02-18-1992 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
FEBRUARY 18, 1992
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; William
Bullock; and Kristal Stokes.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Sandahl
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Bruce Palmborg, Housing
and Redevelopment Specialist; and Nancy
Stroth, City Clerk Division.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:00 p.m.
Item #I DISCUSSION REGARDING REDISTRICTING OPTIONS FOR THE CITY
OF RICHFIELD'S WARDS AND PRECINCTS. S.S. LETTER NO. 14
City Clerk Ferber reviewed and answered questions regarding
potential alternatives for ward district boundary modifications
to accomplish the necessary population balance.
Discussion followed regarding the redistricting process and
the merits of the various options.
The consensus of the City Council indicated a preference for
Alternative 1 which would adjust the boundary in the northwest
portion of Ward 2.
City Manager Prosser stated that Council Member Sandahl had
contacted him to also indicate preference for Alternate 1.
County Commissioner Randy Johnson reviewed the two county
commission redistricting plans and the potential impact on
Richfield.
Item #II OTHER DISCUSSION
Council Member Stokes and City Manager Prosser reported to
the council regarding the February 18 Metropolitan Airports
Commission meeting. Mr. Prosser reviewed a proposed written
response to the comments of Commissioner Jan Del Calzo.
Special Study Session Minutes -2- February 18, 1992
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:40
p.m.
Date Approved : 2/ 24/ 92
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T omas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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Martin J. i sch Mayor