06-23-97 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 23, 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
MayorKirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; and Russ Susag.
Members Not
Present:Susan Rosenberg and Kristal Stokes
City Manager Prosser stated that Council Member Rosenberg had informed him
that she would be unable to attend tonight’s meeting due to a family commitment and that
Council Member Stokes was on vacation.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to determine the absence of Council Member Rosenberg and
Council Member Stokes as excused absences.
Motion carried 3-0.
Staff Present :James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative
Services Director; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Bruce Palmborg,
Community Development Director; Bruce Nordquist, Housing &
Redevelopment Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director;
Gretchen Blank, Acting Recreation Services Director; Vaughn
Lambert, Police Captain; Steve Sutter, Fire Marshal/Assistant Chief;
Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Rick Regnier, Chief Building
Official; and Corrine Thomson, Assistant City Attorney.
Council Meeting Minutes-2-June 23, 1997
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of
June 9, 1997.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #1PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO 1997-98 MISS
RICHFIELD AMBASSADOR CANDIDATES. C.L. NO. 139
The City Council presented certificates of appreciation to the following:
1997-1998 Miss Richfield1996-1997 Miss Richfield
Ambassador Candidates:Ambassador Royalty:
Jennifer Gail BoeseMiss Richfield Ambassador Queen Jodi Flanery
Jill DaughertyMiss Richfield Ambassador Princess Jamie Patterson
Melissa OlsonMiss Richfield Ambassador Princess Allison Wiste
Amy Marie Petersen
Amynda Riley
La Nisha Marie Sytsma
Stacey Waldron
Cathy Sulla, coordinator of the Miss Richfield Ambassador Program, introduced
program committee members Kara Murphy, Jennifer Reher, and Heather Eidsmo.
Mayor Kirsch encouraged the public to purchase buttons to support the Fourth of
July celebration.
Item #2PRESENTATION OF GENE AND MARY JACOBSEN OUTSTANDING
CITIZEN AWARD FOR 1996 TO RICHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL
HONOR SOCIETY. C.L. NO. 140
Ron Glaub, Chair of the Richfield Human Rights Commission, presented the
Commission’s choice of the Richfield High School National Honor Society to receive the
1996 “Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizen” Award.
Marie Abele, Advisor to the Richfield High School National Honor Society and Amy
Peterson, President of the Richfield High School National Honor Society, accepted the
award.
Council Meeting Minutes-3-June 23, 1997
Item #3ACCEPTANCE OF “AWARD OF EXCELLENCE” FOR RICHFIELD
REDISCOVERED PROGRAM FROM NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS. C.L. NO. 141
Housing and Redevelopment Manager Nordquist presented the 1997 Regional
Award of Excellence from the North Central Region of the National Association of Housing
and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) to the City Council recognizing the Richfield
Rediscovered Program accomplishments.
Item #4PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JULY AS NATIONAL
PARK AND RECREATION MONTH IN RICHFIELD. C.L. NO. 142
Council Member Susag read and presented a proclamation designating July as
National Park and Recreation Month in the City of Richfield to Acting Recreation Services
Director Blank.
Item #5PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JULY 13-19, 1997 AS
NATIONAL THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WEEK IN RICHFIELD.
C.L. NO. 143
Council Member Sandahl read and presented a proclamation designating July 13-
19, 1997 as National Therapeutic Recreation Week in the City of Richfield to Acting
Recreation Services Director Blank.
Item #6OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
None.
Item #7 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-4-June 23, 1997
Item #8 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Prosser stated that representatives of Spence Diamonds, the
applicant for Consent Calendar Items #8N. And #8O. had requested that these items be
removed from consideration at this meeting because they are reevaluating the project due
to high construction costs.
A.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR JANUARY
1, 1996 TO DECEMBER 31, 1996, ORDERING PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 25, 1997
C.L. 144
RESOLUTION NO. 8470
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED
TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1, 1996 TO DECEMBER 31, 1996
RESOLUTION NO. 8471
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR DISEASED
TREE REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1, 1996 TO DECEMBER 31, 1996
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8470 and 8471 in Resolution Book
No. 67.
B.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1996 77TH STREET
REDEVELOPMENT AREA MAINTENANCE, CITY PROJECT NO. 911, AND
SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 25, 1997 C.L. 145
RESOLUTION NO. 8472
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 77TH STREET
MAINTENANCE JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1996
CITY PROJECT NO. 911
RESOLUTION NO. 8473
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 77TH
STREET MAINTENANCE JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1996
CITY PROJECT NO. 911
Council Meeting Minutes-5-June 23, 1997
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8472 and 8473 in Resolution Book
No. 67.
C.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CITY PROJECT NO.
912, 1996 LHN REDEVELOPMENT AREA MAINTENANCE AND SETTING DATE
OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 25, 1997 C.L. 146
RESOLUTION NO. 8474
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR LHN MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1996
CITY PROJECT NO. 912
RESOLUTION NO. 8475
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR LHN
MAINTENANCE JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1996
CITY PROJECT NO. 912
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8474 and 8475 in Resolution Book
No. 67.
D.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR
ALLEY MAINTENANCE AND SNOWPLOWING FOR JANUARY 1, 1996
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1996, CITY PROJECT NO. 913, AND SETTING DATE
OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 25, 1997 C.L. 147
RESOLUTION NO. 8476
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 1996 ALLEY MAINTENANCE
AND SNOWPLOWING - CITY PROJECT NO. 913
RESOLUTION NO. 8477
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 1996 ALLEY
MAINTENANCE - CITY PROJECT NO. 913
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8476 and 8477 in Resolution Book
No. 67.
E.APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS COSTS OF
1998 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS 77TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA,
CITY PROJECT NO. 941, AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 25,
1997 C.L. 148
Council Meeting Minutes-6-June 23, 1997
RESOLUTION NO. 8478
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF
CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
PROPOSED TO BE CITY PROJECT NO. 941
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8478 in Resolution Book No. 67.
F.APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS COSTS OF
1998 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS LHN REDEVELOPMENT AREA, CITY
PROJECT NO. 942, AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 25, 1997
C.L. 149
RESOLUTION NO. 8479
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF
CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN)
PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 1998 PROPOSED TO BE CITY PROJECT NO. 942
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8479 in Resolution Book No. 67.
G.APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS COSTS OF
1998 ALLEY MAINTENANCE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 943, AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 25, 1997
C.L. 150
RESOLUTION NO. 8480
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF
CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE IN THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
PROPOSED CITY PROJECT NO. 943
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8480 in Resolution Book No. 67.
H.APPROVED AWARD OF BID FOR INSTALLATION OF DASHER SYSTEM AND
MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY OF DASHER MATERIALS, SPECTATOR
SHIELDING AND MOUNTING SUPPORTS AT RICHFIELD ICE ARENA TO
CRYSTAPLEX IN AMOUNT OF $54,150 C.L. 151
I.APPROVED INTERIM FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH WARDEN OIL SITE
GROUP C.L. 152
J.APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RESURFACE 76TH STREET
BETWEEN SHERIDAN AVENUE AND XERXES AVENUE AND INSTALL NEW
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT 76TH STREET AND UPTON AVENUE TO ASHBACH
CONSTRUCTION CO. IN AMOUNT OF $327,361.80 C.L. 153
Council Meeting Minutes-7-June 23, 1997
K.APPROVED APPOINTMENTS TO AESTHETIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
FOR PROPOSED I-35W HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE PROJECT FROM I-
494 TO 42ND STREET C.L. 154
L.APPROVED OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
4,000 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING BY RICHFIELD FLORAL & NURSERY
AT 817 EAST 66TH STREET C.L. 155
M.APPROVED OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
6,720 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING BY MINNESOTA VALLEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
AT 6601 BLOOMINGTON AVENUE C.L. 156
N.Item removed from the agenda and not considered at the request of the applicant.
O.Item removed from the agenda and not considered at the request of the applicant.
P.APPROVED ITINERANT PLACE OF AMUSEMENT LICENSE WITH FEE WAIVER
FOR OAK GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7045 LYNDALE AVENUE, FOR BLOCK
PARTY ON AUGUST 16-17, 1997 C.L. 159
Q.APPROVED SETTING JULY 14, 1997 AS PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR
CONSIDERATION OF NEW ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR EUROPEAN MUSICAL NETWORK, DBA CYBER PALACE CAFE, 6509
NICOLLET AVENUE C.L. 160
R.APPROVED TEMPORARY ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE
AND FEE WAIVER FOR JULY 4 AND 5, 1997 FOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD
AMERICAN LEGION POST 435, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE C.L. 161
S.APPROVED RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR 2800 WEST
71ST STREET; FOUR DOGS C.L. 162
T.APPROVED RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR 6800 CEDAR
AVENUE; THREE DOGS C.L. 163
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING 1997-1999 LABOR
CONTRACT FOR INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS
LOCAL 1215.
Council Meeting Minutes-8-June 23, 1997
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 164 regarding the proposed
labor agreement between the City and the International Association of Firefighters Local
1215 Bargaining Unit for the 1997, 1998 and 1999 calendar years.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl 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. 8481
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1215 BARGAINING UNIT FOR
THE CALENDAR YEARS 1997, 1998 AND 1999
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8481 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #10CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX D OF
RICHFIELD CITY CODE RELATING TO FEE STRUCTURE FOR
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES. C.L. NO. 165
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 165 regarding the proposed
change in the fee structure for plumbing permit fees to be consistent with the City of
Bloomington because Richfield contracts with them for plumbing inspection services.
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. 8482
RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHED 1997 LICENSE, PERMIT AND
MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF
THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8425
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8482 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #11CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BUILDING CODE
BOARD OF APPEALS TO REVIEW DECISIONS OF CITY’S BUILDING
OFFICIAL. C.L. NO. 166
Council Meeting Minutes-9-June 23, 1997
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 166 recommending the
establishment of a Building Code Board of Appeals and the appointment of the following
individuals to serve on the Building Code Board of Appeals:
George Magdal - Fire Marshal, City of Hopkins
John Oksness - General Contractor
Russell Smith - Building Official, University of Minnesota
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. 8483
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUILDING CODE
BOARD OF APPEALS
and, that the following be appointed to serve on the Building Code Board of Appeals:
George Magdal, John Oksness, and Russell Smith.
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8483 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #12PRESENTATION OF CITY OF RICHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996.
C.L. NO. 167
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 167 regarding presentation of
the City of Richfield Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1996. He stated the CAFR was available for review by residents
and encouraged public comment. He stated that the City’s auditors, Deloitte & Touche,
would make an in depth presentation on the CAFR at the July 7 City Council Study
Session.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the
City for the year ended December 31, 1996.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #13CONSIDERATION OF STATUS OF BIDS FOR CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE AND REMOVAL OF 6921 PENN AVENUE, STORM WATER
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND 6309-11 PORTLAND
AVENUE, NEW CITY MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT. C.L. NO. 168
Council Meeting Minutes-10-June 23, 1997
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 168 regarding the status of bids
for the purchase and removal of 6921 and 6925 Penn Avenue, Storm Water Capital
Improvement Program, and 6309-11 Portland Avenue, New City Maintenance Facility
Project.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to reject all bids for the purchase and removal of 6921 and
6925 Penn Avenue, Storm Water Capital Improvement Program; and 6309-11 Portland
Avenue, New City Maintenance Facility Project, and to direct staff to gather estimates
from eligible contractors.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #14CONSIDERATION OF EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AGREEMENT
WITH CSM, INC. FOR INTERCHANGE WEST AREA. C.L. NO. 169
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 169 regarding consideration of
an Exclusive Development Rights Agreement with CSM, Inc. relating to the Interchange
West Area.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to direct the City Manager to execute the attached Exclusive
Development Rights Agreement with CSM, Inc. for the undertaking of a redevelopment
feasibility study of the area lying north of I-494, south of 76th Street, east of Penn Avenue
and west of Knox Avenue, known as the Interchange West Area.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #15CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF GRETCHEN BLANK AS
RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR. C.L. NO. 170
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 170 regarding consideration of
approval of the City Manager’s appointment of Gretchen Blank as Recreation Services
Director.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the appointment of Gretchen Blank as Recreation
Services Director.
Motion carried 3-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-11-June 23, 1997
Item #16AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that City staff met with airport, transportation, parks
and recreation, and legal consultants on June 19 to discuss the issue of ground level low
frequency noise impacts resulting from the proposed north-south runway. He stated that
the DEIS information from 1996 and low frequency data for the 1997 EIS are lacking in
detailed information. Mr. Prosser discussed the difficulty in comparing to other airports
because of the differing surrounding land/water characteristics. He discussed the
possibility of a simulation test and suggestions for the City’s communication plan. He
indicated that the Metropolitan Council will convene a panel to study this issue to help
determine the level of the problem and possible mitigation measures. Mr. Prosser
reviewed issues related to the proposed 1000 foot extension of Runway 4-22 for
international flights.
Item #17LEGISLATIVE REPORT
No report.
Item #18COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag encouraged the public to participate in the September 20
Fowl Ball Golf Classic at Rich Acres. He suggested that the City Council as a team
challenge the School Board to a match for this event.
Mayor Kirsch congratulated City Manager Prosser for his election as President of
the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM).
Mayor Kirsch stated that the latest edition of the Your City Newsletter has been
mailed to residents. He noted that it included information on the Fourth of July
Celebration and encouraged residents to call City staff if they need further information
regarding the articles in the newsletter.
Item #19CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 67173-68274; 68373-68660$1,410,929.10
Council Meeting Minutes-12-June 23, 1997
FIRSTAR BANK
Payroll: 104181-104200; 104849-105194$452,912.31
Motion carried 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:59 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager