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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
April 27, 2010
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; Fred Wroge; and Tom Fitzhenry.
Members Absent: Pat Elliott.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director;
John Stark, Community Development Director; Barry Fritz, Public Safety
Director; Brad Sveum, Fire Services Director; Chris Regis, Finance
Manager; Chris Link, Street Maintenance Supervisor; Pam Dmytrenko,
Assistant to the City Manager; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl
Krumholz, Recording Secretary.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge to determine the absence of Council Member Elliott from the Special
City Council Worksession and Regular City Council Meeting of April 27, 2010 as excused
absences.
Motion carried 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession of
April 13, 2010 and (2) Regular City Council Meeting of April 13, 2010.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 30, 2010 AS
"WE CARE DAY" IN RICHFIELD
Mayor Goettel read and presented a proclamation designating April 30, 2010 as "We Care
Day" in Richfield.
Item #2 PRESENTATION REGARDING FACE2FACE EVENT
Alma Dominguez invited the City Council to the May 21 Face2Face event.
Amy Dusek, Richfield Public Safety Community Liaison, announced the May 5 Cinco de
Mayo event.
Item #3 PRESENTATION FROM FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY TO
RICHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT OF BOLLARD T-3 MAX THERMAL
CAMERA VALUED AT $8,800 AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING DONATION S.R. NO. 68
Fire Services Director Sveum accepted the thermal camera.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10361
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION
OF A THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA FROM THE FIREMAN'S FUND
INSURANCE COMPANY HERITAGE PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE
WITH DONATION AGREEMENTS AND TERMS PRESCRIBED BY
THE DONORS
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10361.
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Item #4 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Sandahl acknowledged the recent Senior Volunteer Luncheon.
Council Member Fitzhenry discussed the Minnesota National Guard Beyond the Yellow
Ribbon program.
The City Council consensus was to have staff review the program for implementation.
Mayor Goettel reported on the success of the energy reduction program at the Ice Arena.
Rebecca Kurtz, Ehlers & Associates, reported on the City's upgraded bond rating from
Standard and Poor's and Moody's and presented to Finance Manager Regis, a certificate of
recognition from Standard & Poor's recognizing the City's AA+ rating.
City Manager Devich stated this rating is a first for the City.
Council Member Wroge encouraged residents to continue last year's maintenance on
vacant properties.
Council Member Wroge reported on the recent Police Reserve Dinner.
Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of first reading of ordinance amendment to Richfield City Code
Subsection 549.25 Subd. 2(a) related to dynamic sign regulations clarifying requirement that
dynamic displays be structurally connected to static (non-changing) portion of sign S.R. No.
69
B. Consideration of approval of resolution terminating Joint and Cooperative Agreement with
Regional Mutual Aid Association for use of personnel and equipment during emergencies
S.R. No. 70
RESOLUTION NO. 10362
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL AND TERMINATION
FROM THE JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE USE
OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT DURING EMERGENCIES
REGIONAL MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10362.
C. Consideration of approval of purchase from Total Control Systems, Inc. for new slaker
control panel at Richfield Water Treatment Plant in amount of $33,893 S.R. No. 71
D. Consideration of approval of award of contract to North Star Tree Care for diseased
boulevard tree removal in amount not to exceed $99,000 S.R. No. 72
M/Goettel, S/Wroge to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
VACATING MARKET DRIVE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY S.R. NO. 73
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 73.
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge to close 'public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2010-2, Transitory
Ordinance No. 18.69 vacating Market Drive Street right-of-way. that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION ADOPTING MODIFICATION
TO REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA AND ESTABLISHMENT OF 2010-1 HOUSING TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT (AKA WOODLAKE HOUSING TAX INCREMENT
FINANCE DISTRICT) S.R. NO. 74
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 74.
Marty Kirsch, 6725 Penn Avenue, spoke in support of the project because it provides larger
housing units along with affordable housing and the location on the bus route. He encouraged the
use of tax increment financing (TIF) for the project because it is for the good of the City.
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Mark Maxfield, 6409 Lyndale Avenue, Golden Tan Salon owner, stated he believed TIF
funding to be controversial and rental vacancies are at a six-year high and questioned the need for
more. He requested a contingency be included for relocation costs at the expense of the ownership
group.
Claire Killian, 6300 Pillsbury, spoke against the project because small businesses need to
be retained.
Sylvia Jesse, 6612 Logan Avenue, spoke against the project because she has a personal
interest in not destroying the buildings, small businesses should be retained and Richfield has
enough high-rises.
Elmer Hansen, 6409 Harriet Avenue, stated this project should not be financially subsidized
and he reviewed his analysis of the concentration of apartment buildings in Richfield.
Mark Pedersen, 500 West 64th Street, spoke against the project because he wants to keep
the neighborhood quiet, retain small businesses, and Richfield has enough apartment buildings.
Steve Lindgren, Richfield Chamber of Commerce President, with Tim Carter, Chamber of
Commerce Chair, spoke in support of the project with a reasonable effort to retain the existing
businesses.
Shelly Jaeger, 6420 Harriet Avenue, spoke in opposition to the project because of the
disruption and loss of privacy for her home and there are project financial questions.
Charla Langworthy, 6408 Harriet Avenue, spoke in opposition due to loss of privacy and the
project's financing.
Camillo DeSantos, 6508 Newton Avenue, representing Attainable Housing Committee and
Community Council, spoke in support because the project provides balanced housing opportunities.
Jerry Huntington, 514 West 64th Street, spoke in opposition due to the saturation of
apartments in Richfield and his support of small business.
Harriet Berg, 6400 Harriet Avenue, spoke in opposition because there are enough
apartments and noise and traffic will be increased.
Jim Rauth, 522 West 64th Street, stated he did not support the location or financing of the
project.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to close public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to continue this item to the next City Council meeting to permit the
participation of Council Member Elliott.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF DISCIPLINARY HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION
IMPOSING CIVIL ENFORCEMENT ON ESTABLISHMENT IN RICHFIELD
THAT UNDERWENT ALCOHOL CHECK CONDUCTED BY RICHFIELD
PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF AND FAILED BY SELLING ALCOHOL TO
UNDERAGE YOUTH S.R. NO. 75
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 75.
Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435 - 6501 Portland Avenue -Roger
Wysong, general manager, admitted that the violation occurred and agreed with the suspension of
their liquor license and the civil penalty.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10363
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN
LEGION POST# 435, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH, AND
IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL
COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10363.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010-1 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL OF
$1,535,000 S.R. NO. 76
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 76.
Rebecca Kurtz, Ehlers & Associates, reported on the bond sale and the recommendation of
award to Baird from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10360
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2010A, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF $1,535,000; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING
FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10360.
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Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES
MODIFYING ELECTRIC AND GAS FRANCHISE FEES AND SCHEDULING
PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING FOR MAY 25, 2010 S.R. NO. 77
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 77.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve the first reading of proposed ordinances modifying electric
and gas franchise fees and scheduling the public hearing and second reading for May 25, 2010.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING WOLD ARCHITECTS TO INITIATE
PROPOSAL REQUESTS FOR HUMIDIFICATION AND/OR SOUND MASKING
SYSTEMS FOR NEW RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER S.R. NO. 78
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 78.
Mayor Goettel stated humidification could be considered at the end of the project if
contingency funds are available. Sound masking could be done in only some needed areas, such
as Human Resources and the City Manager's area.
Council Member Sandahl also suggested sound masking in the conference rooms,
especially those with sound systems.
Council Member Wroge stated WOLD may believe these are not concerns with the new,
quality building. He said he thought these issues had already been voted upon and humidification
was not in the contingency.
Mike Klass, WOLD Architects, explained the current system for the new building is set up to
accept and support humidification but there could be higher cost than originally bid due to inflation.
Some sound masking could be done before the ceilings are installed, which would be more cost
effective. He added that WOLD is confident in the building design.
Mr. Klass said Orfield & Associates appears most concerned about sound masking in the
open areas. Mr. Klass added that he did not desire going into the contingency fund because
construction had just begun and there are potentially unknown costs as it progresses.
City Manager Devich stated that when the building opens and if no contingency funds are
available, he was pretty confident he could find funding for these items.
Mr. Klass added that dehumidification is included in the project.
No action was taken.
Item #14 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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City Manager Devich acknowledged the efforts of Sally Morton, Information Technology
Manager, and Dave Conrads, Building Maintenance Supervisor, for their extra efforts during
construction of the Richfield Municipal Center.
City Manager Devich provided a construction update.
Council Member Sandahl suggested a time capsule be prepared to include with building the
new City Hall.
Item #15 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. BANK 04-27-10
A/P Checks: 193861 - 194167
PAYROLL 65740 - 66041; 41470 - 41471
TOTAL
Motion carried 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
$ 1,364,427.69
$ 333,705.34
$ 1, 698,133.03
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:12 p.m.
Date Approved: April 27, 2010
Cheryl Krumholz
Recording Secretary