02-10-97 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 10, 1997
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; Bruce Palmborg,
Community Development Director; Mike Eastling, City Engineer;
Gretchen Blank, Leisure Services Coordinator; Randy Hughes,
Operations Coordinator; Betsy Christensen, Health Administrator;
Vaughn Lambert, Police Captain; Steve Sutter, Fire
Marshall/Assistant Chief; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; and
Corrine Thomson, Assistant City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of
January 27, 1997; Regular City Council Meeting of January 27, 1997; Special City Council
Meeting of January 29, 1997; and City Council Study Session of February 3, 1997.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, expressed concerns about the City
Council Study Session of February 3 related to the Open Meeting Law, the attendance of
City Board and Commission Members, the content of the seminar, and funding for the
seminar.
City Manager Prosser stated that Hans Bleicher, from the Institute for Participatory
Management and Planning, presented a seminar on the citizen participation method
called Systematic Development of Informed Consent (SDIC). He stated Board and
Commission Members were invited to provide an opportunity to hear about this concept as
a means to enhance citizen input. He stated no discussion or decisions were made since
the purpose was to listen to the presentation. He stated that the City Attorney would
review the concerns raised by Mr. Wozniczka.
Item #2CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL
REPORTING AWARDED BY THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION (GFOA). C.L. NO. 43
Mayor Kirsch presented the Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting to
Finance Manager Chris Regis on behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association
in recognition of the City’s comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 1995.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
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A.APPROVED CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF LAWRENCE EMOND
AND GLENN ERICKSON AS RESIDENT MEMBERS TO THE 1997 BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION C.L. 44
RESOLUTION NO. 8442
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF
TWO RESIDENT MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8442 in Resolution Book No. 67.
B.APPROVED PURCHASE OF RACAL WORDNET LOGGING RECORDER FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FROM LOFFLER IN AMOUNT
OF $24,941.42 C.L. 45
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR NEW 1997
TAVERN (DANCE) LICENSE FOR CHI CHI’S INC., DBA CHI CHI’S
MEXICAN RESTAURANTE, 7717 NICOLLET AVENUE. C.L. NO. 46
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 46 regarding the application of
Chi-Chi’s Mexican Restaurante for a new 1997 tavern (dance) license. He recommended
deferral of this request until after the first quarter of 1997 and the review of Public Safety
contacts related to their 1997 on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses.
Cornell L. Moore, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, attorney representing Chi Chi’s, reviewed
the action plan instituted by Chi-Chi’s which included consumption control training for
employees, increased security, and enhanced security measures. He stated that there
have been no recent complaints on issues with neighboring businesses or residents.
Council Member Susag asked if a redesign of the dance area would occur.
Rochelle Tkachuek, 9644 Broodview Court, Woodbury District Manager of Chi-
Chi’s, described the redesign of the dance area which has been approved for this
restaurant. She also stated that an update of the dining area was scheduled for next year.
Police Captain Lambert reviewed the type and number of police service calls for
Chi- Chi’s which occurred in 1996. He stated the number and type of calls had led to the
Public Safety concerns which resulted in granting the on-sale and Sunday liquor license
for the first quarter of 1997 at which time a thorough statistical review of Public Safety
contacts will be conducted to determine if Chi-Chi’s action plan has been successful in
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reducing problems at the site. He stated it appears to this point that there has been an
improvement.
Margi Lau, 2200 Ranchview Lane #136, Plymouth, spoke on behalf of line dancers
stressing the wholesome family aspects of the Tuesday Country Night events and urging
that the City Council approve the tavern license so that the line dancing event can be
reinstituted.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes to continue the public hearing to April 14, 1997 deferring
action on the request for a new 1997 tavern (dance) license for Chi Chi’s Mexican
Restaurante until after the first quarter of 1997.
Council Member Sandahl suggested that the motion be amended to continue the
hearing to March 24, 1997 instead of April 14, 1997 in order to coincide with the liquor
license review scheduled for March 24.
Council Members Rosenberg and Stokes accepted this amendment to their motion.
The motion restated:
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes to continue the public hearing to March 24, 1997 deferring
action on the request for a new 1997 tavern (dance) license for Chi Chi’s Mexican
Restaurante until after the first quarter of 1997.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 7608
KNOX AVENUE TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR TAXI DISPATCH
AND REPAIR BUSINESS. C.L. NO. 47
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 47 regarding a proposed
amendment to the conditional use permit for 7608 Knox Avenue to allow additional
parking for the Minnesota Taxi dispatch and repair business.
Mark Nichols, 8917 Xerxes Avenue, Bloomington, owner of the property at 7608
Knox Avenue, stated he felt the amendment and stipulations were fair. He stated he
would not renew Minnesota Taxi’s lease if they have any further compliance problems.
He answered questions regarding the proposed parking layout.
Council Member Rosenberg stated concerns about on-street parking by Minnesota
Taxi.
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City Attorney Thomson discussed on-street parking regulations as a preferable way
to address that type of concern rather than through the conditional use permit.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that staff review the
traffic/parking issues along Knox Avenue in this area, including business and multiple
residence needs, prior to the opening of Galyan’s. The staff was directed to prepare
recommendations resulting from the review for City Council consideration.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Sandahlto approve an amended conditional use permit that allows four
regular parking spaces in front of the building for the taxi dispatch and repair business at
7608 Knox Avenue with the following stipulations:
1.That the business not park more than two regular (non-handicapped) vehicles in
front of the building between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m.
2.That the business maintain an arrangement to provide off-site storage of
vehicles and that evidence of the arrangement be kept on file with the
Community Development Department.
3.That the third service bay remain empty and clear to allow access to the parking
in the rear of the building.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND 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. 48
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 48 regarding a proposed
transitory ordinance to authorize the sale of City-owned property at 7645 Nicollet Avenue
to the Richfield HRA for Richfield Rediscovered site development.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1997-2,
Transitory Ordinance No. 17.71 providing for the sale and transfer of 7645 Nicollet
Avenue; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT REZONING 6938-40, 6944-46 AND PORTION OF 6958
CEDAR AVENUE FROM MR-1 (TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO C-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL). C.L. NO. 49
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 49 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment to rezone the property located at 6938-40, 6944-46 and a portion
of 6958 Cedar Avenue from MR-1 (two family residence) to C-2 (general commercial). He
stated the rezoning would enable the applicant to remove the two duplexes currently
located on 6938-40 and 6944-46 Cedar Avenue and construct an 8,594 square foot
addition onto the existing automotive repair building at 6958 Cedar Avenue. He stated the
addition would add six service bays and 5,250 square feet of office and warehouse space.
John and Marilyn Craig, 900 Spring Hill Drive, Woodbury, owners of the duplex at
6932-34 Cedar Avenue, stated concerns regarding the screening on the north property
line and their desire that the double width of the existing double wide driveway remain
despite the new property line being at the center of the blacktop.
Steve Jensen, 7620 Auto Club Circle, Bloomington, owner of The Transmission
Shop, Inc. stated he was willing to accommodate the Craig’s wishes regarding fencing and
leaving the existing driveway as it is by adjusting the landscaping. Mr. Jensen answered
questions regarding the location of the Craig’s driveway and the north property line.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1997-3 ,
an ordinance amendment rezoning 6938-40, 6944-46 and a portion of 6958 Cedar
Avenue from MR-1 (two family residence) to C-2 (general commercial) with the following
stipulation:
1.That the existing duplexes be removed and replaced with an appropriate
commercial use;
and, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #9PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
6958 CEDAR AVENUE TO ALLOW AN EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING
AUTO MECHANICAL GARAGE. C.L. NO. 50
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 50 regarding the request of
Steve Jensen, owner of The Transmission Shop, for an amended conditional use permit to
allow an expansion of the existing auto mechanical garage at 6958 Cedar Avenue.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve an amended conditional use permit to allow
an expansion of the existing auto mechanical garage at 6958 Cedar Avenue with the
following stipulations:
1.That the final landscape and fencing plan be approved by the Community
Development Director and a cash escrow be submitted.
2.That the stormwater management plan be approved by the City Engineer.
3.That a utility plan be approved by the City Engineer.
4.That a sediment and erosion control plan be approved by the City Engineer.
5.That a lighting plan for the parking lot be approved by the Community
Development Director.
6.That the exterior building material be approved by the Community
Development Director.
7.That the buffer yard not be used for storage or any other use but as a buffer
yard.
8.That the owner file a deed restriction committing five interior parking spaces in
the warehouse area.
9.That the City Council approve a rezoning of 6938-40, 6944-46 and a portion
of 6958 Cedar Avenue from MR-1 to C-2.
10.That the City Council approve the vacation of 17 feet of street right-of-way
adjacent to the subject properties along Cedar Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #10PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY
ORDINANCE TO VACATE 17 FEET OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
ADJACENT TO 6938-40, 6944-46 AND 6958 CEDAR AVENUE. C.L. NO. 51
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 51 regarding a proposed
transitory ordinance to vacate 17 feet of street right-of-way adjacent to 6938-40, 6944-46
and 6958 Cedar Avenue.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1997-4 ,
Transitory Ordinance No. 17.72 vacating 17 feet of Cedar Avenue right-of-way adjacent to
6938-40, 6944-46 and 6958 Cedar Avenue with the following stipulations:
1.That a conditional use permit be approved for the expansion of the existing
Transmission Shop.
2.That the owner do the necessary title work to confirm that he has the right to
ownership of the subject right-of-way.
3.That the owner record the vacation with Hennepin County.
and, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AMENDMENT TO CITY
ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 300.03, 300.09 AND
ADDING SECTIONS 105.11 AND 300.19 CONCERNING CITY
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION. C.L. NO. 52
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 52 regarding proposed
ordinance amendments to provide for a restructuring of the City organization by abolishing
the Community Services Department and replacing it with a Public Works Department and
Recreation Services Department.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1997-5
amending Subsection 105.11 and Chapter III Subsections 300.03 and 300.09 and adding
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300.19 relating to departmental organization, that it be published in the official newspaper
and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. C.L. NO. 53
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 53 regarding a proposed
transitory ordinance providing for the expenditure of money from the special revenue fund
for the following capital improvements:
Sheridan Park$ 400,000
Wood Lake Bridges/Docks$ 89,500
Ice Arena Lockerrooms$ 10,500
Ice Arena Lockerrooms$ 110,000
City Manager Prosser explained that the $110,000 for the Ice Arena lockerrooms is
a carryover from the 1996 transitory ordinance. He stated the original ordinance
approved by the City Council stated that this $110,000 was budgeted for a 100 car
parking lot at Veterans Memorial Park; however, the City Council reallocated those funds
to be used for the Ice Arena lockerroom improvement.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that this constitute the First Reading of this Transitory
Ordinance providing funding for certain capital improvements from the special revenue
fund, and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for
the March 10, 1997 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13CONSIDERATION OF CONCEPT APPROVAL FOR ADDITION TO ICE
ARENA FOR LEASE ARRANGEMENT WITH HAT TRICK HOCKEY.
C.L. NO. 54
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 54 regarding the technical and
public policy issues related to a proposal by Tom Sachs, the proprietor of Hat Trick
Hockey, to move his retail skating business into a space to be constructed attached to the
ice arena. He reviewed and discussed consideration of the following issues:
x
Zoning
x
Negotiated lease versus bid
x
Public purpose
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x
Cost and return on investment
x
Source of funding for construction
x
Commission recommendations
x
Staff review
Tom Sachs, 7545 17th Avenue, owner of Hat Trick Hockey, stated that he had
approached the City with this idea and hoped that the Council would approve it.
Council Member Susag asked if this had been tried anywhere else in the
metropolitan area.
City Manager Prosser stated he was not aware of any here, but that when he was
in Illinois he was aware of similar concepts at a golf course and a hockey arena.
Council Member Susag asked what would happen to the current Hat Trick Hockey
location.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated it potentially could be
redeveloped for residential use.
Council Member Sandahl stated it was important that although the proposed lease
agreement would be exclusive in the beginning, in the future it could be competitive.
Mr. Sachs stated he was aware of that fact.
Council Member Stokes asked about the square foot lease terms.
Administrative Services Director Devich stated that it would be in the $12 -$14 per
square foot range.
Arnie Auchstetter, 1408 East 69th Street, a member of the Community Services
Commission, stated he had voted against the concept because he felt the rate of return
should be higher and it was not a good precedent to set up one person for the business.
Administrative Services Director Devich responded to questions regarding the
possible funding of construction and funding of the City garage project.
Council Member Rosenberg stated opposition to the concept indicating that she felt
a better financial deal may be attained through bids and that it was not the best use of the
City’s money.
Council Member Stokes stated that she was not convinced this was the best
financial risk for the City at this time, that helping this business may set a bad precedent,
and that it should be open for bids.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that the City Council approves further consideration of the
concept idea of constructing an addition to the Richfield Ice Arena for lease to Hat Trick
Hockey.
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Motion carried 3-2. (Rosenberg, Stokes opposed)
Item #14CONSIDERATION OF NEW APPLICATION FOR VETERINARY LICENSE
FOR DR. JOEL D. LOCKETZ LOCATED AT PETCO DBA PET FOOD
WAREHOUSE, 710 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. NO. 54
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 54 regarding the application for
a veterinary license for Dr. Joel D. Locketz located at Petco d.b.a. Pet Food Warehouse,
710 West 66th Street, recommending approval subject to 10 stipulations.
Helen Winder, attorney representing Dr. Locketz, reviewed his proposal to provide
veterinary wellness clinics at Pet Food Warehouse.
Dr. Joel Locketz, 2603 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, stated that the concept is
widely used in the Pet Food Warehouse chain and that he operates similar clinics in other
Twin City area stores. He responded to question regarding safety, dog bites, volume of
customers, and hours.
John Ellertson, 4107 Monroe Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Pet Food Warehouse
Manager, stated that customers of the store have requested this type of service.
Dr. Robert Dietl, 6837 Newton Avenue, operator of Woodlake Veterinary Hospital,
6436 Lyndale Avenue, spoke in opposition to granting the license based on public safety,
health, and parking concerns relating to this application.
Helen Winder stated that there was no evidence that there are more risks in this
business than others were animals are present. She stated that a traffic consultant study
showed that the parking was adequate for this use and in addition, animals already enter
the store.
Dr. Locketz indicated that he has had 20,000 clients use his clinics with no dog bite
incidents.
Council Member Sandahl suggested that the City Attorney look at drafting an
ordinance restricting or outlawing pets in retail establishments.
Council Member Rosenberg stated she would not support approval of this license
because allowing animals in stores leads to safety problems.
Council Member Susag stated he would support approval based on the information
provided and the hearing officer’s recommendation.
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M/Susag, S/Stokes that the application for a veterinary license for Dr. Joel D.
Locketz located at Petco d.b.a. Pet Food Warehouse, 710 West 66th Street, be approved
with the following stipulations:
1.The applicant and Petco d.b.a. Pet Food Warehouse must file with the Public Safety
Director for approval a written plan showing the procedures they will use for removing
waste from the parking areas and the applicant and Petco d.b.a. Pet Food
Warehouse must comply with such procedures. At a minimum, the exterior of the
building and parking lot near this business must be checked twice a day for the
removal of any animal feces that may occur as a result of patrons bringing their
animals with them. All feces must be cleaned up and immediately disposed of
properly.
2.All animals in the store and the veterinary clinic must be controlled by a leash not
exceeding six feet in length or in a carrier of adequate size and strength to be
reasonably able to control the animal. The employees of the facility are responsible
for enforcing these requirements.
3.Any incidents of animal biting, fights or other safety threatening incidents must be
immediately reported to the City.
4.No boarding, x-rays or surgery should occur on site.
5.Petco d.b.a. Pet Food Warehouse, and Dr. Joel Locketz agree, at their own expense,
to continuously carry public liability insurance in amounts of at least $500,000 for
injury or death to one person and $1,000,000 for injury or death to more than one
person, in one occurrence, so as to ensure Petco d.b.a. Pet Food Warehouse and Dr.
Joel Locketz against all claims and causes of action arising out of injury to any person
or persons while on the premises within the possession of and under the operation of
Petco d.b.a. Pet Food Warehouse, and Dr. Joel Locketz. Petco d.b.a. Pet Food
Warehouse and Dr. Joel Locketz agree to provide the City of Richfield with
certificates of insurance evidencing such coverage and for each renewal of the
license thereof.
6.Petco d.b.a. Pet Food Warehouse and Dr. Joel Locketz shall post appropriate signs
at the entrance to the Petco d.b.a. Pet Food Warehouse store and at the entrance to
the veterinary clinic and at two locations in the parking lot servicing such store and
veterinary clinic, advising the customers and patrons of the need to restrain their
animals in the manner as set forth in paragraph 2 above. The signs to be posted in
the parking lot shall be at locations to be recommended by the City’s Director of
Public Safety. The signs required by this paragraph shall also advise customers of
the need to remove feces deposited on the property by their animal. The signs to be
posted in the parking lot are subject to the consent of the owner of the shopping
center.
7.Petco d.b.a. Pet Food Warehouse and Dr. Joel Locketz must comply with all
applicable state laws, regulations and City ordinances.
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8.Stainless steel tables must be used for examining animals and commercial grade
linoleum tile or a thick coat of epoxy must be installed as the floor finish in the clinic
area.
9.If more than 10 customers are at the veterinary clinic at any one time, the clinic must
follow the process of giving the customers a specific estimated time at which to return
to the facility in order to be served rather than waiting. This will tend to eliminate the
potential safety issue of having large numbers of animals congregating at one time in
a given location within the facility.
10.Pet food stored in the area in which the veterinary clinic will be conducted must be
relocated on the days in which the clinic will be operating. This is necessary to avoid
possible contamination of pet food products.
Motion carried 3-2. (Rosenberg, Kirsch opposed)
It was the consensus of the majority of the Council that the City Attorney draft an
ordinance amendment regarding the restriction of animals in retail stores for future
Council consideration.
Item #15CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION.
M/Kirsch, S/Rosenberg to approve the appointment of Connie McDonald to the
Human Rights Commission for a one year term to expire January 31, 1998 and to a
subsequent three year term to expire January 31, 2001.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #16AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following airport related issues
regarding the MAC Termination of Lease Agreement for Rich Acres Golf Course and
Other Recreation Facilities:
x
Progress is being made in process to identify alternative athletic fields.
x
There is a potential for using an area at Wood Lake Nature Center for
replacement of the community gardens.
x
Gretchen Blank has met with Metropolitan Council staff to explore ideas
regarding options for the golf course replacement.
x
Jim Thomson of Kennedy & Graven is representing the City for the litigation on
this issue.
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x
The City will attempt to negotiate with the MAC on this issue but will not give up
having environmental issues and resident needs addressed.
x
It was the consensus of the Council that the City pursue all avenues of
settlement but not give up any rights nor limit environment review.
Ron Glaub, 7209 12th Avenue, asked about a potential delay in the reconstruction
of the south parallel runway and its impact on possible construction of the runway 4-22
queing taxiways.
City Manager Prosser stated that MAC has indicated that the reconstruction of the
south runway may be delayed because Northwest Airlines would not have the full runway
4-22 available for international flights. He stated the MAC and Northwest are looking at
these issues, however, the FAA and Metropolitan Council would have to approve the
queing taxiways.
Council Member Susag gave a status report on the citizen/Chamber of Commerce
group meetings with MAC representatives.
City Manager Prosser discussed the City’s position regarding the ground noise
impacts related to the North/South runway and the lack of information from the MAC to
provide answers to the City’s concerns. He presented a proposal from BBN Systems and
Technologies to perform the following tasks:
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Review of airport noise modeling assumptions, including runway utilization and
fleet mix estimates for a new North-South runway.
x
Construction of C-weighted single event noise exposure contours for typical
operations conducted on a new North-South runway.
x
Documentation of current low frequency noise exposure levels for comparison
with potential future increases.
x
Analyses of mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts of additional low
frequency noise exposure.
City Manager Prosser stated the approximate cost for this work was $44,600.
M/Kirsch, S/Susag to authorize City staff to proceed to have BBN Systems and
Technologies perform the tasks related to the noise exposures of the proposed North-
South runway as outlined in their memorandum proposal.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #17LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of key City legislative initiatives.
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Item #18COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Rosenberg requested that the City Engineer review parking issues
and possible traffic calming measures regarding 64th Street west of Penn Avenue.
Council Member Susag discussed and asked for further information regarding a
proposed joint powers watershed agreement related to Grass Lake in Minneapolis.
City Engineer Eastling stated he would review these issues.
Council Member Susag invited public participation in the VEAP Snowball Golf
Tournament scheduled for February 22 at Rich Acres Golf Course.
Council Member Susag acknowledged Mayor Kirsch’s membership in the Friends
of Augsburg Park Library and invited the public to join.
Mayor Kirsch stated the latest Your City newsletter has been delivered to residents
and that they should call City Hall if they need more information on any item.
Mayor Kirsch invited the public to the Federal Budget and Welfare Reform Briefing
scheduled for 7:00 p.m. February 13, 1997 at the House of Prayer Church.
Item #19CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 64057-64795; 64891-65171$1,340,570.32
FIRSTAR BANK
Payroll: 101944-101980; 102005-102272$425,550.73
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:42 p.m.
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Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager