11-13 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 13, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Elliott at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Pat Elliott, Mayor; Maria Regan Gonzalez; Edwina Garcia; Michael Howard;
Present: and Simon Trautmann.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Pam Dmytrenko,
Administrative Services Director/Assistant City Manager; John Stark,
Community Development Director; Jay Henthorne, Chief of Police; Kristin
Asher, Public Works Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director;
Karen Schragg, Wood Lake Nature Center Manager; Jack Broz, Transportation
Engineer; Julie Urban, Housing Manager; and Jared Voto, Executive
Aide/Analyst.
OPEN FORUM
Kathleen Balaban, 6526 Stevens Ave, discussed her reading of Council and commission
minutes, watching public meeting, and seeing a management style of negative response management
or management by negative response. She submitted her comments in writing to the Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Elliott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Howard, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of the: (1) Regular City Council meeting of
October 23, 2018; and (2) Special City Council work session of October 30, 2018.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Lisa Rudolph, Chair of the Community Services Commission, presented the annual report for
the Commission.
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Item #2 ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE ARTS COMMISSION
Joyce Marie, Co-chair of the Arts Commission, presented the annual report for the
Commission.
Item #3 ORGANICS DROP-OFF SITE KICK-OFF
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer, Wood Lake Nature Center Manager Schragg, and
GreenCorps Member Rachel Lindholm discussed the launch of drop-off organics in Richfield, with
collection sites at Wood Lake Nature Center and Hope Church. This project is funded by a grant
received from Hennepin County.
Item #4 PROCLAMATION: EDWINA GARCIA DAY IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
STATE OF MINNESOTA ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Mayor Elliott read the proclamations declaring Monday, November 26, 2018, as Edwina Garcia
Day in the City of Richfield and State of Minnesota.
Council Member Garcia thanked her Council colleagues, City Manager Devich, and the
citizens of Richfield for being a great Urban Hometown.
Council Member Regan Gonzalez read comments from her friends and colleagues
congratulating Council Member Garcia.
Mayor Elliott recessed the meeting for at 7:44 p.m. to allow Council Member Garcia to thank
members of the audience.
Mayor Elliott reconvened the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Item #5 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Mayor Elliott thanked Council Member Garcia for all her work.
Council Member Regan Gonzalez spoke regarding the reception for candidates for City
Manager on Friday, November 16 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at Richfield City Hall; and thanked Council
Member Garcia for her mentorship.
Council Member Howard thanked Council Member Garcia and spoke about her humor,
mentorship, and sense of history and respect for the institution of government and service to it.
Council Member Trautmann thanked Council Member Garcia for all of her work and welcomed
their ability to continue working together; and thanked Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer for his
leadership and congratulated him on his retirement at the end of the year.
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Council Member Garcia thanked the Council for everything and promised to continue their
work.
Item #6 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Howard, S/Trautmann to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Devich presented the consent calendar.
A. Consideration of the approval of the Richfield Pedestrian Master Plan. (S.R. No. 193)
B. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of two temporary
construction easements and one permanent right-of-way easement at 7601 18th Ave. S.
related to the 77th Street Underpass Project. (S.R. No. 194)
RESOLUTION NO. 11563
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO MAKE
PAYMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY AND
PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AT
7601 18TH AVENUE SOUTH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 77TH
STREET UNDERPASS PROJECT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11563.
C. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution authorizing a Master Partnership Contract
between the City of Richfield and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). (S.R.
No. 195)
RESOLUTION NO. 11564
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER
INTO A MASTER PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT WITH THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11564.
D. Consideration of the approval of setting a public hearing to be held on December 11, 2018, for
the consideration of the renewal of On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor licenses for 2019
for El Tejaban Mexican Grill, LLC d/b/a El Tejaban Mexican Grill, Thompson's Fireside Pizza,
Inc. d/b/a Fireside Foundry, Frenchman’s Pub, Inc. d/b/a Frenchman’s, VPC Richfield Pizza,
LLC d/b/a Giordano's of Richfield, Wiltshire Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Houlihan’s Restaurant &
Bar, Paisan, Inc. d/b/a Khan’s Mongolian Barbeque, Lyn 65, LLC d/b/a Lyn 65 Kitchen & Bar,
Lyndale Smokehouse, LLC d/b/a Lyndale Smokehouse, Pizza Luce VII, Inc. d/b/a Pizza Luce,
Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555 d/b/a Four Nickels Food & Drink and Minneapolis-Richfield
American Legion Post 435. (S.R. No. 196)
E. Consideration of the approval of setting a public hearing to be held on December 11, 2018, for
the consideration of the renewal of Pawnbroker and Secondhand Goods Dealer licenses for
2019 for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc. (S.R. No. 197)
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F. Consideration of the approval of setting a public hearing to be held on December 11, 2018, for
the consideration of the renewal of On-Sale Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
licenses for 2019 for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill,
Davanni's, Inc. d/b/a Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies, Joy’s Pattaya Thai Restaurant, LLC
d/b/a Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant, LRFC, LLC d/b/a Local Roots Food & Coffee, Los
Sanchez Taqueria #2, LLC d/b/a Los Sanchez Taqueria, Minnesota Junior Hockey Group,
LLC d/b/a Minnesota Magicians (located in the Richfield Ice Arena), My Burger Operations,
LLC, d/b/a My Burger, Patrick's French Bakery, Inc. d/b/a Patrick’s Bakery & Café, Henry Thou
d/b/a Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant. (S.R. No. 198)
G. Consideration of the approval of the renewal of a contract with Chief's Towing, Inc., for Public
Safety towing services for December 1, 2018, through November 30, 2019. (S.R. No. 199)
H. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution to accept a grant of $3,114 from the Office of
Justice Programs for bullet proof vests. (S.R. No. 200)
RESOLUTION NO. 11565
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANT WITH THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND
RICHFIELD POLICE FOR BULLETPROOF VESTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11565.
I. Consideration of approval of an Electronic Funds Transfer Policy. (S.R. No. 201)
J. Consideration of the approval of a Personal/Professional Service Agreement with Hennepin
County to implement a grant project to operate two organics drop-off sites, one at Wood Lake
Nature Center and another in partnership with Hope Church. (S.R. No. 202)
K. Consideration of the approval of an agreement with Hope Presbyterian Church to operate an
organics drop-off site on Church premises at 7132 Portland Avenue for a two-year period.
(S.R. No. 203)
L. Consideration for the adoption of a resolution designating polling places for 2019. (S.R. No.
204
RESOLUTION NO. 11566
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR 2019
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11566.
M/Elliott, S/Trautmann to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING A
SUBDIVISION WAIVER, ALLOWING THE DIVISION OF 6933 OLIVER AVENUE
INTO THREE LOTS. (S.R. NO. 205)
Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report No. 205.
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Mayor Elliott invited members of the audience who filled out open forum cards to speak on the
item.
Michelle Waller, 6925 Oliver Ave S, spoke regarding her opposition to the subdivision waiver
and development and asked for the city to consider two lots, not three.
Steve McPherson, 6805 Oliver Ave S, spoke regarding his opposition to the subdivision waiver
and development and stated two homes would be sufficient.
Austin DaRoza, 6945 Oliver Ave S, spoke regarding his household’s opposition to the
subdivision waiver and development of three homes.
Ellen Lees, 6932 Oliver Ave S, spoke regarding her opposition to the subdivision waiver and
development, stating that three homes are too many for the area and added there are drainage issues
in the area.
Dave Cole, 6912 Oliver Ave S, spoke regarding his opposition to the subdivision waiver and
development of three homes on the lot.
Mike Smith, 6928 Oliver Ave S, spoke regarding his opposition to the subdivision waiver,
development, and removal of trees from the lot.
Amber Crogan, 6921 Oliver Ave S, spoke regarding her opposition to the subdivision waiver
and development.
Kyle Peterson, 6908 Oliver Ave, spoke regarding his opposition of the subdivision waiver and
development.
Dustin Endres, Endres Custom Homes and applicant, spoke in response to the neighbor’s
opposition to the subdivision waiver and development of three homes on the property.
Council Member Trautmann stated that it is important to not set precedents on lot widths and
that there are very few places in Richfield that can build step-up housing, and this is an opportunity for
that. He discussed keeping consistency in the neighborhood and stated his support for two lots, as
opposed the three, on the property.
Council Member Howard thanked neighbors for sharing their concerns and stated this is a
challenge of balancing our current housing stock and building more move-up housing. He asked staff
if there had been drainage issues on other developments.
Assistant Community Development Director Poelhman responded that staff reviews and
approves elevations and impervious space and ensures water flows where it is supposed to. If there
are drainage issues after homes are built those are addressed.
Council Member Howard asked about lot sizes on this block and examples of lots, the same
width of the proposed lots, around the city.
Community Development Director Stark responded that this block has 18 properties, excluding
the subject property, and the majority is 52 feet or less. He discussed the reasoning for staff’s
recommendation and that the lot sizes throughout the city vary greatly.
Council Member Howard discussed his support of the motion and in saw it in conformance
with the City’s goals.
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Council Member Regan Gonzalez thanked the neighborhood for sharing their concerns. She
stated considering the goals of the City and the opportunities to increase housing diversity in the City,
she favored the motion.
Council Member Garcia stated her support.
Mayor Elliott stated he knows the neighborhood and the neighbors. He discussed a house in
the nearby built by Mr. Endres and the size of the home that can be built on a lot. He stated he would
abstain from voting.
Council Member Trautmann made a motion to not adopt a resolution granting a subdivision
waiver for 6933 Oliver Avenue. This motion was not seconded and Council Member Trautmann
withdrew the motion.
M/Trautmann, S/Regan Gonzalez to adopt a resolution granting a subdivision waiver for 6933
Oliver Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 11567
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBDIVISION WAIVER FOR 6933
OLIVER AVENUE
Motion carried 3-1. Council Member Trautmann opposed and Mayor Elliot abstained. This
resolution appears as Resolution No. 11567.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
SUBMITTAL OF THE RICHFIELD 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL. (S.R. NO. 206)
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 206.
Lance Bernard, Project Manager with HKGi, presented on the comprehensive plan
requirements, the planning process, highlighted key chapters of the comprehensive plan, and on-
going topics to monitor.
Assistant Community Development Director Poehlman stated there was a map of the 2030
plan and the proposed 2040 plan that shows how few properties changed land use designations. She
stated a lot of the changes relate to reducing categories and aligning districts to current status. Two
policy changes are the Chamberlain project and north on 16th Avenue were guided as regional and
guided to medium density housing.
Council Member Howard invited members of the public to look at the comprehensive plan and
read the vision statement.
Mayor and Council Members thanked the community and staff for their work on the
comprehensive plan.
M/Howard, S/Garcia to adopt a resolution approving a submittal of the Richfield 2040
Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11568
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUBMITTAL OF THE RICHFIELD 2040
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11568.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE
RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD (RTPB) FROM FIVE TO SEVEN
DIRECTOR POSITIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE RTPB AND CITY STAFF TO
MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL FOR FUTURE
APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD. (S. R. NO. 207)
This item was been removed.
Council Member Trautmann discussed the purpose of the Richfield Tourism Promotion Board
(RTPB) and stated they may be adding additional board members and Council may have an
opportunity to appoint board members similar to other appointments made by the Council.
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH
STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING, INC. FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING OF THE
65TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BETWEEN GRAND AVENUE
AND NICOLLET AVENUE, NOT TO EXCEED $348,646 AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM
THE PROCEEDS OF STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY
THE CITY FOR THE 65TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (S. R. NO.
208)
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 208.
Public Works Director Asher discussed the project and stated the project has been shortened
to Grand Avenue to Nicollet Avenue, to reduce the bonding need and also being aware of possible
private development at the HUB in 2020.
Council Member Trautmann asked about the 2020 timeline and the conversations with the
owners of the HUB.
Community Development Director Stark stated the City has had continuing conversations with
the owners of the property. He stated the management has stated the HUB is a priority. There are
some challenges with long-term leases to buy or work around. He stated it could be a two phase
project with the western half completed first. The property owners would like to engage the community
in spring of 2019.
M/Garcia, S/Howard to approve a contract with Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. for design
engineering of the 65th Street Reconstruction Project between Grand Avenue and Nicollet Avenue,
not to exceed $348,646 and adopt a resolution for reimbursement of certain expenditures from the
proceeds of street reconstruction bonds to be issued by the City for the 65th Street Reconstruction
Project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11570
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE
PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY WITH RESPECT
TO THE 65TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11570.
Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE
RESULTS OF THE CITY GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6,
2018. (S. R. NO. 209)
Council Member Regan Gonzalez presented Staff Report No. 209.
Council Members congratulated the Mayor-elect and Council Member-elect.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Elliott to adopt a resolution determining the results of the City General
Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
RESOLUTION NO. 11571
RESOLUTION DETERMINING RESULTS OF THE GENERAL
ELECTION OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11571.
Item #14 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Devich asked the Council to consider cancellation of the second meeting in
December.
M/Elliott, S/Garcia to cancel the City Council meeting of December 25, 2018.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #15 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Elliott that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 11/13/18
A/P Checks: 272446 - 272893 $ 2,385,741.80
Payroll: 140632 - 140962 ; 42873 618,409.54
TOTAL $ 3,004,151.34
Motion carried 5-0.
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OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #16 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:33 p.m.
Date Approved: November 27, 2018
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