01-10-06 Worksession
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special Worksession
January 10, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 4:32 p.m.
Staff Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Bill Kilian; Fred Wroge; Susan Rosenberg; and Sue
Sandahl.
Steven Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Bruce Palmborg, Community
Development Director; Brad Sveum, Fire Services Director; Dan Scott, Public
Safety Director; Bill Fillmore, Municipal Liquor Operations Director; Pat Smith,
Community Development Manager; Bruce Nordquist, Housing &
Redevelopment Manager; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant to City Manager; Chris
Regis, Finance Manager; and Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary.
Members Present:
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Jim Prosser, Ehlers & Associates, discussed the Richfield key financial strategies plan
including financial projections, plan document and list of projects and goals. Mr. Prosser stated the
financial projections are not a budget but a model of what could happen and provides a basis for
decision-making.
Finance Manager Regis reviewed the financial management plan.
Mr. Prosser reviewed the executive summary including opportunities, challenges and long-
term financial goals. .
Council Member Rosenberg stated diversity plays a role in every opportunity and challenge of
the City.
Mr. Prosser reviewed the financial assessment findings and strategic focus areas.
Council Member Rosenberg stated quality of neighborhoods is why residents move here, not
because of an increase in commercial properties.
Mr. Prosser explained the tax base diversification impact on the per capita value.
City Manager Devich said residential reinvestment in the community is vital.
Council Member Wroge suggested an exit questionnaire be included with the final water bill.
Special Worksession Minutes
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January 10, 2006
Council Member Wroge questioned why the goal to reexamine relocation possibilities for the
Cedar Liquor Store is at the planning status and not the assessing status since the 17th Avenue/66th
Street roundabout was approved.
City Manager Devich explained the relocation is a fluid decision and will change from planning
to assessing depending upon the Cedar Corridor redevelopment process.
Mr. Prosser explained the decision making process and stages on the key financial strategies
plan.
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:24 p.m.
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Date Approved: January 24, 2006