02-11 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Council Meeting
February 11, 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; Mary Supple; Ben Whalen; and
Present: Simon Trautmann
Council Members Edwina Garcia
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; Jennifer Anderson, Support Services Supervisor; Julie
Urban, Housing Manager; John Stark, Community Development Director;
Melissa Poehlman, Assistant Community Development Director; Chris Regis,
Finance Director; Blanca Martinez Gavina, Executive Analyst; and Kelly Wynn,
Senior Office Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance
OPEN FORUM
No speakers
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the minutesof the: (1) Concurrent City Council and HRA
Work Session January 21, 2020; (2) Special City Council Work Session of January 23, 2020; (3) City
Council Work Session of January 28, 2020; and (4) City Council Meeting of January 28, 2020
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the agenda
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #2 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
A. First reading of transitory ordinance providing funding for certain improvements from the
Special Revenue Fund (Staff Report No. 27)
B. Consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)
funds for a vehicle to be used for distracted driving enforcement (Staff Report No. 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 11718
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO
ACCEPT GRANT MONIES FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT
OF $94,100.00 OR A LESSER AMOUNT, AS AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY, TO FUND A VEHICLE FOR DISTRACTED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT
C. Continue consideration of land use applications for Chase Bank at Market Plaza (6501
Woodlake Drive) to February 24, 2020 (Staff Report No. 29).
M/Whalen, S/Trautmann to approve the consent calendar
Motion carried 4-0.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
Item #3
CALENDAR
None
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE, AND SUMMARY PUBLICATION
OF SAID ORDINANCE, AMENDING SECTION 405 OF THE CITY CODE
Item #4
RELATED TO HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND ADOPTING THE
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC). (STAFF REPORT
NO. 30)
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Supple presented staff report 30.
Assistant Community Development Director Poehlman reiterated this isn’t going to change the
processes already enforced by the inspectors. It will provide better customer service, more
consistency amongst inspectors, and consolidate many things into one document.
M/Supple, S/Whalen to approve the resolution approving summary publication of an ordinance
repealing Section 405 (housing code) of the city code of ordinances and adopting the International
Property Maintenance Code with amendments.
RESOLUTION NO. 11719
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING
SECTION 405 (HOUSING CODE) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ADOPTING
THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS
Council Member Whalen thanked staff for clarification and believes this will provide better
quality buildings and customer service.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez also thanked staff for their work and trusts this will create clearer
guidance for staff.
Motion carried 4-0
CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
Item #5
RICHFIELD AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH THOSE AGENCIES (STAFF REPORT NO. 31)
Mayor Regan Gonzalez read staff report 31.
Housing Manager Urban spoke about the importance of these organizations and supplied
examples of how organizations work with departments and outlined the services. She explained what
a tough decision it was to make the selection.
Council Member Supple thanked all the organizations and appreciates all the work they do
within the community.
Council Member Whalen echoed the gratitude for all the organizations. He also read a
statement from Joe McDonald, CEO with VEAP, thanking City Council members and staff for their
continued support.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez also thanked all the organizations asked if anyone from those
organizations would like to speak. She stated the services and support they provide for the community
is greatly appreciated.
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the agreements between the recommended non-profit
organizations and the City of Richfield, and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements for
services with those agencies
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Motion carried 4-0
Item #6 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez had nothing to report.
Item #7 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Trautmann, S/Supple that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 02/11/2020
A/P Checks 284501 - 284828 $ 1,719,385.80
Payroll: 152116 - 152452 671,282.89
TOTAL $ 2,390,668.69
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #8 HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Whalen thanked staff for their partnership with “Let’s Talk Richfield”
discussing the Census. He then reminded residents that early voting is open and available at City
Hall.
Council Member Supple commended the Recreation staff for another successful Ice Fishing
Bowl at Taft Park. She also reminded residents the Arts Commission is doing another round for their
th
sidewalk poetry contest and the due date is February 14.
Council Member Trautmann spoke about the opportunities available for children and adults at
Wood Lake Nature Center.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez sent best wishes to Council Member Garcia to feel better soon. She
also spoke of her visit to the State Capital and encouraged residents to contact their local
representatives and speak to them about policy issues that are important to the community. Lastly,
she mentioned the next meeting for the Minnesota League of Women Voters is February 15, 2020 at
9:15am and will be in the Audi Dealership in Richfield.
Item #9 ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:23 p.m.
Date Approved: February 24, 2020
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