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04-26-1993CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 26, 1993 MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg; Russ Susag; and Don Priebe. STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative Services Director; Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk; Byron Wallace, Community Development Director; Jack Erskine, Public Safety Director; William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; and Corrine Heine, Assistant City Attorney. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:00 p.m. PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 12, 1993; the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 15, 1993; and the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 19. 1993 held concurrently with the Richfield HRA. Motion carried 5-0. Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. No one wished to address the Council. Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THAT EARTH DAY, NATIONALLY CELEBRATED ON APRIL 22, WILL BE CELEBRATED IN RICHFIELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS ARBOR DAY FESTIVITIES ON MAY 2, 1993. C.L. N0. 126 Council Member Sandahl read and presented a proclamation that designated the celebration of Earth Day in Richfield in conjunction with the Arbor Day festivities on Sunday, May 2, 1993 to Wood Lake Nature Center Manager Karen Shanberg. Council Meeting Minutes -2- April 26, 1993 Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Priebe stated he had received a call from a resident who said that those watching on Cable TV could not know what was on the consent calendar and thought perhaps the list of items could be read for the TV audience. Council Member Priebe suggested City Manager Prosser read the consent calendar and follow this procedure in the future. Council Member Rosenberg concurred with this suggestion. I I ~i ~~ J C®uncil Member Sandahl Ctated that he didn't object but this could be time consuming and meaningless to most since the consent calendar contains many routine purchases. Mayor Kirsch suggested that perhaps graphics on the Cable TV could list the consent calendar items. Council Member Susag suggested that the Cable TV could perhaps scroll the whole agenda prior to the meeting. Administrative Services Director Devich stated the current Cable TV console did not have the capability to scroll such a large volume of information and that he could review methods to accomplish listing the consent calendar on Cable TV. City Manager Prosser read the consent calendar. 4A. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM C.L. 127 RESOLUTION NO. 8006 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8006 in Resolution Book No. 62. Council Meeting Minutes -3- April 26, 1993 B. APPROVED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 7644 13TH AVENUE; 77TH STREET PROJECT C.L. 128 RESOLUTION NO. 8007 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY 77TH STREET PROJECT 7644 13TH AVENUE This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8007 in Resolution Book No. 62. 1 C. APPROVED REQUEST FOR OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT AT 6445 PENN AVENUE C.L. 129 D. APPROVED REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED APRIL 20, 1993 FOR WATER PLANT EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT PACKAGE #2 C.L. 130 E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR A CUSHMAN MODEL #398630 TURF TRUCKSTER (PLUS APPARATUS) FROM CUSHMAN MOTOR COMPANY, INC. FOR TOTAL OF $9,909.83 C.L. 131 F. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF 55,000 FOR SAND PRO UTILITY VEHICLE FOR USE AT RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE FROM MTI DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FOR TOTAL OF $11,438.10 C.L. 132 G. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PLANTING MATERIALS AT NEW MINIATURE GOLF COURSE FROM BACHMAN'S NURSERY WHOLESALE CENTER FOR TOTAL OF 512,907.44 C.L. 133 H. APPROVED REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE, ITINERANT PLACE OF AMUSEMENT LICENSE AND WAIVER OF FEES FOR CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION FUN FEST KICKOFF DANCE TO BE HELD APRIL 30, 1993 C.L. 134 I. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR NEW GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION LICENSE; TOTAL SANITATION COMPANY; 1 VEHICLE M/Sandahl, S/Susag to aporove the consent calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Priebe stated that it took less than two minutes to read the consent calendar, therefore it isn't necessary to go to any great expense to find another method. Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION WAIVER AT 7646 LYNDALE AVENUES; 77TH STREET PROJECT. C.L. NO. 136 (Item #6 was considered prior to Item #5 on the agenda) Council Meeting Minutes -4- April 26, 1993 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council letter No. 136 regarding a proposed subdivision waiver to divide 7646 Lyndale Avenue into two separate lots, with parcel A to be conveyed to the property owner at 7644 Lyndale Avenue and Parcel B to be utilized for the 77th Street Project. M/Sandahl, S/Priebe to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 8008 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION WAIVER 7646 LYNDALE AVENUE Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8008 in Resolution Book No. 62. Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REGARDING SALE OF PORTION OF 7701 HARRIET AND 7646 LYNDALE AVENUES; 77TH STREET PROJECT. C.L. NO. 135 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 135 regarding a proposed transitory ordinance to authorize the sale of a portion of 7701 Harriet Avenue and 7646 Lyndale Avenue related to the 77th Street Project. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Susag that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1993-5, Transitory Ordinance No. 17.48, an ordinance authorizing and providing for the sale, transfer or other disposition and conveyance of certain city owned real property located in the City of Richfield_ 7701 Harriet Avenue and 7646 Lyndale Avenue; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made mart of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -5- April 26, 1993 Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. C.L. N0. 137 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 137 regarding first reading of a proposed transitory ordinance to provide for the expenditure of funds from the Special Revenue Fund for the Nicollet Park redevelopment. Council Member Priebe asked how much would be left in the Special Revenue Fund. City Manager Prosser stated that essentially $500,000 is transferred from the Liquor Fund to the Special Revenue Fund and then to the park project. Administrative Services Director Devich stated that the Special Revenue Fund typically has a balance from the previous year's liquor profits which was transferred into the fund at the end of that year and then the current year expenditures are made from last year's liquor store profits. Council Member Priebe asked questions regarding the balance maintained in the Special Revenue Fund, the transfer of funds between Liquor Fund, Special Revenue Fund and capital projects. He stated concern that it appeared that $300,000 - $400,000 stays in the Special Revenue Fund and does not get put to work. Administrative Services Director Devich discussed how the fund transfers are made related to liquor store profits and capital improvements. He indicated the money allocated to be spent in 1993 was transferred into the Special Revenue Fund at the end of 1992 from the Liquor Fund to be spent on the 1993 Nicollet Park Improvement. Discussion followed as to whether there was ever a zero balance in the Special Revenue Fund. It was indicated that there may not ever be a real zero balance because of the nature of projects but that there is a zero balance in terms of an uncommitted balance. City Manager Prosser indicated that he could review with the Council the information from the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report regarding this fund and that the Council could also contact the auditors directly for information. Council Meeting Minutes -6- April 26, 1993 M/Priebe, S/Sandahl that this constitute the First Reading of this transitory ordinance providing for the expenditure of funds from the Special Revenue Fund for Nicollet Park Improvements; and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the May 24. 1993 City Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATION OF STEERING COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE REVISIONS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. C.L. N0. 138 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 138 regarding the creation and designation of a steering committee to assist in the process to revise the Comprehensive Plan of the City. He stated any proposed revisions of the Comprehensive Plan w©uld then raquir~ review end public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council. M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the creation of a steering committee for the Comprehensive Plan revision process and to approve the following appointments to the committee: Mayor Kirsch Council Susan Rosenberg Council Joan Helmberger Housing and Redevelopment Authority Michael Gallagher Planning Commission Kristal Stokes Planning Commission Paul Wasko Planning Commission Sue Sandahl Visions 2004 Bill Killian Visions 2004 Jan Jacobson Chamber of Commerce Steve Lindgren Chamber of Commerce Jane Butterfield League of Women Voters Gertrude Ulrich League of Women Voters John Boyle Human Services Planning Commission Larry Zielke Richfield Promotion/Tourism Board Connie Murray Citizen at Large Mike Andrews Richfield Foundation Appointment of person to be designated by Ri chfield School District Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes Item #9 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT -7- April 26, 1993 City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following airport related issues: • Extension of Runway 4-22 The City has received notice that the FAA is again reviewing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the extension of Runway 4-22 for revision. • New Ford Town/Rich Acres Acquisition The New Ford Town/Rich Acres Neighbors Advisory Committee met with representatives of the FAA and MAC regarding the funding and environmental assessment of the buyout. • FAA Part 150 Program Associate Planner Anastos is monitoring the status of the 1993 soundproofing construction projects on homes in Richfield. 1 Item #10 LEGISLATIVE REPORT City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following legislation: • State Impact Aid to Local Communities This bill appears unlikely to pass this session. Strategy for future passage will be reassessed between sessions. • Expansion of Metropolitan Airports Commission A compromise between two different bills was not achieved this session. Strategy for future passage will be reassessed between sessions. • Tax Hills Both the Senate and House have tax bills under consideration. There are positive and negative aspects to each proposal related to how they may impact the City. Council Meeting Minutes -8- April 26, 1993 • Transportation Bills Staff is monitoring bills which may impact I-494, I-35W, and 77th Street improvement projects. The form and passage of the legislation regarding analysis of the feasibility of a high speed bus transit option for the I-35W corridor is uncertain. Council Member Priebe asked that after this legislative session has ended, the City Council review at a Study Session the impact of legislation that passed and discuss future legislative strategy. City Manager Prosser stated that this could be scheduled for the June Study Session. Mayor Kirsch sugested that Legislators could also be invited to explain their legislative positions. Item #11 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS Council Member Rosenberg announced that the Richfield School District will be conducting informational meetings regarding the May 18 School Bond Referendum as follows: Tuesday, April 27 7:00 p.m. Richfield Intermediate School Thursday, April 29 7:00 p.m. Richfield Junior High School Council Member Susag invited the public to Water Treatment Plant Open House scheduled for Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Item #12 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Sandahl, S/Priebe that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO. Checks 16813-16999; 38706-38929 $1,065,132.53 NORWEST BANK Check 1174-1175 $ 21,000.00 1 FIRSTAR HANK Checks 7383-7405 $ 891,493.26 Checks 66900-66935; 67005-67287 $ 357,360.16 Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -9- April 26, 1993 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:56 p.m. Date Approved: 5/10/93 in J. a ~~~~ Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk 1 D. Prosser Manager