10-01-1990 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
October 1, 1990
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; 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; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; John Erskine,
Public Safety Director; Randy Hughes,
Operations Coordinator; Gretchen Blank,
Leisure Services Coordinator; and Tom Foley,
Transportation Engineer.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Quam at 5:40 p.m.
Item #I SPACE UTILIZATION STUDIES: CITY HALL AND GARAGE
S.S.L. #30
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 30
regarding space utilization studies of City Hall and of the City
Garage.
Bob Pierce, Lindberg Pierce Inc., reviewed the Needs
Assessment Summary Report for the Central Garage Maintenance
Facility.
Discussion followed regarding the potential for the
availability of airport land as a site for a Central Garage
Maintenance Facility.
David Kroos, Boarman and Associates, reviewed the potential
solutions to the space and parking problems at the City Hall
Facility.
It was the consensus of the City Council that more
information and prioritization of needs in relationship to other
facilities would be needed before arriving at any decision
points.
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Iteat #II REPORT: OPTIONS FOR OPERATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT AT
66jPORTLAND. S.S.L. #31
Transportation Engineer Foley reviewed Study Session Letter
#31 regarding the Hennepin County staff recommendation for
improving safety at the 66th Street and Portland Avenue
Intersection. The recommendations were as follows:
(1) To extend the operation of the leading left turn arrow
to 24 hours off by traffic making left turns; and,
(2) to use sensors so that the arrow is turned on and off by
traffic making left turns; and,
(3) to increase the red clearance time between phases from
0.5 to 1.0 seconds. In addition, City staff recommended
submitting an annual evaluation of accident data
including a short synopsis to the City Council together
with any recommendations to improve safety.
Jerry Smrcka, Hennepin County, responded to questions
regarding signal timing, signing, and accident statistics.
Discussion followed regarding enforcement issues, speed, and
the safety issues at the intersection of 64th Street and Portland
Avenue.
Mr. Smrcka stated Hennepin County will be signing and
painting a crosswalk at 64th Street and Portland Avenue.
It was the consensus of the City Council to support the
Hennepin County recommendations. In addition, City Manager
Prosser indicated speed survey's would be conducted, further
enforcement activities would be reviewed, and statistical
monitoring of the area would continue.
Item #III PRESENTATION REGARDING FUNDS FOR HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services Commission members Camillo DeSantis, Nancy
T,jornhom, Betty Carr, Bette Flanders, Patricia Marble, and
Shirley Johnson reviewed their recommendation that the City
provide funding for a Senior Resources Information and Referral
program. They reviewed the needs for the program and indicated
Richfield's prorate share of the cost with Bloomington, Edina,
and Eden Prairie would be $6750.
Discussion followed regarding the possibility that South
Hennepin Human Services is providing a similar program. It was
noted that the other cities had not as of yet committed any
funding to the program, therefore, potential costs oould be
higher.
It was the consensus of the City Council that: 1) the South
Hennepin Human Services program and role in providing this
service be clarified. 2) Support of the other cities be
clarified.
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City staff will review these issues and provide information
to the City Council and Human Services Commission.
Item #IV AIRPORT S.S.L. #33
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter #33
regarding policy and strategy recommendations regarding the
following:
1. Dual Track Airport Planning Process
2. Interactive Community Planning at MSP
3. Mendelsohn Study
4. Part 150 Noise Abatement Program
5. MSP Long Term Comprehensive
6. Extension of Runway 4/22
7. Property Acquisition New Ford Town/Rich Acres
Item #V POLICE PENSION CONSOLIDATION WITH PERA. S.S.L. #34
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 34
regarding a proposal to consolidate the Richfield Police Relief
Association with the Public Employees Retirement Association of
Minnesota (PERA).
The consensus of the City Council was to support the
consolidation and benefit enhancements.
ADJOURNMENT
Administrative Services Director Devich announced the
scheduling of two future City Council Meetings:
1) Special City Council Meeting
Thursday, November 8, 1990 5:30 P.M.
Purpose: Canvass of Election Results
2) Special City Council Meeting
Wednesday, November l4, 1990 5:30 P.M.
Purpose: Study Session to review Revised 1990,
Proposed 1991 Budgets
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:20 p.m.
Date Approved:
Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
Steven J. Quam Mayor
James D. Prosser
City Manager