barbeque, 500 78th Street East
• Lyn 65, LLC d/b/a Lyn 65 Kitchen & Bar, 6439 Lyndale Avenue
• Pizza Luce VII, Inc. d/b/a Pizza Luce, 800 66th Street West
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #30 CONDUCT AND CLOSE A PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO A SECOND
READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO RICHFIELD CITY CODE
APPENDIX D (FEE SCHEDULE). APPROVE THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT AND A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION
(S.R. NO. 239)
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 239.
M/Goettel, S/Howard to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve an ordinance amendment to Richfield City Code
Appendix D (Fee Schedule); and approve the attached resolution authorizing summary publication
of an ordinance amending Richfield City Code Appendix D (Fee Schedule).
BILL NO. 2016-22
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TRANSITORY ORDINANCE NO. 19.02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX D
TO THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE; ESTABLISHING A
FEE SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
This constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2016-22, amending Appendix D to
the Richfield City Code and establishing a fee schedule for certain permits and applications,
that a summary publication be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part
of these minutes.
Resolution No. 11296
APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX D OF
THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE (FEE SCHEDULE)
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11296.
Item #31 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND READING OF A
TRANSITORY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVERSION OF THE
EXISTING R-22 DIRECT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AT THE RICHFIELD ICE
ARENA (S.R. NO. 240)
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 240.
Recreation Services Director, Jim Topitzhofer gave more information regarding the
conversion of the existing R-22 direct refrigeration system.
Council Member Elliott commended the Mr. Topitzhofer and the City Staff for the long term
planning.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard to approve the second reading of a transitory ordinance authorizing
the conversion of the existing R-22 direct refrigeration system at the Richfield Ice Arena and
approve resolution for summary publication of the transitory ordinance.
BILL NO. 2016-23
TRANSITORY ORDINANCE NO. 19.03
APPROVING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE EXSITING R-22 DIRECT REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM AT THE RICHFIELD ICE ARENA PURSUANT
TO THE RICHFIELD CITY CHARTER SECTION8.04
This constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2016-23, approve the second reading
of a transitory ordinance authorizing the conversion of the existing R-22 direct refrigeration
system at the Richfield Ice Arena, that a summary publication be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11297
APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF A
TRANSITORY ORDINANCE APPROVING A
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR
THE CONVERSION OF THE EXISTING
R-22 DIRECT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
AT THE RICHFIELD ICE ARENA,
PURSUANT TO RICHFIELD CITY CHARTER SECTION 8.04
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11297.
Item #32 DISCIPLINARY HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
REGARDING CIVIL ENFORCEMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENTS THAT
RECENTLY UNDERWENT ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS CONDUCTED
BY RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF, AND FAILED BY SELLING ALCOHOL
TO UNDERAGE YOUTH (S.R. NO. 241)
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 241.
Darin Perry, area manager of both Noodles & Company locations, thanked the City Council
for renewing their licenses and stated that only managers are now allowed to sell alcohol.
Mayor Goettel stated that we need to help children to stay out of trouble and that the City
takes this very seriously and that she understands that Mr. Perry has the same values. Mayor
Goettel appreciated that Mr. Perry stated his plans for the future of the establishments.
Police Chief Henthorne stated that they will work with the establishments to ensure that
incidents like this do not happen again with the compliance checks.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard to approve the attached resolutions regarding civil enforcement for
The Noodle Shop, Co. - Colorado, Inc. d/b/a Noodles & Company, located at 7630 Lyndale Avenue
South and The Noodle Shop, Co. - Colorado, Inc. d/b/a Noodles and Company, located at 1732
East 66th Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 11298
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR THE NOODLE SHOP, CO. —COLORADO, INC.
D/B/A NOODLES & COMPANY, 7630 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH,
AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST
TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11298.
RESOLUTION NO. 11299
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR THE NOODLE SHOP, CO. —COLORADO, INC.
D/B/A NOODLES & COMPANY, 1732 EAST 66TH STREET,
AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST
TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11299.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #33 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
RICHFIELD AS A SAFE, WELCOMING, EQUITABLE, AND INCLUSIVE
COMMUNITY (S.R. NO. 242)
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 242 and asked that the City Council all
read a portion of the resolution.
Mayor Goettel thanked the City Staff for their help on this resolution and who embraced this
idea to make our community feel loved and welcomed.
Council Member Garcia shared that we are a nation of immigrants and will we continue to
stick together in the future no matter what is thrown at us.
Council Member Elliott stated that this resolution is indicative of the type of City that
Richfield is and he hopes that this will spread to other counties and states which will make
inclusion an automatic instead of having to declare it.
Council Member Fitzhenry shared that Richfield has always been an inclusive city and this
resolution reiterates that fact.
Council Member Howard thanked the Mayor, Council, City Staff and everyone in the
community and he is excited to continue this work.
M/Howard,•S/Goettel to adopt the resolution supporting Richfield as a safe,
welcoming, equitable, and inclusive community.
RESOLUTION NO. 11300
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RICHFIELD AS A SAFE,
WELCOMING, EQUITABLE, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11300.
Council Member Garcia asked the City Council to call for a roll call vote.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #34 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ALTERNATE BUS
ROUTES PROPOSED BY METRO TRANSIT ALONG RESIDENTIAL STREETS
DURING 66TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. (S.R. NO. 243)
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 243.
Transportation Engineer, Jack Broz presented a slideshow regarding the bus routes during
the 66th Street reconstruction.
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M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve a resolution supporting Metro Transit's 66th Street
Alternate Bus Routes for the 2017 and 2018 construction years.
RESOLUTION NO. 11301
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 66TH STREET
ALTERNATE BUS ROUTE PLAN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11301.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #35 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE 2016 REVISED/2017
PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS (S.R.
NO. 244)
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 244.
City Manager Devich explained that there has been a reduction in the tax levy by a half of a
percent to 3.62%. Mr. Devich gave the City Council an option to view the same slideshow given at
the Truth-in-Taxation or to approve the resolutions as follows without viewing the slideshow again.
Mayor Goettel commends the City Staff on the long term planning.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to adopt the resolutions approving the 2016 Revised/2017 Proposed
budget and tax levy and related resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 11302
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED
BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2017
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11302.
RESOLUTION NO. 11303
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET REVISIONS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11303.
RESOLUTION NO. 11304
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 2016
BUDGET OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11304.
RESOLUTION NO. 11305
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT TO CITY'S MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE TO CONFORM TO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
STATUTORY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11305.
RESOLUTION NO. 11306
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11306.
RESOLUTION NO. 11307
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018-2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11307.
RESOLUTION NO. 11308
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PURCHASING
PRACTICES IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11157
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11308.
RESOLUTION NO. 11309
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES
AND CHARGES, WATER RATES AND CHARGES,
SPECIAL WATER SERVICE CHARGES, STORM SEWER RATES
AND CHARGES, STREET LIGHT RATES AND
CHARGES, AND 6.5% PENALTY ON PAST DUE ACCOUNTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11309.
RESOLUTION NO. 11310
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC WORKS ON-CALL COMPENSATION
POLICY
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11310.
RESOLUTION NO. 11311
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2017 LICENSE, PERMIT AND
MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF THE
ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 11165
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11311.
RESOLUTION NO. 11312
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC PURPOSE
EXPENDITURES POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11312.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11313
RESOLUTION RESTABLISHING A CAR
ALLOWANCE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11313.
RESOLUTION NO. 11314
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2017 GENERAL
SERVICES SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11314.
RESOLUTION NO. 11315
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2017 MANAGEMENT SALARY COMPENSATION
PLAN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11315.
RESOLUTION NO. 11316
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2017 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11316.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #36 CONSIDERATION OF THE DESIGNATION OF A MAYOR PRO TEMPORE FOR
2017 (S.R. NO. 245)
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 245.
M/Goettel, S/Garcia to designate Michael Howard of a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2017.
Item #37 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
Item #38 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Fitzhenry that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 12/13/16
A/P Checks: 255010 - 255468 $ 2,147,649.74
Payroll: 123844 — 124158, 42536—42702 609,935.84
TOTAL $ 2,757,585.58
Council Meeting Minutes -15- December 13,2016
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #39 ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:37 .m.
Date Approved: January 10, 2017
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