04-25-06 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
April 25, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Sue Sandahl; Fred Wroge; and
Bill Kilian.
Staff Present:
Steve Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Pat Smith, Community
Development Manager; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Karen Marso, Sr.
Clerk Typist; Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk; and Corrine Thomson, City
Attorney.
Robert Foreman, 7500 Morgan Avenue, expressed concern regarding signage a,long 75th
Street from Oliver Avenue to Logan Avenue. He is also concerned about the traffic near the
middle school.
Public Works Director Eastling explained that the Transportation Committee meets each
month and is looking at these concerns City wide.
Public Works Director Eastling suggested that Mr. Foreman contact Tom Foley with the
Public Works Department and he will direct Mr. Foreman to the committee that would best help
with this concern.
Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Council Member Kilian asked that the minutes from the April 11, 2006 Regular City Council
Meeting be amended on page 10 to read "stop signs are not speeding traffic up".
M/Sandahl, SlWroge to approve the minutes of (1) ReQular City Council MeetinQ March 28.
2006: (2) Special Concurrent City Council/HRAlPlanninQ Commission Worksession of April 3.
2006: (3) Special City Council MeetinQ of April 11. 2006: and (4) ReQular City Council MeetinQ of
April 11. 2006 as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Kilian to excuse the absence of Council Member RosenberQ and Council
Member WroQe from the April 24 Special Concurrent Worksession of the City
Council/HRAlPlanninQ Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1
Public Works Director Eastling presented a video recognizing Public Works week and
explained what Public Works staff does throughout the year.
Item #2
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer introduced Wood Lake Naturalist Amy Larson.
Ms. Larson presented past and present information regarding the Urban Wildland Half
Marathon.
Item #3
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the Richfield Beautiful Home and Garden Tour
would be Saturday, June 24, with extended hours of 1 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currently there are four
homes and four gardens. This year the tour will be showcasing homes that are geared towards
younger families that need to do something with their homes so that they could stay in Richfield.
The show is also looking for a way to bring bicycling into the program. She said they are working
with David Gepner to help make it easier for people to get from one site to another without using a
car.
Mayor Kirsch and Council Member Sandahl thanked Council Member Rosenberg for all her
hard work with this project.
Item #4
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the aQenda.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5
A. Approved continuing public hearing to May 9,2006 regarding second reading of ordinance
amendment to City Code Appendix 1 rezoning southern tip of 1401 76th Street West from
high-density commercial to general commercial S.R. No. 81
B. Approved first reading of ordinance amendment to Administrative Code Chapter III,
Subsection 310.37 describing personal leave and schedule second reading for May 9,2006
S.R. No. 82
C. Approved resolution supporting Clean Water Legacy Act S.R. No. 83
RESOLUTION NO. 9755
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CLEAN LAKES AND RIVERS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9755.
D. Approved cooperative agreement funding and demolition of parcels in Cedar Point area
(apartment buildings at 6400,6520 and 6528 Cedar Avenue) with Richfield HRA S.R. No. 84
E. Approved bid minutes/tabulation and award of contract to Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. for
2006 curb and gutter, sidewalk and miscellaneous concrete repair in amount of $53,720.50
S.R. No. 85
MlWroge, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6
None.
Item #7
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 86 regarding a resolution awarding
the sale of $6,080,000 General Obligation Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A.
Sid Inman, Ehlers & Associates Inc., explained bid tabulations. Mr. Inman recommended
accepting N. H. Harris of Chicago Illinois as lowest responsible bidder.
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City Manager Devich explained that the City of Richfield has an A3 rating fram Moody's
Investors Service. This rating helps bring interest rates down and attracts more bidders. Richfield
is one of approximately 25 cities with this A3 rating.
Mayor Kirsch asked Public Works Director Eastling to explain what some of the changes will
be.
Public Works Director Eastling explained that one of the changes would be the water
meters. The meters are 20 years old and we cannot get parts for them any more. The new meters
will save staff time due to drive by readings.
M/Rosenberg, S/Kilian that the followino resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9756
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $6,080,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2006A; FIXING THEIR FORM
AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY;
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9756.
Item #8
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 87 regarding a new 2006 on-sale
intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Avenue.
Kee Lo, co-owner of Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, was present for questions.
Council Member Sandahl asked when the restaurant will open.
Mr. Lo said they hope to open on May 1.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve a reQuest for a new 2006 on-sale intoxicatino liQuor
license and a new Sunday liQuor license for Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant. 7717 Nicollet Avenue
South.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9
Council Member Wrage presented Staff Report No. 88 regarding a first reading of a
transitory ordinance providing for expenditure of funds fram the Special Revenue Fund for certain
improvements and to schedule a public hearing and second reading for May 23, 2006.
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Council Member Wroge explained that the profits from the liquor stores are used for paying
back existing loans and to help replace ball fields for girls slow pitch softball and little league.
M/Wroge, S/Rosenberg to approve the first readinQ of the transitory ordinance providinQ for
the expenditure of funds from the Special Revenue Fund for certain capital improvements and
schedule public hearinQ and second readinQ for Mav 23. 2006.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10
None.
Item #11
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that the followinQ claims and pavrolls be approved:
U. S. BANK
AlP Checks: 149490 - 149800
PAYROLL 29427 - 29759; 41059
TOTAL
$ 1,114,687.44
$ 453,392.78
$ 1,568,080.22
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:
Date Approved: May 23, 2006
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City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
April 11, 2006
10:30 a.m.
2006 Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter
Bid No. 06-03
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No.1 015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff
was called by Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of the meeting
was to receive, open and read aloud bids for 2006 concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter
repair, as advertised in the official newspaper on March 23, 2006 and the Construction
Bulletin on March 24, 2006.
Present:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Derick Anderson, Public Works Director Representative
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
The following bid was submitted and read aloud:
Bidder's Name Bond Total Base Bid
Ron Kassa Construction Inc. Provided $ 53,720.50
The City Clerk announced that the bid would be tabulated and considered at the April
25,2006 City Council Meeting.
City Clerk