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August 8, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Elliott at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Pat Elliott, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Michael Howard; Maria Regan Gonzalez;
Present: and Simon Trautmann.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Pam Dmytrenko,
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager; Jay Henthorne, Public Safety
Director/Police Chief; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Chris Regis,
Finance Manager; Jeff Pearson, City Engineer; Jack Broz, Transportation
Engineer; and Jared Voto, Executive Aide/Analyst.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Elliott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Garcia, S/Howard to approve the minutes of the: (1) Special Joint City Council and Housing
and Redevelopment Authority Work Session of July 17, 2017; (2) Special City Council Work Session
of July 25, 2017; and (3) Regular City Council Meeting of July 25, 2017.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 RICHFIELD IN BLOOM AWARD
Sue Rosenberg spoke regarding the Richfield in Bloom Award and Richfield Garden Tour. The
"People's Choice" Award was awarded to Mary Shannon of the ajoining gardens at 7036 and 7044
Logan Avenue. The 'Joe K' Award was also given this year, in honor of longtime resident and
gardener Joe Krzyzaniak, who passed away this past year. Mary Shannon also won this award and
received an additional prize.
OPEN FORUM
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Kevin Watts, 6900 Russel Ave S, spoke regarding the 69th Street pilot project and requested it
be redesigned.
Ken Meter, 7415 Humboldt Ave S, spoke regarding the flyover at 76th St and 35W.
Kim Danneker, 4404 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, spoke regarding a Richfield resident's
interaction with Richfield police.
Iola Kostrzewski, 13000 Garden Lane, Eden Prairie, spoke regarding an interaction with
Richfield police.
Corydon Nilsson, St. Paul, spoke regarding a.Richfield resident's interaction with Richfield
police.
John Thompson, St. Paul, spoke regarding police accountability and a Richfield resident's
interaction with Richfield police.
Item #2 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Regan Gonzalez thanked the community members for being present and
working toward solutions
Council Member Howard spoke regarding continuing to work together as a community; the
pedestrian safety event held at 70th & Nicollet; and thanked the Human Rights Commission youth
members for their service.
Council Member Trautmann spoke regarding Wood Lake Nature Center's programming for
kids; beginning a dialog in the community; and thanked Richfield law enforcement officers.
Council Member Garcia thanked Council Member Regan Gonzalez for facilitating discussions
and continuing the dialog and congratulated Anne Schultz for becoming the President of the Richfield
Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Elliott thanked the other Council members for their honesty and support, and presenting
the values of Richfield and the dialog that was started.
Item #3 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Council Member Howard requested to remove item 4.B. and 4.E. from the Consent Calendar.
M/Howard, S/Trautmann to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Devich presented the Consent Calendar.
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A. Consideration of the first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Subsection 802 related
to small cell wireless installation in the City right-of-way and schedule a second reading for
September 12, 2017. (S.R. No. 110)
C. Consideration of the approval of an agreement with Safe Water Commission to assist with
administering the updated cross connection program. (S.R. No. 112)
D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution granting a site plan amendment to allow
additional parking space at 6941 Nicollet Avenue. (S.R. No. 113)
F. Consideration of the approval of a resolution granting a site plan amendment and variance to
allow a building addition and reconfigured parking lot for a K-8 school at 1401 76th Street
West. (S.R. No. 115)
G. Consideration of the approval of a two-year use and indemnification agreement between the
City of Richfield and Tom Price for the use of a 4,690 square-foot strip of land along the edge
of Lincoln Field. (S.R. No. 116)
H. Consideration of the approval of a resolution to execute Addendum A- Sponsoring Agency
Agreement between and Minnesota Task Force One Urban Search and Rescue Team and the
City of Richfield. (SR. No. 117)
• I. Consideration of the approval of a resolution granting a conditional use permit and variance to
allow a restaurant at 6436 Penn Avenue. This item was continued from the July 11, 2017, City
Council meeting. (S.R. No. 118)
M/Elliott, S/Howard to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
B. Consideration of:
1. Approval of design engineering contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for the Lyndale
Avenue Street Reconstruction between 66th St. and 76th Street.
2. Approval of a resolution for reimbursement of certain expenditures from the proceeds of
street reconstruction bonds to be issued by the City of the Lyndale Avenue Street
Reconstruction. (S.R. No. 111)
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 111.
Public Works Director Asher and City Engineer Pearson presented on the Lyndale Avenue
street reconstruction project and discussed the public outreach component of the project.
M/Howard, S/Elliott to approve a contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for design engineering of
the Lyndale Avenue Street Reconstruction Project between 66th and 76th Streets, not to exceed
$824,827 and approve a resolution for reimbursement of certain expenditures from the proceeds of
street reconstruction bonds to be issued by the City of the Lyndale Avenue Street Reconstruction.
Motion carried 5-0.
E. Consideration of the approval of a resolution granting a subdivision waiver, allowing the
division of 7445 Humboldt Avenue into two lots. (S.R. No. 114)
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 114.
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Public Works Director Asher and City Engineer Pearson discussed the potential flyover and its
impacts on the property.
M/Howard, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve a resolution granting a subdivision waiver for 7445
Humboldt Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING
HOST APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT REVENUE
BONDS BY THE CITY OF DEEPHAVEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF SEVEN HILLS
PREPARATORY ACADEMY. (S.R. NO. 119)
Council Member Michael Howard presented Staff Report No. 119.
Carl Schlueter, Executive Director of Seven Hills, spoke regarding the project.
Council members asked for clarification on the purpose of this item. Finance Manager Regis
responded it is required by the State tax code.
M/Elliott, S/Howard to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Howard, S/Elliott to approve a resolution authorizing the City of Deephaven to issue tax-
exempt revenue bonds on behalf of Seven Hill Preparatory Academy..
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERIM
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 69TH STREET PILOT PROJECT AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION. (S.R. NO. 120)
Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report No. 120.
Council members commented on the use of pilot projects and getting resident feedback. They
also asked about the timing of implementing the project. Public Works Director Asher responded they
hope to complete the work this fall.
Council members discussed the options that were talked about at the previous work session,
as opposed to the Transportation Commission's recommendation. Council members thanked staff,
the Transportation Commission, and residents involvement in the pilot project.
M/Trautmann, S/Elliott to approve implementation the 69th Street Project Interim
Improvements with the recommendation and on-going communication with the Transportation
Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Dmytrenko gave an update on the airport-related issues
and the Noise Oversight Committee.
Item #9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Elliott that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 08/08/17
A/P Checks: 260896 -261296 $ 3,749,090.25
Payroll: 129377 - 129755 685,377.44
TOTAL $ 4,434,467.69
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #10 ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:27 p.m.
Date Approved: September 12, 2017
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