01-09-1995 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 9,1995
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; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Byron Wallace, Community
Development Director; Jack Erskine, Public Safety Director;
William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Bridget Walstrom,
Finance Manager; 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/Susag, S/Priebe to aaorove the minutes of the Regular Ci Council Meeting of
December 12. 1994: the minutes of the Special C' Council Closed Executive Session
Meeting of December 13. 1994: the minutes of the Special C' _ Council •Meeting of
December 29. 1994: the minutes of the Special City Council_Meeting held concurrently
with Housing and Redevelopment Authority of December 29. 1994; and the minutes of the
Special Citv Council Meeting of January 3. 1995.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. •
Edwina Garcia, State Representative District 63B, commended the City Council for
providing the City's Legislative Initiatives and Policies to legislators for reference use in
• deciding how to vote on issues of impact to the community.
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Item #2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING SOCIAL SERVICE
AGENCY AND ~STOREFRONT/YOUTH ACTION FUNDING REPORT
AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE WITH THOSE AGENCIES FUNDED
BY THE CITY. C.L. N0.6
Camillo DeSanfis, Chair of the Richfield Community Human Services Planning
Council, reviewed the process used by the Social Service Agency Committee to review
agency funding requests and to formulate the following funding recommendations:
1. $10,000 for the new Cornerstone Intervention Program
2. Allocation of the $15,190 budget for social service agencies:
Senior Community Services, Senior Outreach $7,000
VEAP Shared Transportation $4,000
Cornerstone $2,500
Lutheran Social Services Share-A-Home $ 890
Senior Resources, Inc. Senior Linkage Line $ 800
3. $58,810 for Storefront/Youth Action.
Council Member Priebe questioned why the $10,000 for the Cornerstone
Intervention Program was not included in the resolution.
City Manager Prosser stated that during budget discussions it was decided that the
RCHSPC would review the program proposal and funding would be provided by a $10,000
reduction in other areas of the budget which would be determined by the City Manager.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to direct staff to include X10 000 in the 1995 Budget for the
Cornerstone Intervention Program y making budget revision np~.Pssary to accom Ip ish
this addition and that the following resolution be adolted• that it hP spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these min~tpc;
RESOLUTION NO. 8219
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REVISION OF THE 1995
BUDGET FOR OTHER AGENCIES DIVISION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8219 in Resolution
Book No. 64.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the agenda.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
4A. APPROVED'RESOLUTION TO SPECIALLY ASSESS COSTS OF CURRENT
SERVICES~.PROVIDED WITHIN THE 77TH STREET/ILN PROJECT AREA FOR
PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1995 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1995, AND SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FEBRUARY 13, 1995 C.L. 7
RESOLUTION NO. 8220
RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE FORMER INTERSTATE/LYNDALE/NICOLLET (ILN) PROJECT AREA
AND TO SPECIALLY ASSESS
FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED
WITHIN'THE EXPANDED 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8220 in Resolution Book No. 64.
B. APPROVED RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC. C.L. 8
RESOLUTION NO. 8221
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
. TO THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
This~.resolution appears as Resolution. No. 8221 in Resolution Book No. 64
C. ~ APPROVED LEASE AGREEMENT- FOR MITA 6090 COPIER SYSTEM FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT FROM CDP IMAGING SYSTEMS OF RICHFIELD
IN AMOUNT OF $587.15 PER MONTH C.L. 9
D. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR DESIGN WORK OF RICH
- ACRES PICNIC AREA FROM KIRSCHT & ASSOCIATES IN AMOUNT OF $5,800
C.L. 10
- E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF NEW SOUND SYSTEM AT ICE ARENA FROM MORLEY
BURNETT IN AMOUNT OF $6,943.80 C.L. 11
F. Removed for separate consideration.
G. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR FIVE FULL-SIZED
VEHICLES FOR USE BY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE
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HENNEPIN COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FROM
SUPERIOR FORD, INC: IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF $82,407 C.L. 13
H. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR THREE PICKUP TRUCKS
FOR USE BY NATURE CENTER DIVISION AND PARKS AND WATER DIVISIONS
AND SHOP MANUAL FROM SUPERIOR FORD, INC. IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$40,211 C.L. 14
I. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR MINI VAN FOR USE BY
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS STAFF AND SHOP MANUAL FROM THANE
HOPKINS POLAR CHEVROLET IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF $13,503 C.L. 15
J. APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF TWO YEAR
CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF 400 TONS OF SODA ASH FOR WATER
TREATMENT FROM FEED-RITE CONTROLS, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $72,000
C.L. 16
K. APPROVED NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR RUTH PETERSON,
2800 WEST 71ST STREET, THREE DOGS C.L. 17
L. APPROVED NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR RONALD AND HELEN
MATHESON, 7649 PENN AVENUE, THREE DOGS C.L. 18
M. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT FOR REROOFING ICE ARENA; G&B
CONSTRUCTION, INC.; $3,000.00
N. APPROVED ESTIMATE #2 PAYMENT FOR SHELTER BUILDING AT MADISON
PARK CP899; C.K.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC.; $77,453.00
O. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF PLAYFEATURE AT
DONALDSON PARK CP898; EARL F. ANDERSEN, INC.; $15,397.20 .
P. APPROVED ESTIMATE #5 PAYMENT FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT OF
WASHINGTON PARK CP897; SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION, INC.; $55,905.12
Q. APPROVED THE FOLLOWING 1995 LICENSES:
AAGARD SANITATION: GARBAGE HAULER, 4 VEHICLES
AIRPORT & AIRLINE TAXI: 45 VEHICLES
AIRPORT BOWL: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE RETAIL, BOWLING
ALLEY, ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR, FOOD-VENDING
MACHINES
BOONE TRUCKING INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 2 VEHICLES
DICK'S SANITATION SERVICE: GARBAGE HAULER, 3 VEHICLES
EDDIE'Z SOUTHDALE CAR WASH: CAR WASH, CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD-
RETAIL, SOFT DRINK
GALLAGHER'S SERVICE: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
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GODFATHER'S PIZZA: SOFT DRINK, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, FOOD-
VEHICLES, RETAIL ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
KINHDO RESTAURANT: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, ON-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
JIM LUPIENT'S BARGAIN LOT: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
LARIAT LANES: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, BOWLING ALLEY, ON-
SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
PAUL'S RENTALS & SALES: TRAILER AND TRUCKS RENTAL
RICHFIELD-BLOOMINGTON HONDA: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
RICHFIELD MITSUBISHI: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
SANDYS TAVERN: ON SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR, SOFT
DRINK, POOUBILLIARD, CIGARETTE RETAIL, OFF-SALE NON-INTOXICATING
MALT LIQUOR, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
SUBURBAN GREEN & WHITE TAXI: 82 VEHICLES
VASKO RUBBISH REMOVAL INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
VINA RESTAURANT: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, ON-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
ULTIMATE DETAILERS: AUTO DETAILING
WALLY MCCARTHY'S OLDS, INC.: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
WALSER BUICK: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
WALSER IMPORTS: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
WOODLAKE SANITARY SERVICE: GARBAGE HAULER, 5 VEHICLES
YELLOW TAXI SERVICE CORP.: 8 VEHICLES
City Manager Prosser stated that consent calendar Item 4F. would be considered
separately. It was noted that the agenda inadvertently indicated 1994 license renewals.
The corrected license year is 1995. _
Council Member Priebe questioned the number of copies made by Public Safety
referred to in Council Letter No. 9.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item 4F. PURCHASE OF PICKUP TRUCKS
City Manager Prosser stated the consent calendar had provided for the purchase of
two pickup trucks from Iten Chevrolet for a total purchase price of $38,283. He stated the
City was notified that the Iten contract has been withdrawn. Therefore, the purchase of
the vehicles must be made from a substitute vendor on the state contract. Mr. Prosser
stated the pickup trucks are available at a total contract price of $39,932 from Superior
Ford. The price from Superior Ford expires on January 24, 1995. He recommended that
the City Council approve the purchase from Superior Ford at the revised price.
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M/Sandahl, S/Susag to ap rop ve a curchase in excess of $5 00 for two 3/4 ton 4x4
pickup trucks for use b Street and Park maintenance Divisions an shop manual from
Superior Ford in a total amount of $39 932.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET LIGHT
USER FEE TO BE CHARGED TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY TO COVER PORTION OF COST OF OPERATING CITY'S
STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM. C.L. NO. 19
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 19 regarding the proposed
establishment of a street light user fee to be charged to residential and commercial
property to cover a portion of the costs related to the City's street lighting system.
Council Member Sandahl asked if the user f~? ~~~Id be discontinued in a few
years.
City Manager Prosser stated that discontinuing the fee would be an option for the
Council each year because the fee would be set annually as part of the budget.
Council Member Rosenberg asked about energy savings, and retrofit costs related
to the change from mercury vapor to high pressure sodium lighting.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the retrofit procedure. He
indicated an anticipated payback of 5-10 years for the retrofit.
Council Member Priebe stated opposition to the user fee noting it was not an
itemized tax deduction and it was a more expensive method to collect the funds than using
General Fund or Capital Fund allocations.
Council Member Rosenberg expressed support for limiting the fee to the years
needed for the street light retrofit program.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated opposition and concerns
about financing General Fund activities with this fee. He said he thought it was dishonest
since it would not be shown as a need in the General Fund.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that it is the intent of the Council that the proposed strPpt light
user fee remain in effect only as long as necessary to complete the retrofit of the street
lights from mercury va op r to high pressure sodium and that the following resolution be
a_dopted~ that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of thPSP minutPS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 8222
RESOLUTION TO CHARGE A USER FEE TO RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR PURPOSES OF
STREET MAINTENANCE (STREET LIGHT USER FEE)
Motion carried 4-1. (Priebe opposed) This resolution appears as Resolution No.
8222 in Resolution Book No..64.
Council Member Rosenberg in response to Mr. Wozniczka's comment stated that .
the Council action was open and honest.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LETTER OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE
CITY MANAGER, ADJUSTING COMPENSATION. C.L. N0.20
Mayor Kirsch stated that the City Council met in Closed Executive Session for the
purpose of discussing the City Manager's evaluation and compensation on December 13,
1994. He stated each Council Member had individually completed and submitted a written
evaluation of the City Manager.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the City Council had given a positive
evaluation of the City Manager's performance and recommended a 2.5% salary increase
which Mr. Prosser may designate at his option either totally or partially as salary or
deferred compensation.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg that the following resolution be adopted: that it be s rp ead
in the resolution book and that it be made part of these miri~Jtes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8223
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND JAMES D. PROSSER, CITY MANAGER
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8223 in Resolution
Book No. 64.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL LIAISON
APPOINTMENTS FOR 1995. C.L. N0.21
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Mayor Kirsch asked for any requests from Council Members for changes in the
existing designations of Council liaison appointments.
Council Member Priebe suggested Jamie Verbrugge be appointed as a MASAC
representative to replace George Karnas who has resigned.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the Human Services Commission is no
longer active, therefore no liaison appointments are necessary.
Mayor Kirsch requested that the dissolution of the Human Services Commission be
scheduled for future City Council action.
M/Sandahl, S/Priebe to aRarove the following liaison appointments for 1995:
Assoc Metro Municipalities Russ Susag, Rep.
Jim Prosser, Alt.
Southwest Cable Commission Don Priebe, Dir.
Jim Prncc~r, Dir.
Susan Rosenberg, Alt.
Steve Devich, Alt.
~~. Michael Sandahl, Rep.
Don Priebe, Alt.
League of Minnesota Cities Martin Kirsch, Rep.
James Prosser, Alt.
AAASAC Don Priebe, Rep.
. ~ _ ~ Jamie. Verbrugge, Rep.
Michael Sandahl, Alt.
James Prosser, Alt.
Richfield School District Susan Rosenberg, Rep.
Michael Sandahl, Alt.
Storeftont/Youth Action Jack Erskine, Lia.
Susan Rosenberg, Alt.
Advisory Board of Health Martin Kirsch, Lia.
Susan Rosenberg, Alt.
Communi~ Services Commission Don Preibe, Lia.
. Russ Susag, Alt.
IJ- uman Rights Commission Russ Susag, Lia.
Susan Rosenberg, Alt.
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Planning Commission
Sister Ci Commission
Martin Kirsch, Lia.
Russ Susag, Alt.
Martin Kirsch, Lia.
Russ Susag, Alt.
Richfield Communit..y Human
Services Planning Council
Susan Rosenberg, Rep.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF GUIDELINES FOR CITY WIDE FLOOD RELIEF
PROGRAM AND PROVISION FOR FUNDING. C.L. N0.22
City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 22 regarding the proposed Flood Relief
Program guidelines and allocation of $50,000 from the Stormwater Utility Fund for the
program.
Council Member Priebe asked how the program would be publicized.
City Manager Prosser stated that the City had a mailing list of property owners who
have been impacted by flooding and that it would also be publicized in the Your City
publication.
Council Member Susag commented that although the program lists glass block
windows as an eligible improvement, these windows are not always a solution to
preventing flooding damage as evidenced by the extensive damage experienced at 7300
First Avenue despite glass block windows.
. M/Sandahl, S/ Priebe to approve the City of Richfield's Flood Relief Grant Program
guidelines as presented and to approve theallocation of X50.000 from the Stormwater
Utili Fund for the program.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser summarized the status of the following airport issues:
• RUNWAY 4-22 EXTENSION
The F.A.A. Record of Decision on the Runway 4-22 D.E.I.S. has not been issued
yet.
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• PART 150 SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM
The next phase of sound insulation projects will occur in north Richfield.
Item #10 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT-
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the status of the following 77th
Street Project issues:
• 77TH STREET AND PORTLAND AVENUE INTERSECTION
. Lane striping was completed and staff is continuing monitor traffic conditions at the
intersection.
• STORM SEWER
Federal approval of the Wood Lake Storm Sewer design has been delayed two
months.
Item #11 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that the City's 1995 Legislative Initiatives and Policies
had been presented to the City's legislative representatives at the 5:30 p.m. Special City
Council meeting.
Item #12 ~ COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag discussed the following issues:
1. Book Sale -Announced that the Augsburg Park Friends of the Library Book Sale
is scheduled for Saturday, January 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2. Bon -Inquired whether the recent IRS ruling on the Target Center bonds had any
relationship to the proposed bonds for the purchase of the Century Court
properties. Assistant City Attorney Heine stated she would review this issue with
bond attorneys and respond to the Council.
3. Water Taste an Odor Complaints - Stated that the recent article in the Sun-
Current generated phone calls relating to lingering taste and odor complaints. He
stated that the City needs to resolve the problem and regain the confidence of the
community. City Manager Prosser stated that the City will no longer just use
complaints as a feedback method about water. He stated that the quality of water
has always remained high but taste and odor inconsistencies have remained a
concern. Mr. Prosser indicated that staff will work with the public in receiving
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further input and providing information on the status of the water taste and odor
problems.
Council Member Susag suggested that those residents who have expressed
complaints be contacted again for input on the current status of the water.
Council Member Priebe suggested that staff should also identify residents in
various locations and call them weekly to monitor taste and odor consistency
Mayor Kirsch reminded the Council that interviews for City commission applicants
are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on January 11 and January 13.
Item #13 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following claims and..2ayrolls be aRproved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks 19453-19479; 49554-49677 $ 417,915.03
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks 8391-8406 $ 37,928.66
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT ,
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:07 p.m.
Date Approved: 1/23/95
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
Mart~ri J. Kj~s Mayor
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D. Prosser
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