12-04-1989 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
December 4, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl (arrived at 6:03 p.m.); 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; Bruce Palmborg,
Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator; and John
Erskine, Public Safety Director.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Quam at 5:30 p.m.
Item #I DISCUSSION OF AIRPORT RELATED MATTERS. S.S.L. NO. 35
Don Priebe, a Richfield representative on the Metropolitan
Aircraft Sound Abatement Council (MASAC), reviewed the status of
the proposed Runway Use System (RUS).
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the proposed
amendments to the Metropolitan Council Aviation Development
Guide/Policy Plan of it's Metropolitan Development Guide.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the proposed strategy that
Richfield work in cooperation with Bloomington in submitting a
Part 150 Funding Application.
Discussion followed regarding the Bloomington-Richfield
Airport Adequacy Study being prepared by Mendelsohn Associates,
Inc. The council expressed concern regarding a Bloomington staff
member's comments about the extension of runway 4-22 and the
Airport Adequacy Study.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the proposed schedule for
review and release of the Bloomington-Richfield Airport Adequacy
Study on December 18-19, 1989.
Item #II DISCUSSION ON STATUS OF ENERGY AWARENESS ADVISORY
COMMISSION. S.S.L. N0. 36
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 36
regarding the status of the Citizens Energy Awareness Advisory
Committee/Commission.
It was the consensus of the council to discontinue the
Citizens Energy Awareness Committee/Commission as an official
body and redirect any responsibilities to other existing
commissions. The council indicated a desire to encourage and
utilize the remaining Energy Commission members on other.
commissions if possible. Council Members indicated they would
contact the Energy Commission members individually regarding this
issue.
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Item #III DISCUSSION OF REQUEST BY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TO
EXPAND THEIR MEMBERSHIP BY THREE MEMBERS. S.S.L.NO. 37
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 37
regarding a request by the Human Rights Commission to expand it's
membership.
Council discussion followed regarding attendance and quorum
issues related to commissions.
It was consensus of the Council that city staff draft an
ordinance amendment to expand the membership of the Human Rights
Commission for council consideration.
Item #IV CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE PARKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR
CITY HALL. S.S.L. NO. 38
The City Council deferred consideration of this item to a
future date.
Item #V DISCUSSION OF A REQUEST TO ADD A NEW CITY POSITION TO
FUNCTION AS TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST. S.S.L. N0. 39
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed Study Session
Letter No. 39 regarding justification, qualifications and
functions of a proposed full time transportation specialist
position.
Discussion followed regarding the full time status of the
position and options such as a project employee, combining it
with the Airport Administrative position, sharing with another
city, or setting a sunset date for the position.
Community Services Director Fondrick indicated the City
would eliminate a position if it is no longer needed; however, he
stated he foresees the need for this position for the next 10
years. He reviewed the MSA funding mechanism which would provide
funds for the position.
It was the consensus of the council to support the addition
of a new City position to function as a transportation
specialist.
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Item #VI RECOMMENDATIONS ON STAFFING ISSUES FOR THE HOUSING
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. S.S.L. N0. 40
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed Study Session Letter
No. 40 regarding the staffing options for implementation of the
housing maintenance and inspection ordinance. He recommended
that the City Council authorize the hiring of one Senior Housing
Inspector, one Housing Inspector, and one Clerk Typist. He
further recommended that the implementation date be moved to
October 1, 1990 to provide sufficient time to accomplish the
necessary preparations for implementation.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked about the
provision of office space for the new employees.
Public Safety Director Erskine indicated their office would
be in the Public Safety Department at City Hall.
It was the consensus of the council that the City proceed as
recommended by Public Safety Director Erskine.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous conser~.~~at 7:~ p~
Date Approved: 1/22/90
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