10-08 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
October 8, 2019
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; Neil Ruhland,
Communications Manager; Blanca Martinez Gavina, Executive Analyst and
Kelly Wynn, Senior Administrative Assistant.
OPEN FORUM
Jody Johnson, 7399 Pillsbury Ave S Richfield resident, spoke of the recent officer-involved
shooting. Ms. Johnson requested that the City require mental health crisis training, body cameras for
police officers, and for mental health professionals to be on staff.
Amber Allen, Minneapolis resident, shared comments about the mental health recovery of the
officers involved in the recent shooting, and concern for them being back on the streets. Ms. Allen
also stated disappointment in how the City is handling the incident.
Don Williams, Minnesota resident, expressed concern for what he believes is lack of
transparency of the investigation. He would like the family to be able to retrieve their belongings from
the police. Mr. Williams also suggested that the City should require body cams and provide assistance
for the family of the victim.
Chara Blanch, Minnesota resident spoke in support of Brian Quinones and his family. Ms.
Blanch made a request that all videos from police vehicles be released so the family is able to review
them. She also spoke of Officer Carrol and would like all officers wearing body cams by January 1,
2020.
Badrdin Aden, brother of Isak Aden who was involved in an officer-involved shooting in Eagan,
MN, and believes the family is not being supported. He believes the family is unable to grieve
because they have to protest and ask for what he believes is public information.
Sumaya Aden, sister of Isak Aden,who was involved in an officer-involved shooting in Eagan,
MN, and reiterated the need to support the family of Mr. Quinones and asked for the dash camera
videos to be released.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF MANAGING FIRE OFFICER PROGRAM CERTIFICATE TO
ITEM #1
FF SHEA CHWIALKOWSKI
Fire Chief Kewitsch presented Firefighter Chwialkowski a certificate after completion of the
Managing Fire Officer Program from the National Fire Academy.
Council Member Garcia wanted to recognize the firefighters and their families and she is very
proud to have them in our community.
PRESENTATION OF FIREFIGHTER AND FIRE LIEUTENANT BADGING
ITEM #2
CEREMONY
Fire Chief Kewitsch presented Firefighter Keis and Lieutenant Nelson with their badges after
completion of their probationary periods.
Council Member Supple and Council Member Garcia thanked all firefighters and their families
for their service.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez spoke of the heroic work the firefighters do for the city and thanked
them for all they do.
ITEM #3 PRESENTATION OF THE PROCLAMATION FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
Mayor Regan Gonzalez welcomed community and read the Proclamation for Indigenous
People’s Day. She also welcomed Sarah Jesperson and others to speak on the proclamation.
Sarah Jesperson shared facts about the growing population of American Indian/Native
Americans. She also shared information about the events organized for Native American parents and
the need for more community events to expose more of the community to native culture.
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Council Member Whalen encouraged people to attend the event Monday, October 14 at the
Community Center and take time to understand the historical context of Native American history.
Council Member Supple commended Sarah and all she does for the community.
Council Member Garcia appreciated the proclamation.
Council Member Trautmann is looking forward to celebrating Indigenous People.
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Mayor Regan Gonzalez stated that there is always looking for ways to encourage community
involvement. She spoke to specific websites, videos, documentaries, flags, and creating spaces to
celebrate.
PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL MEETING WITH THE TRANSPORTATION
ITEM #4
COMMISSION
Council Member Supple called up the Transportation Commission Chair, Wes Dunser.
Wes Dunser commented on what the Transportation Commission does and how they engage
with the community.
Council Member Supple pointed out how Richfield is a trend-setter and believes the
Transportation Commission is a great asset.
Council Member Garcia called out how the Transportation Commission solicits feedback from
the residents.
Council Member Trautmann appreciates the feedback that they gather from the public.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez expressed how proud she is of the Transportation Commission and
Public Works Department improving the lives of all residents.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the: (1) Concurrent City Council, HRA, Planning Commission Work Session for
September 24, 2019; and (2) City Council Meeting Minutes for September 24, 2019.
M/Trautmann, S/Supple to approve the minutes
Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Item #5
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Garcia appreciated the School Board Forum and urged people to look at all
the candidates.
Council Member Trautmann commented on the annual wine tasting event for the Richfield
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Foundation as well as the Nature Center Scavenger Hunt on October 27.
Council Member Whalen thanked everyone who attended any of the Ice Arena Refrigeration
Project sessions. He also mentioned the afterschool programs through the district, Beacons, YWCA
and Boys and Girls Clubs and how they are a huge need in the community.
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Council Member Supple extended a thank you to the Renovation Celebration staff and what a
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great event it was. She also spoke of the Great Pumpkin Giveaway on October 12, Wood Lake
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family event on October 19 and the Nature Center Trunk or Treat on October 19.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez encouraged people to get their flu shots and mentioned there are
many clinics in the Richfield. She also extended a thank you to the service Ann Schultz provided the
community before retiring as Chair of the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Regan Gonzalez welcomed
BJ Skoog as the new Chair.
Item #6 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Trautmann to approve the agenda
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consider approval of the Master Grant Contract for Community Health Boards with the
Minnesota Department of Health. This contract is effective January 1, 2020 - December 31,
2024. (Staff Report No. 116)
B.
Consider approval to purchase two (2) MT Trackless Tractors, with v-plow and snow blower
attachments, from MacQueen Equipment Inc., in the amount of $290,077. (Staff Report No.
117)
M/Trautmann, S/Supple to approve the consent calendar
Council Member Whalen thanked the Public Works Department for ensuring sidewalks were
cleared and making it priority to keep areas cleared of snow, especially for residents without vehicles.
Motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
Item #8
CALENDAR
None.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
Item #9 ASSESSMENT FOR WEED ELIMINATION FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY AND REMOVAL OR ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH OR
SAFETY HAZARDS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY. STAFF REPORT NO. 118
Council Member Trautmann introduced Staff Report No. 118 and opened up the public
hearing.
M/Supple, S/Whalen to close the public hearing
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Trautmann, S/Whalen to adopt the resolution assessment for weed elimination from private
property and removal or elimination of public health or safety hazards from private property
RESOLUTION NO. 11655
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
WEED ELIMINATION FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY AND REMOVAL OR ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
OR SAFETY HAZARDS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE
Item #10
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR UNPAID FALSE ALARM USER FEES AGAINST
PRIVATE PROPERTY. STAFF REPORT NO. 119
Council Member Whalen introduced Staff Report No. 119 and opened up the public hearing.
M/Mayor, S/Supple to close the public hearing
Motion carried 5-0
M/Whalen, S/Supple to adopt the resolution assessment for unpaid false alarm fees from
private property
RESOLUTION NO. 11656
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
UNPAID FALSE ALARM FEES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
Item #11
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR UNPAID VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION
FEES AGAINST PRIVATE PROPERTY. STAFF REPORT NO. 120
Council Member Supple introduced Staff Report No. 120 and opened up the public hearing.
M/Trautmann, S/Whalen to close the public hearing
Motion carried 5-0
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to adopt the resolution assessment for unpaid vacant property
registration fees against private property
RESOLUTION NO. 11657
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
UNPAID VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION FEES AGAINST PRIVATE PROPERTY
Motion carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
Item #12
CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS TO BE COLLECTED
WITH PROPERTY TAXES. STAFF REPORT NO. 121
Council Member Garcia introduced Staff Report No. 121 and opened up the public hearing.
M/Trautmann, S/Supple to close the public hearing
Motion carried 5-0
M/Garcia, S/Whalen to adopt the resolution assessment for unpaid vacant property registration
fees against private property
RESOLUTION NO. 11658
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF UNPAID WATER, SANITARY SEWER, STORM WATER,
AND STREET LIGHT CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED WITH OTHER TAXES ON
SAID PROPERTIES
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
Item #13 ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM
PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR WORK ORDERED FROM JANUARY 1, 2018,
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018. STAFF REPORT NO. 122
Council Member Trautmann introduced Staff Report No. 122 and opened up the public
hearing.
M/Whalen, S/Supple to close the public hearing
Motion carried 5-0
M/Trautmann, S/Whalen to adopt the resolution assessment for the removal of diseased trees
from private property for work ordered during January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
RESOLUTION NO. 11659
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY FOR WORK ORDERED DURING JANUARY 1, 2018 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE
Item #14
ANNUAL LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT AND PROPOSED WORK FOR 2020. STAFF REPORT NO. 123
Mayor Regan Gonzalez introduced Staff Report No. 123 and opened up the public hearing.
M/Trautmann, S/Supple to close the public hearing
Motion carried 5-0
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M/Mayor, S/Whalen to adopt the resolution assessment for the Lyndale/HUB/Nicollet (LHN)
Maintenance for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 11660
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE FOR
THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2018 TO DECEMBER 31, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 11661
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY
1, 2020 TO DECEMBER 31, 2020
Council Member Whalen commented that he is excited to be revisiting this project and taking a
closer look at some alternatives.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE
Item #15
ANNUAL INTERSTATE/LYNDALE/NICOLLET (ILN) PROJECT AREA
ASSESSMENT AND PROPOSED WORK FOR 2020. STAFF REPORT NO. 124
Council Member Whalen introduced Staff Report No. 124 and opened up the public hearing.
M/Garcia, S/Supple to close the public hearing
Motion carried 5-0
M/Whalen, S/Garcia to adopt the resolution ordering undertaking of current service project
Lyndale/HUB/Nicollet (LHN) Maintenance for the period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
RESOLUTION NO. 11662
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-NICOLLET (ILN) PROJECT AREA MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1,
2018 TO DECEMBER 31, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 11663
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE
PROJECT WITHIN THE INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-NICOLLET (ILN) PROJECT
AREA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2020 TO DECEMBER 31, 2020
Motion carried 5-0.
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RESOLUTION: VIOLATION HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION REGARDING CIVIL ENFORCEMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENTS
Item #16
THAT RECENTLY UNDERWENT ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS
CONDUCTED BY RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF, AND FAILED BY
SELLING ALCOHOL TO UNDERAGE YOUTH. STAFF REPORT NO. 125
Mayor Regan Gonzalez introduced Staff Report No. 125 and offered the floor to any of
affected establishments.
Melissa Marcet, Manager of Davanni’s, spoke to their failure and how they will improve their
training program. It is a priority for the business to pass going forward.
M/Mayor, S/Supple to adopt the resolution assessment for unpaid vacant property registration
fees against private property
RESOLUTION NO. 11664
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL LIQUOR
STORE #2 d/b/a CEDAR LIQUOR STORE, 6600 CEDAR AVENUE SOUTH, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL
PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
RESOLUTION NO. 11665
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DAVANNI’S INC. d/b/a/ DAVANNI’S
PIZZA AND HOT HOAGIES, 6345 PENN AVENUE SOUTH AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST
TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
RESOLUTION NO. 11666
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR NORTHERN TIER RETAIL LLC. d/b/a/
SPEEDWAY #4188 7720 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME
ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
RESOLUTION NO. 11667
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR NORTHERN TIER RETAIL LLC d/b/a/
SPEEDWAY #4615 826 WEST 66th STREET, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME
ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Council Member Trautmann acknowledged that Davanni’s is in his ward and appreciates how
seriously the business took the failure to verify age.
Council Member Garcia hopes that there will be zero violations moving forward. She also
expressed how important it is to comply.
Motion carried 5-0.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Item #17
City Manager Rodriguez had nothing to report.
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Item #18 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
Council Member Garcia reviewed the claims and payroll and commended the staff.
M/Garcia, S/Trautmann that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 10/08/19
A/P Checks: 281265-281654 $ 1,533,769.47
Payroll: 149160-149483 43066-43067 640,510.29
TOTAL $ 2,174,279.76
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #19 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:47 p.m.
Date Approved: October 22, 2019
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Mayor Pro Tempore
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