10-27-09 RegularJ
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
October 27, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:02 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; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Barry Fritz, Public Safety
Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Chris Regis,
Finance Manager; Kristin Asher, City Engineer; Corrine Heine, City
Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary.
OPEN FORUM
Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Avenue, Edina, on behalf of her mother who lives at 6214 - 5th
Avenue; Neil Selchow, 6218 - 5th Avenue; and Lonnie Birhanzel, 6227 - 5th Avenue, spoke
regarding their dissatisfaction with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Part 150 Program
home insulation and ventilation work done on their homes and the lack of inspection for building
code compliance.
City Manager Devich stated staff has been working on and meeting with the MAC to
address these issues. MAC has indicated their willingness to review the problems and take
corrective action.
City Manager Devich explained that most cities do not require a permit for installing
insulation.
Council Member Wroge suggested the City Council consider the requirement of a permit
when insulation is installed by a paid professional
City Manager Devich added that the State building code does not require a permit.
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PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 27, 2009
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Meeting of October
7, 2009; and (2) Regular City Council Meeting of October 13, 2009.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 SWEARING-IN OF RICHFIELD POLICE OFFICERS BRIAN BATAGLIA AND
DUSTIN SCHWARZE
Public Safety Director Fritz administered the swearing-in of Richfield Police Officers Brian
Bataglia and Dustin Schwarze.
Item #2 PRESENTATION BY RICHFIELD SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ROBERT
SLOTTERBACK
This item was postponed.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• CANCEL DECEMBER 22, 2009 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to cancel the December 22, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Sandahl announced the October 30 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the
Lyndale Avenue Bridge over 494.
Council Member Sandahl reported on her discussion with Rus George, Richfield Schools,
regarding the durability and. maintenance of terrazzo flooring in the school's heavy traffic areas.
Council Member Fitzhenry acknowledged the Public Works staff's efforts in rebuilding
equipment.
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Council Member Fitzhenry thanked CHAT I, II, and II for their input and direction in the new
City Hall project.
Council Member Fitzhenry announced the October 31 groundbreaking ceremony for the
new City Hall.
Council Member Elliott encouraged voting in the November 3 School Board Election.
Mayor Goettel acknowledged letters she received from residents regarding fall leaves
remaining in alleys and the lack of property maintenance in back yards.
City Manager Devich explained communication efforts are underway on these issues to
ensure code compliance.
Mayor Goettel acknowledged the extra maintenance work by Public Works staff to clean up
excessive goose excrement around Richfield Lake. She encouraged people to not feed the geese.
Council Member Fitzhenry reported on a recent NOC meeting.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of first reading of ordinance amending Section 705, Subsection
705.01, subd. 3 of Richfield City Code relating to district winter quarter billing for water use
and scheduling second reading for November 10, 2009 S.R. No. 203
B. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing $756,740 internal loan for renovation of
Lincoln Fields in multi-purpose facility S.R. No. 204
RESOLUTION NO. 10299
AUTHORIZING $756,340 INTERNAL LOAN FOR
BALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LINCOLN FIELDS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10299.
C. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing $1,291,350 internal loan for energy
improvements at Richfield Ice Arena S.R. No. 205
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RESOLUTION NO. 10300
AUTHORIZING $1,291,350 INTERNAL LOAN FOR
ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CITY'S ICE ARENA OPERATION
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10300.
D. Consideration of approval of change order #11 to install four shade structure footings in
amount of $3,257.10; Lincoln Athletic Complex S.R. No. 206
E. Consideration of approval of award of contract to Keys Well Drilling Company for
maintenance on wells #3 and #7 in amount of $47,680 S.R. No. 207
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
WEED ELIMINATION FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY AND REMOVAL OR
ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY HAZARDS FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY S.R. NO. 208
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 208.
Council Member Sandahl stated the administrative fee needs to be adequate to cover
expenses and staff .time.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10301
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
WEED ELIMINATION FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY AND REMOVAL
OR ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY HAZARDS
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10301.
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Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPENDIX D OF RICHFIELD CITY CODE, ESTABLISHING FEE SCHEDULE FOR
CERTAIN PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS S.R. NO. 209
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 209.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2009-19
amending Appendix D of Richfield Citv Code, establishing fee schedule for certain permits and
applications, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION OF
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL RELIEF INTERCEPTOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
WHICH INCLUDES RECONSTRUCTION OF PORTIONS OF 75TH STREET,
HUMBOLDT AVENUE, 76TH STREET, 11TH AVENUE, 72ND STREET, AND
DIAGONAL BOULEVARD S.R. NO. 210
City Engineer Asher reviewed Staff Report No. 210; including the route, timeline, and main
elements of the streetscape design.
Council Member Wroge questioned why there were no bike trails in south Minneapolis along
the reconstructed Nicollet and Lyndale Avenues and Crosstown.
City Engineer Asher stated staff would contact Minneapolis and provide an update to the City
Council.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10298
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
RELIEF INTERCEPTOR (1-RF-491 RELIEF INTERCEPTOR)
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF PORTIONS OF 75T" STREET, HUMBOLDT
AVENUE, 76T" STREET, 11T" AVENUE, 72ND STREET, AND
DIAGONAL BOULEVARD
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10298.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE, AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR
GENERAL SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES S.R. NO. 211
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Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 211.
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10302
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE
PREMIUM FOR MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES
EMPLOYEES
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10302.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL YOUTH TERMS ON CERTAIN
CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS S.R. NO. 212
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 212.
M/Elliott, S/Goettel to approve the following appointments to fill youth terms on the City
advisory commissions:
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
Name Term Expires
David Knutson August 31, 2010
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
Name Term Expires
Molly Olson August 31, 2010
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Goettel requested a future agenda item be the consideration of revising the City
Council's Health Care Savings Plan contribution.
Item #12 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The City Council scheduled a Special City Council Meeting on November 2 at 5:30 p.m. to
have WOLD Architects discuss the recent information received from Orfield Laboratories regarding
the design, lighting, and audio visual for the Council Chambers.
Item #13 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Wroge, S/Elliott that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
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U.S. BANK 10-27-09
A/P Checks: 189520 - 189956
PAYROLL 61659 - 61977; 41458
TOTAL
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
$ 1,448,750.93
$ 499,598.35
$ 1, 948, 349.28
Mayor Goettel stated the City Council will be going into closed session.
City Attorney Heine stated that there is a need for confidentiality to discuss the pending
litigation regarding condemnation award for taking at 7745 Lyndale Avenue South, in connection
with the Lyndale Bridge Project and there would be no need to reconvene in the open meeting.
By unanimous consent the City Council left the Council Chambers at 8:12 p.m. to conduct a
Closed Executive Session in the Executive Conference Room.
Item #14 CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION IN CITY HALL EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE
ROOM TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION REGARDING CONDEMNATION
AWARD FOR TAKING AT 7745 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH, IN CONNECTION
WITH LYNDALE BRIDGE PROJECT
The Closed Executive Session was called to order by Mayor Goettel in the Executive
Conference Room at 8:16 p.m.
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Pat Elliott (left at 8:29 p.m.); Fred
Wroge; and Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director;
Kristin Asher, City Engineer; John "Mac" LeFevre, City Attorney; Corrine
Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary.
The Closed Executive Session was convened pursuant to M.S. 13D.05.
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unary~s.~s consent at 9:28 p.m.
Date Approved
October 27, 2009
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Cheryl Kfumhdlz ~ ~ n L. Deg
Recording Secretary City Manager