06-06-1988 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
June 6, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Edwina
Garcia; and Martin Kirsch (arrived at
6:58 p.m.)
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
- Community Services Director; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; John Erskine,
Public Safety Director; Mike Eastling, City
Engineer; Gretchen Blank, Recreation Program
Coordinator; and John Nelson, Police
Sergeant.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION: Don Anderson, Mike Karnas, David Delzer,
James Clinite, Joe Sausen, Ronald Nelson,
Karen Skwira, Emily Day, and Sue Sandahl.
(7:30 p.m.)
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Quam at 6:30 p.m.
Item #1 DISCUSSION MITH LIA OZOLS RE SHHSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 8
' City Manager Prosser reviewed Study .Session Letter No. 8
regarding the concerns of -Lia Ozols about the South Hennepin
Human Services Council Board of Directors.
Lia Ozols presented the following recommendations regarding
the South Hennepin Human Services Council:
* New members should receive immediate orientation so they
can be knowledgeable participants.
~ Set a maximum number of terms Directors may serve.
* Every Board Director should have the right to voice
opinions, be treated equally (see Joint Power's,
Article VI, sec. 14.)
* New Board Directors should be given opportunity to excel
and be able to serve as chairs on committees.
* -No long term Board Director or the Chair should
disqualify another Board Director from his/her
willingness to serve as chair on committees or undertake
important assignments.
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~ The "Detrimental" amendment should be struck from the
Bylaws. (Joint Powers does not have .such language in
it). If it is necessary to reprimand a Director, this
should be done by the respective City Council (Article
IV, sec. 4).
~ all actions and decisions should be made according to the
Joint Powers Agreement. The Joint Power's Agreement
should be reviewed every 2 or 3 years by the respective
City Councils.
~ Executive Committee meetings should be open to all
Directors and interested persons.
~ John Nelson should be educated not to defame or degrade -
any Board Director or person without specific
investigation.
* Investigate the high turnover rate of Directors: why they
resign.
* Question the reasons why the long term Executive
Directors want to stay forever.
Ms. Ozols asked that the city council accept, review, and
take action on these recommendations, inform the South Hennepin
Human Services Board of this action, and provide a written copy
of this action to her.
Larry Oppold, Executive Director of SHHSC, reviewed a
memorandum from the South Hennepin Human Services Board of
Directors giving a general overview of their operation and
standards as they relate to the concerns of Ms. Ozols.
After discussion by the city council, Mayor Quam summarized
the council consensus that the following issues be reviewed:
1) That specific due process procedures be assured regarding
the amendment to the bylaws relating to the reprimand of
Board members.
2) That a limitation on the number of terms a member may
serve on the Board be investigated.
3) That legal counsel review the open meeting issue to
assure compliance to any applicable laws.
Item #2 MEETING MITH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 9
Joe Sausen, Community Services Commission Chairperson,
stated that there were six areas that the Commission wished to
focus upon and review with the council:
1) Storm Sewer Study
2) Vet.eran's Memorial Park
3) Park System Study
4) Recreation Programs
5) Tennis Courts
6) Teen Center
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Sue Sandahl reviewed the Commission's involvement in the
Storm Sewer Study process. She stated that the Commission had
developed the following recommendations for criteria to assist in
determining storm sewer improvements:
1) That a one or better cost/benefit ratio be achieved.
2) That the total expenditures for improvements be in the
range of $500,000-$1,000,000.
3) That the level of protection goal be the 2% storm.
4) That improvements be considered on public right of way
rather than private property.
5) That alternative solutions be reviewed to address
private property problems.
6) That the city provide technical assistance and education
for private improvements.
Discussion followed regarding funding sources for
improvements and consideration of specific unique circumstances
which may not fit the criteria for improvements.
City Manager Prosser stated the Commission would proceed to
develop recommendations for proposed improvements using the
criteria developed.
Karen Skwira reviewed the current status of the Veteran's
Memorial Park improvements, fund raising efforts, and publicity
efforts. Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the
improvement phases for Veteran's Memorial Park stating that it
would cost approximately 2 million dollars for completion of the
plan, excluding the Community Center. Discussion followed
regarding the balancing of other needs with expenditures on
Veteran's Memorial Park, communication and information to the
public regarding park development, and operational costs
associated with parks.
Oon Anderson reviewed the need for a proposed park study to
evaluate needs, funding, and a framework for the future.
Mike Karnas reviewed the status of the recreation programs
and their response to changing needs.
James Clinite reviewed the issues related to tennis court
repairs and the Commission's recommendations.
Emily Day reviewed the status of the Teen Center and changes
which have occurred since it was initiated. Mayor Quam suggested
that Teen Center information be included in his mailing to new
residents this summer.
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Item #3 SCHEDULE FOR COMMISSION APPLICANT INTERVIEMS
STUOY SESSION LETTER N0. 10
It was the consensus of the council to schedule interviews
for Commission applicants as follows:
June 27, 1988 - Advisory Board of Health
- Human Rights Commission
July 11, 1988 - Planning Commission
- Community Services Commission
Discussion followed regarding the scheduling of a
Legislative Update Session and a report on paramedic service.
The Legislative Update was scheduled for June 27, 1988. The
paramedic service issue will be scheduled in July or August.
City Manager Prosser stated that the council will be asked
to authorize the attendance of Don Priebe at the annual NOISE
Conference. Discussion followed regarding airport location
issues.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
Date Approved: 6/13/88
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
Steven J. Q ~ Mayor
am s D. Prosser
Ci y Manager
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