12-14 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
RegularCouncilMeeting
Virtual via WebEx
December 14, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Regan Gonzalez at 7:00 p.m. virtually via WebEx.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Mary Supple; Simon Trautmann; Sean
Present: Hayford Oleary; and Ben Whalen
Staff Present:Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Rachel
Lindholm, Sustainability Specialist; Jay Henthorne, Police Chief; Mike
Dobesh, Fire Chief; John Stark, Community Development Director; Julie
Urban, Housing Manager; Kelly Wynn, Administrative Assistant; and Chris
Swanson, Management Analyst.
Others Present: Amanda Kueper, Sustainability Commission Chair; Mary Stratton, Civil
Service Commission President; and James Frechette, Civil Service
Commissioner; Edwina Garcia, Former Council Member; Maureen Scaglia,
Edwina Garcia Community Builder Award recipient and Ryan Schwickert,
MWF Properties.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance
OPEN FORUM
Administrative 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@richfiel d mn.gov
Administrative Assistant Wynn stated that there were no callers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Whalen, S/Supple to approve the minutesof the: (1) City Council Work Session of
November 23, 2021; (2) City Council Meeting of November 23, 2021; and (3) Special City Council
Meeting of November 30, 2021
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Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION ANNUAL PRESENTATION GIVEN BY CHAIR
ITEM #1
AMANDA KUEPER
Chair Kueper provided a report of the work the Sustainability Commission was able to
accomplish in the 2021 year including citywide organized collection and a tree preservation policy.
Council Member Whalen expressed excitement to be involved with the commission and looks
forward to seeing what the group can do next.
Council Members Trautmann and Hayford Oleary thanked the commission for their hard work.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNUAL PRESENTATION GIVEN BY CHAIR
ITEM #2
MARY STRATTON
President Stratton encouraged residents to apply for commissions as the process is currently
open and it is a wonderful way to serve the community. She then provided an overview of the tasks
the commission performed over the last year. She also thanked all firefighters for their professionalism
and service they provide for the entire community.
Council thanked the commission for their service and flexibility during all the changes in the
last year and a half with the department.
PRESENTATION OF THE EDWINA GARCIA COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD
ITEM #3
AND PROCLAMATION TO MAUREEN SCAGLIA
Mayor Regan Gonzalez introduced former councilmember, Edwina Garcia, who spoke on
behalf of the Edwina Garcia Community Builder Award.
Maureen Scaglia, recipient of the award, spoke of how she came into volunteering for the
community and some of the areas she has spent most of her time.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez read the award inscription and proclamation.
Members of the community praised Maureen for her contributions to Richfield
Councilmembers also expressed deep gratitude for Maureen’s leadership, volunteer efforts
and commitment to show up for the community.
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ITEM #4 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Trautmann, S/Whalentoapprove the agenda
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM #5
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
A.Consider to approve the renewal of the 2022 licenses for On-Sale Intoxicating/Club, Wine
and 3.2 Malt Liquor licenses. (Staff Report No. 177)
B.Consider to approve the renewal of the 2022 licenses for On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor,
Off-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor, Secondhand Goods Dealer and taxi companies doing
business in Richfield. (Staff Report No. 178)
C.Consider approval of a third amendment to the Consent Decree in the State of Minnesota
by City of Minneapolis, et al. v. Metropolitan Airports Commission, et al., Hennepin County
Case No. 27-CV-0SS474. (Staff Report No. 179)
D.Consider approval of a second amendment to the agreement with the City of Bloomington
for the provision of public health services for the City of Richfield for 2022. (Staff Report
No. 180)
E.Consider a resolution to accept $1,923,436 in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) grant and a second supplemental payment of $62,987.23 in additional funds. (Staff
Report No. 181)
RESOLUTION NO.11901
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS
F.Consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Richfield Recreation Services
Department to accept 2021 Round-up donations.. (Staff Report No. 182)
RESOLUTION NO.11902
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RICHFIELD RECREATIONS
SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT 2021 ROUND-UP
DONATIONS
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G.Consider the approval of a resolution in support for Public Works' Safe Routes to School
grant application to MnDOT for the installation of pedestrian improvements on 71st St near
Richfield STEM Elementary and Dual Language Schools. (Staff Report No. 183)
RESOLUTION NO.11903
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PUBLIC WORKS’ MNDOT SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOL APPLICATION
H.Consider the approval of a resolution removing parking restrictions along 70th St from
Penn Ave to Lake Shore Dr. (Staff Report No. 184)
RESOLUTION NO. 11904
RESOLUTION REMOVING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 70TH ST
I.Consider the approval of a resolution authorizing the "Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer"
grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry
in the amount of $99,840.00. (Staff Report No. 185)
RESOLUTION NO. 11905
RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER
INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION
OF FORESTRY
J.Consider a resolution authorizing condemnation of property for the reconstruction of 65th
Street. (Staff Report No. 186)
RESOLUTION NO. 11906
RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING ACQUISITION BY
EMINENT DOMAIN AND APPROVAL OF
APPRAISED VALUES OF EASEMENTS FOR
65TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
K.Consider the approval of a work order amendment from Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.,
for additional design engineering services for the 65th Street Improvements Project. (Staff
Report No. 187)
L.Consider the approval of a cost share agreement between the City and Hope Presbyterian
Church for the construction of public storm sewer across the church's private parking lot
and authorize City staff to execute and record the dedication of a drainage and utility
easement over the public storm sewer. (Staff Report No. 188)
M.Consider the approval of a revised agreement between the City of Richfield and the
Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative for the use of a 4,690 square-foot strip of land along the
edge of Lincoln Field. (Staff Report No. 189)
N.Consider approval of a Resolution for the City of Richfield to opt-into the national opioid
settlement.
RESOLUTION NO.11907
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
(MOA) BETWEEN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN
NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS
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M/Hayford Oleary, S/Supple to approve the consent calendar.
Council Member Whalen thanked staff for their work in finding collaborations and funding to
make so many projects possible.
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
ITEM #6
CALENDAR
None.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 1202.07 OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
ITEM #7
RELATING TO LICENSE ELIGIBILITY OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, WINE AND
BEER ESTABLISHMENTS (STAFF REPORT NO. 190)
Council Member Whalen presented Staff Report 190.
M/Whalen, S/Trautmann to a pprove the second reading of an ordinance amending Section
1202.07 of the Richfield City Code, by eliminating paragraph (g) relating to license eligibility.
BILL NO. 2021-18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1202 OF THE RICHFIELD
CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSE
ELIGIBILITY
Council Members Hayford Oleary and Trautmann expressed appreciation for staff efforts to
encourage investment in Richfield and to finding solutions.
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM #8
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF 2022
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PAWNBROKER AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSES FOR
METRO PAWN & GUN, INC., 7529 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH (STAFF
REPORT NO. 191)
Council Member Hayford Oleary presented staff report 191 and opened the public hearing.
Administrative Assistant Wynn stated the options to participate in the public hearing and stated
that there were no callers.
Council Member Hayford Oleary verified that there were no more residents for the public
hearing.
M/ Hayford Oleary, S/Whalen to close the public hearing.
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Supple to approve the renewal of 2022 Pawnbroker and Secondhand
Goods Dealer licenses for Metro Pawn & Gun, Inc., 7529 Lyndale Avenue South
Management Analyst Swanson 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
INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR DAGOBAH, LLC D/B/A
ITEM #9
PROTAGONIST KITCHEN AND BAR LOCATED AT 6601 PENN AVENUE
SOUTH (STAFF REPORT NO. 192)
Council Member Whalen presented staff report 192 and opened the public hearing.
Administrative Assistant Wynn stated the options to participate in the public hearing and stated
that there were no callers.
Council Member Whalen verified that there were no more residents for the public hearing.
M/Whalen, S/Trautmann to close the public hearing.
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Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
M/Whalen, S/Hayford Oleary to approve the issuance of new On Sale Intoxicating and
Sunday Liquor licenses for Dagobah, LLC d/b/a Protagonist Kitchen and Bar located at 6601 Penn
Avenue South.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez welcomed the new restaurant.
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE HOST DESIGNATION FOR THE CITY OF
BETHEL TO ISSUE HOUSING BONDS TO FINANCE AN AFFORDABLE
ITEM #10
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY MWF PROPERTIES AT
7700 PILLSBURY AVENUE SOUTH (STAFF REPORT NO. 193)
Council Member Trautmann presented staff report 193 and opened the public hearing.
Administrative Assistant Wynn stated the options to participate in the public hearing and stated
that there were no callers.
Council Member Trautmann verified that there were no more residents for the public hearing.
M/Trautmann, S/Hayford Oleary to close the public hearing.
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
M/Trautmann, S/Supple to approve a resolution providing host approval to and consenting
to the issuance, sale, and delivery by the City of Bethel of its revenue bonds and approving and
authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Agreement.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11908
RESOLUTIONPROVIDING HOST APPROVAL TO AND
CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY BY THE
CITY OF BETHEL OR ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY OF THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA OF ITS REVENUE BONDS; APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT; AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS WITH RESPECT
THERETO
Council Member Whalen asked about the possibility to increase the number of units available
at the 30% AMI level.
Ryan Schwickert, MSF Properties, stated due to lack of investors they will be unable to
increase the number of units.
Council Member Whalen expressed desire to explore possibilities as a city to increase units
available in buildings at the 30% AMI level.
Director Stark agreed with comments and stated there are limited resources but staff has
discussed it with legislators.
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE HOST DESIGNATION FOR THE CITY OF
ITEM #11 BETHEL TO ISSUE TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS AT PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY. (STAFF REPORT NO. 194)
Council Member Supple presented staff report 194.
Lisa Hendricks, Partnership Academy, spoke of the need for an addition to the building to
accommodate more students as they have an extensive waiting list for a number of grades.
Council Member Supple opened the public hearing.
Administrative Assistant Wynn stated the options to participate in the public hearing and stated
that there were no callers.
Council Member Supple verified that there were no more residents for the public hearing.
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to close the public hearing.
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
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Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
M/Supple, S/Whalen to approve a resolution providing host approval to and consenting to the
issuance, sale, and delivery by the City of Bethel of its revenue Bonds.
RESOLUTION NO.11909
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE
BY THE CITY OF BETHEL OF ITS CHARTER SCHOOL LEASE
REVENUE OBLIGATIONS AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS WITH
RESPECT THERETO
Members of the council thanked Partnership Academy and the City of Bethel.
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE 2021 REVISED/2022 PROPOSED
ITEM #12 BUDGET AND TAX LEVY AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS (STAFF REPORT
NO. 195)
Council Member Supple presented staff report 195.
City Manager Rodriguez encouraged residents to review the previous meetings and
documentation of the budget.
M/Supple, S/Whalen to adopt the resolutions approving the 2021 Revised/2022 Proposed
budget and tax levy and related resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO.11910
ADOPTING A BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR THE
RESOLUTION
YEAR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.11911
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET REVISIONS
RESOLUTION NO.11912
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 2021 BUDGET OF
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
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RESOLUTION NO.11913
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT TO CITY’S MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE TO CONFORM TO INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE STATUTORY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
RESOLUTION NO.11914
RESOLUTIONADOPTING THE 2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.11915
RESOLUTIONADOPTING THE 2023-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.11916
RESOLUTIONESTABLISHING 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.11917
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC WORKS ON-CALL
COMPENSATION RATES FOR 2022
RESOLUTION NO.11918
RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING A CAR ALLOWANCE
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
RESOLUTION NO.11919
RESOLUTIONRELATING TO THE 2021 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO.11920
RESOLUTIONRELATING TO THE 2021 MANAGEMENT
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO.11921
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2021 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
Council thanked staff for their hard work and comments from residents to best invest money
on behalf of the city.
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
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CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 6501-13
PENN AVENUE SOUTH AS STRUCTURALLY SUBSTANDARD WITHIN THE
ITEM #13
RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THEIR
DEMOLITION (STAFF REPORT NO. 196)
Council Member Trautmann presented staff report 196 and asked if the HRA would be
reimbursed for demolition.
Housing Manager Urban stated staff has multiple options that are being explored.
M/Trautmann, S/Whalen to adopt a resolution designating the buildings located at 6501-13
Penn Avenue South as structurally substandard within the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area and
authorizing their demolition.
RESOLUTION NO.11922
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING BUILDINGS AS STRUCTURALLY
SUBSTANDARD WITHIN THE RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT
Council Member Whalen asked about the timeline on the tax credit decisions.
Housing Manager Urban stated it has been dela y ed until January.
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD
PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM THE
ITEM #14
LISTED AGENCIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS FOR
DESIGNATED USES. (STAFF REPORT NO. 197)
Council Member Hayford Oleary presented staff report 197.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Supple to adopt a resolution authorizing Richfield Public Safety/Police
Department to accept donations from the listed agencies, businesses and private individuals for
designated uses.
RESOLUTION NO.11923
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM THE LISTED
AGENCIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS FOR
DESIGNATED USES
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
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Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM #15 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez congratulated Equity Administrator Martinez Gavina on her new
position with Citizens League. She also congratulated Director Stark on his new City Manager role for
the city of North St. Paul.
Council thanked Equity Administrator Martinez Gavina and Director Stark for their leadership
and integrity they brought to the city.
Director Stark thanked council for their support and stated he believes Richfield’s brightest
days are ahead.
ITEM #16 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Trautmann, S/Whalen that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank _ 12/14/2021
A/P Checks: 302129 - 302576 $1,198,150.30
Payroll: 166516 - 167140 $1,425,741.61
TOTAL $2,623,891.91
Management Analyst Swanson took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
ITEM #17 HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Supple thanked the Public Works employees for all their hard work in
removing snow; the new Recreation brochure is now available; encouraged residents to drop off
VEAP donations; and thanked Council Member Hayford Oleary for speaking at the Orange Line
ribbon cutting.
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Council Member Whalen thanked residents for participating in the holiday lights competition
and encouraged residents to get out to Wood Lake Nature Center for the Candlelight and Ice event.
Council Member Hayford Oleary thanked Equity Administrator Martinez Gavina for her impact
on the community.
Council Member Trautmann also thanked Equity Administrator Martinez Gavina for her
leadership and advocacy for change.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez expressed gratitude for UPS driver, Benton Alexander, as he assisted
a distraughtwomanby offering his truck for warmth and calling 9-1-1.
ITEM #18ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:04p.m.
Date Approved:January 11, 2022
Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
Kelly Wynn Katie Rodriguez
Administrative AssistantCity Manager