02-13-95 Regular
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg;
Russ Susag; and Don Priebe.
STAFF PRESENT:
James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Administrative
Services Director/Acting City Clerk; Byron Wallace, Community
Development Director; and Corrine Heine, Assistant City
Attorney.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at p.m.
PRESENTATIONOF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
the minutes of the Regular Council of
Januarv 23. 1995: the minutes of the Special Citv Council Meeting of Januarv 30. 1995;
and the minutes of the Citv Council Study Session of February 6. 1995.
ItemOPPORTUNITYFOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Lynn Slater, 6929 Penn Avenue South, addressed the City Council regarding the
sale of her property in conjunction with the storm sewer flooding project. Ms. Slater
distributed a packet of information regarding the sale of her home. She stated that the
City’s offer for her home is not adequate for her to get a sjmilar home for a similar
payment, Ms. Slater concluded by saying that she understood that the appraised value
for her home seemed reasonable and that City staff was very responsive. She stated that
she needs some type of relocation help.
Council Member Sandahl asked if there was any middle ground option available to
these people.
February 1995
City Manager Prosser suggested the staff prepare a report that would reflect the
cost of providing relocation benefits for the entire project. Mr. Prosser stressed that there
is no assurance that any benefits would be provided, but simply that the staff would review
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO KEVIN KELLER
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FOR SERVING THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS ON THE ADVISORY BOARD
OF HEALTH.
Mayor presented a certificate of appreciation to Kevin Keller for serving three
consecutive terms on the Advisory Board of Health.
Item regarding Deca-Free Enterprise Week in Richfield was taken out of
order as Item
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE LEAGUE OF
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WOMEN VOTERS
Council Member Rosenberg presented a proclamation recognizing the League of
Women Voters to Gertrude Ulrich.
Item PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING ROTARY WEEK IN
RICHFIELD FEBRUARY
Council Member Susag presented a proclamation designating rotary week in
Richfield February 19-25, 1995 to Darlene Meyer, President of the Richfield Rotary
Organization.
RECOGNITION OF GOLF COURSE MANAGER DARREL WHO
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HAS COMPLETED CITY’S MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.
C.L. NO. 39
Council Member Sandahl presented a certificate of recognition to Golf Course
Manager for completion of the Richfield Management Certificate Program.
Council Meeting Minutes
February
Item COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
to approve the aaenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVED CONTINUATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF
BLOOMINGTON FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES FOR CITY OF RICHFIELD
FOR 1995 C.L. 40
APPROVED CONTINUATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF
BLOOMINGTON FOR INSPECTIONAL SERVICES FOR CITY OF RICHFIELD
FOR 1995 C.L. 41
APPROVED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROPOSED STATE STATUTE
ENTITLED MINNESOTA EMERGING COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1995 C.L.
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NO. 8228
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MINNESOTA
EMERGING COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1995
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8228 in Resolution Book No. 65.
APPROVED STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT REGARDING PREVIOUSLY
OWNED CITY PROPERTY NEAR EMERSON AVENUE AND NEW 77TH
STREET; CSM, PHASE I C.L. 43
APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PERSONAL
COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FOR CITY GARAGE FROM
UNIQUE SOFTWARE OF EAGAN, MN IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 44
APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR 116 BOULEVARD TREE
PLANTINGS IN 1995 FROM TREEMENDOUS, INC. IN AMOUNT OF
45
APPROVED PURCHASE ORDER FOR TWO BOSS V-PLOWS FROM
TRUCK EQUIPMENT IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 46
H. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL
LICENSE; 6633 15TH AVENUE; TWO DOGS AND THREE CATS 47
APPROVED APPLICATION FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 7209
18TH AVENUE; ONE DOG AND FIVE CATS C.L. 48
J. APPROVED ESTIMATE PAYMENT FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT OF
WASHINGTON PARK CP897; CONSTRUCTION, INC.; $5026.87
K. APPROVED 1995 LICENSE RENEWAL:
WASTE MANAGEMENT-SAVAGE: GARBAGE HAULER, 25 VEHICLES
approve the Consent
Motion carried 5-Q.
ItemPUBLIC HEARING TO EXPAND BOUNDARIES OF REDEFINED
STREET ASSESSMENT PROJECT AREA AND ORDER UNDERTAKING OF
CURRENT MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROJECTS, PROPOSED CITY
PROJECT NO. 901. C.L. NO. 49
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 49 concerning a public hearing
to expand boundaries of the redefined Street
Assessment Project Area and order undertaking of current maintenance service projects,
proposed to be City Project No. 901.
Fred Ryan, owner of 7629-7633 Lyndale Avenue, stated the costs are reasonable
for 1995 but asked what the future costs would be. He also asked if there was any
consideration for tenants who participate in the maintenance. He cited an example of one
tenant who wished to plant flowers in the berm area.
City Manager Prosser responded that this has been an unusual year with respect to
the maintenance costs, but it is expected that in a year or two the costs will increase. He
stated that there are typically no wild fluctuations in the assessment cost and City cost
estimates are usually quite accurate. In response to flower planting, Mr. Prosser stated
that there have been such arrangements worked out in the Hub area. He stated if the
factored in the assessment.
Council Member Priebe asked for a clarification of the area to be included in this
assessment area.
City Manager Prosser described the assessment boundaries.
to close the public hearing.
City Manager Prosser read a letter from W. W. Properties, 7609 Lyndale Avenue,
who opposed the assessment.
Council Member Priebe asked if there were single family or duplex properties in the
CityManager Prosser stated that there were single family and duplex
in
thearea but they would not be assessed.
Council Member Priebe stated a concern for exempting these properties but
including multiple family residences.
City Manager Prosser stated that the policy followed in this assessment was the
same as the one implemented the Hub area.
Council Member Sandahl suggested that staff research the following issues and
present findings to the City Council at the March 6 Study Session Meeting:
1. The impact of exempting multi-family residences next year.
The impact of the assessment upon a single unit of a multiple family residence.
Council Member Priebe suggested postponing this item to a future meeting.
to table consideration to expand boundaries of the redefined
t St eet Assess e Area and orderina undertak a of
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maintenance service projects to the March 27. 1995 City Council Meeting.
Mr. Ryan stated that he was concerned that exempting the apartments would place
great stress upon the commercial properties.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING DECA-FREE
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IN
ENTERPRISE WEEK RICHFIELD FEBRUARY 1-7, 1995
Mayor presented a proclamation supporting DECA-Free Enterprise Week in
Richfield February 1-7, 1995.
Jennifer Swenson, Alex Truongson, and Matt Oman made a brief presentation
describing DECA and their most recent projects.
Council Members commended these students for their work on the projects.
Council Meeting Minutes
1995
ItemCONSIDERATION OF FIRST READINGS REGARDING (1) ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTTO ZONING ORDINANCE ON ADULT USES; (2)
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2020.01 PROHIBITING NUDITY IN LICENSED
ESTABLISHMENTS; (3) ADULT ESTABLISHMENT ORDINANCE; AND (4)
ORDINANCE RELATING TO PREMISES CONDUCIVE TO HIGH-RISK
SEXUAL CONDUCT. C.L. NO. 50
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 50 concerning consideration
of first readings regarding (1) ordinance amendment to zoning ordinance on adult uses;
(2) amendment to Section 2020.01 prohibiting nudity in licensed establishments; (3) adult
establishment ordinance; and (4) ordinance relating to premises conducive to high risk
sexual conduct.
Dan Linnihan, of the Planning Commission, reviewed the process and the
background that led to the drafting of the first reading of the proposed adult use ordinance.
The resulting conclusion is that adult uses be regulated through both zoning and
licensure. The method of regulation includes a 1000 foot requirement from any school,
park, church, library, commercial day care facility, or any other adult use facility; and 200
feet from any residential area.
S/Priebe that this the First Reading of this ordinance
the location of adult establishments: amending subsections 520.15. 520.31
525.01 and 530.13 of Appendix B (Zoning) of the Richfield City Code: and that the Public
Hearina and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the March 77 1995 City
Council Meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
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PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. C.L. NO. 51
City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 51 regarding a proposed
the Special Revenue Fund for the following
transitory ordinance to provide funding
capital improvements:
Playfeature Improvement Fremont Park
that this constitute the First Reading of this transitory
and that the and Second Reading of the ordinance be
scheduled for the March 13. 1995 City Council Meetinq.
February
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CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO THREE
YEAR TERM AS MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF WOOD LAKE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS. C.L. NO. 52
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 52 regarding appointment of
Council Member to a three year term of Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL) Board of Directors.
Member Russ Susaa to a FOWL,
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Board of Directors three year term expiring January 31. 1998. or at such time as a
successor is selected.
ItemCONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO USE $8,000 AS CITY’S LOCAL
SHARE IN MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS FUNDS ON JOINT PROJECT
WITH MNDOT TO UPGRADE TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT ENTRANCE RAMPS
ON NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF l-494 AT LYNDALE, NICOLLET,
PORTLAND AND 12TH AVENUES. C.L. NO. 53
City Manager Prosserreviewed Council Letter No. 53 regarding approval of local
funds to upgrade traffic signals at entrance ramps on both the north and south sides of
494 at Lyndale Avenue, Portland Avenue and 12th Avenue as part of a cooperative effort
with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Council Member Priebe asked if this applied to only the semaphore monitoring
access to the ramp.
City Manager Prosser stated that he thought the project included a
comprehensive system of traffic flow monitoring and access to the freeway.
Council Member Susag asked why the Penn Avenue location was not included.
City Manager Prosser stated that he was not certain but would research the
matter and respond in a future S I.
that the following resolution be adopted: that it be spread in
the resolution book and that it be made of these minutes:
NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT THE
TRAFFIC SIGNALS ALONG l-494
Motion carried 5-Q.This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8229 in Resolution
Book No. 65.
Item AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser reported on the following airport issues:
The F.A.A. Record of Decision on the Runway 4-22 D.E.I.S. has not been received
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Mr. Wayne new Chair of the MAC, stated he would likely attend the April
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Richfield City Council Study Session.
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77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Project.
Manager
Prosser made a brief status report on the 77th Street
Item LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser reported on the following items:
Tax Increment Financing A bill in the legislature would retroactively take away a
Richfield has made excellent use of
city’s ability to use Tax Increment Financing.
T.I.F. in the past.
Emergency Communication Act of 1995 would regulate phone companies and
others providing new types of cable television services.
The Governor’s budget provides significant cuts to cities for 1995. The Governor’s
budget would also return less money in sales and income taxes to cities.
Council Meeting Minutes
Item COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor reported that a settlement had been achieved with Mr. Bradley
and that no special meeting would occur on February 21 for this matter.
Public Safety Director Erskine reported on his meeting with President Clinton
concerning the receipt of a grant of $75,000 for police services.
Council Member Priebe announced the City Manager Prosser would appear at the
February 28th Citizen League breakfast.
Council Member Priebe asked about the new street signs along 66th Street and the
cost of west and east directional information.
City Manager Prosser responded that there was an effort to replace signs along the
major arterials. Mr. Prosser stated that he will report to the Council on the methods and
costs of adding such directional notations.
Council Member Rosenberg asked about the new police office in the Hub and how
it came about.
Public Safety Director Erskine responded by reviewing the background of
establishing the office. The main thrust of the office is to provide a visible police presence
in the Hub.
Council Member Rosenberg asked for a status report on the Wood Lake deer
reduction project.
City Manager Prosser responded that 35 deer have been taken and permits for 12
more are available from the DNR.
Council Member Susag announced the Optimist Chili Feed and Wood Lake FOWL
Dinner. Mr. Susag also announced that on March 16, 1995 a Diversity Day Event would
take place and that the Richfield Human Rights Commission will participate in it. He also
announced that the Human Rights Meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers would each feature a speaker on diversity related
topics. Mr. Susag encouraged the public to attend those meetings.
CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
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Checks: 19536-I 9625; 4992250279
BANK
Check: 1225
Checks: 430-8459
$
Payroll 83770-84048
Payroll 84051-84366
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at p.m.
Date Approved:
Mayor
Martin J.
James D. Prosser
Steven L.
City Manager
Acting City Clerk