05-22-95 Regular
May
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Russ Susag; and Don Priebe.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS NOT
Michael Sandahl and Susan Rosenberg.
James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Administrative
STAFF PRESENT:
Services Director; Byron Wallace, Community Development
Director; Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director;
William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Barry Fritz, Police
Captain; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; and John Dean, 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/Priebe, S/Susag the minutes of the Reaular City Council Meeting of
May 8. 1995: the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting quorum) of May 1995;
the minutes of the Reconvened Local Board of Review of May 15. 1995: the minutes of
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of May 1995.
ItemOPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY
ITEMNOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
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COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Mayor recommended the addition of an agenda item Consideration of
Interim Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore.
S/Susag to approve the agenda as amended. adding Item
Item CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVED 1995 TO 1996 AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS FOR
PARTICIPATION IN URBAN CORPS INTERN PROGRAM, C.L. 139.
APPROVED AMENDED OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT TO ALLOW
ADDITION TO BUILDING AT 6345 CEDAR AVENUE, C.L. 140.
APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
1995 SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR, AND CATCH BASIN
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO GUNDERSON BROS. CEMENT
CONTRACTORS CO. IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 141.
APPROVEDNEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE AT 6505 AVENUE,
THREE DOGS, C.L. 142.
APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT FOR MADISON PARK BUILDING, CP899; C.K.C.
CONSTRUCTION INC.,
S/Priebe to approve the consent calendar.
ItemCONSIDERATION OF YOUTH APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARD OF
HEALTH, HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND SISTER CITY COMMISSION.
C.L. NO. 143
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 143 regarding the consideration
of youth appointments to the Advisory Board of Health, Human Rights Commission and
Sister City Commission.
May
Council Member Susag stated that the Council had conducted interviews of five
youth applicants on May 15 and May 22.
to approve the following appointments:
Term Expires
Advisorv Board of Health
May 31, 1996
Laura Holten
May 31, 1996
Emily Pegors
Term Expires
Human Rights Commission
May 31, 1996
Todd Durand
May 31, 1996
Nathan
Term Expires
rster Citv Commission
May 31, 1996
Christine Garcia
The Council directed staff to seek additional youth applicants to be interviewed on
June 5 for the remaining opening on the Sister City Commission.
Item CONSIDERATION OF INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Mayor Kirsch stated that both he and Mayor Pro Tempore Sandahl would be out of
town at the same time beginning at noon on May 24 necessitating the interim appointment
of a Mayor Pro Tempore.
Council Member Susag as Mayor Pro Tempore for
to
the period of time both Mayor Kirsch and Mayor Pro Tempore Sandahl are absent from
the
ItemAIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that the Metropolitan Council Transportation
Committee discussed the Runway 4-22 extension project on May 15 and voted
unanimously to pursue mediation as recommended by the Metropolitan Council staff and
supported by Richfield. He stated that the State Office of Dispute Resolution would
provide the mediator and that Richfield, Bloomington, Minneapolis, the Metropolitan
Airports Commission (MAC), and the Metropolitan Council would be participants.
Discussion and questions followed regarding the mediation process and
procedures. Mr. Prosser stated he would represent the City. The role of Northwest
Airlines, if any, in the process has not been determined.
City Attorney Dean reviewed the applicability of the open meeting law to the
mediation sessions.
City Manager Prosser stated that airport counsel Steven Pflaum is preparing
changes in the complaint filed in State Court in order to file also in Federal Court to
preserve that legal option.
Item77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Community Services Director reviewed and answered questions regarding
the status of the following 77th Street Project issues:
Phase II sound wall post installation is underway.
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Underground utility work is proceeding.
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Phase I landscaping progress has slowed down.
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withstand the difficult environment and will grow to conform to the sound wall. The
north side of the wall will be landscaped with different types of plants.
Portland Avenue will soon be reduced to one lane in each direction for a period of
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Item LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that the legislature was scheduled to adjourn May 22
at midnight. He indicated that it appears state aid to cities will be reduced in 1996 and
additional funding for mass transit, including the high speed bus concept, is in doubt.
ItemCOUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag invited the public to the Richfield Historical Society Book
Sale scheduled for Saturday, June 3 at 6901 Lyndale Avenue.
Council Member Susag introduced Walter James, 11 years old, and Anthony
James, 10 years old, who were in attendance with their mother observing how government
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in the parks. He suggested that the City Manager and Public Safety Department review
this issue and come up with a program to address the problem such as increased patrols,
cameras, or stationing an officer in the parks.
City Manager Prosser stated that staff would look at these issues and reviewed
some of the current initiatives including the bike patrol. He stressed the importance of
residents calling 911 when they observe any suspicious activities at the parks.
Community Services Director discussed the importance of the
neighborhood watch program in reducing vandalism in the parks.
City Manager Prosser stated he would report back to the City Council and also
communicate to the public about this issue.
ItemCLAIMSAND PAYROLLS
S/Priebe that the and payrolls be
1
Checks: 19701-I 9712; 5075650796; 52304-52572
RANK
Checks: 1232
Checks: 8583-8603
Payroll: 86290-86577
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at p.m.
Date Approved:
Mayor
Martin J.
James D. Prosser
Thomas P. Ferber
City Manager
City Clerk