03-07-1994 Study SessionCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
March 7, 1994
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Ruse
Susag; and Michael Sandahl.
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Don Priebe.
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; Jack
Erskine, Public Safety Director; and William
Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:00 p.m.
Item #I PRESENTATION OF ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH 1993 ANNUAL
REPORT
The 1993 Advisory Board of Health Annual Report was
submitted to the Council by the following Board Members:
Carlene Ulmer Bill Swanson
Joe Romer Chris McHan
Carol Hippie Doris Rubenstein
Chair Carlene Ulmer summarized the 1993 activities and focus
of the Advisory Board of Health.
Jo Romer summarized the work of the Family Issues Task Force
workgroup.
Chris McHan reviewed the goals of the Addictions Task Force.
Doris Robenstein reviewed the focus of the Monitoring Other
Issues Task Force.
Council Member Rosenberg asked questions about and
encouraged the board in efforts to address issues related to
tobacco advertising, elder abuse, crisis intervention, date rape,
and child abuse.
Discussion followed regarding the integration and
i ommissions .
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Item #II DISCUSSION OF POLICY AND STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR.
AIRPORT RELATED ISSUES. S.S. LETTER NO. 8
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 8
regarding the following airport issues:
* NEW FORD TOWN/RICH ACRES ACQUISITION
W. D. Schock & Company is progressing with the appraisals on
a schedule consistent with their timeline. There is some
concern about the ability of Schock to commit the full $15
million allocation by June 30 and the level of funding for
future phases in order to complete the buyout in a three to
five year timeframe. Discussions continue with the MAC
regarding reimbursement for services during and after the
buyout.
* RUNWAY 4-22 EXTENSION
Staff has provided research and reasonable challenges to the
findings preseanted i n the enyiroam<ea~tal imZaact statements.
Staff has scheduled meetings with various parties on March
10 to discuss future strategy alternatives for the Runway 4-
22 issue.
~ MSP LONG TERM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The City provided oral comments at the public hearing and
written comments were also submitted on the MSP Alternative
Environmental Document, Scoping Environmental Assessment
Worksheet and Draft Scoping Decision Document.
Item #III DISCUSSION OF USE OF LIQUOR STORE FUNDS FOR ALCOHOL
ABUSE AWARENESS PROGRAMS. S.S. LETTER NO. 9
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 9
regarding discussion of the use of liquor store Funds for alcohol
abuse awareness programs.
Council Member Rosenberg stated philosophical support for
such a policy. She stated that School Board Chair Nancy Rowley
indicated there were educational opportunities at the high school
regarding this issue.
Council Member Susag stated the
alcohol abuse programs to know what
before making a policy decision. He
of Health or the Richfield Community
Council could investigate this issue
City Council.
need to review euisting
Ls currently being done
suggested the Advisory Board
Human Services Planning
for recommendation to the
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Yt was the consensus of the City Council that the Richfield
Community Human Services Planning Council review existing
programs, alternatives and recommendations regarding this issue.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:55 p.m.
Date Approved:
3/14/94
Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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