02-27-95 Regular
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg; and
MEMBERS NOT
STAFF PRESENT:James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Administrative
Services Director; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; William Fillmore, Liquor
Operations Director; 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. Mayor Kirsch requested
a moment of silence in memory of former Council Member John Shields.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
S/Rosenberg to the minutes of the Reaular City Council Meeting
of February 13. 1995.
ItemOPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY
ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Noone wished to address the Council.
ItemPRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION HONORING CHARLES LINDBERG,
WORLD WAR II HERO AND RICHFIELD RESIDENT.
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Council Member Priebe read and presented a proclamation honoring Charles
Lindberg for his service to the country in World War II and his part in raising the flag on
Mr. Lindberg stated that he accepted the proclamation on behalf of all the United
States soldiers who fought to capture the island of Iwo Jima.
ItemPRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK.
Council Member Rosenberg read a proclamation recognizing the work of the
Volunteers of America and designating March 5-12, 1995 as Volunteers of America Week
in Richfield.
ItemCOUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
S/Priebe to approve the agenda.
Item CONSENT CALENDAR.
APPROVED CONSENT AND AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT
OF PHASE I, EMERSON AVENUE AGREEMENT TO A LENDER
C.L. 54
APPROVED AUTHORIZATION TO PAY ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR
TEMPORARY EASEMENTS; 77TH STREET, PHASE II C.L. 55
APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LAWFUL GAMBLING ACTIVITY,
WAIVER OF 30 DAY WAIT PERIOD FOR LICENSE AND WAIVER OF
INVESTIGATION FEE FOR FRIENDS OF WOOD LAKE C.L. 56
RESOLUTION NO. 8230
AUTHORIZATION OF LAWFUL GAMBLING ACTIVITY, AND
WAIVER OF THE 30 DAY WAIT PERIOD FOR THE LICENSE,
WAIVER OF THE INVESTIGATION FEE FOR
FRIENDSOF WOOD LAKE (FOWL)
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8230 in Resolution Book No. 65
APPROVED RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR PURCHASE OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT,
SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY CENTER, ICE ARENA,
NATURE CENTER AND GOLF COURSE FROM PORTICO COMPUTERS II OF
BLOOMINGTON, MN IN AMOUNT OF AND PURCHASE OF
MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE FROM UNIQUE SOFTWARE OF EAGAN,
MINNESOTA IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 57
RESOLUTION NO. 8231
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8231 in Resolution Book No. 65
APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR CITY’S COMPUTER SYSTEM AND PRINTERS FROM
JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE FROM OF OMAHA,
NEBRASKA IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 58
APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ONE CARBON DIOXIDE
FEED SYSTEM FROM IN AMOUNT OF $9,125 C.L. 59
APPROVED CHANGE ORDER FOR CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO
VISUAL RENOVATION IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 60
S/Priebe to approve the consent calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
ITEM
AUTHORIZING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1995 URBAN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM. C.L. NO. 61
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 61 recommending the following
allocation of Year 1995 CDBG funds as follows:
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Housing Improvements:
a. Rehab of Private Property
$ 150,190
b. Scattered Site/New Home Program
$ 81,560
Removal of Architectural Barriers:
a. City Hall Improvements
12,518
Public Service:
a. H.O.M.E.
$ 22,050
b. G.M.D.C.A.
Sue Jones, representing Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (C.A.S.H.),
acknowledged that funding had not been recommended for C.A.S.H.; however she wished
to provide information to the Council about C.A.S.H. for reconsideration or future funding.
She summarized the following C.A.S.H. H.O.M.E. Line housing programs:
tenant hotline,
¦
tenant organizing assistance,
legal assistance,
home ownership counseling and mortgage foreclosure prevention program
¦
Ms. Jones then handed out statistical data showing the use of these services by
Richfield residents.
Council Member Rosenberg encouraged C.A.S.H. to apply again next year noting
the assistance provided to Richfield residents. She suggested a role for the Richfield
Community Human Services Planning Council in future allocation recommendations.
City Manager Prosser indicated that the Richfield Community Human Services
Planning Council would review public service program requests in the future.
Jim Nicholie, Associate Director of the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association
(G.M.D.C.A.), outlined and answered questions regarding the child care sliding fee
program for families.
Council Member Priebe stated dissatisfaction with the amount allocated for housing
programs. He stated he would rather to see more allocated to help low/moderate income
family programs and a bigger role for RCHSPC in the allocation determination.
City Council Member Sandahl indicated that CDBG program guidelines limit the
amount that can be allocated to public service programs.
S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing.
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S/Rosenberg that the following resolution be adopted. that it be spread
RESOLUTION NO. 8232
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1995 URBAN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Motion carried 4-O. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8232 in Resolution
Book No. 65.
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AND FIRST
ITEM
READING OF ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY, CSM, PHASE
C.L. NO. 62
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 62 regarding the vacation of
right-of-way for Phase I of the CSM Project and related utility easements.
S/Priebe approved and accepted the drainaae. utility. and riaht-of-wav
and Ria ht-of-Wav Easement Aareement
the Citv Attornev and that this constitute First Readina of an ordinance
a street easement and that Public Hearina and Second Readina of the ordinance
be scheduled for the March 27. 1995 Citv Council Meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING RICHFIELD’S
ITEM
COMPREHENSIVE SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
C.L. NO. 63
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 63 regarding approval of
Richfield’s Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan.
S/Priebe 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. 8233
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD’S COMPREHENSIVE SURFACE
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Motion carried 4-O. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8233 in Resolution
Book No. 65.
ItemCONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING WITH BRW, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL
WORK PERFORMED IN PHASE I OF 77TH STREET PROJECT. C.L. NO. 64
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 64 regarding a proposed
supplemental agreement with BRW, Inc. related to additional construction engineering
work performed in Phase I of the 77th Street Project.
S/Rosenberg to approve the supplemental agreement with BRW. Inc.
for additional construction engineering work performed in Phase I of the 77th Street
in the amount of $208.954.61.
Item 0 CONSIDERATION OF STIPULATION AGREEMENT, RICHFIELD
BLOOMINGTON HONDA; 77TH STREET PROJECT. C.L. NO. 65
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 65 regarding a proposed
Stipulation Agreement with Richfield-Bloomington Honda related to a 77th Street Project
right-of-way acquisition settlement.
to the Stimulation Agreement between the Citv of
I. Wood, Julie D. Wood and Inc. DBA Richfield-Bloominaton
Richfield and Thomas
Honda to settle all claims for a total of $88.400.
Item 1 CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CSM INVESTORS, INC.
RELATING TO USE OF COLFAX AVENUE BETWEEN 77TH AND 78TH
STREETS. NO. 66
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 66 regarding a proposed
agreement with CSM Investors, Inc. relating to the use of Colfax Avenue between 77th
and 78th Streets.
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to approve the agreement between the Citv of Richfield and
CSM Investors. Inc. as presented by the City Attorney relatina to the use of
between 77th and 78th Streets and to authorize the Mayor and City Manaaer to execute
the agreement.
Item AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager stated that the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) in a Closed
Executive Session approved the proposed extension of Runway 4-22 as both an
operational and environmental project at their February meeting. He indicated that since
the action was taken in Executive Session, no opportunity for discussion or input from the
City was provided. The authorization to proceed on the project is subject to FAA and
approval of the Environmental Impact Statement. He stated the City will continue
to work through mediation to resolve the City’s concerns without litigation.
item 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT
CityManager Prosser provided a brief status report on the 77th Street Project.
Item LEGISLATIVE REPORT
CityManager Prosser summarized the status of the following legislative issues:
Governor Carlson’s proposed budget would result in a loss of $300,000 in Local
Government Aid (LGA) for Richfield. The Governor is expected to present a
revised proposal on February 28.
Speed Bus
AHigh Speed Bus Bill has now been introduced in the legislature.
Federal Funding
Federal budget action may result in a 8% reduction in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Richfield.
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Item COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Rosenberg invited the public to a forum on Domestic Violence
hosted by Paul and Sheila Wellstone at the Hotel Sofitel at 7:00 p.m. on March 13, 1995.
Mayor Kirsch announced that the Richfield Human Rights Commission will have a
guest speaker, Indieke, at its March 7 meeting and the public is welcome to attend.
Mayor Kirsch announced that the Friends of the Augsburg Park Library will be
conducting a used book sale from a.m. 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11 at the
library.
Item CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK TRUST CO.
Checks: 19626-l 9672; 5028350514
BANK
BANK
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at p.m.
Date Approved:
Mayor
Martin J. Kirsch
James D. Prosser
Thomas P. Ferber
City Manager
City Clerk