01-31-1994 JointCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
JOINT MEETING OF THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AND THE RICHFIELD SCHOOL BOARD
January 31, 1994
CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Susan
Rosenberg; Russ Susag; and Don Priebe.
CITY
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; and Jack
Erskine,Public Safety Director.
SCHOOL BOARD
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Steenson, Nancy Rowley, Roger Stern,
David Lamberger, Vicki Rorie, and Steven
Gamble.
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STAFF: Lowell Larson, Superintendent of Schools;
Dennis Laingen, Director of Curriculum and
Instruction; Jerry K~orlien, Director of
Personnel and Finance; Bruce Abrahamson,
Director of Community Education; Loren
Hanson, Business Manager; Richard Walker,
Director of Buildings and Grounds; and Judy
Miller, Secretary to the Superintendent.
The point meeting between Richfield City Council and
Richfield School Board began at 5:30 p.m.
Item #1 DISCUSSION OF SEARCH INSTITUTE REPORT (SCHOOL]
Lowell Larson, Superintendent of Schools, summarized the
following two Search Institute Reports:
~ The Troubled Journey: A Profile of American Youth
* Healthy Communities - Healthy Youth: How Communities
Contribute to Positive Youth Development
City Manager Prosser indicated that the Visions 2004 group
will be hosting a discussion of these reports by Mr. Dale Blyth
of the Search Institute on March 5. Mr. Prosser and Mr. Larson
discussed the community effort ideas which can make a difference
for the youth in the community.
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Item #2 REVIEW OF SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTIVITIES (SCHOOL)
Dick Walker, Director of Buildings and Grounds, gave a
status report on the School District remodeling and renovation
projects.
Dennis Laingen, Director of Curriculum and Instruction,
reviewed the School District's role as a pilot site for the
development of Minnesota graduation requirements and standards.
Lowell Larson, Superintendent of Schools, reviewed the
necessity for the School District's projected budget cuts.
Item #3 DISCUSSION OF IMPACT AID (CITY)
City Manager Prosser reviewed the estimated loss of revenues
due to the New Ford Town/Rich Acres buyout as $50,000 for the
City and $350,000 for the School District. He reviewed the
Legislative initiatives which would provide State impact aid to
the City and School District. Mr. Prosser suggested members
contact Legislators to ask them to support this legislation.
Item #4 UPDATE REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES (CITY)
Community Services Director Fondrick gave a status report
onthe following issues:
• 77th Street Reconstruction Project
• I-35W Interim Third Lane Project
• I-494 Reconstruction Planning and Design
• Water Plant Modification and Renovation Project
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the interest of
a developer in redeveloping the 77th Street, Lyndale to Girard
Avenue area as a retail "power center".
Item #5 UPDATE REGARDING SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM (CITY)
Public Safety Director Erskine gave a report on the status,
content, and impact of the School Liaison Officer Program.
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Item #6 UPDATE REGARDING HOUSING PROGRAMS (CITY)
Community Development Director Wallace gave a report on the
following City housing initiatives:
• Richfield Rediscovered New Home Program
• Transformation Housing
• Remodeling Programs
• Financing Programs
• Realtor Tours
• New Ford Town/Rich Acres Relocation
• Richfield Apartment Owners and Managers Association
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adiourned by unanimous consent at 7:23 p.m.
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Date Approved:
2/14/94
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk