04-02-1990 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
April 2, 1990
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Martin
Kirsch; and Edwina Garcia.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Sandahl
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; Karin Batchelder,
Administrative Aide., Jim Thompson and Charlie
LeFevere, Holmes & Graven.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Quam at 6:30 p.m.
Item #I AIRPORT UPDATE. S.S.L. N0. 11
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 11
summarizing Airport policy and strategy recommendations regarding
the following issues:
* New Ford Town Redevelopment Plan
- Meetings and Communication Plan
- New Ford Town Plan Video Tape
- Property Acquisition by MAC
* Interactive Community Airport Planning Group
* Bloomington-Richfield Airport Adequacy Study
* Extension of Runway 4-22
* State Advisory Council on Airport Planning
Discussion was held regarding proposals received for
production of the New Ford Town Plan video and potential
opportunities for shared funding of the costs with other
agencies, cities, or groups such as Chambers of Commerce. It was
the consensus of the council that a top quality video be produced
and that the opportunity for additional funding from endorsing
groups be explored.
Charlie LeFevere, Holmes & Graven, reviewed the MAC property
acquisition proceedings and the proposed agreement he is drafting
to address the tax capacity issues regarding such acquisitions.
It was the consensus of the council to remove George Latimer
from the list of potential facilitators for the Collaborative
Community Airport Planning process.
Don Priebe, 7220 Bloomington Avenue, MASAC Representative,
reviewed the air traffic operation issues related to the proposed
extension of Runway 4-22.
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Item #II HOTEL/MOTEL TAX. S.S.L. NO. 12
April 2, 1990
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 12
regarding a proposal by the owners of the Hampton Inn Hotel for
the City to levy a lodging tax and establish a Richfield Tourism
Promotion Board.
Bill Brussman, Vice President of Realty Management Services,
partner in the Hampton Inn Hotel, proposed that the City Council
approve the establishment of 5$ lodging tax to be used to fund a
Richfield Tourism Promotion Board. He indicated proceeds from
the lodging tax would be used to promote the City, it's lodging
facilities, and local businesses resulting in a benefit to
merchants, employment, and property values. He indicated 1$ of
the tax would be received by the City's General Fund to reduce
the tax burden of other taxpayers.
Charlie LeFevere reviewed issues related to establishment of
the tax, use of the money, the bylaws for the proposed Richfield
Tourism Promotion Board, appointments to the Board, and Board
authority.
It was the consensus of the council that city staff schedule
consideration of this proposal for a future council meeting.
Item #III ROBERT WILL PRESENTATION. S.S.L. NO. 13
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 13
regarding a proposal for the location of Robert Will Community
Housing in an 11 unit apartment building at 6345 Pleasant Avenue.
Charlie Lentz, Multi Resource Centers, Inc. (MRC), Deborah
Bednarz, Westminster Corporation, and Karen Hovland, MRC,
reviewed the Robert Will Community Housing project concept,
sponsorship, management, operation, prospective project tenants
for the project, and support services.
Charlie LeFevere, City Attorney, reviewed the legal issues
related toosuch housing. He stated the City has the same
authority regarding this type of housing as any other apartment
building. He stated it is important to know that the City has no
legal approval or denial authority or control regarding this
housing.
John Hamilton and Emily Day, resident members of the Robert
Will Community Housing, Inc. Board of Directors, spoke in support
of the project.
The City Council asked questions and discussed the Robert
Will Community Housing concept with the representatives of MRC
and Westminster Corporation.
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Item #IV BOARD OF REVIEW. S.S.L. NO. 14
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 14
regarding the 1990 Board of Review procedures. He introduced Mr.
Lawrence Emond and Mr. Cory Bultema, citizen appointees to the
Board.
Larry Miller, Hennepin County Principal Appraiser, reviewed
the Local Board of Review duties, information regarding the
valuation of properties, and sample comparable property data
information sheets. He stated the Hoard of Review meeting is
scheduled for April 30, 1990.
Item #V TEEN SMOKING ORDINANCE. S.S.L. NO. 15
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 15
regarding the concept of an ordinance that would restrict minors
from purchasing and possessing cigarettes and other tobacco
products.
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed enforcement issues
related to this proposed ordinance.
Council Member Ludeman stated that he was looking for a
method to also put responsibility on the illegal purchaser, not
dust the seller.
It was the consensus of the City Council not to pursue the
ordinance. The City Council directed that the Richfield Advisory
Board of Health direct efforts to address the problem as a public
health issue as suggested in the letter from Mary Ellen Harris of
Storefront/Youth Action.
Item #VI COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
* City Manager Prosser stated that
Against Pornography group wanted
presentation to the City Council
prosecution issues. He stated tl
Attorney Martin Costello will be
issues.
the Richfield Citizens
to make another
regarding pornography
hat City Prosecuting
present to respond- to these
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* City Manager Prosser suggested that a non-persuasive basic
informational piece regarding the Bond Referendum be
inserted into the Your City and Schools. He stated the City
Attorney would review the material so that it meets statute
requirements.
Council Member Ludeman inquired about the Citizen's for a
Quality Community role and stressed that the City Council
supported putting this issue on the ballot for a vote, but
does not necessarily support the bond referendum.
* City Manager Prosser
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retain an attorney fi
for this purpose.
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
Date Approved : 4/ 9/ 90
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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Stev n J. Qu Mayor
Jam s D. Prosser
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