06-25-2019 Regular AgendaR EG U LAR C IT Y C O U N C IL MEET IN G
R IC H F IE L D MU N IC IPAL C E N TE R, C O U N C IL C H AMB E R S
J U N E 25, 2019
7:00 P M
IN TR O D U C TO RY P R O C E E D IN G S
C all to order
Open forum (15 minutes maximum)
E ach speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for others. C omments
are to be an opportunity to address the C ouncil on items not on the agenda. I ndividuals who wish to address
the C ouncil must have registered prior to the meeting.
P ledge of A llegiance
A pproval of the minutes of the: (1) S pecial C ity C ouncil work session of June 10, 2019; (2) S pecial C ity C ouncil work
session of June 11, 2019; and (3) Regular C ity C ouncil meeting of J une 11, 2019.
P R E S E N TATIO N S
1.P roclamation declaring J uly 2019 as A mericans with D isabilities Awareness Month in the city of Richfield
C O U N C IL D ISC U SSIO N
2.Hats Off to Hometown Hits
AG E N D A APPR O VAL
3.A pproval of the A genda
4.Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one
motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended
actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However, any
Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the
regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar are
recommended for approval.
A .C onsider adoption of a resolution granting a subdivision waiver for property owned by Mount C alvary
C hurch.
S taff Report No. 83
5.C onsideration of items, if any, removed from C onsent C alendar
P U B LIC H E AR IN G S
6.P ublic hearing and consider approval of a new On S ale W ine and 3.2 P ercent Malt L iquor licenses for L os
S anchez Taqueria ll, L L C d/b/a L os S anchez Taqueria located at 2 West 66th S treet.
S taff Report No. 84
C IT Y MAN AG E R’S R E P O R T
7.C ity Manager's Report
C LAIMS AN D PAYR O L LS
8.C laims and P ayrolls
Open forum (15 minutes maximum)
E ach speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for others. C omments
are to be an opportunity to address the C ouncil on items not on the agenda. I ndividuals who wish to address
the C ouncil must have registered prior to the meeting.
9.A djournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96
hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9738.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special City Council Work Session
June 10, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The work session was called to order by Mayor Regan Gonzalez at 6:00 p.m. in the
Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Mary Supple; Simon
Present: Trautmann; and Ben Whalen.
School Board Crystal Brakke, Chair; Tim Pollis; Christine Maleck; John Ashmead; Peter
Members Present: Toensing; and Paula Cole.
City Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Amy Markle, Recreation Services Director;
and Melissa Poehlman, Assistant Community Development Director.
School Staff Steven Unowsky, Superintendent; Leadriane Roby, Assistant Superintendent;
Present: Mary Clarkson, Executive Director of Special Programs; Craig Holje, Chief HR
and Administrative Officer; Carole McNaughton-Commers, Director of
Community Education.
Item #1
MEETING WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF OF RICHFIELD PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
City Manager Rodriguez discussed the City of Richfield’s 2019/2020 priorities and goals.
Assistant Community Development Directo r Poehlman provided an update on redevelopment
projects including recently completed projects, projects under constructions currently, projects
approved but not yet under construction, and concept projects that have yet to seek City approval.
Recreation Services Director Markle and Director of Community Education McNaughton-
Commers discussed joint initiatives between the City and Richfield Public Schools.
Superintendent Unowsky discussed the Richfield Public Schools’ 2019/2020 priorities and
goals.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:53 p.m.
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Date Approved: June 25, 2019
_____________________________
Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
_____________________________ ____________________________
Kari Sinning Pam Dmytrenko
Deputy City Clerk Acting City Manager
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special City Council Work Session
June 11, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Regan Gonzalez at 6:03 p.m. in the Bartholomew
Room.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Mary Supple; Simon
Present: Trautmann; and Ben Whalen.
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Pam Dmytrenko, Administrative Services
Director/Assistant City Manager; Neil Ruhland, Communications and
Engagement Manager; and Jared Voto, Assistant to the City Manager.
Item #1
RICHFIELD UNIVERSITY
Communications and Engagement Manager Ruhland presented on a citizens’ academy,
tentatively titled Richfield University, to give residents a deeper understanding of the city’s services,
the goals of the program, and program research.
Council Member Garcia commented she had attended Richfield’s citizen police academy and
Hennepin County’s citizen academy. She suggested titling it as Richfield Local Government Academy
or Richfield LGA as a name for the program.
Communications and Engagement Manager Ruhland discussed the format of the program,
and an overview of the program that includes six sessions covering every department of the city.
Finally, he discussed graduation of the p rogram and tentative dates for fall 2019.
Council Member Supple asked if there was an age limit, such as 18 or older, or if it was open
to younger residents.
Communications and Engagement Manager Ruhland responded that had not been discussed
and he was open to all audiences.
Council Member Trautmann commented if interpretation services can be included to open the
opportunity to more residents.
Council Member Whalen stated he liked the idea and commented this is a good opportunity to
show residents how city decisions are made and provided an example.
Council Members discussed the want for this in the community and the likelihood that it would
fill up quickly with people and ensuring that people had an opportunity to attend, who may not be
active with the City currently.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez commented she was excited for this program and is a good way to
introduce the City to residents and tell the story through positive messages . She shared a few ideas
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for the program including having each department share their most common questions for each
department to bust myths and let people know how to contact the City.
Council Member Whalen suggested creating a graphic related to the City’s use of tax dollars
that shows a dollar and split it into how many cents go to each area of the City ’s services. He
discussed the need to think about if this is a popular program from the start who gets to attend the first
sessions.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez commented about having an evaluation of the program and an
intentional outreach program to get areas of the community that might not be as engaged .
ADJOURNMENT
The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:48 p.m.
Date Approved: June 25, 2019
Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
Kari Sinning Pam Dmytrenko
Deputy City Clerk Acting City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Regan Gonzalez at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Mary Supple; Edwina Garcia; Simon
Present: Trautmann; and Ben Whalen.
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Pam Dmytrenko,
Administrative Services Director/Assistant City Manager; Jay Henthorne, Public
Safety Director/Police Chief; Amy Markle, Recreation Services Director; Wayne
Kewitsch, Fire Chief; Melissa Poehlman, Assistant Community Development
Director/Planning and Redevelopment Manager; Rachel Lindholm, Richfield
GreenCorps Member; and Jared Voto, Assistant to the City Manager.
OPEN FORUM
Ruane Onesirosan, 2421 W 65th Street, spoke regarding the events at a Planning
Commission meeting on November 26, 2018, related to the NOVO project.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the minutes of the: (1) Special concurrent City Council and
Housing and Redevelopment Authority work session of May 20, 2019; (2) Special City Council work
session of May 28, 2019; and (3) Regular City Council meeting of May 28, 2019.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER DEBBIE GOETTEL AND A
REPRESENTATIVE FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF DAVID
HUTCHINSON'S OFFICE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 11, 2019
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Council Member Whalen welcomed Hennepin County Commissioner Debbie Goettel.
Commissioner Debbie Goettel provided an update on a number of topics including the façade
improvement grant for Penn Avenue, youth sports grants, grant funding for swim lessons, the 66th
Street Reconstruction project, the 77th Street Underpass project, affordable housing, resilient studies,
an update to the County’s cost-sharing policy for road projects, and the County’s grants available to
cities.
Council Member Trautmann thanked Commissioner G oettel for her support of Richfield in
receiving the façade improvement grant that will have a positive impact on Penn Avenue.
Council Member Garcia thanked Commissioner Goettel for all that she has done and her
support of the city and the Richfield school district.
Council Member Supple discussed the Southdale Library and appreciated Commissioner
Goettel’s responsiveness to questions and issues that are being raised.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez reiterated the great work of Commissioner Goettel and commente d
that she has been a great asset to Richfield and a great resident .
Rob Allen, Chief of Staff for Hennepin County Sheriff , spoke regarding the mission of the
Sheriff’s Office and initiatives of the department that include a wellness cent er for the Sheriff’s staff
and families being served, informing residents of the duties of the Sheriff’s Office, and discussed the
work of a Richfield police officer assigned to the Violent Offender Task Force.
Council Member Trautmann and Mayor Regan Gonzalez spoke about missing Sheriff
Hutchinson tonight but were thankful to see him at many events inside and outside of Richfield.
Item #2
GENE & MARY JACOBSEN CITIZEN OF THE YEAR FOR 2019 AWARD
Council Member Trautmann shared stories of the work Pastor Brice Eichlersmith with the City
and in the community and thanked him for his service.
Kim Jacobsen, son of Gene & Mary Jacobsen, presented the Gene & Mary Jacobsen Citizen
of the Year for 2019 award to Brice Eichlersmith.
Council Member Garcia thanked Kim Jacobsen for attending and remembered Gene and Mary
Jacobsen and discussed their investment in the Human Rights Commission and the community.
Item #3
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW
Brett Stursa, Chair of the Human Rights Commission, presented a review of the work
completed by the Commission that included a naturalization ceremony, Black History Month
proclamation, attendance at Penn Fest, and awarding the Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding
Citizen Award.
Council Member Trautmann thanked Chair Stursa for her leadership and appreciated the
progress and agenda of the Commission for the upcoming year.
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Council Member Supple thanked the Commission for their work and welcoming new
commissioners.
Item #4
SWEARING-IN OF CITY OF RICHFIELD POLICE OFFICERS KRISTIAN
SCHULTZ-SANCHEZ AND ANGIE FIGUEROA.
Chief Henthorne welcomed staff, residents, and guests. He thanked the family members of the
officer in attendance and swore -in Officers Kristian Schultz-Sanchez and Angie Figueroa.
Council Member Garcia thanked all the family members that are in attendance and thanked
the Police Department for leading efforts to diversifying their staff.
Council Member Trautmann thanked and welcomed both officers and shared a story of an
interaction with Officer Schultz-Sanchez.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez welcomed and thanked both officers for serving Richfield, thanked the
families for their support, and shared a story of her ride -along with Officer Schultz-Sanchez. She also
thanked the other officers and firefighters in attendance to show their support.
Item #5
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Garcia, Mayor Regan Gonzalez and the City Council thanked departing staff
member Jared Voto for his service .
Council Member Garcia spoke regarding the grand opening of the Richfield Bandshell on
Sunday, June 9, presented a slideshow of pictures, thanked members of the Bandshell Task Force
and Friends of the Richfield Bandshell for their work on the project , and thanked Recreation Services
Director Markle for her assistance in bringing it all together.
Council Member Trautmann spoke regarding the police and fire safety camp for children as
well as recreation events that began today and shared his appreciation all the opportunities for kids in
Richfield.
Council Member Supple spoke regarding a teen art show at Augsburg Library and the
Richfield Arts Commission selected Rowan Popiel as the Teen Arts Fair winner and discussed his
charcoal artwork; encouraged artists in the community to contact the Arts Commission if they are
interested in displaying their work at city facilities; she discussed a youth liaison to the Transportation
Commission that was leaving to go to college for civil engineering and invited students interested in
being a youth representative to apply in late summer; and yesterday the Council had a joint meeting
with the Richfield Public Schools School Board and invited residents to look into Community
Education programming including going to Valley Fair or roller skating or free yoga in the park.
Council Member Whalen spoke regarding the joint meeting with the Richfield Public Schools,
collaboration and joint initiatives, and the leadership of the School Board; and discussed getting to
know more commissioners and is impressed with those he has met.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez spoke regarding how well the grand opening of the Richfield
Bandshell went and is looking forward to it being used in the future; and discussed the joint RPS
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meeting; and invited residents to go to the city’s website to see all the events happening during the
summer in Richfield.
Council Member Garcia congratulated Neil Ruhland on his promotion to Communications and
Engagement Manager and discussed all the projects he has his hands in including social media and
the city’s podcast.
Item #6
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Whalen, S/Trautmann to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
A. Consider approval of a Community Celebration Event license, with a request for the fee to be
waived, and a Temporary On Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the Fourth of July Committee
for events scheduled at Veterans Memorial Park, July 3-4, 2019. (S.R. No. 76)
B. Consider approval of a Temporary On Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for activities scheduled
to take place July 4, 2019, for the Minneapolis -Richfield American Legion Post #435, located
at 6501 Portland Avenue South. (S.R. No. 77)
C. Consider adoption of a resolution amending a Final Development Plan and adoption of a
resolution granting a subdivision waiver for property at 6540 Penn Avenue. (S.R. No. 78)
RESOLUTION NO. 11629
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT 6540 PENN
AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 11630
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBDIVISION WAIVER FOR 6540
PENN AVENUE
D. Consider adoption of a resolution granting a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant at
7120 Chicago Avenue. (S.R. No. 79)
RESOLUTION NO. 11631
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
TAKE-OUT ONLY RESTAURANT AT 7120 CHICAGO AVENUE
E. Consider adoption of a resolution granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a school at 7132
Portland Avenue. (S.R. No. 80)
RESOLUTION NO. 11632
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AT 7132 PORTLAND AVENUE
M/Garcia, S/Supple to approve the consent calendar.
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Council Member Whalen commented about his excitement for Reggae Foods coming to 7120
Chicago Avenue.
Council Member Trautmann seconded Council Member Whalen’s excitement.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #9
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REMOVING
UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN THE NOVO DEVELOPMENT SITE AT
APPROXIMATELY 66TH STREET WEST AND QUEEN AVENUE AND
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE NOVO ADDITION THAT WILL
COMBINE EIGHT (8) PARCELS AND VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY INTO A
SINGLE LOT, IN ORDER TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. (S.R. NO. 81)
Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report No. 81 and opened the public hearing.
Luci Peterson, 2500 W 66th St #308, spoke regarding his approval of the project and stated
his only issue is receiving limited communication from the developer and asked that the City Council
consider using his building as a pilot project to have the developer provide better communication to
residents.
M/Supple, S/Whalen to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Trautmann, S/Garcia to adopt a resolution vacating utility easements within the NOVO
development site at 66th Street West and Queen Avenue and adopt a resolution for a preliminary plat
of the NOVO Addition
RESOLUTION NO. 11633
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY EASEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 11634
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR
NOVO ADDITION
Council Member Supple clarified that Russell Avenue will be extended to 66th Street.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez reiterated the importance of working and communicating wit h
residents nearby, homeowners and apartments, although the city does not have purview over these
communications.
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Poehlman responded that it is correct there is nothing in ordinance s that require
communication, but that staff always recommends developers proactively communicate. She informed
the Council know the developer is in attendance to speak to communication, if the Council requests.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez invited the developer to speak.
Todd Olin, with Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc. spoke on behalf of the developer,
Broadway Investments, and stated they are committed to communicating with the neighbors as they
plan to be a part of the community in the future. He commented the lack of communication was mainly
due to gap between the original approvals and now. The developer realizes they should have reported
to neighbors that things were p rogressing, even if they did not have other updates and they are
committed to improving their communications moving forward.
Council Member Whalen thanked the developer for their communication efforts and asked if
they have plans to host a meeting at Sheridan Court or nearby.
Mr. Olin responded that it might not be at Sheridan Court but they plan to hold meetings to
inform residents what to expect and when to expect it, regarding construction . After there is more
progress they will hold periodic meetings to share information.
Council Member Whalen asked the developer to ensure they make every accommodation for
residents with disabilities who live nearby.
Mr. Olin agreed.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez asked for staff to give a brief description of this motion and discuss
the next steps in the process for this development.
Poehlman responded the land use approvals for the apartment project were approved last fall
and these items tonight are more of housekeeping items. She stated their approval was contingent on
acquiring the property and combining the parcels . These items tonight are combining the properties
into a single parcel and easements are being vacated as they will no longer be used. After this, the
developer will continue to close on properties and then come into the City for their building and
demolition permits. They do not have a timeline on this but it will be shared with residents, as Mr. Olin
discussed.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY-WIDE
ORGANIZATION OF CURBSIDE RECYCLING AND ORGANICS HAULING AND
FUNDING OF A SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR THROUGH A
COMBINATION OF RECYCLING SCORE FUNDS THROUGH HENNEPIN
COUNTY AND EXISTING CITY FUNDS. (S.R. NO. 82)
Mayor Regan Gonzalez presented Staff Report No. 82 and asked staff to share background
on this item, Richfield’s rate of recycling in Hennepin County as it compares to other communities, the
success of organics recycling drop -off program, and the difference between organized recycling and
organized trash hauling.
Recreation Services Director Markle discussed Hennepin County’s upcoming mandate to
require citizens to be offered curbside organics and discussed the options available to the City to fulfill
the mandate. She shared that Richfield ranks 39 out of 42 with rates of recycling . She also discussed
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the current organics recycling drop -off program that has over 700 households signed up. Lastly, she
discussed this topic is only organized recycling, not trash, and that in Hennepin County there are only
two cities that are not organized, Richfield and Eden Prairie.
Council Member Supple commented that she learned from the work session that 32% of our
trash is organics and thanked the Organics Task Force for their work.
Recreation Services Director Markle agreed that it’s interesting that almost one-third of our
waste can be recycled and stay out of a landfill.
Council Member Whalen commented that he hears about this issue all the time, especially
about the number of garbage and recycling trucks that are on the road. He thanked the Organics Task
Force for their research into this topic.
Council Member Garcia thanked Recreation Services Director Markle and Richfield
GreenCorps Member Lindholm, as well as the Organics Task Force, f or their work.
Council Member Trautmann concurred with Council Member Garcia.
Council Member Whalen asked a bout what this would look like moving forward and the
logistics of it.
Richfield GreenCorps Member Lindholm responded that much of this will be determined
through a request for proposals (RFP) process. It is possible that recycling could show up on a utility
bill, like in other communities, and it is a charge that is on the utility bill instead of a bill from a hauler.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez commented about her experience serving as the liaison to the
Organics Task Force and appreciated all the information they reviewed. She discussed she is glad
they are moving toward organized recycling.
M/Supple, S/Garcia to approve the organization of curbside recycling and organics hauling
and the funding of a Sustainability Coordinator position to advance the work of organized recycling
and organics in the City of Richfield through education, awareness, and outreach eff orts.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez thanked Jared Voto for his service to the City.
Item #12
CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Trautmann that the following claims and payrolls be approved :
U.S. Bank 06/11/19
A/P Checks: 278031 - 278337 $ 996,633.34
Payroll: 145869 - 146187 ; 43048 648,522.04
TOTAL $ 1,645,155.38
Motion carried 5-0.
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OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #13
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:49 p.m.
Date Approved: June 25, 2019
Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
Kari Sinning Pam Dmytrenko
Deputy City Clerk Acting City Manager
Proclamation of the City of Richfield
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed on July 26, 1990,
to ensure the civil rights of citizens with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield affirms the principles of equality and inclusion
for people with disabilities as embodied in the Americans with Disabilities Act and
the laws of the State of Minnesota, including the Minnesota Human Rights Act; and
WHEREAS, numerous organizations in Richfield and throughout Minnesota
work with constituents and communities to expand opportunities for Americans with
disabilities by reducing barriers and changing perceptions; and
WHEREAS, the Richfield Human Rights Commission supported this
proclamation at its June 4, 2019, meeting and recommended the Richfield City
Council do the same; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARIA REGAN GONZALEZ, Mayor of the City of
Richfield, on behalf of the Richfield City Council, do hereby proclaim the
month of July 2019, as:
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH
IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
And call on the people of Richfield to observe this month with appropriate
programs, activities, and ceremonies, and continue to support the civil rights of
citizens with disabilities throughout the year.
PROCLAIMED this 25th day of June, 2019.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM #4.A.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 83
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
6/25/2019
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: S adie Gannett, A ssistant P lanner
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: Melissa P oehlman, A cting C ommunity D evelopment D irector
6/18/2019
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager
6/19/2019
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consider adoption of a resolution granting a subdivision waiver for property owned by Mount Calvary
Church.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
Mount Calvary Church ("Applicant") owns several properties along the east side of 16th Avenue between 65th
and 66th Streets. The Applicant's properties on 16th Avenue are separated from the adjacent Cedar Point
Commons shopping center by a narrow strip of land ("Outlot B"), which is owned by the Applicant.
The Applicant plans to sell the former parsonage residence located at 6501 16th Avenue, which directly abuts
the north end of Outlot B. The Applicant proposes to subdivide Outlot B into two parcels, for the purposes of
attaching the abutting portion (the north 75 feet) to the parsonage property. Splitting a lot requires City
Council approval of a subdivision waiver.
The resolution requires that the newly subdivided parcel be combined with the existing 6501 16th Avenue
parcel. This combination does not require City approval and is handled administratively by the County.
Finding that all requirements are met, staff recommends approval of the subdivision waiver.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Adopt a resolution granting a subdivision waiver for property owned by Mount Calvary
Church (Outlot B, Cedar Point Commons).
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
None
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
Subsection 500.05, Subdivision 2. - I n cases in which compliance with the City’s platting
requirements result in unnecessary hardship and when failure to comply with said requirements
does not interfere with the purpose and intent of the regulations, the Council may adopt a
resolution authorizing a waiver from the subdivision requirements.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
60-D AY RUL E: The 60-day clock started when a complete application was received on J une 3,
2019. A decision must be given by August 2, 2019, or the Council must notify the Applicant that it
is extending the deadline (up to a maximum of 60 additional days or 120 days in total) for issuing a
decision.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
None
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
None
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
Duane Helm, on behalf of Mount Calvary (Applicant)
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Resolution Resolution L etter
S ite P hotos B ackup Material
S urvey B ackup Material
Zoning Map B ackup Material
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBDIVISION WAIVER
FOR OUTLOT B, CEDAR POINT COMMONS
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield which
requests approval of a subdivision waiver for the division of property legally described
as:
Outlot B, CEDAR POINT COMMONS, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to divide the above-described property into
two parcels, legally described as:
Parcel A: The North 75 feet of Outlot B, CEDAR POINT COMMONS, according
to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel B: That part of Outlot B, CEDAR POINT COMMONS, according to the
recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies south of
the North 75 feet thereof.
WHEREAS, the City has fully considered the request for approval for the
subdivision waiver; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that compliance with City Code Section
500.05, Subdivision 1 would result in unnecessary hardship and that failure to comply
therewith will not interfere with the purposes of the platting regulations of Section
500.01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
1. A waiver for the subdivision of the property legally described above is hereby
granted.
2. Parcel A described above shall be combined with 6501 16th Avenue S.
3. City staff is authorized and directed to take any action necessary to effectuate
this Resolution and to authorize the recording of conveyances complying with
the terms of this Resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 25th day of
June, 2019.
_______________________
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk
6501 16th Ave S – Subdivision Waiver – Site Photos
The subdivided portion of Outlot B would be
attached to 6501 16th Ave:
The north 75 feet of Outlot B would be subdivided.
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AGENDA SECTION:PUBLIC HEARINGS
AGENDA ITEM #6.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 84
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
6/25/2019
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: Jennifer A nderson, S upport S ervices Manager
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W: Jay Henthorne, D irector of P ublic S afety/C hief of P olice
6/18/2019
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager
6/19/2019
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Public hearing and consider approval of a new On Sale W ine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses for
Los Sanchez Taqueria ll, LL C d/b/a Los Sanchez Taqueria located at 2 West 66th Street.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
On April 19, 2019, the City received the application materials for new On Sale W ine and 3.2 Percent Malt
Liquor licenses for Los Sanchez Taqueria ll, LLC d/b/a Los Sanchez Taqueria located at 2 West 66th Street.
Los Sanchez Taqueria ll, L L C (f/k/a Los Sanchez Taqueria #2, LLC) will be operating in the City under a
new name and new ownership.
All required information and documents have been received. All licensing fees have been paid.
The Public Safety background investigation has been completed. The results of the investigation are
summarized in an attachment to this report. The Public Safety Director has reviewed the background
investigation report. There is nothing in the report that would cause the Public Safety Director to recommend
denial of the requested licenses.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
Conduct and close the public hearing and by motion: Approve the issuance of new On Sale Wine and
3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses for Los Sanchez Taqueria ll, L LC d/b/a Los Sanchez Taqueria located
at 2 West 66th Street.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
The applicant has satisfied the following requirements for issuance of licenses:
The required license fees have been paid.
Real estate taxes are current.
Proof of commercial and liquor liability insurance have been received showing Travelers
Casualty I nsurance Company of America as affording coverage.
As a result of this being a new request for On Sale W ine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses,
there is no need for an accountant's statement regarding food/alcohol ratio.
As stated in the Executive Summary, the Public Safety Director has reviewed the background
information and sees no basis for denial.
On Sale W ine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses require owners of these establishments to
comply with Resolution No. 9511, which outlines the discipline they can expect if any ongoing
problems occur. A copy of this resolution has been given to the owners of the establishment.
There are no distance requirements to notify neighbors of the issuance of On Sale W ine and 3.2
Percent Malt Liquor licenses.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
Richfield City Code Section 1202 requires owners of On Sale W ine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
license establishments to comply with all the provisions of both City Code and State Statutes.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
There are no critical timing issues.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
Licensing fees have been received.
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
The requirements of Resolution No. 9511 must be met which outlines the discipline they can
expect if any on-going problems occur. A copy of this resolution has been given to the owners of
the establishment.
The Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Richfield Sun Current on J une 13, 2019.
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
The Council could deny the requested licenses, which would mean the current applicants would not be
able to serve On Sale W ine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor; however, Public Safety has found no basis to
deny the license.
Schedule the hearing for another date; however, this will delay the licensing process.
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
Santiago Sanchez Ortiz- President/On Premise Manager
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
L os S anchez Taqueria S ummary of B ackground B ackup Material
SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FOR LOS SANCHEZ
TAQUERIA ll, LLC D/B/A LOS SANCHEZ TAQUERIA
Officers:
Flor Elena Aguilar Palma – Owner
Santiago Sanchez Ortiz- Owner
Criminal Histories:
Criminal history checks were conducted on the applicants. Flor Aguilar Palma, who
is the owner and is also serving as the On-Premise Manager, has one conviction for
driving after suspension. Santiago Sanchez Ortiz, who is also the owner and also
serves as the On-Premise Manager, has 15 convictions for driving after suspension.
Premises:
The applicant has provided a copy of the rental agreement showing Brixmor SPE 1,
LLC, holding financial interest as lessor of the property.
Record of Service Calls:
Being this is a new business, there are no records of service calls.
Violations:
Being this is a new business, there are no violations for sale of alcohol to underage
youth.
Routine Information:
On Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt liquor licenses require owners of these
establishments to comply with Resolution No. 9511, which outlines the discipline
they can expect if any ongoing problems occur. A copy of this resolution has been
given to the owners of the establishment.
There are no distance requirements to notify neighbors of the issuance or renewal
of On Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses.
The notice of Public Hearing was published in the Richfield Sun Current on
June 13, 2019.