01-27-97 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 27, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
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.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg; Russ
Susag; and Kristal Stokes.
Staff Present :James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative
Services Director; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Mike Eastling, City
Engineer; Gretchen Blank, Leisure Services Coordinator; Randy
Hughes, Operations Coordinator; Bruce Palmborg, Community
Development Director; Vaughn Lambert, Police Captain; Betsy
Christensen, Health Administrator; William Fillmore, Liquor
Operations Director; Steve Sutter, Fire Marshall/Assistant Chief;
and Corrine Thomson, Assistant City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
January 13, 1997; and the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 22,
1997.
Council Meeting Minutes-2-January 27, 1997
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the Council.
Item #2PRESENTATION OF RECOGNITION AWARDS TO POLICE OFFICERS PAT
WHELAN, JIM BOYD, DAVE RYGG, ROBERT BROTZEL AND BOB
SALTER OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT. C.L. NO. 26
Police Captain Lambert presented Departmental Commendation Awards to Police
Officers Robert Brotzel, Dave Rygg, Jim Boyd, Pat Whelan, and Bob Slater of the Public
Safety Department.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Stokes suggested that Consent Calendar Item #4B regarding the
proposed purchase of 6311 Portland Avenue be considered after Item #10 on the regular
agenda.
Mayor Kirsch stated that Item #4B. would be removed from the Consent Calendar
and placed on the regular agenda as Item #10A.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF PAUL WASKO TO TWO
YEAR TERM AS HEARING EXAMINER C.L. 27
B.Removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as Item #10A. on the
regular agenda.
Council Meeting Minutes-3-January 27, 1997
C.APPROVED CONTINUATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF
BLOOMINGTON FOR PROVISION OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES FOR
RICHFIELD FOR 1997 C.L. 29
D.APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITY HALL MECHANICAL
IMPROVEMENTS TO EQUIPMENT SUPPLY, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $157,491
C.L. 30
E.APPROVED AGREEMENTS WITH CONSULTANTS FOR SHERIDAN PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: BARRY WARNER, STRGAR-ROSCOE-
FAUSCH, AS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$26,300; AND DUANE THORBECK, THORBECK ARCHITECTS, AS BUILDING
ARCHITECT IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000 C.L. 31
F.APPROVED PURCHASE OF FIVE FORD CROWN VICTORIA FULL-SIZED
POLICE SEDANS THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM FROM SUPERIOR FORD, INC. FOR TOTAL
PURCHASE PRICE OF $98,815 C.L. 32
G.APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $25,000 FOR ONE CHEVY CK2500
AND ONE CHEVY C3500 PICKUP TRUCK TO BE USED BY WASTEWATER
AND WATER DIVISIONS FROM GROSSMAN CHEVROLET FOR TOTAL
PURCHASE PRICE OF $43,545 C.L. 33
H.APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $25,000 FOR TWO NEW
CHEVROLET ASTRO ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MINI-VANS FOR USE BY PUBLIC
SAFETY DEPARTMENT FROM ERICKSON CHEVROLET PONTIAC FOR
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $43,670.04 C.L. 34
I.APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $25,000 FOR ONE MID-SIZE SEDAN
FOR USE BY PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND TWO HEAVY DUTY
PICKUP TRUCKS FOR USE BY UTILITIES DIVISION AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICES DEPARTMENT FROM MIDWAY FORD FOR TOTAL PURCHASE
PRICE OF $47,333. C.L. NO. 35
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ADDING
CITY CODE LANGUAGE RESTRICTING PARKING OF TRUCK-
TRACTORS, SEMI-TRAILERS, TRUCK-TRACTORS/SEMI-TRAILER
COMBINATIONS AND TRUCKS. C.L. NO. 36
Council Meeting Minutes-4-January 27, 1997
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 36 regarding a proposed
ordinance to add a new Section 1327 to incorporate restrictions on the parking of truck-
tractors, semi-trailers, truck-tractors/semi-trailer combinations and trucks which were
removed from the Zoning Code.
Dave Kypke, 7332 11th Avenue South, asked questions regarding the definition of
trucks in the ordinance.
City Manager Prosser read Subdivision 4 of the proposed ordinance: “ The term
“truck” means for this subdivision only, a motor vehicle which is self-propelled and has a
gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more, used for transportation of property, and
does not include a recreational vehicle as defined in the City Code, or a school bus as
defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.01, Subd. 6.”
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1997-1, that it
be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF 1997 PAWNBROKER AND
SECONDHAND GOOD DEALER LICENSE FOR METRO PAWN AND GUN,
INC. 7529 LYNDALE AVENUE. C.L. NO. 37
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 37 regarding consideration of
the issuance of a 1997 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license to Metro Pawn
and Gun, Inc., 7529 Lyndale Avenue.
Mark W. Nichols, 8917 Xerxes Avenue, owner of Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc.,
reviewed and answered questions regarding his plans to change the front facade of the
building and signage to give it a more appealing appearance. He stated that he also
planned to change the mix of merchandise to include an increased percentage of other
items besides guns.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the issuance of a 1997 pawnbroker and secondhand
goods dealer license to Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc., 7529 Lyndale Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-5-January 27, 1997
Item #7CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES AND
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH ICMA FOR 401K PLAN. C.L. NO. 38
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 38
recommending that the City Council approve a resolution to authorize the establishment
and execution of an agreement for a 401K account with the International City Managers
Association (ICMA) as provided for as a part of the City Manager’s performance review
and compensation package.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in
the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8438
RESOLUTION RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF
A MONEY PURCHASE PLAN
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8438 In Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #8CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION COMMENTING ON ADDENDUM TO
JANUARY 1995 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR
EXTENDING HOV LANE ON I-35W FROM I-494 TO 42ND STREET IN
MINNEAPOLIS AND RESOLUTION THANKING MNDOT FOR SPIRIT OF
COOPERATION SHOWN IN WORKING WITH CITY OF RICHFIELD ON
VARIOUS TRANSPORTATION ISSUES IN MINNEAPOLIS. C.L. NO. 39
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 39 regarding consideration of
comments to be submitted to MnDOT regarding the addendum to the January 1995 Final
Environmental Impact Statement for extending the HOV lane on I-35W from I-494 to 42nd
Street.
City Engineer Eastling reviewed information and answered questions regarding the
following issues:
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Background on the I-35W Final EIS
x
Key features of the Proposed I-35W Project and Proposed HOV Lane Extension
x
Issues and concerns regarding the project:
Land needed for storm water ponding
Right of way implications
62 Crosstown access to Lyndale Avenue
Council Meeting Minutes-6-January 27, 1997
Redevelopment opportunities in the area of Richfield Lake
Transit hub
Potential for high speed bus service & carpooling
Traffic impacts on local streets
Potential for bike/pedestrian trails
Design of noise and retaining walls
x
Comments on the Addendum to the Final EIS
x
Public involvement process
x
Detailed review of plans will be done at a later date
x
Some details to be left open to accommodate planning process
City Manager Prosser stated that the I-35W final design and larger
redevelopment/land use issues are separate but related issues. He stated the
redevelopment/land use issues will require more time and public involvement.
M/Susag, S/Kirsch that the following resolutions be adopted, that they be spread in
the resolution book and that they be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8439
RESOLUTION COMMENTING ON THE ADDENDUM TO THE JANUARY 1995 FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR EXTENDING THE HOV LANE
ON I-35W FROM 1-494 TO 42ND STREET IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 8440
RESOLUTION THANKING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE SPIRIT OF COOPERATION SHOWN IN WORKING WITH THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD ON VARIOUS TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No. 8439 and
Resolution No. 8440 in Resolution Book No. 67.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE TO
AUTHORIZE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 7645 NICOLLET
AVENUE TO RICHFIELD HRA FOR RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED SITE
DEVELOPMENT. C.L. NO. 40
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 40 regarding a proposed
transitory ordinance to authorize the sale of City-owned property at 7645 Nicollet Avenue
to the HRA for Richfield Rediscovered site development.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that this constitute the First Reading of this transitory
ordinance amendment to authorize the sale of city-owned property at 7645 Nicollet
Council Meeting Minutes-7-January 27, 1997
Avenue to the HRA for Richfield Rediscovered site development; and that the Public
Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the February 10, 1997
City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10CONSIDERATION OF SITE SELECTION FOR NEW CITY MAINTENANCE
FACILITY. C.L. NO. 41
City Engineer Eastling reviewed Council Letter No. 41 and answered questions
regarding the following issues related to the site selection for a new City maintenance
facility:
Reasons for Relocating the Public Works Facility
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Free up taxable land on I-494 for redevelopment (six to seven acres)
x
More efficient working environment for Public Works operations.
Results of Investigations Since the December 2, 1996 Study Session
x
Cost- Williams/O’Brien Associates, architects, and RCM, engineers, completed
a second more complete preliminary plan for a new facility at the Water Plant.
This plan gives a more clear picture of space needs. In addition, GME made
soil borings. M. C. Magney Construction Company, a building contractor, was
hired to estimate construction costs. This cost estimate for the building is $4.4
million (including $300,000 in contingency). Design and site preparation costs
combine to add another $500,000 for a total estimate of $4.9 million. The
architect provided a total estimate of $5.5 million. This compares favorably to
the 1992 estimate of $4.773 million. In addition, using the Water Plant site
allows the City to avoid land costs. The MnDOT/MAC site has a land cost of
over $1 million.
Funding sources - The roughly $4.9 million funding necessary to construct this
facility would be secured through a combination of sources. The sales of the
existing garage sites are estimated to provide between $1.0 and $1.5 million,
while approximately $500,000 additional funds were previously secured from
federal and state sources for taking of the City garage properties for the 77th
Street Project. A $1 million contribution from the utilities fund is also projected.
The remaining $1.9 to $2.4 million would be secured from a combination of
matured debt service funds and the capital improvement fund.
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Neighborhood reaction - On December 18, 1996, an open house was held with
the neighbors in the 6200 and 6300 blocks of Portland Avenue specifically
invited.
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Use of park land - Staff contact with the Department of Natural Resources, as
well as a meeting with a Metropolitan Council representative, the City’s
legislative consultant, legal counsel and City staff lead staff to believe that
either no mitigation is needed or that mitigation can be accomplished at
Richfield Lake with land acquired by MnDOT for stormwater purposes.
Council Meeting Minutes-8-January 27, 1997
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Traffic congestion at 64th and Portland - Two alternatives are available to
address congestion on Portland Avenue. First, the increased use of the access
may trigger a traffic signal warrant and signal construction. Second, an access
to 66th Street through the Ice Arena parking lot was identified in the Veterans
Memorial Park of Richfield long range plan. Such access could relieve this
intersection.
Comparison of MAC/MnDOT and Water Plant Sites
x
Both options satisfy the reasons for relocating.
x
Both options use nontaxable land.
x
Both options allow City use of MnDOT salt/sand, fuel, and some storage.
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Water Plant site advantages:
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Certainty of long term availability of land.
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Low land cost.
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Allows consolidation of all Public Works functions including Water Plant.
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Existing meeting room and 2,000 square feet of office space is available
at the Water Plant.
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Opportunity for sharing investment with recreation uses; i.e., roof of
Public Works building for floor and footings of recreation building, and
parking can be shared with park users.
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Increased security in park because of Public Works presence.
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Decision independent of MAC and MnDOT.
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MnDOT/MAC site advantages:
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No neighborhood impacts.
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Shared wash bay, welding bay, bulk purchases, parking, and site work
with MnDOT (any other space savings offset by Water Plant shared
space).
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Additional interior drive aisle allows for more efficient use of vehicle
storage space.
Council Member Susag asked for further information about the matured debt
service funding source.
City Manager Prosser explained that excess interest and early payoffs for special
assessment bonds are available for public benefit of the community.
Council Member Susag asked about the impact on trees which would result from
the construction of the building.
City Engineer Eastling stated the project would require the removal of all the trees
on the building site.
Council Member Susag stated he wanted to see meeting room space included in
the facility because City Hall has inadequate meeting space for commissions and other
uses.
Council Meeting Minutes-9-January 27, 1997
City Council discussion followed regarding traffic and traffic signal issues related to
the maintenance facility and the intersection of 64th Street and Portland Avenue. It was
the consensus of the City Council that staff thoroughly research the warrants and
feasibility of a traffic signal for this intersection.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to select the Water Plant site for the location of the future City
Maintenance facility.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10ACONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF 6311 PORTLAND AVENUE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
SITE AREA FOR CITY MAINTENANCE FACILITY C.L. 28
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 28 regarding the proposed
purchase of the property located at 6311 Portland Avenue to provide additional site area
for a public works facility.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8441
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JUST COMPENSATION FOR PROPERTY
ACQUISITION AT 6311 PORTLAND AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8441 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #11CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY ADVISORY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. C.L. NO. 42
Mayor Kirsch reviewed Council Letter No. 42 regarding the City Council interviews
of applicants for appointment to various City Advisory Boards and Commissions. He
stated there were many qualified candidates making it difficult to make the choices for the
limited number of vacancies.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the following appointments:
Council Meeting Minutes-10-January 27, 1997
COMMISSIONAPPOINTMENTTERM EXPIRES
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
-Bill SwansonJanuary 31, 2000
Cindy DubanskyJanuary 31, 2000
Janet PiersonJanuary 31, 2000
LaVonne SeemannJanuary 31, 2000
Judy ThulJanuary 31, 2000
Elisabeth KingdonJanuary 31, 2000
(unexpired term)Joan HeintzmanJanuary 31, 1998
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
-John HamiltonJanuary 31, 2000
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION-
Maureen ScagliaJanuary 31, 2000
Denise SchaeferJanuary 31, 2000
Carolyn KrohnJanuary 31, 2000
Tim ErlanderJanuary 31, 2000
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
-Ellen SmithJanuary 31, 2000
Roger ParksJanuary 31, 2000
Mark GleasonJanuary 31, 2000
(unexpired term)Eric LundquistJanuary 31, 1999
(unexpired term)Ron MacKlemJanuary 31, 1998
(unexpired term)Tashika SykesJanuary 31, 1998
PLANNING COMMISSION
-Dan LinnihanJanuary 31, 2000
Pam DmytrenkoJanuary 31, 2000
Roger GordonJanuary 31, 2000
(unexpired term)Bill KillianJanuary 31, 1999
(unexpired term)Terry AhlstromJanuary 31, 1999
(unexpired term)Brenda BjorklundJanuary 31, 1998
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
-Joanne Ehren DahlquistJanuary 31, 2000
Bill BullockJanuary 31, 2000
Barbara KnollJanuary 31, 2000
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Council thanked all the applicants for their interest and encouraged those
who were not appointed to reapply for future vacancies.
Item #12AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following airport related issues:
Council Meeting Minutes-11-January 27, 1997
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Runway 4-22
It appears that the MAC will not use Runway 4-22 for noise redistribution until
1999, therefore the City is proposing to dismiss its lawsuit “without prejudice” at
this time. This would allow the City to resume litigation if MAC seeks to
construct the Runway 4-22 taxiways. The MAC may use Runway 4-22 as a
detour runway during reconstruction of the parallel runway which will result in a
temporary increase in noise in southeast Richfield. The original noise contour
map showed noise insulation eligibility for homes in southeast based on the
Runway 4-22 displaced threshold. If that if that were to occur, a permanent
noise increase would be experienced in southeast Richfield with no decrease in
other parts of Richfield. That is why the City has opposed the noise
redistribution plan and why these homeowners are not eligible for noise
insulation at this time.
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MAC Termination of Lease Agreement for Rich Acres Golf Course and
Other Recreation Facilities.
Legal action has been initiated based on the lack of an E.I.S. and other issues.
Planning has been initiated to indentify replacement recreational facilities.
Council Member Susag discussed a letter received by Planning Commission
Chair Dan Linnihan from Curt Johnson of the Metropolitan Council regarding
this issue. He discussed a recent meeting with MAC member John Himle and
Richfield Chamber of Commerce representatives Steve Lindgren, Ernie
Lindstrom, and himself.
Item #13LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of legislator sponsorship for bills related
to Fire Pension Consolidation, giving the City tools to accommodate and mitigate changes
resulting from airport expansion, and incentives for rehabilitation of apartment buildings.
Item #14COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Sandahl encouraged residents to clear away snow from around
fire hydrants.
Council Member Susag suggested that the City Council send a letter to Hennepin
County Commissioner Randy Johnson congratulating him on his selection as Chair of the
Hennepin County Board. Council Member Susag also acknowledged the success of the
Richfield Remodeling fair and the work of the organizing committee.
Council Meeting Minutes-12-January 27, 1997
Mayor Kirsch thanked Visions and City staff for doing an outstanding job on the
Richfield Remodeling Fair event.
Council Member Susag invited residents to the Friends of the Augsburg Park
Library Book Sale scheduled for February 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the library. He also
invited participation in the VEAP Snowball Golf Tournament scheduled for February 22 at
Rich Acres Golf Course.
Item #15CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 64025-64042; 64445-64788$1,614,283.74
FIRSTAR BANK
Payroll: 101641-101907; 101908-101943$437,906.00
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:38 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager