09-27-2022 RegularCALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Regan Gonzalez at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
Council Members
Present:
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Simon Trautmann; and Sean Hayford Oleary
Council Members
Absent:
Mary Supple and Ben Whalen
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Joseph Sathe, Acting City Attorney; Melissa
Poehlman, Community Development Director; Jay Henthorne, Public Safety
Director/Police Chief; Jennifer Anderson, Support Services Manager; and
Kari Sinning, City Clerk
Others Present: Mara Glubka, Human Rights Commissioner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez shared comments regarding the shooting during the homecoming
football game and acknowledged where the community is right now of which there is a lot of work to
do. She thanked all of those involved: community groups and organizations, the Richfield Police
Department, the Richfield Public School District, and all of the students and residents that have been
showing support for the community and taking care of one another.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Regan Gonzalez reviewed the options to participate:
•Participate live by calling 1-415-655-0001 during the open forum portion
•Call prior to meeting 612-861-9711
•Email prior to meeting kwynn@richfieldmn.gov
Callmie Dennis, 7200 17th Ave, proposed acquiring a space in Richfield for a Global
Marketplace.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Council Meeting
September 27, 2022
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M/Trautmann, S/Hayford Oleary to approve the minutes of the: (1) Special Closed City Council
Meeting of September 13, 2022; (2) City Council Work Session of September 13, 2022; and (3)
Regular City Council Meeting of September 13, 2022.
Motion carried: 3-0
ITEM #1
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Regan Gonzalez invited Commissioner Glubka to accept the proclamation and read
aloud the proclamation.
Commissioner Glubka shared history of LGBTQ+ people that have significantly impacted the
liberation, the gruesome past and current events that people still struggle with acceptance. Mayor
Regan Gonzalez thanked Commissioner Glubka for the work she does in the LGBTQ+ community in
Richfield.
ITEM #2
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Trautmann to approve the agenda.
Motion carried: 3-0
ITEM #3
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
A. Consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety
(OTS) funds for an extension on an original four-year grant to fully fund an officer
dedicated for DWI enforcement in Richfield. (Staff Report No. 137)
RESOLUTION NO. 12007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY/POLICE TO ACCEPT GRANT MONIES FROM THE OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,039.73 OR A
LESSER AMOUNT, AS AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY, TO FUND A POLICE OFFICER DEDICATED TO
DWI ENFORCEMENT
B. Consider approval of the purchase of five (5) Ford Hybrid SUV Police Interceptor vehicles
for Public Safety from Tenvoorde Ford, Inc., for $224,804.40 plus destination, tax, title, and
license fees. (Staff Report No. 138)
C. Consider the approval of the first reading of an ordinance adopting Section 625 of the City
Code Prohibiting Conversion Therapy for Minors and Vulnerable Adults (Staff Report No.
139)
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Trautmann to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried: 3-0
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ITEM #4 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
ITEM #5
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF NEW ON-SALE WINE
AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR KATAKI, LOCATED AT
6401 NICOLLET AVENUE. (STAFF REPORT NO. 141)
Council Member Hayford Oleary presented Staff Report 141 and opened the public hearing.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Trautmann to close the public hearing.
Motion carried: 3-0
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Trautmann to approve the issuance of new On-Sale Wine and 3.2
Percent Malt Liquor licenses for Kataki, located at 6401 Nicollet Avenue.
Motion carried: 3-0
ITEM #6
CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS 617 (FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS), 618 (LODGING
ESTABLISHMENTS), AND 619 (PUBLIC POOLS) OF THE RICHFIELD CITY
CODE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH DELEGATED
STATE REQUIREMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS EDITS FOR CLARITY
RELATED TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, LODGING ESTABLISHM ENTS, AND
PUBLIC POOLS. (STAFF REPORT NO. 142)
Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report 142.
M/Trautmann, S/Hayford Oleary to 1) approve the second reading of an ordinance amending
Sections 617, 618, and 619 of the Richfield City Code pertaining to food, lodging and pools; and, 2)
approve a resolution authorizing summary publication of said ordinance.
BILL NO. 2022-13
ORDINANCE UPDATING REGULATIONS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, LODGING
ESTABLISHMENTS, AND PUBLIC POOLS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH DELEGATED
STATE REQUIREMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS EDITS FOR CLARITY AMENDING
SECTIONS 617, 618, AND 619 OF THE CITY CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 12008
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF
AN ORDINANCE
Motion carried: 3-0
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ITEM #7
SECOND READING AND SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE RICHFIELD ZONING CODE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS FOR
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS (STAFF REPORT NO. 143)
Council Member Hayford Oleary presented Staff Report 143.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Trautmann to 1) approve the attached ordinance amending the Richfield
Zoning Code to update regulations for electric vehicle chargers; and, 2) approve a resolution
authorizing summary publication of said ordinance.
BILL NO. 2022-14
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RICHFIELD ZONING CODE TO
UPDATE REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS
RESOLUTION NO. 12009
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION
OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RICHFIELD
ZONING CODE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS
FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS
Motion carried: 3-0
ITEM #8
CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF AN INTERIM ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
STUDY AND IMPOSING A ONE YEAR MORATORIUM ON CANNABIS
PRODUCTS (STAFF REPORT NO. 140)
Council Member Trautmann presented Staff Report 140.
City Manager Rodriguez shared that there was a work session regarding this and the guidance
given at the work session was to prepare a moratorium.
Council Member Hayford Oleary clarified that if the motion were to be continued that it should
happen before or after the main motion. Acting City Attorney Sathe stated that there would be a
motion to continue the item before the main motion would be made. Council Member Trautmann
shared that there is not a consensus of all Council Members present and would like to wait until the
full Council is present to make a vote.
M/Trautmann, S/Hayford Oleary to table or continue the agenda item until the next council
meeting.
Council Member Hayford Oleary supported tabling the item as he would like the full council to
be present and reiterated that he does not agree with this approach; the problems are related to the
use of the products while the solution is related to store sales in the City of which is there is not a
good connection between the problem and the solution. He stated that passing the moratorium would
not prevent Richfielders from gaining access to the products as residents could purchase from
neighboring communities. He raised concerns of the moratorium affecting the sale of Delta 8 products
which he would like staff to clarify at the next meeting. He shared a Star Tribune article that showed
sixty percent of Minnesotans support the legalization of marijuana and worried that actions like a
moratorium could continue to undermine a better and more comprehensive legalization path.
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Mayor Regan Gonzalez read aloud comments from Council Member Whalen which stated his
concerns regarding the use of edible cannabinoid products and supported that more research needs
to be done while moving towards regulation on the use and licensing of the products. He stated that
he is undecided on the vote, as the moratorium might not be the best tool to solve the problems.
Council Member Trautmann agreed with Council Member Hayford Oleary on not criminalizing
the use of cannabis much like alcohol and tobacco use. He shared that he supports the moratorium to
allow staff the time to regulate the consumption and sale of cannabis products and shared concerns
of how it could affect Delta 8 sales.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez clarified that Council would have to have a majority vote of all Council
Members to pass the ordinance. Acting City Attorney Sathe affirmed. Mayor Regan Gonzalez asked
staff to speak to the specific concerns that Council Members have at the next meeting to help them
feel more comfortable about their votes at the next meeting. Council Member Hayford Oleary stated
that he will prepare detailed questions to staff in advance of the next meeting.
Motion carried: 3-0
ITEM #9
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez echoed the Mayor’s comments regarding the shooting at the Richfield
Homecoming game and thanked the Public Safety for the quick response. She also thanked the staff
at the schools and our community for the conversations.
ITEM #10
CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Trautmann, S/Hayford Oleary that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. BANK 9/27/2022
A/P Checks: 309469 – 309758 $2,521,539.12
Payroll: 173267 – 173573 $768,117.39
TOTAL $3,289,656.51
Motion carried: 3-0
ITEM #11
HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Trautmann extended thanks and appreciation for Penn Fest, particularly
Gordon Hanson and other community volunteers and staff that were involved. He also shared his
sorrow on the shooting and tipped his hat to the public safety for their response. He hoped that
community members use this time to create deeper relationships with their neighbors.
Council Member Hayford Oleary echoed the sentiments of Council Member Trautmann, was
grateful to the schools and the police response, and appreciated how the police department kept the
public informed. He recognized Penn Fest, especially Gordon Hanson, Dave Gepner, and City Staff
for their contributions to the event.
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Mayor Regan Gonzalez read aloud a comment from Council Member Whalen regarding the
proclamation recognizing LGBTQ+ History Month that thanked the Human Rights Commission for not
only preparing the proclamations but for ensuring that the sentiments behind them guide our actions
and he shared hopes to continue to use words and actions to support the LGBTQ folks in Richfield.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez then shared that Penn Fest was so well attended which speaks volumes to
connectivity and pride for our community. She commented on the community support to help prevent
violence in our community and to come together through conversations, policies, actions, and
partnerships. She thanked the officers, the school, and all the community members that have come
together to response.
ITEM #12 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:45 p.m.
Date Approved: October 11, 2022
Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
Kari Sinning Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager