01-28 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Council Meeting
January 28, 2020
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; and
Present: Ben Whalen.
Council Members Simon Trautmann
Absent:
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Neil Ruhland,
Communications Manager; Jay Henthorne, Police Chief; Mike Flaherty, Public
Safety Deputy Chief; Jamie Maiser, Public Safety Administrative Aid; Jennifer
Anderson, Support Services Supervisor; John Stark, Community Development
Director; and Blanca Martinez Gavina, Executive Analyst.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Regan Gonzalez spoke of the adjustments made to the list of Council liaisons to local,
regional, and city boards and commissions. These changes are reflected online.
M/Supple, S/Whalen to approve the minutesof the: (1) City Council Work Session for January
08, 2020; (2) Special City Council Work Session of January 11, 2020; (3) City Council Work Session
of January 14, 2020; (4) City Council Meeting of January 14, 2020; and (5) Special City Council Work
Session of January 16, 2020.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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M/Supple, S/Garcia to remove item #5 from the agenda and approve remaining agenda items.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #2 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
A. Consider the approval of a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the Church of St.
Peter, located at 6730 Nicollet Avenue South, for their Ham Bingo event taking place on March
28, 2020 (Staff Report No. 15)
B. Consider the approval of a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the Church of St.
Peter, located at 6730 Nicollet Avenue South, for their Spaghetti Dinner event taking place on
February 16, 2020 (Staff Report No. 16).
C. Consider the adoption of a resolution appointing election judges for the Presidential
Nomination Primary of March 3, 2020 and approval of the absentee ballot board for the 2020
Election cycle (Staff Report No. 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 11711
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL
NOMINATION PRIMARY OF MARCH 3, 2020 AND APPROVAL OF THE ABSENTEE
BALLOT BOARD FOR THE 2020 ELECTION CYCLE
D. First reading of an ordinance amending Section 405 of the City Code related to housing
maintenance and adopting the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) (Staff Report
No. 18).
E. Consider the approval of a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Morrie's Richfield
JRL RE, LLC (Morrie's Jaguar Land Rover) that defines ownership and maintenance
responsibilities for certain features constructed at 1525 East 77th Street (Staff Report No. 19).
F. Consider the approval of a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with NOVO, LLC that
defines ownership and maintenance responsibilities for certain features constructed at 2400
West 66th Street (Staff Report No. 20).
G. Consider the approval of a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Chamberlain
Apartments, LLC that defines ownership and maintenance responsibilities for certain features
constructed at 6630, 6700, and 6701 Richfield Parkway (Staff Report No. 21).
M/Garcia, S/Supple to approve the consent calendar
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Motion carried 4-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
Item #3
CALENDAR
None
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 6501
WOODLAKE DRIVE (MARKET PLAZA/VILLAGE SHORES). CONSIDER
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
MARKET PLAZA/VILLAGE SHORES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO
Item #4
ALLOW A NEW BUILDING FOR A BANK BRANCH WITH A DRIVE-UP ATM.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SUBDIVISION
WAIVER TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A SEPARATE LOT FOR THE
PROPOSED BUILDING (STAFF REPORT NO. 22)
Council Member Whalen read Staff Report 22.
Director Stark reviewed the rezoning designation and proposed building plans for the area.
Council Member Whalen suggested to separate the three items under consideration.
M/Whalen, S/Supple to approve an ordinance rezoning property at 6501 Woodlake Drive
(Market Plaza/Village Shores).
Motion carried 4-0
M/Whalen, S/Supple to approve a resolution granting an amendment to the Market
Plaza/Village Shores planned unit development to allow a new building for a bank branch with a drive-
up ATM.
Council Member Whalen expressed his disappointment that the pedestrian path the developer
agreed too on the west side of the building has not been included in the plans. He also had concerns
about the grade of the lot and wondered of any options including ramps to include a more accessible
building.
David Knaeble, Project Manager, spoke to the sidewalk connection to the property on the west
side and showed the proposed plan. He also addressed the grading for the parking lot and the options
considered.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez questioned why there is a proposed drive through ATM for the bank
instead of in the entrance of the building.
Terron Wright, Architect, poke to the convenience of a drive through ATM for customers but it
can be discussed with the company to have it not included in the build.
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Council Member Whalen wondered if the grade problems would be a concern with any
proposed development for this property. Director Stark suggested that depending on the needs of a
building, some of the issues could be mitigated.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez requested to table this item and revisit in two weeks. She would like to
see the staff discuss with the developer all the grading issues, the drive through ATM, and the parking
agreement with Hennepin Health.
Director Stark proposed further discussion on ways that these issues can be accommodated.
M/Whalen, S/Supple to withdraw approval of a resolution granting an amendment to the
Market Plaza/Village Shores planned unit development to allow a new building for a bank branch with
a drive-up ATM.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Garcia to table to (1) Consider approval of a resolution granting an
amendment to the Market Plaza / Village Shores planned unit development to allow a new building for
a bank branch with a drive-up ATM; and (2) Consider approval of a resolution granting a subdivision
waiver to allow the creation of a separate lot for the proposed building.
Motion carried 4-0
RESOLUTION NO.11712
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT
6501 WOODLAKE DRIVE
RESOLUTION NO. 11713
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBDIVISION WAIVER
FOR MARKET PLAZA AND VILLAGE SHORES
AT 6501 WOODLAKE DRIVE
CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LAWFUL
Item #5 GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT FOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN
LEGION POST #435, 6501 PORTLAND AVE SOUTH (STAFF REPORT NO. 23)
M/Supple, S/Garcia to remove item from the agenda per the request of the Minneapolis-
Richfield American Legion Post #435.
Motion carried 4-0
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE COORDINATED CENSUS
Item #6 EFFORTS AND FUNDING TO ENSURE THAT ALL RICHFIELD RESIDENTS
ARE COUNTED IN THE 2020 CENSUS (STAFF REPORT NO. 24)
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Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report 24. She spoke of the coordinated efforts in the
whole county and if a good count is not taken, a loss of representation in Congress could occur. She
also addressed some of the fears around the Census such as status and immigration.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez thanked Executive Analyst, Blanca Martinez Gavina, for her efforts in
leading to prepare for the 2020 Census.
M/Garcia, S/Supple to consider a resolution to support the coordinated Census efforts and
funding to ensure that all Richfield residents are counted in the 2020 Census.
RESOLUTION NO. 11710
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RICHFIELD COUNTS 2020 CENSUS EFFORTS
Motion carried 4-0.
VIOLATION HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
REGARDING CIVIL ENFORCEMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENTS THAT
Item #7 RECENTLY UNDERWENT ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS CONDUCTED
BY RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF AND FAILED BY SELLING ALCOHOL
TO UNDERAGE YOUTH (STAFF REPORT NO. 25)
Mayor Regan Gonzalez presented Staff Report 25.
M/Supple, S/Garcia to approve a resolution regarding civil enforcement for (1) El Tejaban
Mexican Grill; (2) La Vaquita 2; and (3) Giordano’s of Richfield that recently underwent alcohol
compliance checks conducted by Richfield Public Safety staff, and failed by selling alcohol to
underage youth.
Ehrick Halland, Reginal Manager of Giordano’s of Richfield, introduced himself, explained the
occurrence with the employee, and admitted to the violation.
Wendy, General Manager of El Tejaban Mexican Grill, admitted to the violation and discussed
the steps they will be taking to not allow this to happen again.
Support Services Supervisor Anderson spoke with the representative for La Vaquita 2 before
she had to leave the Council meeting and they have admitted to the claims and will endure the
pentalties put forth by the Council.
Motion carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 11715
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR EL TEJABAN MEXICAN
RESTAURANT, LLC. d/b/a EL TEJABAN MEXICAN GRILL, 6519 NICOLLET AVENUE
SOUTH, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
FAILURE
RESOLUTION NO. 11716
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RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JIMENEZ GENAO, LLC.
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d/b/a LA VAQUITA 2, 607 77STREET EAST, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR
FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
RESOLUTION NO. 11717
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR VPC RICHFIELD PIZZA,
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LLC. d/b/a GIORDANO’S OF RICHFIELD, 3000 66STREET WEST, AND IMPOSING A
CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY BOARDS AND
Item #8
COMMISSIONS (STAFF REPORT NO. 26)
Mayor Regan Gonzalez read Staff Report 26.
M/Garcia, S/Whalen to consider appointments to fill mid-term or vacant positions to City
advisory boards and commissions.
Council Member Garcia described how they received many applicants for the positions.
People are very excited to serve their community.
Council Member Whalen expressed his gratitude to all the residents that applied, which were
about 50 applicants. He is excited to see so many wonderful residents wanting to shape the future of
the community.
Council Member Supple echoed the thank you to all the residents for applying.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez also thanked all the applicants and staff for taking time to participate.
She addressed the changes that have been made in order to better accommodate the high number of
residents that would like to serve.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez had nothing to report.
Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
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M/Garcia, S/Whalen that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 01/28/2020
A/P Checks 284088 - 284500 $ 1,278,117.79
Payroll: 151786 - 152115 745,552.53
TOTAL $ 2,023,670.32
Motion carried 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
Wilmery Quinones, sister of Brian Quinones, stated that she is tired of coming to Council
meetings and continually asking for the same things. She also mentioned her family still lives in
Richfield and she hates coming to visit them.
Oscar Colera believes changes need to be made and Council should be serving the people.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez stated the investigation regarding Brian Quinones is being conducted
by Hennepin County and the City has been in full cooperation. She would also like to see a conclusion
and has urged Hennepin County to expedite their decision.
Isis Eby, St. Paul resident, does not believe she is safe when she comes to Richfield. She
would like the officers involved in the Brian Quinones case to be taken off the streets.
Keith McCarron, Minneapolis resident, wants to know if mental health crisis is a crime and
would like to know if the police officers have a procedure to deal with mental health.
Maria Rosario, mother of Brian Quinones, expressed how much pain she has gone through.
Paul Bosman, Minneapolis resident and Lawyer, believes the City is withholding data in
regards to the squad car video.
Don Williams, Minnesota resident, read the oxford definition of homicide, the mission of
Richfield’s Police Department and his stated his disappointment in the department not living up to
their mission. He demanded the Mayor and Council members build trust and review the process and
add body cameras and release data that has been requested.
Chara Blanch, Richfield resident, discussed her frustration with the City of Richfield and her
perceived lack of compliance and demanded the dash camera footage from the officer involved
shooting is released. She also spoke about how she does not feel safe in Richfield, fears for her son,
and has contemplated moving. She addressed the need for body cameras to be implemented this
year.
Item #11 HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
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None
Item #12 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:47 p.m.
Date Approved: February 11, 2020
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