03-09 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular CouncilMeeting
Virtual Meeting held via WebEx
March 09, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Maria Regan Gonzalez at 7:00 p.m. via WebEx.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Ben Whalen; Mary Supple; and Sean Hayford
Present: Oleary
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; John Stark,
Community Development Director; Chris Regis, Finance Director; Jennifer
Anderson, Health Administrator; Jane Skov, IT Manager; Blanca Martinez
Gavina, Executive Analyst; and Kelly Wynn, Senior Office Assistant
Others Present: Pejmon Nadimi, Sandy’s Tavern; Jahn Brink, Sandy’s Tavern; Tenzin Dangsong,
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance
OPEN FORUM
Senior Office Assistant Wynn reviewed the options to participate:
Participate live by calling 612-861-0651 during the open forum portion
Call prior to meeting 612-861-9711
Email prior to meeting kwynn@richfielmn.gov
Senior Office Assistant Wynn stated there were no callers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Whalen, S/Supple to approve the minutes of the (1) City Council Work Session February 23,
2021; (2) City Council Meeting of February 23, 2021; (3) Special City Council Work Session of March
02, 2021; and (4) Special City Council Work Session of March 4, 2021.
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Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
Item #1 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 09, 2021 TIBET DAY
Mayor Regan Gonzalez presented the proclamation and stated how important it is to recognize
this every year to support Richfield residents along with their beliefs and values.
Tenzin Dangsong thanked Council for their support and the City of Richfield for proclaiming
March 9 Tibet Day and recognized the other members of the Tibetan community present in the council
meeting.
Item #2 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Whalen to approve the agenda
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
A. Consider a resolution requesting an advance payment of 2021-2025 Municipal State Aid
(MSA) Street Funds to collect funds available from the completion of an eligible past project. Staff
Report No. 34
RESOLUTION NO. 11830
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADVANCE OF 2021-2025 MUNICIPAL STATE AID
STREET FUNDS
B. Consider the approval of a resolution of support for MnDOT's Infrastructure for Rebuilding
America (INFRA) grant application for Projects 1 and 2 of the I-494: US 169 to MSP Airport vision. Staff
Report No. 35
RESOLUTION NO. 11831
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MNDOT’S
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR REBUILDING AMERICA (INFRA) GRANT
APPLICATION FOR PROJECTS 1 AND 2 OF
THE I494: US 169 TO MSP AIRPORT VISION
C. Consider approval of a first reading of an amendment to the City's Zoning Code that would
allow for slightly larger garage structures if an Accessory Dwelling Unit is attached, in the Single Family
(R and R-1) Residential Districts. Staff Report No. 36
D. Consider the approval of setting a public hearing to be held on March 23, 2021, to consider
the issuance of new On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday licenses, with outside service and the optional 2
a.m. closing for Pizza Luce VII, Inc. d/b/a Pizza Luce, location at 800 66th Street West. Staff Report No.
37
E. Consider the adoption of resolutions granting subdivision waivers for property owned by the
Richfield HRA (6600 Logan Avenue South and 6600 Newton Avenue South). Staff Report No. 38
RESOLUTION NO. 11832
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBDIVISION WAIVER
FOR 6600 NEWTON AVENUE SOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 11833
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBDIVISION WAIVER
FOR 6600 LOGAN AVENUE SOUTH
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the consent calendar.
Council Member Supple expressed excitement regarding Item C in seeing more accessibility
and solar panels included.
Council Member Hayford Oleary asked about altering Item C to fit code.
Director Stark explained they always follow up with parties interested in an ADU if they choose
not to reside and this seems to be the only physical change that has been desired.
Council Member Whalen highlighted the work session that spoke of the I-494 Project update
and encouraged residents to view when available.
Senior Office Assistant Wynn took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
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Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
Item #4
CALENDAR
None
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Regan Gonzalez re-opened the open forum with unanimous consent from Council.
Paul Webster, Prior Lake resident, requested an amendment on closure times for billiards halls
to include weekday hours of 10:00am-2:00am and open 24 hours on weekends. He stated he is
currently working with a landlord to open a 6,000 square foot hall with no alcohol service.
PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
Item #5 PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM
THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. STAFF REPORT NO. 39
Council Member Supple read staff report 39 and opened the public hearing.
Senior Office Assistant Wynn reviewed the options to participate:
Participate live by calling 612-861-0651 during the public hearing portion
Call prior to meeting 612-861-9711
Email prior to meeting kwynn@richfielmn.gov
Senior Office Assistant Wynn stated there were no callers.
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to close the public hearing.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
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M/Supple, S/Whalen to approve second reading of the transitory ordinance providing for the
expenditure of funds from the Special Revenue Fund for certain capitalimprovements.
RESOLUTION NO. 11829
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED USE OF 2021 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY
REQUIRED THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
Council Member Whalen highlighted the funds came from liquor store profits.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A NEW ON-SALE
WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES WITH OUTSIDE SERVICE
Item #6
FOR MOS EISLEY CANTINA, LLC D/B/A SANDY'S TAVERN LOCATED AT
6612 PENN AVENUE SOUTH. STAFF REPORT NO. 40
Council Member Hayford Oleary read staff report 40.
Health Administrator Anderson explained the ordinance requires an application when a
business has a change in ownership.
Council Member Hayford Oleary opened the public hearing.
Senior Office Assistant Wynn reviewed the options to participate:
Participate live by calling 612-861-0651 during the public hearing portion
Call prior to meeting 612-861-9711
Email prior to meeting kwynn@richfielmn.gov
Senior Office Assistant Wynn stated there were no callers.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Whalen to close the public hearing.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
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Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
M/ Hayford Oleary, S/Supple to approve the issuance of new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent
Malt Liquor licenses with outside service for Mos Eisley Cantina, LLC d/b/a Sandy's Tavern located at
6612 Penn Avenue South.
Council Member Whalen thanked the business owners for attending and having their business
in Richfield.
Pejmon Nadimi thanked Council for taking the time.
Council Member Hayford Oleary stated he is glad to see this license moving forward
Pejmon Nadimi asked about a timeline as long as the license is approved.
Health Administrator Anderson stated all documents had been sent to the State and usually will
take a couple days to process.
Council Member Trautmann recognized the skills it takes to run a business and is glad to see
them supporting a restaurant that has been a neighborhood staple for many years.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY BOARD AND
Item #7
COMMISSIONS. STAFF REPORT NO. 41
Council Member Whalen presented staff report 41 and expressed appreciation for all the
residents who are excited to serve the community.
M/Whalen, S/Supple to appoint members to fill the expiring or vacant terms on City advisory
board and commissions referenced in the attached list.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
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Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDER CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF THE MAYOR'S
Item #8 APPOINTMENT OF A HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COMMISSIONER. STAFF REPORT NO. 42
Mayor Regan Gonzalez read staff report 42.
M/Regan Gonzalez, S/Whalen to approve appointment of as HRA Commissioner commencing
on March 9, 2020 and expiring November 12, 2023.
Council Member Whalen expressed gratitude to work with Lee Ohnesorge in community
housing and welcomed him to the HRA.
Council Member Supple thanked all the applicants and expressed how energizing it is to speak
with the community.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Item #9
City Manager Rodriguez commented on the upcoming one year anniversary of a declared
pandemic. She then spoke of the growing number of people being vaccinated.
Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Supple, S/Whalen that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 03/09/2021
A/P Checks 295043 - 295330 $ 1,221,890.01
Payroll: 160412 – 160709 722,276.47
TOTAL $ 1,944,166.48
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Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
Item #11HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
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Council Member Hayford Oleary acknowledged the opening of Chase Bank at 66
and Lyndale
and how accessible the building is to all residents.
Council Member Whalen spoke of a conversation he had with a resident about their concerns of
taxes being raised and was able to share what the money will pay for within the city. He then
encouraged residents to reach out to Council and staff with questions.
Council Member Supple stated she had the privilege of touring Creekside Community Center. It
is set up as a saliva testing site, is very well put together and offers both in person and drive up options.
Council Member Trautmann expressed gratitude to Partnership Academy for a newly painted
mural that represents the diversity of their students.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez thanked all essential workers and health care employees for
overcoming such barriers in the last year. She also thanked residents and staff in doing the same and
continuing to care for one another.
Item #12 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:55 p.m.
Date Approved: March 23, 2021
Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
Kelly Wynn Katie Rodriguez
Senior Office Assistant City Manager