10-22 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
October 22, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Garcia at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Edwina Garcia, Mayor Pro Tempore; Mary Supple; Simon
Present: Trautmann; and Ben Whalen.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
Absent:
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Neil Ruhland, Communications Manager;
Blanca Martinez Gavina, Executive Analyst; Amy Markle, Recreation Services
Director; Jay Henthorne, Chief of Police; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Kris Weiby, Facilities Manager; David Anderson, Assistant City
Attorney
OPEN FORUM
Candace Johnson, 6712 Pleasant Ave, expressed her solidarity with the Quinones family and
reviewed a series of questions about the officers involved. Ms. Johnson demanded that the officers be
removed immediately from active duty.
Keith McCarron, Minneapolis resident, stated his opinions on the release of what he referred
to as public records and other materials related to Mr. Brian Quinones’ officer involved shooting.
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Ashley Quinones, 508 E 73, spoke about her concerns and what she stated as ongoing
anger and frustration with the City’s handling of Mr. Brain Quinones’ officer involved shooting.
Sumaya Aden, stated her perceived fear and frustration with the officers and city officials.
M/Supple for 15 minute recess of meeting (7:34pm)
Motion carried 4-0
Dinni Aden, asked why the tapes and all materials involving Mr. Brian Quinones had not been
released.
Council Member Trautmann conveyed his condolences to the family of Brian Quinones.
Mayor Pro Tempore Garcia called for a recess of the meeting.
Council Member Supple thanked everyone for coming and confirmed that the council is
listening to their comments and concerns.
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City Manager Rodriguez said that she would communicate with Ashley Quinones.
Don Williams, Minnesota resident, spoke about his belief on the lack of transparency with the
officer involved shooting of Mr. Brian Quinones.
Allyson Hoberg, 6837 James Ave South, suggested improvements for data requests. She also
was concerned with how officers dealt with Mr. Brian Quinones’ incident.
Richfield resident spoke to his concern of what believed to be police harassment.
Katy Cummins Bakko, St. Paul resident, conveyed her thoughts on what she thought was a
lack of energy put forth in the officer involved shooting of Mr. Brian Quinones.
Chara Blanch, Richfield resident, shared her beliefs on the release of videos, asked for
clarification on the officer involved shooting and demanded a series of items from both city council
and leadership.
Mayor Pro Tempore Garcia called for a recess of the meeting.
Chara Blanch refused to follow the council process and continued to question city council.
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Council Member Trautmann moved to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday October 23 at
4:00 pm. He then amended his motion to 5:00 pm. After some discussion, he tabled the motion to
adjourn.
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Ruane Onesirosan, 2421 West 65 Street, voiced concerns of how the public hearings
process works. She also spoke of her distaste of the project near Sheridan Hills Elementary.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tempore Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the: (1)City Council Work Session for October 08, 2019; and (2) City Council
Meeting Minutes for October 08, 2019.
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the minutes
Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM #1 PRESENTATION OF SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION
Due to a prolonged Open Forum, the presentation of the Southwest Suburban Cable
Commission was not made and has been postponed.
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ITEM #2 PRESENTATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR
Due to a prolonged Open Forum, the presentation from the Planning Commission Chair was
not made and has been postponed.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Item #3
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
All members of the council passed on discussion.
Item #4 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the agenda
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Continue a public hearing to consider approval of a final plat of the NOVO Addition to
November 12, 2019 (Staff Report No. 126).
B. Consider the adoption of a resolution designating polling places for 2020 (Staff Report No.
127).
RESOLUTION NO. 11668
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR 2020
C. Consider the approval of a joint powers agreement for the storm water system between the
cities of Edina and Richfield in Adams Hill Park. In conjunction with the agreement, also
consider approval of the permanent and temporary easement for the area so construction can
take place on the Yorktown Park Sanitary Sewer Trunk Pipe Extension (Staff Report No. 128).
D. Consider the approval of the Hennepin County Sports Facilities Grant Resolution to submit a
grant for the Universally Inclusive Playground at Augsburg Park and authorize staff to execute
the grant agreement if awarded (Staff Report No. 129).
RESOLUTION NO. 11669
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO FILE AN APPLICATION AND EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM TO DEVELOP A
UNIVERSALLY INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
E. Consider the adoption of a resolution granting a one-year extension of land use approvals for
a Planned Unit Development at 2400 66th Street West (NOVO apartments) (Staff Report No.
130).
RESOLUTION NO. 11670
RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF
A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT 2400 66TH STREET WEST
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the consent calendar
Motion carried 4-0.
Council Member Whalen spoke to the upcoming updates for change of polling places for 2020.
Council Member Supple clarified to resident, Ruane Onesirosan, that the public hearing
referred to in the Open Forum is postponed to the next meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
Item #6
CALENDAR
None.
CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SECURING
Item #7
OF A VACANT BUILDING AT 7100 OLIVER AVENUE SOUTH(S R NO. 131).
Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report No. 131.
RESOLUTION NO. 11671
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SECURING OF A VACANT BUILDING AT 7100
OLIVER AVENUE SOUTH
M/Trautmann, S/Supple to adopt the resolution ordering the securing of a vacant building at
7100 Oliver Ave S.
CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE RICHFIELD ICE ARENA
REFRIGERATION PROJECT THAT INCLUDES THE RENOVATION OF THE
Item #8 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR BOTH SHEETS OF ICE, HVAC SYSTEM,
ROOF IMPROVEMENTS, ADA UPGRADES, AND TURF FOR DRYFLOOR
ATHLETICS WITH THE USE OF EXISTING CITY FUNDS. (SR NO. 132)
Council Member Supple presented Staff Report No. 132.
Council Member Supple discussed the positive feedback from the public in the use of a
dryfloor.
Facilities Manager Weiby explained they are trying to shrink down the amount of time the ice
will be out of the arena to minimize revenue loss.
M/Supple, S/Garcia to approve the Consider the approval of the Richfield Ice Arena
Refrigeration Project
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez had nothing to report.
Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Supple that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 10/22/19
NP Checks: 281655-282052 $ 1,656,864.19
Payroll: 149484-149811 43068 665,361.23
TOTAL $ 2,322,225.42
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #11 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:47 p.m.
Date Approved: November 12, 2019
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Maria Regan Gonzal
Mayor
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Senior Administrative Assistant City Manager