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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
September 22, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Pat Elliott; Fred Wroge; and Tom
Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven. L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director;
John Stark, Community Development Director; Chris Regis, Finance
Manager; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant to the City Manager; Corrine Heine,
City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary.
OPEN FORUM
Bob Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, spoke about his concerns regarding expensive proposed
costs for the new City Hall.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Wroge, S/Elliott to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Meeting of September
3, 2009; and (2) Special City Council Worksession of September 8, 2009; and (3) Regular City
Council Meeting of September 8, 2009.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION BY THE WEIDT GROUP REGARDING ENERGY ANALYSIS
RESULTS FOR NEW POLICE/FIRE/CITY HALL FACILITY (COUNCIL MEMO
NO. 153)
Kris Leaf, The Weidt Group, made a presentation about the energy analysis as part of the
Xcel Energy's Energy Design Assistance Program. He discussed the process used by the Weidt
Group to determine energy bundling strategies, key results of the analysis, and summary of the
components of the bundle selected by the City Hall design team.
Item #2 I COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER(S) TO ATTEND NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESS OF CITIES AND EXPOSITION
(DEFERRED FROM AUGUST 11, 2009) (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 154)
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Elliott introduced O'Neal Hampton and his daughter, Sunshine, Richfield
residents, who will be participating in the reality show, "The Biggest Loser."
The City Council consensus was to designate Council Member Sandahl to attend the
National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition in November 2009.
Council Member Sandahl stated the Minneapo/is-St. Paul Business Journal included
Richfield businesses, Best Buy and Carrousel Travel, as best places to work.
Council Member Fitzhenry discussed the Metropolitan Airports Commission interactive flight
map.
Mayor Goettel acknowledged the participants in the recent Cattail Days event.
Mayor Goettel requested staff consider repositioning the traffic barriers recently installed
near Cedar Point for easier bicycle access.
Mayor Goettel requested the neighbors along the Crosstown be contacted regarding the
placement of streetlights when construction is finished.
Mayor Goettel reported on the CHAT III open houses, including requests for tree
dedications in the park and gardens.
Mayor Goettel requested recycling containers be placed in the parks.
Mayor Goettel discussed the recent editorial in the Star Tribune regarding the new City Hall.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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M/Wroge, S/Goettel to_approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of resolution and purchase agreement authorizing acquisition of
6758 Portland Avenue from Richfield HRA and resolution authorizing purchase of 6754
Portland Avenue for expansion and building of new City Hall S.R. No. 186
RESOLUTION NO. 10289
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6754 AND 6758 PORTLAND AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10289.
B. Consideration of approval of resolution establishing 2010 license, permit and miscellaneous
fees pursuant to provisions of Appendix D of Richfield City Code S.R. No. 187'
RESOLUTION NO. 10290
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2010 LICENSE, PERMIT AND
MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
`APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10182
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10290.
C. Consideration of approval of resolution certifying unpaid sewer and water service charges
to County Auditor for collection with other taxes on said properties S.R. No. 188
RESOLUTION NO. 10291
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF UNPAID SEWER
AND WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO
BE COLLECTED WITH OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10291.
D. Consideration of approval of agreement between CenterPoint Energy and City of Richfield
to relocate utilities as part of Lyndale Avenue Bridge over I-494 Project S.R. No. 189
E. Consideration of approval of hiring WSB and Associates, Inc. to complete final concept
plans and provide project development coordination for Taft/Legion and Adam's Hill
regional stormwater quality projects for cost not exceed $96,624 without further
authorization S.R. No. 190
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #6 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING STREET LIGHT USER FEE TO BE CHARGED TO RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR OPERATION OF
STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM (PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009) S.R. NO. 191
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 191.
M/Goettel, SNVroge to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Wroge expressed his support because the sunset clause is included and
levy limits are currently in place, but when levy limits are removed, the fee should go back on
property taxes. He added the definition of property taxes should be discussed.
Council Member Sandahl stated support because of the current budget resulting from
reductions in Local Government Aid (LGA).
City Manager Devich explained the current and expected LGA reductions from the State.
Council Member Elliott agreed with supporting the fee as a temporary solution with a sunset
date so the fee could go back on taxes.
Council Member Fitzhenry agreed with supporting the fee because the best crime prevention
is lighting.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10292
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A STREET LIGHT FEE TO BE
CHARGED TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE OPERATION OF A STREET
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10292.
Item #7 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
• POLICE/FIRE/CITY HALL FACILITY GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
• DECEMBER 22 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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City Manager Devich announced the following items:
• The Police/Fire/City Hall Facility groundbreaking ceremony is on October 31, 2009
from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• The Lyndale Avenue bridge ribbon-cutting is on October 29, 2009 at 10 a.m. with the
official opening on October 30, 2009, which is approximately one month earlier than
anticipated.
• A second City Council Meeting in December will be necessary to stay on schedule
with construction bids for the new City Hall.
• A Special City Council Worksession may need to be scheduled very soon to make
decisions on the Council Chambers design; including a rear projector system.
Council Member Elliott requested the Orfield and Associates proposal include definitive cost
projections and WOLD provide budget adjustment options.
Council Member Wroge requested the City Council be provided the names of other City
Halls with rear projectors.
Mayor Goettel added that comparative experiences with or without that system be provided.
City Manager Devich stated the rear projector system could require the Chambers to be
lengthened further into the Heredia Park.
City Manager Devich said independent sources will be contacted to provide audio visual
equipment comparisons.
Item #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. BANK 09-22-09
A/P Checks: 188759 - 189075
PAYROLL 61026 - 61338; 41457
$ 3,262,028.44
$ 506,463.95
TOTAL
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
$ 3,768,492.39
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:55 p.m.
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Date Approved: September 22, 2009
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Cheryl Krumholz
Recording Secretary
City Manager