12-11 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
December 11, 2018
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; Maria Regan Gonzalez; Edwina Garcia; Michael Howard;
Present: and Simon Trautmann.
Staff Present: Pam Dmytrenko, Interim City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; John Stark,
Community Development Director; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Melissa
Poehlman, Assistant Community Development Director; Jennifer Anderson,
Support Services Manager; Jack Broz, Transportation Engineer; Julie Urban,
Housing Manager; and Jared Voto, Executive Aide/Analyst.
FLAG CEREMONY WITH RICHFIELD CUB SCOUT PACK 384
Richfield Cub Scout Pack 384 completed the flag ceremony.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Richfield Cub Scout Pack 384 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
OPEN FORUM
Patty Bergren, 2414 W 65 1/2 Street, spoke regarding her opposition to the proposed
apartment building at 66th Street between Queen and Russell Avenues and allow no more than three
stories for this development.
Ruane Onesirosan, 2421 W 65th Street, spoke regarding her opposition to the proposed
apartment building at 66th Street between Queen and Russell Avenues.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Garcia, S/Howard to approve the minutes of the: (1) Regular City Council meeting of
November 27, 2018; and (2) Special City Council meeting of November 28, 2018.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1 ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Ted Weidenbach, Chair of the Transportation Commission, thanked Tim Carter and Gary Ness
for their nine years of service on the Commission and provided an update of the work completed by
the Transportation Commission in 2018.
Item #2 RICHFIELD FOUNDATION AWARDING OF GRANTS
Scott Hvizdos, Board Chair of the Richfield Foundation, discussed the work of the Foundation
and presented grants to the following organizations:
Assistance League;
Cornerstone;
Crossroads Panorama;
Loaves and Fishes;
Oasis for Youth;
Partnership Academy;
People with Capes;
Richfield Red, White and Blue Days;
Richfield Historical Society;
Richfield Human Rights Commission;
Richfield Middle School;
Tapestry;
TreeHouse; and
VEAP.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Schedule dates for interviewing commission applicants - Jan. 12 and 19
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council members agreed that both dates work and will be tentatively scheduled for interviews.
Council Member Garcia offered her condolences to the family of Beth Marshall, a 19-year
employee of the City who passed away on Saturday. She also spoke regarding 65th Street
Reconstruction open house on December 12 from 4-7 p.m. at City Hall; Richfield Arts Commission
hosting an artist exchange and social on December 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Richfield Community
Center; the Winter Farmers Market on December 14 at the Richfield Community Center; Candlelight
and Ice New Year’s Eve program on December 31 at Wood Lake Nature Center; and the Police
Department’s Heroes and Helpers program.
Council Member Trautmann thanked commissioners for their work and invited residents to
apply to join a city advisory commission with applications are available on the City’s website.
Council Member Regan Gonzalez thanked Mayor Elliott and Council Member Howard for their
service and spoke regarding the Chamber of Commerce holiday party on December 13 at Vinocopia;
the City was a finalist for Humphrey Institute’s local government initiative award; and the City
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launched a new podcast that can be found at www.richfieldmn.gov/podcast or by searching “Richfield”
on iTunes or Spotify.
Council Member Howard spoke regarding the opportunity to be on the City Council.
Mayor Elliott spoke regarding the City’s podcast since he was on the first episode; and the City
has an opening on the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development
Authority and invited residents to apply on the City’s website.
Council Members thanked Mayor Elliott and Council Member Howard for all their work while
serving on the City Council and thanked them for their service.
Mayor Elliott and Council Member Howard thanked the Council for their thoughts.
Item #4 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Howard, S/Trautmann to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
Interim City Manager Dmytrenko presented the consent calendar.
M/Trautmann, S/Elliott to remove Item D from the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0. Council Member Howard stepped away prior to the vote.
A. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution authorizing Minnesota Department of
Transportation Agency Agreement No. 1032616 for Federal Participation in Advance
Construction related to the 77th Street Underpass Project. (S.R. No. 214)
RESOLUTION NO. 11572
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(MnDOT) AGENCY AGREEMENT NO. 1032616 FOR FEDERAL
PARTICIPATION IN ADANCE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 77th
STREET UNDERPASS PROJECT STATE PROJECT NO. 157-108-035;
157-594-002, AND 2758-81; SPTF 2719(097)
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11572.
B. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution approving a Fair Housing Policy.(S.R. No. 215)
RESOLUTION NO. 11573
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A FAIR HOUSING
POLICY
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11573.
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C. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution authorizing Richfield Public Safety/Police
Department to accept donations from the listed agencies, businesses and private individuals
for designated uses. (S.R. No. 216)
RESOLUTION NO. 11574
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM THE LISTED
AGENCIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS FOR
DESIGNATED USES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11574.
E. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution authorizing an internal loan up to $900,000 to the
Liquor Fund for costs incurred in the remodeling of City municipal stores. (S.R. No. 218)
RESOLUTION NO. 11576
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERNAL LOAN UP TO $900,000
FOR COSTS INCURRED IN THE REMODELING OF CITY MUNICIPAL
LIQUOR STORES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11576.
F. Consideration of the approval of first reading of a transitory ordinance vacating a right-of-way
easement on property at 1401 76th Street West (Seven Hills Academy) and schedule a public
hearing and second reading for January 8, 2019. (S.R. No. 219)
G. Consideration of the approval of the renewal of the 2019 licenses for On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt
Liquor, OffSale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor and taxi companies doing business in Richfield. (S.R.
No. 220)
Licenses to Operate in Richfield Licenses to sell 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
Gold Star Taxi - 7 vehicles La Vaquita Short Stop - Off-Sale
Airport Taxi - 6 vehicles La Vaquita 2 - Off-Sale
Portland Food Mart - Off-Sale
Pump & Munch - Off-Sale
Richfield Minnoco - Off-Sale
Speedway #4186 - Off-Sale
Speedway #4188 - Off-Sale
Speedway #4191 - Off-Sale
Speedway #4615 - Off-Sale
Target Corporation - Off-Sale
Sandy’s Tavern - On-Sale
Vina Restaurant - On-Sale
M/Elliott, S/Garcia to approve the consent calendar, as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
D. Consideration of the adoption of a resolution appointing representatives to the Board of
Directors of the Richfield Tourism Promotion Board, Inc. (S.R. No. 217)
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Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report No. 217.
Council members discussed having a work session in the future to discuss the Richfield
Tourism Promotion Board.
M/Trautmann, S/Howard to adopt a resolution appointing representatives to the Board of
Directors of the Richfield Tourism Promotion Board, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 11575
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD,
INC.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11575.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF LAND USE APPROVALS RELATED TO A PROPOSAL
FOR A 183-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 66TH
STREET BETWEEN QUEEN AND RUSSELL AVENUES (FUTURE ADDRESS:
2400 66TH STREET WEST). (S.R. NO. 221)
Lucianna Peterson, 2500 W 66th Street, spoke regarding living at Sheridan Court and
opposition to the proposed apartment building at 66th Street between Queen and Russell Avenues.
Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report No. 221.
Mayor Elliot stated he reviewed the meeting minutes when the Fraser House was proposed in
the area and discussed the opposition at that time. He stated his belief that if the apartments are built
it would be a welcomed addition to the neighborhood, much like Fraser is today.
Council Member Howard asked staff to speak to traffic management in the area.
Assistant Community Development Director Poehlman responded that there is an extensive
traffic study with the staff report and stated the report predicts increases in traffic on adjacent streets
and traffic levels remain low compared to other streets that come off of 66th Street. She stated
engineering and public works staff has reviewed plans in terms of plowing and maintenance and there
will be restricted parking on the extension of Russel Avenue. She also stated this project has more
parking available than other approved developments in the last 5-10 years.
Council Member Howard asked the developer about number of residents in the apartment,
demand for the apartments, and if the developer could commit to outreach to Fraser residents.
David Lundy, 2048 Lower Saint Dennis Road, St. Paul, spoke for the developer and stated the
expect 250 residents based on the size of the apartments and that the current vacancy rates Richfield
are 1-2 percent and the vacancy rate in the market area have not been greater than 7 percent
historically. He also committed to continuing their positive relationship with Fraser.
Council Member Trautmann asked staff about inspecting surrounding properties and
documenting the structural integrity of the properties and monitoring during construction.
Assistant Community Development Director Poehlman responded that it is included in the
resolution being considered by Council.
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M/Trautmann, S/Howard to approve an ordinance amending Appendix I of the Richfield City
Code to change the zoning designation of Blocks 2 and 3, Harry Tickner's Subdivision of Lot 15,
Richfield Gardens from High-Density Residential (MR-3) and Single Family Residential (R) to Planned
Multi-Family Residential (PMR).
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Trautmann, S/Howard to adopt a resolution approving a Planned Unit Development,
Conditional Use Permit, and Final Development Plan for a 183-unit apartment development on the
north side of 66th Street between Queen and Russell Avenues (future address 2400 66th Street
West).
Council Member Howard commented his support for this project and stated the city needs
market rate apartments to fill the demand as well as affordable housing.
Council Member Regan Gonzalez commended Planning Commissioner Pynn for the proposal
to reduce the northern side to 3 stories as it abuts single family homes and reiterated the importance
of the developer communicating with nearby residents during construction.
Mayor Elliott commented on the need for barrier free housing and appreciated the developer
bringing it forward in this project.
Council Member Trautmann echoed Mayor Elliott’s comments on the barrier free apartments
and thanked those who commented on the project and helped to make it better.
RESOLUTION NO. 11577
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11577.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A
TRANSITORY ORDINANCE VACATING QUEEN AVENUE AND A PORTION OF
RUSSELL AVENUE BETWEEN 65TH ½ STREET AND 66TH STREET. (S.R. NO.
222)
Mayor Elliott presented Staff Report No. 222 and opened the public hearing.
M/Garcia, S/Regan Gonzalez to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0. Council Member Trautmann stepped away prior to this vote.
M/Elliott, S/Howard to approve a transitory ordinance vacating Queen Avenue and a portion of
Russell Avenue between 65th ½ Street and 66th Street.
Motion carried 4-0. Council Member Trautmann stepped away prior to this vote.
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Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE "CEDAR POINT 2"
ADDITION THAT WILL COMBINE 27 PARCELS AND VACATED 64TH STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY INTO 5 PARCELS, IN ORDER TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION
OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED HOUSING PROJECT. (S.R. NO. 223)
Council Member Regan Gonzalez presented Staff Report No. 223 and opened the public
hearing.
M/Elliott, S/Trautmann to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Elliott to adopt a resolution for a preliminary plat of the "Cedar Point 2"
Addition.
RESOLUTION NO. 11578
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR
CEDAR POINT 2 ADDTION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11578.
Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF SECOND
READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
APPENDIX D (FEE SCHEDULE) AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING
SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE. THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE WOULD REVISE FEES RELATED TO CERTAIN BUILDING
PERMIT AND PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION FEES. (S.R. NO. 224)
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 224 and opened the public hearing.
M/Elliott, S/Howard to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Members discussed the potential need for a work session to discuss license fees and
understand how they compare to comparable cities.
M/Howard, S/Trautmann to approve a second reading of an ordinance amendment to Richfield
City Code Appendix D (Fee Schedule) related to building permit and planning and zoning application
fees and adopt a resolution authorizing summary publication of an ordinance amending Richfield City
Code Appendix D (Fee Schedule) related to building permit and planning and zoning application fees.
RESOLUTION NO. 11579
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX D TO THE RICHFIELD CITY
CODE; ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN PERMITS
AND APPLICATIONS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11579.
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Item #11 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 PAWNBROKER AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER
LICENSES FOR METRO PAWN & GUN, INC. 7529 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH.
(S.R. NO. 225)
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 225 and opened the public hearing.
Mark Nichols and Jared Kuntz, owner and general manager of Metro Pawn & Gun, Inc.,
introduced themselves, thanked the Council for their consideration, and informed Council they were
available if any issues arise.
M/Elliott, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garcia, S/Elliott to approve the renewal of 2019 Pawnbroker and Secondhand Goods
Dealer licenses for Metro Pawn & Gun, Inc. 7529 Lyndale Avenue South.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 CLUB ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR FRED BABCOCK V.F.W. POST NO. 5555 D/B/A FOUR
NICKELS FOOD AND DRINK, 6715 LAKESHORE DRIVE. (S.R. NO. 226)
Item #13 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR
MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 435, 6501
PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH. (S.R. NO. 227)
Mayor Elliott presented Staff Report Nos. 226 and 227 and opened the public hearings for all
2019 Club On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor licenses.
M/Garcia, S/Howard to close the public hearings.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Elliott, S/Trautmann to approve the renewal of the 2019 Club On-sale Intoxicating and
Sunday Liquor licenses for:
Four Nickels Food and Drink; and
Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post No. 435.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #14 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO, LLC D/B/A
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, 7644 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH. (S.R. NO. 228)
Item #15 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR DAVANNI'S, INC. D/B/A DAVANNI'S PIZZA AND HOT
HOAGIES, 6345 PENN AVENUE SOUTH. (S.R. NO. 229)
Item #16 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR JOY'S PATTAYA THAI RESTAURANT, LLC D/B/A JOY'S
PATTAYA THAI RESTAURANT, 7545 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH. (S.R. NO.
230)
Item #17 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES WITH OUTSIDE SEATING FOR LRFC, LLC D/B/A LOCAL ROOTS
FOOD & COFFEE, 817 66TH STREET EAST. (S.R. NO. 231)
Item #18 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR LOS SANCHEZ TAQUERIA # 2, LLC D/B/A LOS SANCHEZ
TAQUERIA, 2 66TH STREET WEST. (S.R. NO. 232)
Item #19 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR MY BURGER OPERATIONS, LLC D/B/A MY BURGER, 6555
LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH. (S.R. NO. 233)
Item #20 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR MINNESOTA JUNIOR HOCKEY GROUP, LLC D/B/A
MINNESOTA MAGICIANS AT THE RICHFIELD ICE ARENA, 636 EAST 66TH
STREET. (S.R. NO. 234)
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Item #21 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR PATRICK'S FRENCH BAKERY, INC. D/B/A PATRICK'S
BAKERY & CAFE, 2928 66TH STREET WEST. (S.R. NO. 235)
Item #22 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR HENRY THOU D/B/A RED PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT,
2910 66TH STREET WEST. (S.R. NO. 236)
Council Member Regan Gonzalez presented Staff Report Nos. 228 through 236 and opened
the public hearings for all 2019 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses.
M/Howard, S/Trautmann to close the public hearings.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Trautmann to approve the renewal of the 2019 On-Sale Wine and 3.2
Percent Malt Liquor licenses for:
Chipotle Mexican Grill;
Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies;
Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant;
Local Roots Food & Coffee;
Los Sanchez Taqueria;
My Burger;
Minnesota Magicians at the Richfield Ice Arena;
Patrick's Bakery & Cafe; and
Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #23 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES, WITH OPTIONAL 2 A.M. CLOSING, FOR FRENCHMAN'S PUB, INC.
D/B/A FRENCHMAN'S, 1400 66TH STREET EAST. (S.R. NO. 237)
Item #24 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES, WITH OPTIONAL 2 A.M. CLOSING FOR EL TEJABAN MEXICAN
RESTAURANT, LLC D/B/A EL TEJABAN MEXICAN GRILL, 6519 NICOLLET
AVENUE SOUTH. (S.R. NO. 238)
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Item #25 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES WITH OUTSIDE SERVICE, FOR THOMPSON'S FIRESIDE PIZZA,
INC. D/B/A FIRESIDE FOUNDRY, 6736 PENN AVENUE SOUTH. (S.R. NO. 239)
Item #26 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR LYNDALE SMOKEHOUSE, LLC D/B/A LYNDALE
SMOKEHOUSE, 7745 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH. (S.R. NO. 240)
Item #27 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES, WITH OUTSIDE SERVICE, FOR VPC RICHFIELD PIZZA, LLC D/B/A
GIORDANO'S OF RICHFIELD, 3000 66TH STREET WEST. (S.R. NO. 241)
Item #28 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES, WITH OUTSIDE SERVICE FOR WILTSHIRE RESTAURANTS, LLC
D/B/A HOULIHAN'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 6601 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH.
(S.R. NO. 242)
Item #29 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR PAISAN INCORPORATED D/B/A KHAN’S MONGOLIAN
BARBEQUE, 500 78TH STREET EAST. (S.R. NO. 243)
Item #30 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR LYN 65, LLC D/B/A LYN 65 KITCHEN & BAR, 6439 LYNDALE
AVENUE SOUTH. (S.R. NO. 244)
Item #31 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2019 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES, WITH OUTSIDE SERVICE AND THE OPTIONAL 2 A.M. CLOSING,
FOR PIZZA LUCE VII, INC. D/B/A PIZZA LUCE, 800 66TH STREET WEST. (S.R.
NO. 245)
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report Nos. 237 through 245 and opened the public
hearings for all 2019 On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor licenses.
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Miguel Hernández, 7244 York Ave S, Edina, owner of El Tejaban Mexican Grill, thanked the
Council and stated his appreciation for being in Richfield for 10 years.
M/Elliott, S/Garcia to close the public hearings.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Howard, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve the renewal of the 2019 On-Sale Intoxicating and
Sunday Liquor licenses for:
Frenchman's;
El Tejaban Mexican Grill;
Fireside Foundry;
Lyndale Smokehouse;
Giordano's of Richfield;
Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar;
Khan’s Mongolian Barbeque;
Lyn 65 Kitchen & Bar; and
Pizza Luce.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #32 CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE
2018 REVISED/2019 PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY AND RELATED
RESOLUTIONS. (S.R. NO. 246)
Council Member Regan Gonzalez presented Staff Report No. 246.
Council Member Regan Gonzalez discussed a Star Tribune article regarding property tax
increases in relation to the market value increases and that Richfield fared well compared to our
neighbors.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Howard to adopt resolutions approving the 2018 Revised/2019
Proposed budget and tax levy and related resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 11580
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR
2019
RESOLUTION NO. 11581
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET REVISIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 11582
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 2018 BUDGET OF
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 11583
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT TO CITY’S MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE TO CONFORM TO INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE STATUTORY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
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RESOLUTION NO. 11584
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 11585
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2020-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 11586
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PURCHASING PRACTICES IN THE CITY
OF RICHFIELD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11451
RESOLUTION NO. 11587
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES AND
CHARGES, WATER RATES AND CHARGES, SPECIAL WATER
SERVICE CHARGES, STORM SEWER RATES AND CHARGES,
STREET LIGHT RATES AND CHARGES, AND 6.5% PENALTY ON
PAST DUE ACCOUNTS
RESOLUTION NO. 11588
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC WORKS ON-CALL
COMPENSATION POLICY
RESOLUTION NO. 11589
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2019 LICENSE, PERMIT AND
MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 11454
RESOLUTION NO. 11590
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2019 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 11591
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2019 MANAGEMENT SALARY
COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 11592
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2019 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 11593
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CAR ALLOWANCE REIMBURSEMENT
POLICY
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No. 11580, 11581, 11582, 11583,
11584, 11585, 11586, 11587, 11588, 11589, 11590, 11591, 11592, and 11593.
Item #33 CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
TO THE BROWNFIELD GAP FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO PAY FOR
A PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF 6501 PENN AVENUE. (S.R.
NO. 247)
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Mayor Elliott presented Staff Report No. 247.
M/Elliott, S/Regan Gonzalez to adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority to submit an application to the Brownfield Gap Financing Program to pay for a Phase II
Environmental Assessment of 6501 Penn Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #34 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ, TO
SERVE AS CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD. (S.R. NO. 248)
Mayor Elliott presented Staff Report No. 248.
M/Elliott, S/Trautmann to approve an employment agreement between the City of Richfield
and Catherine Rodriguez, to serve as City Manager of the City of Richfield.
Motion carried 5-0.
Ms. Rodriguez thanked the Council and stated she is excited to get started.
Item #35 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Interim City Manager Dmytrenko welcomed Ms. Rodriguez to Richfield and extended her
thanks to Mayor Elliott and Council Member Howard as they leave the council.
Council Member Trautmann thanked Mayor Elliott and Council Member Howard and wished
them both well.
Mayor Elliott thanked the citizens of Richfield for electing him four times and enjoyed his time
on City Council.
Council Member Howard discussed his time on Council and thanked city staff, his fellow
council members, his family, and the Richfield community.
Item #36 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Elliott that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 12/11/18
A/P Checks: 273245 - 273571 $ 1,123,551.96
Payroll: 141298 - 141624 ; 42875 - 43027 660,041.71
TOTAL $ 1,783,593.67
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes -15- December 11,2018
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #37 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:42 p.m.
Date Approved: January 8, 2019
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Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
i4ti KCLJot Katie Rodriguez
Executive Aide/Analyst City Manager