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May 24, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Elliott at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Pat Elliott, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Michael Howard; and Maria Regan
Present: Gonzalez.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Pam Dmytrenko,
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Jay Henthorne, Public Safety
Director/Police Chief; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Jeff Pearson, City
Engineer; and Jared Voto, Executive Aide/Analyst.
OPEN FORUM
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Elliott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Howard, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of the: (1) Special City Council Work Session of
May 9, 2017; and (2) Regular City Council Meeting of May 9, 2017.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 RECEIPT OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2016 (S.R. NO. 75)
Matthew Mayer, CPA, of BerganKDV, presented the CAFR and provided an overview of the
City's finances.
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M/Garcia, S/Howard to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City for the
year ended December 31, 2016.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #2 PRESENTATION FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK— MAY 21-27, 2017
Kristin Asher, Director of Public Works, presented information on Public Works Week.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Regan Gonzalez spoke regarding the free youth lunch program provided by
the Recreation Services Department and a Spanish-speaking childcare group based in Richfield that
is receiving national recognition.
Council Member Howard spoke regarding Unity in the Community being held at Veterans Park
on May 25 and congratulated Simon Trautmann on winning the Special Election and thanked all
candidates who ran.
Council Member Garcia spoke regarding the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 29 at Veterans
Park and congratulated Simon Trautmann and thanked the other candidates for getting involved.
Mayor Elliott spoke regarding the Special Election for Ward 1, congratulated Simon
Trautmann, and said he was proud of all the candidates. He discussed Unity in the Community and
the need for volunteers for Open Streets Penn Fest.
Item #4 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Elliott to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Devich presented the Consent Calendar.
A. Consideration of the approval of a resolution modifying a Health Care Savings Plan for
Management Employees. (S.R. No. 76)
RESOLUTION NO. 11362
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN UPDATED AMENDED POST
EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11362.
B. Consideration of the approval of a Capital Asset Policy. Staff Report No. 77
C. Consideration of the approval of the third amendment to the Site Lease Agreement at 6700
Portland Avenue between the City of Richfield and Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, LP
(successor in interest to Sprint Spectrum LP) to reimburse the City for past electrical use.
(S.R. No. 78)
D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the City of Richfield to enter into a
contract with Hennepin County for Sentencing to Service program services not to exceed
$74,214.40 in 2017 and not to exceed $76,440.00 in 2018. (S.R. No. 79)
RESOLUTION NO. 11363
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER
INTO HENNEPIN COUNTY CONTRACT NO A166477 WITH THE
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR SENTENCING
TO SERVICE (STS) PROGRAM SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2018
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11363.
E. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the City of Richfield to enter into a
Safety Grant Agreement to accept grant funds, totaling $7,500, from the Minnesota
Department of Labor and Industries to be used towards the purchase of a valve maintenance
trailer. (S.R. No. 80)
RESOLUTION NO. 11364
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER
INTO A SAFETY GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY FOR $7,500 TO BE USED
FOR PURCHASE OF A SINGLE VALVE MAINTENANCE TRAILER
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11364.
F. Consideration of the approval of an annual request for a Temporary On Sale Intoxicating
Liquor license for the Academy of Holy Angels, located at 6600 Nicollet Avenue South, for
their Holy Angels Rock the Lawn event taking place Friday, June 23, 2017. (S.R. No. 81)
G. Consideration of the approval of a first reading of a transitory ordinance vacating 17th Avenue
South street right-of-way adjacent to the proposed Plaza 66 commercial development (approx.
66th Street and 17th Avenue) and schedule a public hearing and second reading for June 13,
2017. (S.R. No. 82)
M/Howard, S/Regan Gonzalez 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 THE APPROVAL OF THE SECOND READING OF AN
ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES CURRENTLY ADDRESSED AS: 6601 -
16TH AVENUE, 6609 - 16THAVENUE, 6615 - 16THAVENUE, 6600 - 17TH
AVENUE, 6608 - 17TH AVENUE, AND 6614 - 17TH AVENUE FROM GENERAL
BUSINESS (C-2) TO PLANNED GENERAL BUSINESS (PC-2) AND APPROVAL
OF A RESOLUTION FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT THIS SAME
LOCATION. (S.R. NO. 83)
Council Member Regan Gonzalez presented Staff Report No. 83.
Mayor Elliott stated this was not a public hearing, but invited members of the audience to
make a statement about the project.
Rosalie Hinrichs, address not provided, spoke regarding her worry about the street and traffic
impact of the development and wanting a dead end on 16th Avenue.
Rissa Pahl, 6645 16th Ave S, asked about the Automatic Volume Control technology and
spoke regarding a dead end on 16th Avenue, the restaurant having a liquor license, the hours of
service at the development, and a 4-way stop at 16th Avenue and 67th Street.
Jane Peterson, 6639 16th Ave S, spoke regarding concerns of losing single-family homes and
a dead end on 16th Avenue.
Tyler Hoyt, 6621 16th Ave S, asked about the 8 foot fence. John Stark, Community
Development Director, responded that the documents include a requirement for an 8 foot fence.
Courtney Zellmer, 6621 16th Ave S, asked about the lights in the parking lots. Stark
responded with a lighting map that was included in the packet.
Council Member Regan Gonzalez read a statement about the residents' concerns and the
solutions to alleviate the concerns.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Elliott to approve the second reading of an ordinance rezoning Lots 1,
2, 3, 14, 15, and 16, Block 1, Cedar Sunrise Addition from General Business (C-2) to Planned
General Business (PC-2); and approve a resolution approving a Planned Unit Development,
Conditional Use Permit, and Final Development Plan for a multi-tenant commercial development to be
built on properties legally described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 15, and 16, Block 1, Cedar Sunrise Addition, and
adjacent right-of-way.
RESOLUTION NO. 11365
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
TO BE BUILT AT APPROXIMATELY 66TH STREET AND 16TH
AVENUE
Council Member Howard thanked residents for their actions and being respectful during the
process and provided his reasoning for supporting the project.
Council Member Garcia discussed the bigger picture in the city of bringing commercial
businesses to alleviate the burden on residential properties.
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Mayor Elliott commented about doing everything the Council can do an approach development
with a wider view.
Motion carried 4-0. The resolution appear as Resolution No. 11365.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ACCEPT A CENTER FOR PREVENTION AT BLUE
CROSS BLUE SHIELD GRANT FOR $20,500 TO BE APPLIED TOWARD
INSTALLATION, EDUCATION, AND EVALUATION OF TEMPORARY
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS OF NICOLLET AVENUE. (S.R. NO. 84)
Mayor Elliott presented Staff Report No. 84.
M/Elliott, S/Howard to approve the attached resolution authorizing an Active Place
Demonstration Project Funds Agreement between the City of Richfield and the Center of Prevention
at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.
RESOLUTION NO. 11366
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ACCEPT A
CENTER FOR PREVENTION AT BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
GRANT FOR $20,500 TO BE APPLIED TO INSTALLATION,
EDUCATION AND EVALUATION OF TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN
CROSSINGS OF NICOLLET AVENUE, AND TO AUTHORIZE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTED THE ASSOCIATED AGREEMENT
Motion carried 4-0. The resolutions appear as Resolution No. 11366.
Item #9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich commented at the Special Election and the high turnout and
acknowledged the City Clerk and her staff. He also noted the hiring of a new Media Coordinator and
gave a legislative update on the TIF bills and 77th Street Underpass language.
Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
• May 9, 2017 and May 23, 2017
M/Garcia, S/Howard that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 05/09/17
NP Checks: 258651 - 259014 $ 1,215,792.19
Payroll: 127344 - 127645 590,956.24
TOTAL $ 1,806,748.43
U.S. Bank 05/23/17
NP Checks: 259015 - 259385 $ 1,256,284.95
Payroll: 127646 - 127955, 42754 -42756 608,505.35
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TOTAL $ 1,864,790.30
Motion carried 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #11 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION IN THE BABCOCK
ROOM REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION. THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE CONVENED AS
PERMITTED TO EVALUATE AN EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE PURSUANT
TO MINN. STAT. 13D.05, SUBD. 3(A).
The City Council closed to special executive session at 8:26 p.m.
Item #12 RECONVENE THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS.
The City Council reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Item #13 SUMMARY REVIEW OF THE CITY MANAGER'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION FOR 2016 AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
AMENDING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
CITY MANAGER STEVEN L. DEVICH FOR 2017.
Mayor Elliott provided a summary of the closed session, with a summary of the City Manager's
accomplishments in 2016.
M/Garcia, S/Elliott to approve a resolution amending the employment agreement between the
City of Richfield and City Manager Steven L. Devich for 2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 11367
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND STEVEN L. DEVICH, CITY
MANAGER
Motion carried 4-0. The resolutions appear as Resolution No. 11367.
Item #14 ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:56 p.m.
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Date Approved: June 13, 2017
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