02-14-06 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 14, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:31 p.m.
Members Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg; Fred Wroge; and
Bill Kilian.
Staff Present:
Steve Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Bruce
Palm borg, Community Development Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety
Director; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Tom Foley, Transportation
Engineer; Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary; and Corrine Thomson,
City Attorney.
No one was registered to speak.
Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
M/Kilian, SlWroge to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession of
January 17. 2006: (2) Special City Council Worksession of January 20.2006: (3) Special City
Council Closed Executive Session of January 20.2006: (4) Special City Council Meetina of
January 24. 2006: (5) Special City Council Worksession of January 24. 2006: (6) Reaular City
Council Meetina of January 24. 2006: (7) Special City Council Meetina of January 25. 2006: and
(8) Special City Council Meetina of January 28. 2006.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1
Public Safety Director Scott administered the oath of office to Richfield Police Officers Matt
Riebau and Bill Stanger.
Item #2
Public Safety Director Scott presented the Richfield Police Officer of the Year Award to
Police Officer Mike Sieve.
Item #3
Mayor Kirsch presented a Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting Award to
Richfield Finance Manager Chris Regis.
Item #4
Mayor Kirsch announced a modified version of the State of the City address is currently
being played on cable television channel 16.
Mayor Kirsch reported the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Planning Commission
meetings are now broadcast live on channel 16.
Council Member Sandahl announced the City Council is currently recruiting for City advisory
commission members and encouraged residents to apply by March 3.
Item #5
Mayor Kirsch removed Consent Calendar Item 6A for consideration at a future meeting.
Staff has requested more time before presenting this item to the City Council for consideration.
Council Member Sandahl requested Consent Calendar item 6J be removed for separate
consideration.
M/Rosenberg, SlWroge to approve the aQenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6
A. Postponed to future City Council Meeting. Consideration of approval of first reading of
transitory ordinance providing for expenditure of funds from Special Revenue Fund for
certain capital improvements and schedule public hearing and second reading for March 14,
2006 S.R. No. 23
B. Approved resolution establishing Health Care Savings Plan for International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local 49 bargaining unit employees S.:.R. No. 24
RESOLUTION NO. 9721
RESOLUTION APPROVING LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
AND INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49 ESTABLISHING A
POST RETIREMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9721 in Resolution Book No. 75.
C. Approved resolution authorizing agreement between State of Minnesota, acting through
Commissioner of Public Safety, State Patrol Division, and City of Richfield Public Safety
Department for grant funds not to exceed $1600 for payment of overtime for Police Officers
involved in Operation NightCAP S.R. No. 25
RESOLUTION NO. 9722
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD/POLICE TO PARTICIPATE JOINTLY
WITH THE MINNESOTA STATE PATROL IN AN AGREEMENT WITH AND TO RECEIVE GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO PAY
OVERTIME TO OFFICERS INVOLVED IN OPERATION NIGHTCAP.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9722 in Resolution Book No. 75.
D. Approved resolution reappointing Russ Susag to Richfield Tourism Promotion Board for
three year term ending December 31, 2008 S.R. No. 26
RESOLUTION NO. 9723
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9723 in Resolution Book No. 75.
E. Approved resolution appointing Chris Regis, Finance Manager, as Director and Sally Morton,
Information Technologies Manager, as Alternate Director to Local Government Information
Systems Association Board of Directors S.R. No. 27
RESOLUTION NO. 9724
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE
LOGIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9724 in Resolution Book No. 75.
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F. Approved resolution supporting Two Wheels to Town bicycle initiative S.R. No. 28
RESOLUTION NO. 9725
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR
TWO WHEELS TO TOWN BICYCLE INITIATIVE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9725 in Resolution Book No. 75.
G. Approved renewal of lawful gambling license for Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Unit
#435 Auxiliary, 6501 Portland Avenue, and resolution allowing #435 Auxiliary to conduct
lawful gambling activity S.R. No. 29
RESOLUTION NO. 9732
A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR
THE MPLS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION UNIT #435 AUXILIARY
TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9732 in Resolution Book No. 75.
H. Approved assignments of professional services agreements with Conworth, Inc. to SRF
Consulting Group, Inc. for land acquisition services related to Airport Noise Improvement
Program and intersection improvements at 17th Avenue and 66th Street S.R. No. 30
I. Approved consulting agreement with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for right-of-way and
relocation services for 66th Street and Portland Avenue Intersection Project S.R. No. 31
J. Removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as
Item 7.
MI Rosenberg, S/Wroge to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7
6J. Consideration of approval of following 2006 renewal of business licenses for on-
sale 3.2 liquor sales and 2006 license renewals to operate businesses in Richfield S.R. No. 32
License to Sell 3.2 Malt Liquor
Airport Bowl - On-Sale
Aldi Foods - Off-Sale
Davanni's Pizza - On-Sale
Kwik Way Foods - Off-Sale
License to Sell 3.2 Malt Liquor
Lariat Lanes - On-Sale
Rainbow Foods - Off-Sale
Richfield Mobil Mart - Off-Sale
Sandy's Tavern - On-Sale
SuperAmerica #4186 - Off-Sale
SuperAmerica #4188 - Off-Sale
SuperAmerica #4191 - Off-Sale
SuperAmerica #4615 - Off-Sale
Worldwide Supermarket - On-Sale
Vina Vietnamese Restaurant - On-Sale
License to Operate in Richfield
A New Star Limousine & Taxi Service - 7 Vehicles
Gold Star Taxi - 27 Vehicles
Morelos Taxi - 8 Vehicles
Suburban Taxi Corporation - 20 Vehicles
Paul's Rentals & Sale - Trailer and Truck Rental
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Council Member Sandahl asked the location of Worldwide Market and if the liquor license is
on-sale or off-sale.
Public Safety Director Scott answered the establishment is in Richfield Shoppes, 66th Street
and Nicollet Avenue. He was not certain of the type of license requested but assured the City
Council that the correct one would be issued.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the 2006 renewal of named business licenses for on-
sale 3.2 liauor sales with the stipulation that City staff would issue the correct license for Worldwide
Market; and approve the 2006 renewal of licenses to operate named businesses in the City of
Richfield.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 33 regarding a resolution
authorizing use of funds for 2006 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Program.
Council Member Sandahl stated there appeared to be an error in the allocation per project
for public service as indicated in the Staff Report and resolution.
Community Development Director Palmborg explained the maximum allocation is 15% for
public service funding with the prescribed county funding. The total allocation is $28,940 so that is
correct in the Staff Report and resolution.
City Attorney Thomson explained the error is in the specific allocations. The resolution
should be revised to reflect:
Proiect Allocation Per Proiect Total Recommendation
1. Public Service:
a. HOME Line $ 2,500
b. GMDCA $ 9,000
c. CASH $ 2,500
d. H.O.M.E. $ 14,940 $28,940
Rehab of Owner-Occupied Property $164,020 $164,020
TOTAL COBG ALLOCATION $192,960 $192,960
The total public service allocation remains at $28,940.
M/Rosenberg, S/Kilian to close the public hearina.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Rosenberg, SI Kilian that the followina resolution be adopted as amended. that it be
spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 9726
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF FUNDS FOR THE 2006 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE
OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY REQUIRED THIRD
PARTY AGREEMENTS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9726 in Resolution Book No.
75.
Item #9
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 34 regarding a disciplinary hearing
regarding a resolution imposing civil enforcement on an establishment in Richfield that underwent a
tobacco compliance check conducted by Richfield Public Safety staff and failed by selling tobacco
to underage youth.
Richfield 66 Station - 7008 13th Avenue - Jeff Tutewohl admitted the violation occurred and
stipulated to the suspension and penalty.
Mr. Tutewohl said his employee explained that the person was perceived as older and Mr.
Tutewohl understood establishments were not to be tricked during compliance checks.
Council Member Wroge questioned why this disciplinary hearing took so long to come before
the City Council when the compliance check failure occurred in October 2005.
Public Safety Director Scott explained time is allowed for the incident to go through the court
system.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9727
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE TOBACCO LICENSE FOR RICHFIELD 66 STATION, 1217
EAST 66TH STREET, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR SECOND TIME TOBACCO
COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9727 in Resolution Book No.
75.
Item #10
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 35 regarding a resolution providing for a
$20,000 loan to Richfield Historical Society for the production of a 2008 Richfield Centennial Book.
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MlWroge, S/Rosenberg that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9728
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE RICHFIELD
HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A 2008 CENTENNIAL BOOK
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9728 in Resolution Book No.
75.
Lisa Plank, Richfield Historical Society, thanked the City Council.
Item #11
Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 36 regarding a resolution authorizing
reimbursement for proposed improvements at the City's Water Plant.
Finance Manager Regis explained the City's financial consultant, Ehlers and Associates, will
perform a rate study with this type of financial plan.
M/Kilian, S/Sandahl that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9729
DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO
REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS
OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
Mayor Kirsch said the water plant is an aging facility dealing with chemicals and water so
improvements are needed to use new technology.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9729 in Resolution Book No.
75.
Item #12
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 37 regarding a resolution approving
provisions of 2006-07 Labor Agreement between the City of Richfield and International Union of
Operating Engineers Local 49.
Council Member Rosenberg clarified the current rate of Licensure/Certification Pay is
$1.15/hour not $1.1 O/hour as stated in the Staff Report.
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M/Rosenberg, SlWroge that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9730
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEARS 2006-2007
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9730 in Resolution Book No.
75.
Item #13
Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 38 regarding a resolution authorizing
acceptance of State of Minnesota Cooperative Agreement between the State of Minnesota and the
City of Richfield to exchange parcels of land in the vicinity of 66th Street and Cedar AvenuelTrunk
Highway 77 in conjunction with bridge construction and widening of 66th Street.
Public Works Director Eastling explained the proposed land transfer.
Council Member Kilian stated these transfers are a precursor to helping assemble the site
for the proposed new maintenance facility.
M/Kilian, SlWroge that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the resolution
book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9731
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF STATE OF MINNESOTA COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR 66TH STREET RAMP BETWEEN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA ACTING
THROUGH ITS COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO
EXCHANGE CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND-IN THE VICINITY OF 66TH STREET AND TRUNK
HWY 77 (TH 77).
Council Member Sandahl stated the State has encouraged working cooperatively with other
entities and agencies so this is a win-win situation.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9731 in Resolution Book No.
75.
Item #14
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Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 39 regarding consideration of a parking
policy along designated bike route on 76th Street, west of Lyndale Avenue.
M/Wroge, S/Rosenberg to determine a parkina policy alona desianated bike route on 76th
Street west of Lyndale Avenue to provide auidance to City staff.
Council Member Sandahl said she was open to considering church parking during certain
hours on Sunday. She questioned if bike lanes are retained during this time.
Transportation Engineer Foley said yes.
Council Member Sandahl suggested staff check with churches to confirm service hours so
adequate parking time is permitted.
Paul Hickey, Congregational President at Berea Lutheran Church, 7538 Emerson Avenue,
expressed appreciation with the restoration of parking hours on Sunday. He suggested a timeframe
of 7:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. to coordinate with service times.
Council Member Wroge questioned if the Transportation Commission considered this issue.
Mr. Foley explained the bike lanes were created before the Transportation Commission was
established. This parking request is specific to Berea Lutheran Church but a similar request is
anticipated from the House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 7625 Chicago Avenue.
Mr. Foley explained the minimum area acceptable for a bike and car so, for a short period of
time during the week, parking on one side of the street is recommended to allow room for a vehicle
to pass if a bike is present.
Mayor Kirsch expressed support for parking on one side of the street.
Mr. Hickey said two sides are preferred, but one is better than nothing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to establish a test parkina policy as requested by Berea Lutheran
Church for a "No Parkina Except Sundays Between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m." restriction on one side of
76th Street between Dupont Avenue and Emerson Avenue with the side of the street determined by
City staff.
Council Member Sandahl suggested these types of parking restrictions are to be considered
as requested.
Council Member Kilian said since only parking on one side of one block is permitted, it could
go one block further. If others make a similar request, more than one block may be considered for
additional parking.
Council Member Wroge asked if the church parked on the 7500 block of Emerson.
Mr. Hickey said yes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #15
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 40 regarding consideration of
requesting Metro Transit to move bus stop on southbound Lyndale Avenue from south of 66th
Street to north of 66th Street.
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed a map indicating the current location of the bus stop
and the proposed change, which puts the stop in the street, not a pull out. It is favorable to put the
bus stop down stream from a stoplight so traffic does not back up into the intersection.
Mayor Kirsch said some City Bella shops are affected by the current bus stop location so it
may help to have it moved to permit increased short term parking in front of their stores and may
encourage outdoor eating.
Council Member Sandahl read a letter from the City Bella Board of Directors supporting the
changed location. She added this could be an experiment to see if things changed for the
businesses.
Council Member Wroge said the City Council needs to support businesses in Richfield. As
more high-rise buildings are built, businesses need to have adequate parking outside their stores.
He has received calls from Kensington Park regarding inadequate parking and suggestions to
buyout the Amoco station for more parking. There are storefronts still vacant at Kensington
because there is no short term in front of the building or on 76th StreetlLyndale Avenue.
Tom Sisler, Quiznos, 6600 Lyndale Avenue #140, acknowledged parking has been a
problem and expressed appreciation for the City's positive effort to see if changing the bus stop to
provide increased short term space will enhance businesses. He suggested a parking restriction of
at least 15 minutes but no more than one hour.
Transportation Engineer Foley suggested staff check with businesses regarding the amount
of time to restrict the parking.
City Manager Devich asked about the anticipated timeframe to move the bus stop.
Mr. Foley explained it should be moved in two to four weeks. Metro Transit will notify the
bus users and provide signage. This is not a route change.
Mayor Kirsch stated the shelter will not be moved at this point.
Council Member Wroge questioned when the shelter would be moved and how long the
experiment will last.
Public Works Director Eastling said Metro Transit prefers the stop to stay but will abide by
the City Council decision.
Public Works Director Eastling said the shelter was provided by the developer so staff will
work with them.
Council Member Rosenberg said bus riders will figure out the change in the stop.
M/Sandahl, SlWroge to reauest that Metro Transit move its southbound bus stop on Lvndale
Avenue from south of 66th Street to north of 66th Street.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #16
City Manager Devich reported the State of the City address is played on cable channel 16 on
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m., noon, 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Public Safety Director Scott showed the City Council a picture of the youth who participated in
the Public Safety tobacco compliance check at Richfield 66th Station (Item 9). He clarified that the
establishment asked for no identification.
Item #17
M/Rosenberg, SlWroge that the followinQ claims and pavrolls be approved:
U. S. BANK
AlP Checks: 147798 - 148236
PAYROLL 27090 - 27764; 41042 - 41047
TOTAL
$ 1,917,627.79
$ 927,780.82
$ 2,845,408.61
Motion carried 5-0.
City Attorney Thomson announced the City Council had met earlier in a Special Closed
Executive Session, which was convened in an open session and adjourned in the Closed Session.
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The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous cons
Date Approved: March 14. 2006
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