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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
April 13, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:05 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; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation
Services Director; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz,
Recording Secretary.
OPEN FORUM
Barb Weinstock, 7520 10th Avenue, requested the City Council review the multi-pet
licensing process and fee.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession of
March 23, 2010 and (2) Regular City Council Meeting of March 23, 2010.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 1, 2010 AS CITY
OF RICHFIELD SILVER STAR BANNER DAY
Mayor Goettel read and presented a proclamation designating May 1, 2010 as City of
Richfield Silver Star Banner Day to representatives of the Fred Babcock Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post #5555 and the Minneapolis/Richfield American Legion Post #435.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING CITY OF RICHFIELD
EARTH DAY/ARBOR MONTH IN APRIL 2010
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Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer announced the upcoming Earth Day scavenger
Mayor Goettel presented a proclamation designating City of Richfield Earth Day/Arbor
Month in April 2010 to Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer.
Item #3 ANNUAL MEETING WITH TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Marty Kirsch, Transportation Commission Chair, provided a report on the Commission's
activities and goals.
Item #4 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Teresa Rosen, Cornerstone, announced the April 13 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event at the
Mall of America.
Council Member Wroge acknowledged the efforts of the Middle School AVID for distributing
the revised Welcome to Richfield booklet.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer explained the television commercial regarding
Memorial Day activities at Veterans Memorial Park is being aired in error.
Council Member Fitzhenry acknowledged Public Work's quick response to placing
barricades to block vehicles using the empty lot at 66th Street and Richfield Parkway.
Council Member Sandahl acknowledged the volunteers assisting seniors with tax
preparation at the Community Center.
Council Member Fitzhenry requested the multi-pet licensing process be reviewed, including
length of license, inspections by community service officers and cost of licenses.
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The City Council consensus was to consider multi-pet licensing costs during budget
discussions.
Mayor Goettel announced the April 16 National Health Care Decisions Day at the
Community Center.
Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of first reading of transitory ordinance vacating Market Drive street
right-of-way and scheduling public hearing and second reading for April 27, 2010 S.R. No.
54
B. Consideration of approval of first reading of ordinance relating to municipal elections,
amending Sections 4.02 and 4.06 of Richfield City Charter and scheduling public hearing
and second reading for May 11, 2010 S.R. No. 55
C. Consideration of approval of renewing auction service contract with Adesa Minneapolis for
2010/2011 auctioning forfeited vehicles from Public Safety/Police S.R. No. 56
D. Consideration of approval of bid minutes/tabulation and award of contract to Wilson Custom
Tree for 2010 diseased tree removal from private property in amount of $78,811 S.R. No.
57
E. Consideration of approval of bid minutes/tabulation and award of contract to Valley Paving,
Inc. for mill and overlay and Ice Arena parking lot projects in amount of $788,157.46 S.R.
No. 58
F. Consideration of approval of extending 2009 curb and gutter and miscellaneous concrete
repair contract with Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. in amount of $99,612.50 S.R. No. 59
G. Consideration of approval of purchase of equipment and chemicals from JRK Seed for
injection treatment of ash trees in amount not to exceed $50,000 S.R. No. 60
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
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.Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF NEW ON-SALE WINE AND
3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR JOY'S PATTAYA THAI
RESTAURANT, LLC, 7545 LYNDALE AVE S.R. NO. 61
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 61.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Wroge to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Elliott, S/Sandahl to approve the issuance of new on-sale wine and 3.2 percent malt liquor
licenses for Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant, LLC, 7545 Lyndale Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CITY GRANTING COMLUX AMERICA, LLC
A LOAN OF MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND GRANT MONIES IN AMOUNT
OF $1,000,000 AND RESOLUTION APPROVING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
LOAN S.R. NO. 62
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 62.
Council Member Wroge questioned the Revolving Loan Fund being City or HRA.
City Manager Devich explained the new tool for businesses would be created to follow the
DEED models and be a City fund.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to the City granting Comlux America, LLC a loan of Minnesota
Investment Fund Grant monies in amount of $1,000,000 and that the following resolution be
adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10355
RESOLUTION APPROVING MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND LOAN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND COMLUX AMERICA, LLC
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10355.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAJOR SITE PLAN
AMENDMENT AT 7700 NICOLLET AVENUE ALLOWING MAIN FLOOR
ADDITION FOR MARKET AND BASEMENT AREA FOR ADDITIONAL
STORAGE S.R. NO. 63
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control.
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 63
John Gross, owner, stated the new equipment meets all code requirements, including odor
M/Wroge, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10359
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL
OF A MAJOR SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
7700 NICOLLET AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10359.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49 FOR
CONTRACT PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010
S.R. NO. 64
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 64.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10356
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 2010
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10356.
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH POLICE
SUPERVISORS LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES LOCAL 162 FOR
CONTRACT PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010
S.R. NO. 65
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 65.
M/Wroge, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 10357
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (EELS), LOCAL 162
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 2010
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10357.
Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH POLICE
OFFICERS AND DETECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES 123
FOR CONTRACT PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2010 S.R. NO. 66
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 66.
City Manager Devich acknowledged the three unions for negotiating their contracts.
M/Sandahl, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10358
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (EELS), LOCAL 123
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 2010
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10358.
Item #14 CONSIDERATION OF CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FOR
CITY'S 9-1-1 DISPATCH CENTER IN NEW RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER
S.R. NO. 67
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 67.
Council Member Sandahl questioned the non-recommended items -Alternate #4 -
Humidification and Alternate #6 -Sound Masking -stated in the Stahl Construction letter dated
February 23, 2010.
City Manager Devich stated the decision on dispatch and access flooring is most critical.
Council Member Sandahl expressed support for the dispatch infrastructure and requested
Alternates #4 and #6 be returned to the City Council for consideration.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve consideration of capital infrastructure investment for City's
9-1-1 dispatch center in new Richfield Municipal Center.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Wroge expressed his concerns that Hennepin County has not provided an
answer on allowing more cities to join the County Dispatching Center and associated costs initially
and annually. He continued with concerns that there was no time for discussion and there was
only one choice now because no information was available.
Council Member Fitzhenry stated that Hennepin County does charge for dispatching on
property taxes.
Item #15 I CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
GAS LINE INSPECTION AT 66TH STREET AND PORTLAND AVENUE
ROUNDABOUT
• FIRE INSPECTIONS
Public Works Director Eastling reported on the gas line inspection to begin in mid-April.
Council Member Wroge questioned the legal liability of the installing company.
City. Attorney Heine responded that the contracts are not with the City but rather CenterPoint
and its contractor.
City Manager Devich reported on the Fire Department and rental licensing inspections
program for apartment buildings in Richfield.
Item #16 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. BANK 04-13-10
A/P Checks: 193460 - 193860
PAYROLL 65433 - 65739; 41469
$ 1,082,697.53
$ 491,111.06
TOTAL
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
$ 1, 573, 808.59
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:49 p.m.
Date Approved: April 13, 2010
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Cheryl Krum olz
Recording Secretary
April 13, 2010