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07-01-1991 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION July 1, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael Sandahl; William Bullock; and Kristal Stakes STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director; Jack Erskine, Public Safety Director; and Betsy Christensen, Health Administrator. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Sue Sandahl, David Delzer, James Clinite, Joe Sausen, Greg Allers, Bob Lindgren, Matt Stokes, and Don Anderson. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:00 p.m. Item #I DISCUSSION OF POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER YN THE PARKS. S.S. LETTER NO. 34 City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 34 regarding the issue of the possession and consumption of beer in City parks. He reviewed the enforcement and community standard issues related to the sale and consumption of beer in the parks by permit. Community Services Commission Chair Sue Sandahl reviewed the commission's research regarding other municipalities policies relating to beer in the parks. She stated the commission supported allowing beer in certain parks by permit. Community Services Commission Member Jim Clinite stated a majority of metropolitan area communities allow beer in the parks. He stated support for the permit concept in specified parks. Community Services Commission Member Greg Allers stated the permit system would provide better control of drinking in the parks. Community Services Commission Member Anderson noted that beer is available at the golf course which is a recreation facility. Council Member Ludeman asked what the purpose is for asking that beer be allowed in parks. Community Services Commission Member Don Anderson indicated it would promote more use of our parks. Council Member Bullock stated that it would give access to the parks for community group picnics and assist groups in fundraising like the Fourth of July Committee. Study Session Minutes Council Member Sandahl stated controlled circumstances at events and no problems exist. Discussion followed regarding of restrictions and issues related - time limitations - deposit required - type of group - insurance - park signage - restroom facilities - type of event - enforcement - fees -2- July 1, 1991 that beer is allowed under like the Assumption Fun Fest the following suggested types to the permit concept: Council Member Ludeman stated problems occurred when beer had previously been allowed in the parks. He stated allowing beer in the parks would invite problems. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke in opposition to allowing beer in the parks. John Hamilton, 7220 Harriet Avenue, spoke in support of the concept of allowing beer in the parks. Community Services Commission Member Bob Lindgren spoke in opposition to the concept. He stated philosophical opposition to condoning the use of mood altering drugs in parks and concern about the costs to the city. Community Services Commission Member Dave Delzer stated he felt that beer was incompatible with the adjacent playgrounds. Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed issues related to softball league players consumption of beer and enforcement. Council Member Bullock stated support for reconsideration of allowing beer in the parks under controlled circumstances. Council Member Stokes asked staff to provide information , regarding other communities experiences, costs, and enforcement efforts regarding beer in the parks. Council Member Sandahl suggested staff provide for council consideration a draft ordinance with appropriate restrictions and control regarding this issue. Community Services Commission Member Lindgren suggested requiring an off duty police officer be hired to monitor the permitted function. Public Safety Director Erskine stated that this could be a desireable option depending on the size and type of function. Study Session Minutes -3- July 1, 1991 It was the consensus of the council that consideration of a proposed ordinance amendment regarding this issue be scheduled for a future council meeting. Item #II DISCUSSION OF POLICY AND STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AIRPORT RELATED ISSUES. S.S. LETTER NO. 35 City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 35 regarding the following airport related issues: - Richfield Planning Commission Airport Meeting - MSP Intergovernmental Planning Group - MAC Part 150 Program - Our Town Newsletter - Resolution regarding the State Financial Assistance Package to Northwest Airlines George Karnas, MASAC representative, reviewed the last MASAC meeting. He indicated concern that MAC representative Joe Gasper represents both South Minneapolis and Richfield. He indicated Richfield has more common interest with Bloomington. He said the governor controlled the MAC appointments and boundaries;~~ therefore, political pressure on the governor is the only avenue to change this situation. Wayne Burggraaff, Evenson-Dodge Inc., reviewed the status of two Metropolitan Council Airport Task Forces of which he is a member. Item #III DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION OF $5,505,000 ADVANCE REFUNDING BOND SALE. S.S. LETTER 36 City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 36 regarding the possibility of authorizing a $5,505,000 advance refunding bond sale. Wayne Burggraaff, Evenson-Dodge, Inc. reviewed the conditions which would make it advantageous to proceed with advance refunding of bond issues. He answered questions regarding maturity dates, interest rates, and the underwriters discount. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, questioned whether refunding would preclude prepayment of the bonds. City Manager Prosser explained the impact on prepayment. It was the consensus of the City Council that consideration of authorization for the $5,505,000 advance refunding bond sale be scheduled for July 8, 1991. Study Session Minutes -4- July 1, 1991 Item #IV DISCUSSION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE CURRENT ORDINANCE CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE REQUESTS. S.S. LETTER NO. 37 City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 37 regarding several alternatives to amending the residential kennel license ordinance. Betsy Christensen, Health Administrator, reviewed the residential kennel regulations of other metropolitan communities. It was the consensus of the council after discussion that city staff prepare an ordinance amendmendment for council consideration which would limit the number of total animals allowed to six. Item #V DISCUSSION OF RECYCLING FUNDING OPTIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR RAMIFICATIONS FOR RICHFIELD'S RECYCLING PROGRAM. S.S. LETTER N0. 38 City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 38 regarding the recycling funding options being considered by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. Community Services Director Fondrick described the advantages and disadvantages of the following options: - Current Policy with Administrative Cap - County Entitlement Established to Provide Recycling Funding to Cover Costs of a Basic Recycling Program - Phase out County Funding and Identify Alternative Funding Mechanisms - County Operated Recycling System He stated the Hennepin County Board is appointing a task force to study the options. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous Date Approved: 7/8/91 ~~ Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk Ci s ~. Prosser at A8:19 p.m. 11C3~/VL~