08-03-1992 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
August 3, 1992
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Martin Kirsch; William Bullock; and
Kristal Stokes.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ivan Ludeman, Michael Sandahl.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick;
Community Services Director; Jack Erskine,
Public Safety Director; and Bill Weaver,
City Planner.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:00 p.m.
Item #I RECEIVE AND REVIEW METROPOLITAN COUNCIL VISION.
S.S. LETTER N0. 32
Sondra Simonson, Richfield/Bloomington Representative to the
Metropolitan Council, reviewed the following six mayor categories
of the Metro Council Year 2015 Vision and Goals draft document:
1) Regional Economy 4) Telecommunications
2) Governance 5) Education
3) Transportation 6) Quality of Life
She stated that the Metropolitan Council would conduct a
Town Meeting on September 2 for discussion and input regarding
the Metro 2015 Vision and Goals.
Council Member Bullock stressed the importance of
maintaining the autonomy and independence of cities to provide
services and to respond to airport/transportation issues. He
stated that the MTC needed to focus on customer service to
maintain ridership. Mr. Bullock also commented on education
issues.
Metropolitan Council Member Simonson stated that the Met
Council saw it's role as providing leadership in broad policy
issues, coordination and planning; not as a provider of services.
Council Member Stokes noted the interdependence of issues
such as daycare which impacts fobs, economics, and
transportation.
Lyall Schwarzkopf, Met Council staff, invited further
written comments to be submitted regarding the Metro 2015
Prod ect .
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, suggested that
more emphasis be placed on health and prison issues and less
emphasis on economic issues.
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Item #II DISCUSSION WITH FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE REGARDING
FUTURE FUNDING FOR FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES.
S.S. LETTER N0. 33
Fourth of July Committee Members present for this item:
Paul Kaiser, Gary Groen, Rodell Kopesky, Bob Houlton, and Joanne
Wilmes.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 33
regarding future funding for the Fourth of July activities.
Paul Kaiser, Fourth of July Committee Chair, stated concern
that the loss of funding for the fireworks display could lead to
the end of the Fourth of July celebration. He requested that the
City assist the Committee to find funding for the fireworks.
Gary Groen, Committee Treasurer, reviewed current fund-
raising net profits of approximately $16,000 from button sales,
donations, sponsorships, garage sales, concession fees, and
softball tournaments.
City Manager Prosser indicated that the City could assist
the Committee to jointly identify and bring together a group of
businesses who may be willing to provide collaborative
sponsorship for the fireworks and other activities.
Jean Fox, 6616 Sheridan Avenue, suggested that a
collaborative fund-raising committee to represent all community
events could be more effective than each group separately
contacting businesses.
Discussion followed regarding parade unit sponsorships and
corporate funding. It was the consensus of the group that the
Committee and staff work together in identifying and seeking
corporate funding for portions of the Fourth of July celebration.
Item #III POLICY AND STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AIRPORT RELATED
ISSUES. S.S. LETTER NO. 34
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following
airport policy issues:
• New Ford Town/Rich Acres Acquisition
MAC has hired consultants to prepare documentation and an
Environmental Assessment of the buyout.
Representatives from the New Ford Town/Rich Acres Neighbors
Advisory Committee and City staff met with MAC staff on
Wednesday, July 29 to review the schedule for the
acquisition.
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City staff continues to meet with legislators to discuss tax
loss replacement for the buyout.
• Part 150 Program
City Planner Weaver indicated that the bid process and
specifications resulted in bids which were higher than
expected. The specifications are being revised for
rebidding which will delay the implementation of the
project. The Center for Energy and the Urban Environment
(CEDE) sent a letter to the 28 Richfield residents
participating in the sound insulation program in 1992 to
inform them of the situation and to invite them to a public
information meeting scheduled on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00
p.m. in the Richfield City Hall Council Chambers. At the
meeting, representatives from the City of Richfield, MAC and
CEDE will update the residents of the current status of the
program and changes that will need to be made.
The MAC estimates that the City of Richfield will be
allotted $1.2 million in Part 150 funds for the 1993 phase
of the Sound Insulation Program. This will allow the
insulation of approximately 60 homes in Richfield.
• Draft EiS for Proposed Extension of Runway 4-22
The FAA received the comments submitted by the City
regarding the Draft EIS on the proposed MAC runway project.
In response, the director of the FAA's Midwest Regional
Office in Chicago scheduled a meeting on Friday, August 21
with City Manager Prosser and Steven Pflaum, legal counsel
assisting the City in preparing the comments.
• MSP Symposia
The Richfield and Bloomington city staff and chamber of
commerce representatives continue to develop plans for a
seminar series on the future of MSP airport. The staff from
both cities are currently identifying private funding
sources for the project and will be contacting these sources
for funds.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
• City Manager Prosser reviewed the request of Hope's Chow
Mein for reconsideration of an amended conditional use
permit and fee waiver. City Council determined that the
Planning Commission will have to conduct a public hearing on
the amended request prior to Council consideration. The
Council will also consider the fee waiver request at the
time of consideration before the Council.
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• City Manager Prosser reviewed the concerns of residents
along 76th Street between Xerxes Avenue and Penn Avenue
regarding bus/truck traffic, stop sign enforcement, and
pavement condition.
• City Manager Prosser stated the Council had been asked to
fudge the baking contest at the Cattail Days event.
• Council Member Bullock discussed the regulation of balloon
displays related to car dealers.
• Mayor Kirsch announced a delegation from Heredia, Costa Rica
will be arriving in September.
• Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the
tentative schedule for Budget workshops and adoption of a
Preliminary Tax Levy.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
Date Approved • 8/ 10/ 92
Thomas P. Ferber Ja es Prosser
City Clerk C y Manager
at 9:07 p.m.
Mayor