12-10 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
December 10, 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; 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; John Stark, Community Development Director;
Chris Regis, Finance Director; Jay Henthorne, Police Chief; Jennifer Anderson,
Support Services Supervisor; Amy Markle, Recreation Services Director;
Rachel Lindholm, Sustainability Specialist; and Kelly Wynn, Senior Office
Assistant.
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
November 26, 2019; and (2) City Council Meeting Minutes for November 26, 2019.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION RICHFIELD FOUNDATION AWARDING GRANTS
Scott Hvizdos, Board Chair of the Richfield Foundation, discussed the work of the
Foundation and presented grants to the following organizations:
Assistance League;
Bilingual Learning Center;
Blessed Trinity Science Fair;
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Centennial Elementary PTSO;
Crossroads Panorama;
Human Rights Commission
Hope Church/Richfield Young Life;
Loaves and Fishes;
Meals on Wheels;
Oasis for Youth
People with Capes;
Red, White and Blue Days;
Richfield HS Senior Class Party;
Senior Community Services;
Tapestry; and
VEAP
Item #2 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar
A. Consider the acceptance of bid minutes/tabulation, dated December 3, 2019, award of
contract to Peterson Companies, the lowest bidder, in the amount of $187,371.00, plus 10%
contingency, and authorization of staff to execute the contract for the Wood Lake Nature
Center Boardwalk Replacement Project, managed by WSB Engineering. (Staff Report No.
152).
B. Consider a resolution of support for MnDOT to construct noise walls along the south side of
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Highway 62, between Xerxes and Russell avenues and between 11 and Bloomington
avenues within corporate City of Richfield (City) limits. (Staff Report No. 153).
RESOLUTION NO. 11683
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
METRO STANDALONE NOISE BARRIER APPLICATION
C. Consider 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 (Staff Report No. 154).
RESOLUTION NO. 11684
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM THE LISTED AGENCIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE
INDIVIDUALS FOR DESIGNATED USES
D. Consider to approve a contract from the City of Edina to provide dispatching service to the City
of Richfield’s Police and Fire Departments (Staff Report No. 154).
E. Consider to approve the renewal of the 2020 licenses for On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor, Off-
Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor and taxi companies doing business in Richfield (Staff Report No.
156).
Licenses to Operate in Richfield Licenses to sell 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
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Gold Star Taxi - 7 vehicles La Vaquita Short Stop- Off-Sale
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
Vina Restaurant - On-Sale
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the consent calendar
Motion carried 4-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
Item #3
CALENDAR
None.
CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE 2019 REVISED/2020 PROPOSED
ITEM #4 BUDGET AND TAX LEVY AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS (STAFF REPORT
157).
Council Member Supple read Staff Report 157.
Council Member Whalen encouraged the public to circle back to previous work sessions
reviewing the budget. He also thanked the staff for how diligently they worked.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez gave praise to Director Regis for his quality work and keeping
Richfield in the middle of the pack and similar to other cities with increasing costs.
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the resolution (1) adopting a budget and tax levy for the
year 2020 and (2) authorizing budget revisions.
RESOLUTION NO. 11685
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2020
RESOLUTION NO. 11686
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET REVISIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 11687
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 2019 BUDGET OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
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RESOLUTION NO. 11688
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT TO CITY’S MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
RATE TO CONFORM TO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE STATUTORY MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE
RESOLUTION NO. 11689
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 11690
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2021-2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 11691
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PURCHASING PRACTICES IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11586
RESOLUTION NO. 11692
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. 11693
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC WORKS ON-CALL COMPENSATION POLICY
RESOLUTION NO. 11694
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2020 LICENSE, PERMIT AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 11589
RESOLUTION NO. 11695
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CAR ALLOWANCE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
RESOLUTION NO. 11696
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2020 GENERAL SERVICES SALARY COMPENSATION
PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 11697
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2020 MANAGEMENT SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 11698
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2020 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
Motion carried 4-0
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RICHFIELD SUSTAINABILITY
Item #5 COMMISSION TO CHAMPION COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
(STAFF REPORT 158).
Council Member Whalen read Staff Report 158.
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Director Markle expressed the excitement from both residents and staff to move the
sustainability efforts forward.
M/Whalen, S/Trautmann to approve the resolution establishing a Richfield Sustainability
Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 11699
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RICHFIELD SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Council Member Whalen thanked the residents in attendance, along with staff, for all the work
that has been put in to making this effort happen. He also reminded residents that the applications are
open to become part of a commission and the Sustainability Commission is now part of that list.
Council Member Supple encouraged high school students to also submit applications to be a
youth commissioner.
Council Member Trautmann expressed gratitude to all the existing commissioners and
believes the Sustainability Commission will be a great addition.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez voiced great appreciation to everyone who was involved in forming
the Sustainability Commission and all the hours spent making it a reality.
Motion carried 4-0
CONSIDER AN AMEDNMENT TO THE PLANS FOR THE RF64 APARTMENT
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AND TOWNHOME PROJECT ALONG 16 AVENUE AND RICHFIELD
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Item #6 PARKWAY, BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY TAFT PARK AND 65 STREET. THE
PROPOSED REVISION WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TOWNHOMES
CONSTRUCTED FROM 72 TO 64 (STAFF REPORT 159).
Council Member Whalen presented Staff Report 159.
Director Stark reiterated that with this project, there was the potential to not be able to acquire
all the homes on the proposed lot.
M/Whalen, S/Supple to approve the resolution of an amended final development plan and
conditional use permit for a planned unity development.
RESOLUTION NO. 11700
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Council Member Whalen asked Director Stark to expand on the discussions around the ability
for the developer to return if the final property does become available.
Director Stark confirmed the developer would have great advantages by completing the project
in full and will continue to work with the developer.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez spoke to how unfortunate it is that the property was not able to be
acquired but was aware of the risk.
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Council Member Whalen asked if with the decrease in townhomes, will there still be a certain
percentage of affordable housing available. Director Stark stated the information was not readily
available but will look into the matter.
Motion carried 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
Item #7 REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF A SIDEWALK EASEMENT ON THE NOVO
DEVELOPMENT SITE (STAFF REPORT 160).
Council Member Trautmann read Staff Report 160 and opened the public hearing.
M/Trautmann, S/Supple to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0
M/Trautmann, S/Supple to approve the resolution authorizing the vacation of a sidewalk
easement related to the NOVO development.
RESOLUTION NO. 11701
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A SIDEWALK EASEMENT
RELATED TO THE NOVO DEVELOPMENT
Motion carried 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF 2020
Item #8 PAWNBROKER AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSES FOR
METRO PAWN & GUN, INC., 7529 LYNDALE AVE S (STAFF REPORT NO. 161).
Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report 161 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.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez thanked them for coming every year and introducing themselves.
M/Trautmann, S/Whalen to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0
M/Trautmann, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve the renewal of 2020 Pawnbroker and
Secondhand Goods Dealer licenses for Metro Pawn & Gun, Inc. 7529 Lyndale Avenue South.
Motion carried 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A NEW ON-SALE
WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR O’REILLY CUSTOM
Item #9
6, LLC D/B/A SANDY’S TAVERN LOCATED AT 6612 PENN AVE S (STAFF
REPORT NO. 162).
Mayor Regan Gonzalez read Staff Report 162 and opened the public hearing.
Rick Oknick, Sandy’s Tavern new operator, introduced himself and spoke of how grateful they
are to be part of the community.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Whalen to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Whalen approval a new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
licenses for O’Reilly Custom 6, LLC d/b/a Sandy’s Tavern located at 6612 Penn Ave S.
Motion carried 3-0
Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A NEW ON-SALE
WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES, WITH THE OPTIONAL 2
A.M. CLOSING, FOR LOS SANCHEZ TAQUERIA II, LLC D/B/A LOS SANCHEZ
TAQUERIA, 2 66TH STREET WEST. (STAFF REPORT NO. 163)
Mayor Regan Gonzalez presented Staff Report 163 and opened the public hearing.
Council Member Trautmann left the council chambers at 7:46p.m.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Supple to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 3-0
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Whalen approval of a new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
licenses, with the option 2 a.m. closing, for Los Sanchez Taqueria II, LLC d/b/a Los Sanchez
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Taqueria, located at 2 66 Street West.
Motion carried 3-0
Council Member Trautmann returned to council chambers at 7:48p.m.
Item #11 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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. (STAFF
REPORT NO. 164)
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Item #12 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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. (STAFF REPORT NO. 165)
Item #13 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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. (STAFF
REPORT NO. 166)
Item #14 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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. (STAFF REPORT NO. 167)
Item #15 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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. (STAFF REPORT NO. 168)
Item #16 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR MY BURGER OPERATIONS, LLC D/B/A MY BURGER, 6555
LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH. (STAFF REPORT NO. 169)
Item #17 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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. (STAFF REPORT NO. 170)
Item #18 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR HENRY THOU D/B/A RED PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT,
2910 66TH STREET WEST. (STAFF REPORT NO. 171)
Council Member Supple presented Staff Report Nos. 164 through 171 and opened the public
hearings for all 2020 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses.
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Doug Preston, District Manager of My Burger, introduced himself, thanked the Council and
explained how he is available if any questions or concerns should arise.
M/Supple, S/Whalen to close the public hearings.
Motion carried 3-0.
M/Supple, S/Whalen to approve the renewal of the 2020 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;
Minnesota Magicians at the Richfield Ice Arena;
My Burger;
Patrick's Bakery & Cafe; and
Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant.
Council Member Trautmann abstains from voting regarding the liquor licenses for item nine
through twenty seven. With his law firm representing a number of the businesses on the agenda, he
prefers to stay neutral.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #19 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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. (STAFF REPORT NO. 172)
Item #20 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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. (STAFF
REPORT NO. 173)
Item #21 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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. (STAFF REPORT NO. 174)
Item #22 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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. (STAFF REPORT
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NO. 175)
Item #23 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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.
(STAFF REPORT NO. 176)
Item #24 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR PAISAN INCORPORATED D/B/A KHAN’S MONGOLIAN
BARBEQUE, 500 78TH STREET EAST. (STAFF REPORT NO. 177)
Item #25 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR LYN 65, LLC D/B/A LYN 65 KITCHEN & BAR, 6439 LYNDALE
AVENUE SOUTH. (STAFF REPORT NO. 178)
Item #26 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR LYNDALE SMOKEHOUSE, LLC D/B/A LYNDALE
SMOKEHOUSE, 7745 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH. (STAFF REPROT NO. 179)
Item #27 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
RENEWAL OF 2020 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.
(STAFF REPORT NO. 180)
Council Member Whalen read Staff Report Nos. 172 through 180 and opened the public
hearings for all 2020 On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor licenses.
M/Whalen, S/Supple to close the public hearings.
Motion carried 3-0.
M/Whalen, S/Regan Gonzalez to approve the renewal of the 2020 On-Sale Intoxicating and
Sunday Liquor licenses for:
El Tejaban Mexican Grill;
Fireside Foundry;
Frenchman's;
Giordano's of Richfield;
Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar;
Khan’s Mongolian Barbeque;
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Lyn 65 Kitchen & Bar;
Lyndale Smokehouse; and
Pizza Luce.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #28 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, 6715 LAKESHORE
DRIVE. (STAFF REPORT NO. 181)
Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report No 181 and opened the public hearing for
the 2020 Club On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor licenses.
M/Trautmann, S/Whalen to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Trautmann, S/Whalen to approve the renewal of the 2020 Club On-sale Intoxicating and
Sunday Liquor licenses for:
Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555
Motion carried 4-0.
Council Member Trautmann expressed his gratitude for the V.F.W. and its members for their
sponsorships.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Item #29
City Manager Rodriguez stated the City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 will
need to be moved to Monday, February 24, 2020. The current Planning Commission meeting taking
place on Monday, February 24, 2020 will be moved to another date.
CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
Item #30
M/Whalen, S/Supple that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 12/10/19
A/P Checks: 282908 – 283225 $ 1,511,835.51
Payroll: 150482 – 150811 43125 - 43128 672,642.94
TOTAL $ 2,184,478.45
Motion carried 4-0.
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OPEN FORUM •
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Item #31 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Supple referenced Richfield Counts and the upcoming Census. The next
meeting will be Tuesday, December 17th and begin 6:00 p.m. at the Richfield Community Center. She
also mentioned the commission applications are currently open and the deadline is December 31St
Lastly, Council Member Supple is looking forward to the next round of sidewalk poetry and
encouraged the public to submit their work.
Council Member Whalen called attention to the Richfield Community Education booklet and all
the wonderful programming available. There will also be a breakfast with Santa Sunday, December
15th and would like to wish everyone a happy holidays.
Council Member Trautmann also referenced Breakfast with Santa as well as the Holiday
Winter Market. He encouraged residents to shop the market and support local vendors with holiday
gifts and items. Council Member Trautmann furthermore encouraged residents to participate in the
Pajama Jingle Jam on Friday, December 13th
Mayor Regan Gonzalez sent well wishes to Council Member Garcia as she is not feeling well.
She also wished Council Member Supple a happy birthday. A big thank you sent out to the Richfield
Police Department along with everyone participated with Heroes and Helpers. Lakewinds Coop is also
participating in Round Up for Wood Lake Nature Center for December. Wood Lake Nature Center will
be hosting a gingerbread event on Sunday December 15th. Mayor Regan Gonzalez encouraged
residents to visit the website for all the upcoming events. She also referenced the Three Kings Day
event at the Wood Lake Nature Center Friday, January 4th from 12-2pm as well as Friday January 10th
at the STEM School from 6-8pm.
Item #32 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:08 p.m.
Date Approved: January 14, 2019
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