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Council Letter No. 5
Study Session January 5, 1987
Issue Statement:
Consideration of Minnesota Polars or Minnesota Timber Wolves for
a Minnesota NBA Basketball Team
Background:
In anticipation of bringing a professional basketball team to
Minnesota, the Minnesota NBA Basketball organization has
conducted a "Name the Team" contest. They have selected two
names from those submitted, the Minnesota Polars and the
Minnesota Timber Wolves. The Minnesota NBA Basketball
organization has requested each city in the state to consider the
two alternatives and make a selection by January 9, 1987.
Recommendation:
Select either the Minnesota Timber Wolves or the Minnesota Polars
as Richfield's choice for a professional basketball team.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The Minnesota NBA Basketball organization has requested input
from city council's in the State of Minnesota.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Do Nothing.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
The organization has requested that they be notified of the
city's choice by January 9, 1987. Therefore, this item is placed
on the January 5, 1987 study session for consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 4
January 5, 1987 Study Session
Issue Statement:
Consideration of Date to Conduct Commission Applicant Interviews
Background:
The terms of many members of the city's various boards and
commissions expire on January 31 each year. The city is
presently advertising for applicants, and has requested that all
applications be submitted no later than January 9, 1986.
In the past, the city council has requested an opportunity to
briefly interview each applicant before making appointments to
the boards and commissions. Even though the interviews are very
brief, because there is usually a large number of applicants,
these interviews can take up to three hours to complete.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the city council select the evening of
either January 21 or January 22 to conduct commission applicant
interviews, beginning at 6:15 P.M.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The city council has expressed a desire to meet applicants
before making appointments.
2. The deadline for applications is January 9. Selecting either
January 21 or January 22 for interviews would allow the staff
sufficient time to notify the applicants of their interview
appointments.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Make the appointments to the boards and commissions without
interviewing applicants.
2. Select another date for the interviews.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Appointments to the various boards and commissions is scheduled
for the January 26, 1987 city council meeting. This will help to
ensure that the various boards and commissions have a full
membership for their February meetings.
Respectfully submitted,
Jame D. Prosser
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 3
Council Study Session January 5, 1987
Issue Statement:
Council liaison appointments for 1987.
Background:
Members of the city council act in a liaison capacity to various
city and metropolitan boards and commissions. The liaison
appointments are usually made at the first council meeting each
January. A list of the 1987 appointments, and the 1986 liaisons
is attached to this council letter.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that city council members review these liaison
appointments and express their opinion on which boards and
commission they would like to serve.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. This will give council members an opportunity to discuss
among themselves which boards and commissions they wish to
represent.
2. Council members will be able to check their schedules to make
sure that they can attend meetings of those boards and
commissions to which they are appointed as liaison.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Do not discuss the appointments.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been placed on the January 5 study session for
council recommendations. The appointments will be acted upon
formally at the January 12, 1986 city council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Jame . Prosser
City anager
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COMMISSION-LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
AGENCY 1986 LIAISON
ASSOC. METRO. MUNICIPALITIES (AMM)
One representative, one alternate
Meets: Annual Mtg. + Various
CATV COMMISSION
Two directors, two alternates
Meets: First Wednesday, 7:30 P.M.
January-April-June-October
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES (LMC)
One representative, one alternate
Meets: Annual Mtg. June + Various
MASAC
Two representatives, two alternates
Meets: Fourth Tuesday, 7:30 P.M.
RICHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT
One delegate, one alternate
Meets: First and Third Mon., 7:00 P.M.
STOREFRONT/YOUTH ACTION, INC.
One liaison, one alternate
Meets: Fourth Tuesday, 7:30 A.M.
SOUTH HENN. HUMAN SVCES. COUNCIL (SHHSC)
Four directors, staggered two-year terms
Meets: Third Wednesday, 7:30 P.M.
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
One director, one alternate
Meets: As Needed
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
One liaison, one alternate
Meets: Third Monday, 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
One liaison, one alternate
Meets: Second Tuesday, 7:00 P.M.
ENERGY AWARENESS ADVISORY COMMISSION
One liaison, one alternate
Meets: Third Tuesday, 7:00 P.M.
1987 LIAISON
Martin Kirsch
John Hamilton, Alt.
John Hamilton, Dir.
James Prosser, Dir.
Ivan Ludeman, Alt.
Steven Devich, Alt.
Ivan Ludeman, Rep.
Edwina Garcia, Alt.
Edwina Garcia, Rep.
Don Priebe, Rep.
John Hamilton, Alt.
James Prosser, Alt.
John Hamilton, Del.
Michael Sandahl, Alt.
Edwina Garcia, Lia.
John Hamilton, Alt.
Sgt. J. Nelson, Dir.
Ivan Ludeman, Dir.
Michael Sandahl, Dir.
Don Hassenstab, Alt.
Martin Kirsch, Lia.
Thomas Morgan, Alt.
Michael Sandahl, Lia.
Ivan Ludeman, Alt.
Michael Sandahl, Lia.
Edwina Garcia, Alt.
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MAGENCY
- 1986 LIAISON 1987 LIAISON
AN RIGHTS COMMISSION
HUM Edwina Garcia, Lia.
One liaison, one alternate John Hamilton, Alt.
Meets: First Tuesday., 7:00 P.M.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Martin Kirsch, Lia.
One liaison, one alternate Ivan Ludeman, Alt.
Meets: Second Thursday, 4:30 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION Martin Kirsch, Lia.
One liaison, one alternate Edwina Garcia, Alt.
Meets: Fourth Tuesday, 7:30 P.M.
SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD John Hamilton, Lia.
One liaison, one staff member James Prosser, Alt.
Meets: Second Thursday, 7:00 P.M.
ACTING CITY MANAGER Steven L. Devi ch
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Ivan Ludeman
Mayor Pro Tempore:
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 2
Study Session January 5, 1987
Issue Statement:
Request by Walser Corporation for the City to vacate a portion of
78th Street (see attached diagram), and construct a new street
segment redirecting traffic from 78th and Penn to 77th Street.
Background:
Several months ago, as part of its general review of the
Penn/77/78 Street intersection, the City of Richfield explored
the possibility of redirecting the east leg of the 78th/Penn
intersection to 77th Street for the purposes of reducing
potential traffic conflicts in this area and improving general
traffic control. This alternative was one of several
alternatives examined as part of the intersection design plan.
City discussions regarding this change ceased at that time.
Once discussion relating to 494 improvements were initiated it
became clear that there was a need to delay any changes in this
area until such time as it was known how 494 improvements would
impact the Penn/78th Street area. Subsequent to the discussion
with Walser regarding this possibility, Walser began planning
improvements within their site, including the acquisition of the
Viking Center for a new Mazda site, possible location of a BMW
dealership on the old Mazda site, and general improvements to the
Buick site.
Two special use permits were conditionally approved by the City
Council in order to accommodate some changes in the Buick and
proposed Mazda (Viking Center) site. It was the opinion of the
city staff that the proposed improvements by Walser Corporation
would improve the general operation and appearance of the Walser
Dealerships in this area and also improve the impact of the site
on the neighborhood.
One of the conditions of the special use approval was execution
of a lease agreement between Walser Corporation and the City of
Richfield for the portion of right-of-way currently used by
Walser to store and display vehicles. As previously reported to
the Council, Walser has indicated a reluctance to execute the
agreement because the total cost of the improvements does not
apparently provide sufficient benefit to the-Walser Corporation.
Part of the cost of improvements calculated was the cost of the
lease, $6,000 annually. In recent discussions with city staff,
Walser Corporation indicated a desire for the City to examine the
option of redirecting 78th Street to 77th Street per previous
discussions and for the City to pick up a portion or all of the
estimated cost ($15-20,000 for a 9 ton street of the same size)
of this improvement. City staff response at that time was that
it did not appear appropriate to consider such a change because
of the uncertainty of the impact the 494 improvements would have
upon this area; and secondly, that it did not appear to be in the
city's interest to pay for such improvements considering the fact
that there are a number of other improvements that could be made
which would have a more significant impact upon the community
than this proposed improvement. Concern was also expressed
relating to the wisdom of paying for such improvement with the
uncertainty of the 494 changes.
Walser proposed a compromise whereby they would suspend the lease
payment for that portion of the right-of-way used by Walser until
such time as the roadway issue was clarified. Alternatively,
they suggested that the city return the revenue gained from the
lease of this right-of-way to pay for,the roadway changes to 78th
Street.
Staff rejected all of the concepts, but recommended that since
this was a policy issue, that the matter would be best heard by
the City Council. It was suggested that this matter be presented
at a workshop session for discussion.
Recommendation:
It is the opinion of staff that no changes in roadway be
authorized at this time, given the uncertainty of 494
improvements. Furthermore, it may be appropriate to give an
indication to Walser that even if such roadway improvement would
be appropriate given once 494 improvements are definite that the
city should not pay for the cost of those improvements to 78th
Street.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. Uncertainty of 494 improvements.
2. It would be inappropriate for the City to expend funds at
this point in time pending final outcome of 494 study.
3. Even if such improvement were appropriate given once 494
plans are definite, the funds for leasing city property are
General Fund monies and should not be considered for use
just within the scope of the Walser area, but should be'
considered as General Funds and the Walser project should
compete with other projects as it relates to overall
community needs. If this is done, the Walser project would
not appear to rank high.
Walser has indicated that unless they receive the support of
the city in this roadway improvement, they would not be able
to undertake any of the changes to the site, including
improvements to the Buick site, the improvements to the Mazda
site, including acquisition of Viking Center, and the
improvements to the Viking Center site as a BMW dealership.
While this indeed would be unfortunate, it is nevertheless
the opinion of the staff that the position of the city remain
?- firm. The overall financial impact of the Walser operation
on the city is not favorable, comparing the cost of our
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services for this site and the revenues received. Revenues
of the city should be used to promote areas which have a more
positive cost impact upon the community, especially
considering the fact that we do have limited resources.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The city could certainly comply with the request of Walser.
However, it does not appear to be in our best interest to
utilize scarce city resources in order to promote businesses
which are not as cost beneficial to the community as other
businesses might be.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been placed on the January 5, 1987 study session
agenda for discussion purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 1
Study Session January 5, 1986
Issue Statement:
Restaurants Ventures II Incorporated Versus the City of Richfield
Background:
Depositions in the above case have been scheduled to begin
January 6, 1987. In order to prepare for the depositions, the
city attorney and the attorneys representing the insurance
company, have requested an opportunity to meet with the Planning
Commission and City Council Members. That meeting has been
scheduled as an Executive Session at 7:00 P.M., Monday, January
5.
Recommendation:
1. It is recommended that the City Council and the Planning
Commission meet in Executive Session with the city attorney
and the attorneys representing the insurance company at 7:00
P.M. on Monday, January 5, 1986 to prepare for the taking of
depositions in the matter of Restaurants Ventures II
Incorporated Versus the City of Richfield.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. It is important for Council Members and Planning Commission
Members to prepare for the taking of the depositions.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Not hold the executive session. However, this may mean that
some persons may not be prepared for the taking of
depositions.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Depositions are scheduled to begin on January 6, 1987. Therefore
this Executive Session has been scheduled for January 5, 1987.
Respectfully submitted,
Jame D. Prosser
City Manager
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