10-04-1993 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 4, 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
Ferber, City Clerk; Jack Erskine, Public
Safety Director; Donald Fondrick, Community
- Services-Director; Byron Wallace, Community
Development Director.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:02 p.m.
Item #I DISCUSSION OF WATER/SEWER CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND
PENALTIES, S. S. LETTER NO. 25
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 25.
regarding water/sewer certification procedures and penalties.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the City's
current system of assessing penalties~to delinquent water and
sewer accounts. He summarized a survey of penalties used in
neighboring communities.
Council Member Priebe stated concern that the penalty be
sufficiently punitive to discourage people from allowing
certification in order to delay payment.
City Manager Prosser reviewed issues related to the
certification process and the utility billing system. Discussion
followed regarding the impact of different penalty assessments.
Administrative Services Director Devich stated that he would
prepare~a Council Memorandum which will illustrate the impact of
different penalty scenarios on several examples of residential
and commercial utility accounts.
Item #II DISCUSSION OF STATUS OF COMMUNITY APARTMENT PROGRAM
INITIATED BY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, S. S.
LETTER NO. 26
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City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 26 .
regarding initiation of the Community Apartment Program (CAP) by
the BRA.
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Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed the role of the
Public Safety Department in the program stressing the importance
of being a resource and catalyst for apartment owners, managers
and tenants.
City Manager Prosser discussed the building debt problems
that some apartment owners are experiencing and the human service
needs of apartment tenants. -
Discussion followed regarding issues related to tenant
selection. -
Community Development Director Wallace reviewed the Project
for Pride in Living/Affordable Suburban Housing tasks and
timeline.
Item #III DISCUSSION OF POLICY AND STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
AIRPORT RELATEp ISSUES, S. S. LETTER NO. 27
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 27
summarizing the status of the following airport issues:
• New Ford Town and Rich Acres Acquisition
• MAC Part 150 Sound Insulation Program
• Runway 4-22 Extension Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Redrafting '
• North-South Runway
• FAA Capacity_Study -
• Governor's Dual Track Task Force
It was the consensus of the Council that the City's airport
consultant Hob Collette should review the redrafted Runway 4-22
EIS when it becomes available and assist with the City's
response.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:25 p.m.
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Date Approved:
10/11/93
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk ~ -
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Martin h Mayor
Jam s D. Prosser
Ci Manager