01-09-1989 Joint School BoardCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
SCHOOL BOARD/CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 9, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan
Ludeman; Michael Sandahl; and Martin Kirsch.
SCHOOL BOARD
MEMBERS PRESENT: Doris Myrvold, Roger Stern, Nancy Rowley,,
David Steenson, David Lamberger, and Milt
Westlund.
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STAFF PRESENT: Lowell Larson, Dennis Laingen, Dick Walker,
Loren Hansen, and Judy Miller.
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; and John
Erskine, Public Safety Director.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Quam at 5:30 p.m.
Item #1 DISCUSSION OF AIRPORT ISSUES
City Manager Prosser reviewed the current status of
recommendations regarding airport development, the potential
impacts on the City of Richfield, and the strategies to address
these issues.
Discussion followed regarding the north/south runway
proposal, the accuracy of capacity projections, and the efforts
necessary to assure accurate information and representation in
the process.
Mayor Quam reviewed the political framework of the process.
City Manager Prosser stated that neighborhood meetings can
be helpful in maintaining community confidence.
Item #2 DISCUSSION OF FREEWAY/LRT ISSUES
Mayor Quam reviewed the status of the study of LRT corridors
through Richfield. He stated it would be extremely unlikely that
LRT would use the Soo Line.
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Item #3 DISCUSSION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT JANUARY 31 REFERENDUM
Richfield Schools Superintendent Lowell Larson reviewed the
reasons the School Board was requesting a levy increase and
financial status of the District.
Mayor Quam noted that the quality of the schools in
Richfield is part of the quality of life which makes this
community desirable.
Lowell Larson stated that the city council can help by being
informed about the issues and by joining the Citizen Committee's
efforts for the referendum.
Item #4 DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
City Manager Prosser reviewed the tax base issues and
redevelopment strategies as they pertain to different areas of
the City.
Mayor Quam stated that it is the policy of the City to have
developers present to the adjacent neighborhood area mayor
redevelopment plans prior to approaching the city for approval..
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated concern
about the impact of tax increment financing.
Discussion followed regarding tax increment financing and
retirement terms of tax increment bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Date Approved: 1123/89
Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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D. Prosser
Manager
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