04-04-1988CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
April 4, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; Martin Kirsch; and Edwina Garcia.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick;
Community Services Director; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; John Erskine,
Public Safety Director; and Larry Miller,
Hennepin County Principal Property Appraiser.
ADVISORY BOARD OF
HEALTH: Jane Koenig, Susan Rosenberg, Randall Roehl,
Anne Kinley, Jane Myre, Carol Olson, and
Kevin Keller.
OTHERS PRESENT: Don Priebe, MSAC Representative; David
Braslau, David Braslau Associates, Inc.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Quam at 7:01 p.m.
Items I DISCUSSION MITH THE ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH. STUDY
SESSION LETTER N0. a
Advisory Board of Health Chairperson Anne Kinley reviewed
the health goals contained in the Guide for Promoting Health in
Minnesota publication. She reviewed the accomplishments of the
Board and stated that the objective of the Board was to address
community health issues as they arise. Ms. Kinley stated that
they are currently active in the formation of the Tri-City HIV
Infection Task Force in conjunction with Bloomington and Edina.
She also indicated the Board's desire for the addition of student
members.
Public Safety Director Erskine stated that the city council
had passed a resolution on March 28 authorizing the addition of
two student members to the Advisory Board of Health.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the potential sources of
providing health information to the community.
Discussion followed regarding issues related to AIDS, food
handling in restaurants, and health inspection programs.
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Item II DISCUSSION RELATING TO 4/22 PROPOSED RUNMAY EXTENSION
STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 6
David Braslsu, David Braslau Associated, Inc., reviewed the
issues and concerns raised by the environmental assessment of the
proposed runway 4-22 extension. He reviewed slides depicting the
current and proposed airport layout, projected air traffic
growth, operation of the preferential runway system (PRS) flight
track projections, noise contours, and MnDot Safety zones.
Don Priebe, MSAC Representative, reviewed the potential
impacts of the extension of runway 4-22 and the preferential
runway system on aircraft noise in Richfield and adjacent
• communities. Mr. Priebe advocated an equitable distribution of
runway use.
Council Member Sandahl suggested that. the City investigate
legal avenues and the retention of a legal counsel specialist to
block the extension of runway 4-22.
City Manager Prosser stated that the city attorney has
reviewed the legal issues and that the City should pursue
administrative remedies prior to legal actions.
Mayor Quam stated the need to continue to raise concerns
through the administrative review process and seek additional
information regarding the extension of runway 4-22. He discussed
the political and public opinion aspects of litigation.
City Manager Prosser indicated that city staff could
identify potential legal counsel who have experience in airport
issues and that the timing of any potential legal action is
important.
Council Member Sandahl stated the N.O.I.S.E organization
could be a source of information in identifying a legal counsel.
Mayor Quam suggested that the city continue to pursue
further information regarding the runway 4-22 extension and that
Council Member Sandahl and the City Manager identify potential
legal counsel in this matter.
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Item III DISCUSSION REGARDING PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FOR 1988
BOARD OF REVIEW. STUDY SESSION LETTER N0. 5
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Property Appraiser,
reviewed the duties and responsibilities of Local Boards of
Review, data regarding- Richfield home values, and sample property
comparisons.
Discussion followed regarding the affect of flooding on
assessed values and- desirability of obtaining data from other
communities regarding this issue.
Item IV DISCUSSION RELATING TO WHETHER THE SALE ANDIOR
CONSUMPTION OF BEER SHOULD BE PERMITTED IN CERTAIN
CITY PARKS. STUDY SESSION LETTER N0. 7
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 7
regarding the interest of certain organizations in an ordinance
which would allow beer to be possessed, consumed and sold in
certain City parks.
Council Member Sandahl stated that only under certain
controlled situations he could support certain organizations
having beer in the parks but could not support allowing beer for
softball tournaments.
Council members Ludeman, Garcia, and Kirsch spoke in
opposition to changing the ordinance to allow beer in city parks.
Mayor Quam stated his concerns regarding the abuse of
alcohol and concerns regarding the criminalization of a family
having beer in a park.
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed enforcement issues
related to beer in the parks.
It was the consensus of the council to not consider a change
to the city ordinance prohibiting the sale, possession, and
consumption of beer in certain city parks.
City Manager Prosser stated he would contact the interested
organizations.
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Items V STATUS REPORT REGARDING TERRY FELDMANN'S IMPORTS
ORDINANCE VIOLATION ISSUES.
Community Development Director Wallace reviewed the
enforcement actions related to the following ordinance violations
at Terry Feldmann's Imports:
1) Signs located on and extending over the public right-
of-way .
2) Display of vehicles on public right-of-way.
3) Violation of the special use permit for the property
north of 77 Street relating to the designation of
customer parking.
4) Use of the car wash site in violation of the zoning
ordinance.
Mayor Quam stated that granting a special temporary permit
to allow the use of the car wash site could increase it's value
and result in increased costs if the property were to be acquired
for redevelopment.
Community Development Director Wallace stated staff has been
reviewing this issue.
Council Member Sandahl stated his support for the
enforcement actions. He stated concern about the public
perception of the city requiring off street storage for cars but
not allowing the use of carwash site for this storage.
Council Member Ludeman stated support for allowing the use
of car wash site and his concern about the timing of the C-3
ordinance in relationship to the purchase of this property.
Council Member Garcia stated that she had received many
calls from residents who support city efforts to assure car
dealer compliance to city ordinances.
Council Member Kirsch stated his support for continued
enforcement actions.
Item VI DISCUSSION OF HIRING AND PROMOTION POLITIES.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the city's policies regarding
hiring and the promotion of employees.
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Discussion followed regarding internal training, promotion
from within opportunities, employee morale, and administrative
authority in these issues.
Council Member Kirsch requested that the council be provided
with information regarding training and educational opportunities
provided for employees.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was- adjourned at 10:37 p.m.
Date Approved: 4!25/88
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