05-06-1991 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
May 6, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; William Bullock; and Kristal Stokes
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; and Jack
Erskine, Public Safety Director.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:24 p.m.
Item #1 DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE REGULATING PARKING OF TRAILERS
ATTACHED TO VEHICLES USED FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON
CITY STREETS. S.S.L. N0. 26
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed Study Session Letter
No. 26 regarding a proposal for an ordinance to regulate the
parking of trailers attached to commercial vehicles on City
streets.
Daniel McGregor, 7645 Wentworth Avenue, spoke in support of
the proposal.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the City
Attorney review the draft ordinance and that First Reading be
scheduled for the June 10, 1991 council meeting.
Item #2 STATUS OF SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICE COUNCIL
REORGANIZATION. S.S.L.NO. 22
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 22
regarding the status of reorganization of the South Hennepin
Human Service Council (SHHSC).
Council Member Ludeman, SHHSC Board member, reviewed the
history of the SHHSC and the philosophical differences among the
cities which led to the proposed reorganization.
Maureen Scaglia, SHHSC Board Member, stated that it will be
important for the City Council to appoint a Local Human Service
Advisory Group which is truly representative of all groups.
Camillo DeSantis, SHHSC Board Member, reviewed the
organization chart, relationships, and functions of the proposed
South Hennepin Regional Planning Office.
It was the consensus of the council that the model is
acceptable for consideration of formal council action at a future
date.
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Item #3 POLICY AND STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AIRPORT RELATED
YSSUES. S.S.L. N0. 23
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 23
regarding the following issues:
* MSP Intergovernmental Planning Group
* MAC Part 150 Program
* New Airport Legislation
Item #'4 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO FORMALLY
REQUEST APPROVAL BY METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JOINT FEASIBILITY
STUDY OF A NEW FORD TOWN/RICH ACRES BUY OUT, RELOCATION
AND REDEVELOPMENT. S.S.L. NO. 24
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 24
regarding a proposed resolution which would authorize the
feasibility analysis ®f New F'®~d T®~/1@ioh Ao~es buY®ut,
relocation and redevelopment and the accompanying draft letter to
be sent to MAC. He indicated that staff would establish a
neighborhood meeting to inform the public, particularly New Ford
Town and Rich Acres residents, of the City's intention to request
MAC to participate in this analysis.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the staff
proceed to schedule these actions.
Item #5 REVYEW RESULTS FROM COUNCIL GOAL SETTING/TEAM BUILDING
SESSION. S.S.L. NO 25
Discussion was conducted regarding the following proposed
mission statement and 1993 strategic goals:
Richfield's mission is to both effectively and efficiently
provide the quality and variety of services to our residents and
other customers that will distinguish Richfield as the best place
to live, work and do business in the metro area. In the spirit
of cooperation and mutual respect we will:
® promote growth of diverse housing and business opportunities
through innovative programs.
® promote quality in City programs, products and services.
® promote neighborhood empowerment, unity, health and safety
through emphasis on community organizations, schools and
programs.
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Recognizing that we exist in a rapidly changing environment
requires Richfield to:
® aggressively market services to both residents and
nonresidents alike.
® attract energetic and visionary residents to serve on
advisory boards and commissions.
® recruit, train, develop and retain top-notch staff.
STRATEGIC GOALS - 1993
1. Encourage commercial development by evaluating existing
development policies to ensure that they are 'customer
friendly'.
2. Hold budget increases to at or below the rate of inflation.
3. Explore merging agencies with, and/or contracting services
to other communities.
4, Establish an innovative Quality of Services and Customer
Satisfaction Initiative for The City of Richfield. (City
Employee Program)
5. Develop a formal and aggressive Marketing Plan for
redevelopment areas, resulting in one new large development
prod ect .
6. Complete Redevelopment Plans for Cedar and 494.
7. Continue E.N.H.P. within fiscal constraints and explore _,._
alternative housing concepts.
8. Explore opportunities to convert Government Operations
to Enterprise Operations.
9. Increase profitability of Enterprise Operations.
10. Examine level of user fees.
Item #6 YNFORMATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDYNG 1999. REVISED/1992
PROPOSED BUDGET STRATEGIES AND SCHEDULES. S.S.L.NO. 27
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Study
Session Letter No. 27 regarding the budget schedule, legislative
environment, and current budget adjustments,
Council Member Ludeman discussed a salary freeze and lay
offs, preferably by attrition, as budget cutting methods.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous c ent t 9:27 p.m.
Date Approved : 5 f 1 ~,/ 91 ~G
in h Mayor
Thomas P. Ferber a D. Prosser
City Clerk C t Manager