04-01-1991 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
April 1, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; William Bullock; and Kristal Stokes
(arrived at 5:54 p.m.).
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; Jack Erskine,
Public Safety Director; and William Fillmore,
Liquor Operations Director.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 5:30 p.m.
Item #I SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL UPDATE OF ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
AND PRESENTATION OF VIDEO SENT TO COSTA RICA.
Sister City International Commission member Pam Duffey
reviewed the activities of the Commission regarding establishing
Heredia, Costa Rica as Richfield's Sister City. A video about
Richfield which was prepared and sent to Heredia was shown.
Item #II DISCUSSION OF HENNEPIN COUNTY ISSUES BY COMMISSIONER
RANDY JOHNSON.
Hennepin County Commissioner Randy Johnson discussed with
the council the following issues:
1) Fiscal Disparities Legislation
2) Suburban Hennepin Park District Legislation
3) The status of the Community Action for Suburban Hennepin
(CASH) Board
4) The impact of the State budget shortfall on the county
5) The status of detox centers in the county.
Item #III REVIEW OF 1991 HOARD OF REVIEW PROCEDURES. S.S.L.NO. 17
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 17
regarding procedures for the 1991 Board of Review which is
scheduled for April 29, 1991.
- kdministr-~t~ve Services Director Devich introduced new
appointee to the 1991 Board of Review Glenn Erickson to Council
Members.
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Richfield Assessor Larry Miller reviewed Hoard of Review
procedures, property appraisal issues, and the statutory
responsibilities of the Board.
Item #IV DISCUSSION OF POLICY AND STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
AIRPORT RELATED ISSUES. S.S.L. N0. 18
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 18
regarding policy and strategy recommendations for airport related
issues.
Nigel Finney, MAC Deputy Executive Director, reviewed a
slide presentation and answered questions regarding the six
consolidated airport improvement concepts currently under study
for the long term Comprehensive Plan for Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport.
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FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS (DEFERRED FROM MARCH 4) S.S.L.N0.19
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 19
Council Member Sandahl reviewed reasons why he desired that
the City Council reach a consensus regarding submittal and
payment of the legal bills of counsel .retained by a council
member in defense of a lawsuit.
regarding the obligations of the City regarding the payment of
legal bills.
Corrine Heine, Holmes & Graven attorney, reviewed the
statutory requirement that cities defend and indemnify council
members for and against damages which are claimed or levied
against council members as a result of activities occurring in
the performance of their duties.
Discussion was held regarding circumstances under which a
council member may seek their own counsel and seek reimbursement.
There was no consensus for any additional policy beyond the
state statutes regarding this issue.
Item #VI DISCUSSION OF CITY SELECTION PROCESS (DEFERRED FROM
MARCH 4) S.S.L. N0. 20
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 20
regarding the City's hiring procedures.
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Personnel Manager Ault outlined and answered questions
regarding the City's recruitment and selection process.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the City's
training and promotion programs.
Council Member Ludeman asked for statistics on promotions
from within and information on the management certificate
program.
Council Member Ludeman asked about fire department response
time issues.
Discussion followed regarding response time proposals
discussed during the last negotiations, call back issues, and
mutual aid issues.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:05 p.m.
Date Approved: 4~g~91 ®1~W .
Martin J. rsch Mayor
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Thomas P. Ferber am D. Prosser
City Clerk i Manager