08-25-97 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
August 25, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Kristal Stokes; Susan
Rosenberg and Russ Susag.
Staff Present :James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative
Services Director; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Bruce Palmborg,
Community Development Director; William Fillmore, Liquor
Operations Director; Randy Hughes, Operations Coordinator; and
Corrine Thomson, Assistant City Attorney.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings
of July 28, 1997 and August 11, 1997; the minutes of the Regular City Council Study
Session of August 4, 1997; and the minutes of the Special Joint City
Council/HRA/Planning Commission/Community Services Commission Meeting of August
18, 1997.
Council Meeting Minutes-2-August 25, 1997
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION HONORING EMILY DAY AS
OUTSTANDING SENIOR CITIZEN OF HENNEPIN COUNTY.
Council Member Stokes read and presented a proclamation to Emily Day
acknowledging her achievements in being chosen as the Outstanding Senior Citizen of
Hennepin County.
Emily Day, 7340 Clinton Avenue, thanked Gordon Anderson for nominating her for
the honor and stated that she enjoyed participating in the activities for which she was
honored.
Gordon Anderson, 7501 Elliot Avenue, indicated that at the State Fair on Thursday,
August 28, an Outstanding Senior Citizen for the State of Minnesota will be chosen from
the 87 county representatives. He stated the program is sponsored by the State
Department of Aging.
Item #2OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the Council.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED REMOVAL OF TWO-WAY STOP SIGNS ON 77TH STREET AT
LOGAN AVENUE C.L. NO. 204
Council Meeting Minutes-3-August 25, 1997
B.APPROVED RESOLUTION REGARDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CITY OF RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT, POLICE DIVISION, PERTAINING TO COMMUNITY ORIENTED
POLICING GRANT PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 1997 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1998
C.L. 205
RESOLUTION NO. 8490
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8490 in Resolution Book No. 67.
C.APPROVED REJECTION OF TWO BIDS FOR CONCRETE SIDEWALK, CURB
AND GUTTER REPAIR, SODDING AND APPURTENANT WORK AND
AUTHORIZE REBID OF WORK FOR 1998 CONSTRUCTION C.L. 206
D.APPROVED CONTRACT FOR REHABILITATION OF DETERIORATED
SANITARY SEWER LINES AND APPURTENANT WORK TO VISU-SEWER
CLEAN & SEAL, INC. IN SUM OF $74,160 WITH UNDERSTANDING CONTRACT
MAY BE INCREASED UP TO 25% C.L. 207
E.APPROVED RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR:
x
7600 GRAND AVENUE; FOUR CATS C.L. 208
x
7127-11TH AVENUE; THREE DOGS AND ONE CAT C.L. 209
x
6840 RUSSELL AVENUE; THREE DOGS C.L. 210
x
7600 MORGAN AVENUE; THREE DOGS AND THREE CATS C.L. 211
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
UPDATE WITH RESPECT TO INSERTING NOTIFICATION LANGUAGE
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION NEAR AIRPORT, AS REQUIRED BY
STATE LAW. C.L. NO. 212
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 212 regarding the amendment
of the Comprehensive Plan to include language relating to the notification of the
Minnesota Department of Transportation before structures of a certain height near the
airport are constructed or altered.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Stokes, 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. 8491
RESOLUTION OF THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH RESPECT TO THE INCLUSION OF REQUIRED
NOTIFICATION LANGUAGE IN THE AVIATION SECTION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8491 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #6CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF UPDATE OF CITY’S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. C.L. NO. 213
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 213 regarding adoption of the
City’s updated Comprehensive Plan, 1997-2007.
Dan Linnihan, 6345 Logan Avenue, Chair of the Planning Commission,
acknowledged the work of the Steering Committee, residents, Planning Commission, and
all those who participated in the Comprehensive Plan update process. He stated that the
document is designed to be a “working” document which can be reviewed annually.
Council Member Susag stated that he is a representative on the I-494 corridor
coalition and that transportation is one area that may need future review.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked how the City would publicize the
updated Comprehensive Plan and for clarification regarding future revision of the
document.
City Manager Prosser indicated that the Steering Committee and Planning
Commission had used a communications plan for the process. He indicated that a
summary will be published in the Your City newsletter, copies will be available at the
library and City Hall, and staff is available to meet with any group or individual regarding
the Comprehensive Plan.
Council Member Stokes stated that regular review of the document would occur
through the Planning Commission who will look at trends and potential changes.
The City Council thanked and acknowledged the residents, Steering Committee,
Planning Commission, and staff for their input and work in the Comprehensive Plan
update process.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
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Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg 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. 8492
RESOLUTION OF THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, 1997-2007
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8492 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #7CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF SIGN
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING EXTENSION PERIOD FOR
NONCONFORMING BUSINESS SIGNS. C.L. NO. 214
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 214 regarding the proposed
ordinance amendment which provides for the extension of the amortization deadline for
nonconforming business signs and provides for the ability to apply for approval of an
extension of the use of nonconforming signs by a Hearing Examiner.
City Attorney Thomson summarized the purpose and provisions of the proposed
amendment.
Council Member Susag noted that the proposed ordinance would also provide relief
for properties which may have a nonconforming sign located in an area under active
consideration for redevelopment and other cases where it may not make sense to replace
or remove the sign.
John Yarger, North American Signs, appeared as a representative for Michaels,
7737 Nicollet Avenue. Mr. Yarger reviewed reference materials regarding the value of
signs and amortization issues including “The Signage Appraisal Manual” sponsored by
The Signage Foundation for Communication Excellence, Inc. and the “Evaluation of
Damages Associated with A Partial Real Estate Interest” relating to litigation in Texas
regarding Best Buy stores. He spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance citing
damages to Michaels by the loss of exposures appraisal technique, the cost of the
Hearing Examiner, the different time extension for the off premise billboards, and the
value of the signs to store performance.
Council Member Susag asked if Michaels was aware of this sign issue in 1994
when they took over this location.
City Manager Prosser stated that the City staff originally denied the reuse of the
existing rooftop sign at Michaels, however, Michaels appealed the decision and upon
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advice of counsel, they were allowed to utilize it at that time, with the understanding it
would have to be removed at the end of the amortization period.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the ordinance was not taking away the right
of Michael’s to have a sign but just requiring the removal of the nonconforming rooftop
sign. She stated they could utilize alternative signage such as a pedestal sign.
Gordon Anderson, 7501 Elliot Avenue, spoke in opposition to billboard type
signage and noted that the signs are not included in the value of property, therefore do
not generate property tax.
John Cadiddu, owner of 6632 Penn Avenue, stated that the sign on the roof of his
building had been there for 41 years. He stated it was a nice sign and doesn’t hurt
anyone, therefore, government and residents should not be involved and allow
businesses to regulate themselves. He stated that signs are essential for businesses and
the existing signs should be allowed to remain. He noted that places like Times Square
and Las Vegas thrive on signs.
Pat Savage, owner of Salon Magic, 1415 East 66th Street, spoke in opposition to
the requirement for the removal of nonconforming business signs.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Sandahl stated that there is a difference of opinion as to what is
the value of a sign. He stated the City is not trying to eliminate signs, only modify their
placement because residents place a value on how the community looks and their
community standard is not Times Square or Las Vegas. He stated the City Council is
trying to be fair by allowing for additional time in the proposed ordinance amendment and
balancing the divergent views of residents and businesses.
Council Member Susag stated he is sympathetic to the issue of government
regulation of business but the businesses were given 10 years to comply. He stated he
had proposed a three year extension similar to that given to billboards, however, this did
not happen. He stated this proposal will give an extension in certain circumstances for
valid reasons.
Council Member Rosenberg stated support for the elimination of billboards and the
regulation of business signs as a community standard in order to compete with other
communities.
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1997-14,
amending subsection 416.11 relating to discontinuance of nonconfoming signs; 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 #8CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS JANUARY 1 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1996.
Item #8APUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY. C.L. NO. 215
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 215 regarding adoption of the
assessment roll for removal of diseased trees from private property for the period January
1, 1996 through December 31, 1996.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, 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. 8493
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1996
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8493 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #8BPUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 77TH
STREET MAINTENANCE, CITY PROJECT NO. 911. C.L. NO. 216
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 216 regarding adoption of the
special assessment roll for 77th Street maintenance for the period January 1, 1996
through December 31, 1996.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, 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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 8494
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 911
77TH STREET MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1996
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1996
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8494 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #8CPUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET MAINTENANCE, CITY PROJECT NO. 912. C.L.
NO. 217
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 217 regarding adoption of the
special assessment roll for Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet maintenance for the period January 1,
1996 through December 31, 1996.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, 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. 8495
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 912
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1996
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8495 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #8DPUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ALLEY
MAINTENANCE, CITY PROJECT NO. 913. C.L. NO. 218
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 218 regarding adoption of the
special assessment roll for alley maintenance for the period January 1, 1996 through
December 31, 1996.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
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Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, 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. 8496
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 913,
ALLEY MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1996
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8496 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS JANUARY 1
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998.
Item #9APUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIALLY ASSESSING 77TH STREET
PROJECT AREA FOR CURRENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES, CITY
PROJECT NO. 941. C.L. NO. 219
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 219 regarding the proposed
assessment for the 77th Street Project Area for maintenance services for the period of
January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 8497
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
77TH STREET PROJECT AREA - CITY PROJECT NO. 941
JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
Council Meeting Minutes-10-August 25, 1997
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8497 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #9BPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIALLY ASSESSING
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET AREA FOR CURRENT MAINTENANCE
SERVICES, CITY PROJECT NO. 942. C.L. NO. 220
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 220 regarding adoption of the
special assessment for the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet Area for maintenance services for the
period January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 8498
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
CITY PROJECT NO. 942
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8498 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #9CPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIALLY ASSESSING CURRENT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY ALLEYS, CITY PROJECT NO. 943.
C.L. NO. 221
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 221 regarding adoption of the
special assessment for alley maintenance for the period January 1, 1998 through
December 31, 1998.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 8499
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF
CURRENT SERVICES PROJECT FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
PROPOSED TO BE CITY PROJECT NO. 943
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8499 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #10CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST
COMPENSATION FOR ACQUISITION OF 6734 PORTLAND AVENUE AS
POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL PARKING LOT SITE AREA AT CITY HALL. C.L.
NO. 222
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 222 regarding the proposed
acquisition of the property located at 6734 Portland Avenue for possible expansion of the
parking lot for City Hall.
Discussion followed regarding the options for enlarging the parking lot and the
status and potential use of the adjacent properties.
City Manager Prosser stated that staff would prepare a detailed study of the design
and cost of the parking lot expansion and future uses for the adjacent properties.
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, and that City staff is
authorized to prepare a detailed plan for the expansion of the City Hall parking lot:
RESOLUTION NO. 8500
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR PROPERTY
ACQUISITION AT 6734 PORTLAND AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8500 in Resolution
Book No. 67.
Item #11CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF SITE FOR STORMWATER
STORAGE POND NEAR RICHFIELD LAKE. C.L. NO. 223
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 223 regarding identification of a
site for a stormwater storage pond near Richfield Lake to provide the additional
stormwater ponding capacity required for the I-35W improvements.
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Bruce Malkerson, Attorney representing the Lyndale Garden Center, stated that Mr.
Tim Duoos, President of Lyndale Garden Center, very strongly opposes the acquisition of
his property. He stated Mr. Duoos cited the following reasons:
x
The business has been a long-standing member of this community and a
positive contributor to this community in many ways.
x
It employs many people who live in the City of Richfield.
x
Many residents of the City of Richfield utilize the services which the Lyndale
Garden Center provides.
x
The acquisition of the property would destroy the business and no one has
offered an alternative site in order that the business can continue operations.
x
The acquisition of the property by the City under this scenario would also
destroy the economic viability of the other two stores, located elsewhere in the
Twin Cities.
Mr. Malkerson indicated that if the City decided to take the Lyndale Garden Center
property, it could result in a large amount of money damages due to the impact on the
business synergy with the other two stores.
Mr. Malkerson suggested the following:
x
That the City Council not act now to acquire the Lyndale Garden site.
x
That the City Council ask City staff to meet with the Lyndale Garden Center
representatives to try to reach an agreement.
x
In the event that the City decides that it wants to proceed with acquisition of the
property for the two to three acre stormwater pond, the City acquire only the
necessary land after first working with Lyndale Garden Center to develop an
overall development plan for the property that allows the business to stay at this
location.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, read a statement of the position of the
Economic Development Committee of Richfield Visions, Inc. opposing the taking of the
Lyndale Garden Center for a I-35W drainage pond, asking that there be further research,
and to seek other alternatives. Mr. Wozniczka then expressed his personal comments
stating he wanted to see the engineering report on the need for the stormwater pond and
how the filtration system would work. He suggested analysis of other alternatives and
particularly an economic analysis. He also suggested a historic review of condominium
values.
Sandra L. Mueller, 6521 Fifth Avenue, spoke in opposition to the taking of the
Lyndale Garden Center citing its unique identification and draw for Richfield. She stated
taking the apartments for the pond would be a better option since those residents could
easily find another apartment.
Bob Dietl, 6837 Newton Avenue, Co-chair of the Commercial Improvement
Committee (C.I.C.) of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce, stated that the committee
opposes the taking of the Lyndale Garden Center property for a stormwater storage pond
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because of the negative impact on the commercial shopping area. He suggested other
alternatives be reviewed.
Council Member Rosenberg asked how many times the City had met with Mr.
Duoos on this issue.
City Manager Prosser indicated that he had personally met with Mr. Duoos once
and other City staff had met with him on several other occasions. He stated that Mr.
Duoos had expressed that he wished to remain at this site but if it is not viable to remain if
a portion is taken, he would consider any of the four corners at 66th Street and Lyndale
Avenue as alternative relocation sites.
Council Member Susag referenced a written statement submitted by Steve
Lindgren, President of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce, suggesting the possibility that
the play area and park on the north side of Richfield Lake for the ponding area.
City Manager Prosser indicated that there are federal and state restrictions related
to the taking of park land that probably preclude that possibility.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the neighborhood may not which to lose
this park.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to identify the Lyndale Garden Center as the preferred
site of the proposed storm water treatment pond needed for improvements to I-35W.
Council Member Susag asked if this motion, if passed, would preclude staff from
meeting with Mr. Malkerson and the Lyndale Garden Center as was suggested.
City Manager Prosser stated that the alternatives suggested by Mr. Malkerson
could be explored, however, there is no guarantee that they can be done.
Council Member Sandahl asked what would be the cause of action if the motion
does not pass.
City Manager Prosser stated other options would have to be explored, another site
could be chosen, or the City could allow MnDOT to pick the site.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to amend the main motion by adding the following:
and to direct City staff to meet with the representatives of the Lyndale Garden Center to
discuss the possibility of the co-location of the stormwater treatment pond and the
continued operation of the Lyndale Garden Center.
Motion carried 5-0.
The Mayor called for the vote on the main motion as amended and restated as
follows:
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M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to identify the Lyndale Garden Center as the preferred
site of the proposed storm water treatment pond needed for improvements to I-35W and
to direct City staff to meet with the representatives of the Lyndale Garden Center to
discuss the possibility of the co-location of the storm water treatment pond and the
continued operation of the Lyndale Garden Center.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12CONSIDERATION OF CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION ON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1997. C.L. NO. 224
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 224 regarding consideration of
either canceling or rescheduling the regularly scheduled September Study Session
meeting because of the Labor Day Holiday.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to cancel the September 1, 1997 regularly scheduled City
Council Study Session Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following airport issues:
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Runway 4-22 Litigation
Litigation filed by the City in 1995 challenging the technical adequacy of the EIS
led to a mediation process from which the MAC withdrew. A status report of 4-
22 litigation was submitted in response to the Eighth Circuit’s request. Steve
Pflaum reiterated the City of Richfield’s stance on the issue of noise
redistribution and MAC’s intention of construction in 1999.
MAC’s response to the Eighth Circuit’s request centered around the fact that
they want the litigation of 4-22 to be reviewed now and not at a later date. If
MAC proceeds with the north-south runway construction, the MAC wants to be
able to construct the taxiway on 4-22 for traffic redistribution without having to
deal with a lawsuit by Richfield.
The FAA’s response to the Courts stated that due to the passage of time from
initial approval of the project, the FAA would most likely need to take another
look at the 4-22 redistribution project.
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It appears that the issue will go to trial in September.
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North-South Runway
The MAC is proposing a north-south runway to be operational in the year 2003.
Richfield’s concerns focus on low frequency noise impact on the community and
mitigation.
Item #14LEGISLATIVE REPORT
No report.
Item #15COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag invited the public to participate in the fourth annual FOWL
Ball Golf Klassic which is scheduled for Saturday, September 20 at the Rich Acres Golf
Course.
Item #16CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
8/11/97 Checks: 68361-68690, 69496-69848$1,469,220.64
8/25/97 Checks: 68691-69871, 69900-70197$1,344,300.39
FIRSTAR BANK
8/7/97 Payroll: 106452-106526, 106681-107061$551,707.98
8/21/97 Payroll: 106527-106560; 107066-107429$524,786.02
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:53 p.m.
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Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager