11-12 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 12, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Maria Regan Gonzalez at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Mary Supple; Simon
Present: Trautmann; and Ben Whalen.
Council Members Edwina Garcia
Absent:
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Neil Ruhland,
Communications Manager; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; John Stark,
Community Development Director; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager;
Jay Henthorne, Police Chief; and Blanca Martinez, Executive Analyst.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Whalen, S/Supple to approve the minutesof the: (1) City Council Work Session for October
22, 2019; and (2) City Council Meeting Minutes for October 22, 2019.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Whalen, S/Trautmann to approve the agenda
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #2 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar
A. Consider a resolution granting a conditional use permit to allow small wireless facilities in the
right-of-way near 6920 Penn Avenue South (Staff Report No. 133).
RESOLUTION NO. 11672
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SMALL
WIRELESS FACILITY IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 6920 PENN AVENUE
SOUTH
B. Consider the adoption of a resolution to accept a grant of $3,114 from the Office of Justice
Programs for bullet proof vests (Staff Report No. 134).
RESOLUTION NO. 11673
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND RICHFIELD POLICE FOR
BULLETPROOF VESTS
C. Consider approval of setting a public hearing to be held on December 10, 2019, to consider
issuance of a new On Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor licenses for Los Sanchez Taqueria
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II, LLC d/b/a Los Sanchez Taqueria, located at 2 West 66 Street (Staff Report No. 135).
D. Consider approval of the Animal Shelter Agreement with the City of Bloomington (Staff Report
No. 136).
E. Consider approval of setting a public hearing to be held on December 10, 2019, for the
consideration of the renewal of On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor licenses for 2020 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 and American Legion 435 d/b/a Minneapolis-Richfield
American Legion Post 435 (Staff Report 137).
F. Consider the approval of setting a public hearing to be held on December 10, 2019, for the
consideration of the renewal of Pawnbroker and Secondhand Goods Dealer licenses for 2020
for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc (Staff Report 138).
G. Consider approval of setting a public hearing to be held on December 10, 2019, for the
consideration of the renewal of On-Sale Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses
for 2020 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, 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 (Staff Report 139).
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H. Consider approval of a request for a new Therapeutic Massage Enterprise license for Pearl
Services, LLC d/b/a I Love Massages, located at 2934 West 66th Street, Suite 14 (Staff Report
140).
I. Consider approval of setting a public hearing to be held on December 10, 2019, to consider
issuance of a new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor licenses for O’Reilly Custom 6, LLC d/b/a
Sandy’s Tavern, located at 6612 Penn Avenue South (Staff Report 141).
J. Consider the adoption of a resolution approving the undertaking of the Phase 1 Environmental
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Site Assessment at 7636 Cedar Avenue South as part of the forthcoming 77 Street
Underpass project (Staff Report 142).
RESOLUTION NO. 11674
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 7636 CEDAR AVE SOUTH
PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
M/Supple, S/Whalen to approve the consent calendar
Council Member Trautmann spoke of the community concerns around the small cell towers.
Motion carried 4-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
Item #3
CALENDAR
None.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL
PLAT OF THE NOVO ADDITION, IN ORDER TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
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THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED NOVO APARTMENTS AT 66 STREET AND
QUEEN AVENUE (STAFF REPORT NO. 143).
Council Member Trautmann introduced Staff Report 143 and opened the public hearing.
Ruane Onesirosan, 2421 West 65th Street, listed many concerns she has with the new
development including how she believes it will have a negative effect on the community and its
residents. Ruane also supplied the Council with copies of her written statement.
M/Trautmann, S/Supple to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0
Director of Community Development, John Stark, clarified the use of the plat and combining
multiple pieces of property to one. He also spoke to Trident signing on with Broadway as an investor.
Council Member Trautmann asked about the upkeep of the currently vacant properties until
construction begins and lack of maintenance that was brought up by a concerned citizen. Director
Stark stated they would look into the matter as soon as possible.
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Mayor Regan Gonzalez reiterated the need to review the document, given to council by Ruane
Onesirosan, to identify areas that they can be more proactive.
M/Trautmann, S/Whalen to approve the resolution granting approval of a final plat for the
NOVO addition.
RESOLUTION NO. 11675
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR NOVO ADDITION
CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF (1) THE UPDATED FIVE-YEAR STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PLAN (2020-2024) AS DETAILED AT THE OCTOBER 22,
2019 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION (2) A RESOLUTION FOR
Item #5 REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF
STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD FOR THE LYNDALE AVENUE STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (STAFF REPORT NO. 144).
Council Member Supple read Staff Report 144 and asked if staff had any other comments.
Director Asher stated that the Lyndale paving did get completed and should be open before the
weekend.
Council Member Whalen asked for clarification on the $5.53 million the City bonded and the
extra was utility bonds. Director Asher confirmed.
M/Supple, S/Whalen to approve (1) the updated reconstruction plan of 2020-2024 as detailed
at the October 22, 2019 City Council Work Session (2) a resolution for the reimbursement of certain
expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the City with respect to the Lyndale Ave
Street reconstruction project.
RESOLUTION NO. 11676
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 LYNDALE AVENUE STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
Council Member Trautmann explained that the resolution is not a commitment as it is only a
plan. Director Asher further clarified that it is only a plan.
Council Member Whalen further directed residents to listen to the work session surrounding
the discussions that occurred and the decisions made. Council Member Supple attested to the lengthy
conversations surrounding this item and keeping the tax payers in mind.
Motion carried 4-0.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Item #6
City Manager Rodriguez had nothing to report.
CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
Item #7
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M/Supple, S/Trautmann that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 11/12/19
A/P Checks: 282053 - 282513 $ 3,862,752.13
Payroll: 149812 - 15016 43069 - 43070 650,030.58
TOTAL $ 4,512,782.71
Motion carried 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
Scott Dahlquist, 6913 11th Ave S, discussed his past experiences as a Minneapolis Police
Officer and the choices officers have to make every day.
Item #8 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Trautmann encouraged residents to get out and enjoy the parks and take part
in the outdoor survival skills happening Sunday, November 24 at 3:00pm.
Council Member Supple recognized the Richfield Arts Commission and their participation in
the Trunk or Treat event. Believed they represented the City very well and the event had a wonderful
turnout.
Council Member Whalen wanted to inspire people to volunteer whenever possible with after
school programs. He also wanted to commend everyone who ran for the school board and
congratulate all of those who won.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez sent well wishes to Council Member Garcia who fell ill and was unable
to attend the meeting. She also wanted to honor and thank all of our Veterans.
Item #9 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:41 p.m.
Date Approved: November 26, 2019
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Maria Regan Gonz
Mayor
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Senior Administrative Assistant City Manager