05-03-1991 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
June 3, 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 5:30 p.m.
Item #I DISCUSSION OF POLICY AND STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
AYRPORT RELATED ISSUES. S.S. LETTER NO. 29
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 29
regarding the following issues:
~ Richfield Planning Commission Airport Meeting
* MSP Intergovernmental Planning Group
* MAC Part 150 Program
It was the consensus of the City Council that consideration
of a resolution asking the MAC to undertake a point feasibility
study of a New Ford Town/Rich Acres buyout, relocation, and
redevelopment be scheduled for the June 10, 1991 City Council
Meeting.
Mayor Kirsch reviewed the activities of the MSP
Intergovernmental Planning Group.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the possibility of utilizing a
portion of the fund balance to create a special account to fund
airport related work. He indicated the funds would be used to
provide assistance for the City Planner in preparing the
community impact review and comment on the MSP Comprehensive
Plan, work on the point feasibility study, and renewal of the
'°Our Town°' newsletter. He recommended establishing a fund of
$50,000. Mr. Prosser stated that monthly reports would be
provided to the City Council regarding the expenditures. He
indicated this documentation could also be used for possible
future reimbursement.
It was the consensus of the council to approve this concept.
The City Council approved the following representatives to
serve on the City°s Part 150 Implementation Core Team:
1. Bill Weaver, Policy Advisory Representative
2. Bob Collette, Technical Representative
3. Byron Wallace, Planning Representative
4. Kristal Stakes, Community Relations Representative
5. Jim Prosser, Administration Representative
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Item #II DISCUSSION OF 1.6~ GENERAL FUND BUDGET REDUCTION AND
IMPLICATIONS OF 1991 TAX BILL. S.S. LETTER NO. 30
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 30
regarding 1991 budget reductions to cover the loss of Local
Governmental Aid and the implications of the 1991 tax bill. He
reviewed the staffing levels in public safety.
Council Member Ludeman asked questions regarding the number
of police supervisors, the youth resource position, and requested
an organizational chart for the police division.
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed the functions of the
youth resource position and the reduction of supervisors in the
police division.
Council Member Ludeman asked questions regarding the
transportation engineer position.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the ~cunctioras of the positi®~
and stated that it is funded by Municipal State Aid (MSA) funds.
Council Member Ludeman stated concern that these two
positions were added last year and that now cuts are being made
in police patrolman.
Discussion was held regarding budget increases by the
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission in employee wages and sewer
charges to cities. It was the consensus of the council to direct
staff to send a letter to the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission regarding these issues.
City Manager indicated that staff would proceed with the
budget reductions and a zero increase budget for 1992.
Item #III DISCUSSION OF INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR
SENIOR CITIZENS. S.S. LETTER NO. 31
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 31
regarding the status of a proposal for informational and referral
services for senior citizens.
Betty Carr, 6633 Lyn~rood Boulevard, reviewed the need for
information and referral services for senior citizens.
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Discussion followed regarding potential funding sources such
as the Richfield Foundation, social services budget allocation,
and funds available as a result of a decrease for the South
Hennepin Human Services Council (SHHSC).
It was the consensus of the council to proceed with the
proposed Bloomington/Richfield I and R program with funding
mainly from SHHSC savings and with future funding to be
considered in the social services agency budget.
Item #IIIA RESCHEDULING HRA MEETING
HRA Member Ludeman stated that the HRA Meeting scheduled for
7:00 p.m. this evening had to be rescheduled to June 10, 1991 at
6:00 p.m. Therefore, he moved that the HRA Meeting scheduled for
June 3, 1991 be continued to June 10, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. in the
council chambers of Richfield City Hall.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated concern
about the rescheduling of the May HRA Meeting and tonight's
meeting. He indicated that the HRA had not had enough
opportunities to discuss the HUB West Project. r
Item #IV DISCUSSION REGARDING STUDENT SERVICE ON BOARDS AND
COMMYSSIONS. S.S. LETTER N0. 32
Gordon Herrboldt, 7212 Garfield Avenue, discussed the issue
of student service on the Human Rights Commission, Sister City
Commission and Advisory Board of Health. He suggested that the
council update the bylaws regarding number of members, quorum,
and voting rights. He reviewed the criteria used by the high
school to pick students for appointment. Mr. Herrboldt stated
students should be given voting rights.
Jean Fox, 6616 Sheridan Avenue, spoke in support of allowing
student commission members to vote.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the commission
bylaws be amended to reflect the inclusion of student members as
part of the quorum, and to provide them voting rights.
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ADJOURNMENT
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June 3, 1991
M/Kirsch, S/Bullock to proceed to a closed execution session
for the purpose of discussing the pending litigation, Westrick
vs. Cites of Richfield, with Acting City Attorney Corrine Heine.
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Council Study Session Meeting was adjourned by
unanimous consent at 7:35 p.m.
Date Approved: 6/24/91
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Martin J: rsch Mayor
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