04-03-1989 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
April 3, 1989
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor (present from 6:35 p.m. to
7:40 p.m.); Ivan Ludeman; Michael Sandahl;
Martin Kirsch; and Edwina Garcia.
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; Melanie Ault,
Administrative Aide; Mike Eastling, City
Engineer; and Daniel Schoepke; Recycling
Specialist.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Kirsch at
5:30 p.m.
Item I DISCUSSION OF AIRPORT RELATED MATTERS. STUDY SESSION
LETTER N0. 10
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 10
regarding policy and strategy recommendations for airport related
issues.
Administrative Aide Ault reviewed legislation which has been'
introduced regarding implementation of the dual track approach
and the establishment of an airport planning board. Discussion
followed regarding the intent of this proposal and the importance
of assuring Richfield representation on any proposed airport
planning board.
Community Development Director Wallace reviewed the status
of the preliminary draft regarding possible redevelopment of New
Ford Town. Discussion followed regarding zoning control issues.
Public meetings will be conducted regarding the future of the New
Ford Town area.
Council Member Ludeman reported the results of a recent
NOISE Committee meeting.
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Discussion followed regarding a request by Minneapolis that
Richfield participate in a study of the reuse potential of the
MSP Airport site. City Manager Prosser recommended that the City
request that the issues identified by the City be addressed prior
to making a decision regarding participation in the MSP site use
study.
Item II DISCUSSION OF TEAM BUILDING CONSULTANT SELECTION
PROCESS. STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 11
Council Member Sandahl stated that the city council wanted
to focus on consensus decision making and team building, not on
the instrument.
Council Member Ludeman stated concern about the consultant
cost and asked that references be checked.
The Council directed the City Manager to obtain proposal
from Wilson Learning Center in addition to the proposals of Lynn
& Associates and the University of Minnesota. He stated City
Council interviews of the consultants will be scheduled and
references of the consultants will be provided.
Item IIA DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL NWA TAKEOVER
Mayor Quam stated he had attended a meeting at the State
Capital regarding the potential NWA takeover. He reported on the
potential actions of the State regarding the Northwest Airlines
takeover as discussed by Governor Perpich at the meeting.
item III DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVE RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING
PROGRAM. STUDY SESSION LETTER N0. 12
The following Energy Awareness Commission members were
present:
Larry Zielke, Chair; Don Buck; Jane Schoewe; and Kim Roden.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 12
regarding a residential recycling program.
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City Engineer Eastling stated the proposed recycling program
would:
- provide for weekly collection of recyclables and yard
wastes on the same day as trash pickup.
- utilize waste haulers as collectors of recyclables.
- qualify Richfield for maximum reimbursement of
recycling expenses.
- accommodate current volunteer recycling activities.
- allow residents the right to continue to choose their
own trash/recyclables collector.
He stated adoption of such a program would require council
action to:
- rewrite the "garbage" ordinance.
- revise the refuse hauler license application and rate.
- contract with haulers.
- purchase of containers.
Larry Zielke, Chair of the Energy Awareness Commission,
stated that the Commission strongly endorsed the City staff
proposal, with the exception that the Commission desired to keep
the option open for the use of volunteers for newspaper
collection.
Discussion followed regarding the role of volunteers, trash
haulers, and Hennepin County.
Council Member Ludeman asked if the proposed program
addressed recycling for commercial properties.
Kim Roden, Energy Awareness Commission member, stated that
the Commission had directed it's efforts first at the residential
recycling and will now focus on multifamily and commercial
recycling.
Item IV PRESENTATION ON THE RICHFIELD FOUNDATION. STUDY
SESSION LETTER NO. 12
Camillo DeSantis, Chair of the Richfield Foundation,
reviewed the purpose of the Richfield Foundation and stated that
the main goal will be to develop a permanent endowment from which
the earned interest could be used to make grants to benefit the
people of Richfield. He reviewed the composition of the
Foundation's 20 member board.
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Item V COUNCIL DISCUSSION
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April 3, 1989
Discussion was held regarding control and enforcement issues
pertaining to pornographic videos.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:00 p.m.
Date Approved: 4/24/89
Martin K rscch
Mayor Pro Tempore
T omas P. Ferber J e D. Prosser
City Clerk Ci Manager
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