12-08-97 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
DECEMBER 8, 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.
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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, Public Works
Director; Gretchen Blank, Recreation Services Director; Betsy
Christensen, Health Administrator; Dan Scott, Public Safety
Director; Steve Sutter, Fire Marshall/Assistant Chief; William
Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Chris Regis, Finance
Manager; and Corrine Thomson, Assistant City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
November 24, 1997; the minutes of the Special City Council Study Session of December
3, 1997; and the minutes of the Special City Council Budget Meeting of December 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.
No one wished to address the City Council.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Manager Prosser stated that it had been requested that Consent Calendar
Item 3C. be placed on the regular agenda.
Mayor Kirsch stated that the agenda would be amended to remove Item 3C. from
the Consent Calendar and to place it on the regular agenda for consideration as Item
#11A.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the agenda as amended.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED RESOLUTION TO LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LOCAL
IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED IN CONJUNCTION WITH TOLD/MERIDIAN
CROSSINGS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT C.L. 296
RESOLUTION NO. 8524
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
CITY PROJECTS 401-30-554, 452-30-563, 455-30-542
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8524 in Resolution Book No. 67.
B.APPROVED RESOLUTION APPOINTING JEFF ANDREWS TO BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD FOR THREE
YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000 C.L. 297
RESOLUTION NO. 8525
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8525 in Resolution Book No. 67.
C.Removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda as Item
#11A.
D.APPROVED THE FOLLOWING 1998 LICENSE RENEWALS:
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BOONE TRUCKING, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
x
DAVANNI’S PIZZA: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, FOOD
VEHICLES, ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
x
DICK’S SANITATION SERVICE: GARBAGE HAULER, 3 VEHICLES
x
FOOD N FUEL: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, CIGARETTE
RETAIL, OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
x
GODFATHER’S PIZZA: SOFT DRINK, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, FOOD
VEHICLES, ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
x
KENNY’S MARKET: SOFT DRINK, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE
RETAIL, FOOD VEHICLE, ICE VENDING, OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT
LIQUOR
x
RAINBOW FOODS: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE RETAIL, OFF-
SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
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x
RANDY’S SANITATION, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 6 VEHICLES
x
RICHFIELD MOBIL MART: SOFT DRINK, ICE VENDING, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE RETAIL, OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT
LIQUOR
x
TOTAL SANITATION COMPANY: GARBAGE HAULER, 2 VEHICLES
x
12TH AVENUE 66: SOFT DRINK, CANDY RETAIL, CIGARETTE RETAIL,
OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATIONS.
City Manager Prosser stated that there were applications for two 1998 Club On-
Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses, four 1998 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses,
and five 1998 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses on the agenda for Council
consideration. He indicated that staff had prepared a report for each application. He
stated that the public hearings would be held concurrently for all applications and action
taken concurrently unless a division was requested.
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Discussion followed regarding concerns about the food to liquor sales ratio at the
American Legion.
No one in attendance wished to speak on any of the applications after the public
hearings were opened by the City Council. Therefore, the City Council closed the public
hearings and took action on the applications.
Item #4APUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR FRED BABCOCK V.F.W. POST NO. 5555, 710 LAKE
SHORE DRIVE. C.L. NO. 299
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 Club On-Sale and Sunday
Liquor Licenses for Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555, 710 Lake Shore Drive, with the
following stipulations:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4BPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN
LEGION POST 435, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE. C.L. NO. 300
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 Club On-Sale and Sunday
Liquor Licenses to Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland
Avenue, with the following stipulations:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
2.That their $10,000 bond is submitted as soon as possible.
3.That their liquor liability insurance coverage is submitted as soon as
possible.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4CPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR PAISAN INCORPORATED D/B/A KHAN’S MONGOLIAN
BARBEQUE, 500 EAST 78TH STREET. C.L. NO. 301
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Paisan Incorporated d/b/a Kahn’s Mongolian Barbeque, 500 East 78th Street,
with the following stipulations:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
2.That their required proof of liquor liability insurance, proof of workers’
compensation insurance and $10,000 bond information is submitted as soon as
possible.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4DPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR GROUND ROUND OF MINN. INC. D/B/A THE GROUND
ROUND, 1500 EAST 78TH STREET. C.L. NO. 302
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Ground Round of Minn. Inc., d/b/a The Ground Round, 1500 East 78th
Street, with the following stipulations:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4EPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 ON-SALE, SUNDAY LIQUOR
AND TAVERN LICENSES FOR CHI CHI’S, INC. D/B/A CHI CHI’S
MEXICAN RESTAURANTE, 7717 NICOLLET AVENUE. C.L. NO. 303
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M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Chi Chi’s Mexican Restaurante, 7717 Nicollet Avenue, with the following
stipulations:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4FPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR DF & R OPERATING COMPANY, INC., D/B/A DON
PABLO’S, 980 WEST 78TH STREET. C.L. NO. 304
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for DF & R Operating Company, Inc. D/b/a Don Pablo’s, 980 West 78th Street,
with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4GPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR AMERICANA DINING CORPORATION D/B/A CHAMPPS
SPORTS CAFE, 790 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. NO. 305
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Americana Dining Corporation d/b/a Champps Sports Cafe, 790 West 66th
Street, with the following stipulation:
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1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4HPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR GIN NG INC. D/B/A SILVER SPOON
RESTAURANT, 6700 PENN AVENUE. C.L. NO. 306
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt
Liquor Licenses to Gin Ng Inc., d/b/a Silver Spoon Restaurant, 6700 Penn Avenue, with
the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4IPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR KIANG’S RED PEPPER, INC. D/B/A RED
PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2902 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. NO.
307
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt
Liquor Licenses to Kiang’s Red Pepper, Inc., d/b/a Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant, 2902
West 66th Street, with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4JPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1998 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE FRENCHMAN’S, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET.
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C.L. NO. 308
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt
Liquor Licenses to The Frenchman’s, 1400 east 66th Street with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
2.That their liquor liability insurance information is submitted as soon as possible.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4KON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR
THOMPSON’S FIRESIDE PIZZA, INC., 6736 PENN AVENUE C.L. 309
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1998 On-Sale Wine and Non-
Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses to Thompson’s Fireside Pizza, Inc., 6736 Penn Avenue,
with the following stipulations:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
REGULATING AND LICENSING TATTOO, BODY PAINTING, BODY
PIERCING AND BODY BRANDING BUSINESSES WITHIN RICHFIELD.
C.L. NO. 310
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 310 regarding a proposed
ordinance to regulate and license tattoo, body painting, body piercing and body branding
business within Richfield.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1997-21
adding Section 630 regulating tattoo establishments, that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 526, ESTABLISHING
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS.
C.L. NO. 311
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 311 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment to establish zoning regulations for tattoo establishments.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Susag, S/Rosenberg that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1997-22,
amendment to Section 526 Zoning Commercial Districts; that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY
ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREETS IN NEW FORD TOWN
AND RICH ACRES. C.L. NO. 312
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 312 regarding a proposed
transitory ordinance to vacate portions of certain streets in New Ford Town and Rich
Acres. He stated a question had been raised about compensation for the vacated streets.
City Attorney Thomson stated that generally there is no compensation for vacated
easements which were created by dedication at the time of platting. She stated that the
City Council could put a condition on the vacation of the streets that the Metropolitan
Airports Commission reimburse the City for expenses incurred for the removal of City
property, such as street lights and street signs.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
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Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to include the following as a condition of approval of the
transitory ordinance:
The Metropolitan Airports Commission shall reimburse the City for expenses
incurred by the City to remove City property from the streets to be vacated, including
without limitation, street lighting fixtures and street signs.
And; that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1997-23, Transitory Ordinance
17.78; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF 1997 REVISED/1998 PROPOSED
BUDGET AND FINAL TAX LEVY AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS.
C.L. NO. 313
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City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 313 regarding consideration of
adoption of the 1997 Revised/1998 Proposed budget, 1998 tax levy, and related
resolutions.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes 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. 8526
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
FOR THE YEAR 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 8527
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET REVISIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 8528
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1997 BUDGET OF VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 8529
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES,
WATER RATES AND CHARGES, SPECIAL WATER SERVICE CHARGES, STORM
SEWER RATES AND CHARGES, AND 6.5% PENALTY ON PAST DUE ACCOUNTS
RESOLUTION NO. 8530
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FEES FOR
THE ASSESSING DIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 8531
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1998 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 8532
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1999-2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 8533
RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHED 1998 LICENSE, PERMIT
AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE
OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8482
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Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8526, 8527,
8528, 8529, 8530, 8531, 8532, and 8533 in Resolution Book No. 67.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS
835.03, SUBD 2; 835.05; AND 720.19 OF RICHFIELD CITY CODE AND
AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 526.43 AND 541.19 OF RICHFIELD ZONING
CODE RELATED TO STORM WATER. C.L. NO. 314
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 314 regarding proposed
ordinance amendments related to storm water management which are necessary to be in
compliance with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District requirements.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance; and
that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the
January 26, 1998 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #10CONSIDERATION OF OBTAINING HENNEPIN COUNTY FUNDS TO
INSTALL NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT 64TH STREET AND PORTLAND
AVENUE. C.L. NO. 315
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 315 regarding funding
alternatives for installation of a new traffic signal at 64th Street and Portland Avenue.
It was the consensus of the City Council that it would be desirable to delay
construction of the traffic signal for a year in order to obtain Hennepin County funding for
25% of project costs.
City Manager Prosser stated that if the Hennepin County funding is not available,
the issue would be brought back to the Council for a decision regarding construction the
traffic signal using 100% Municipal State Aid funds.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to direct staff to explore obtaining Hennepin County funds to
install a new traffic signal at 64th Street and Portland Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING REPORT ON BALL FIELD
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REPLACEMENT PROJECT FROM CONSULTANT, GEORGE WATSON,
BRAUER AND ASSOCIATES. C.L. NO. 316
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 316 regarding receipt of the
Recreation Asset Replacement Study prepared by Brauer and Associates, Ltd. He stated
that the City staff recommendation differs in that there remains the belief that additional
land at Lincoln Field is essential to providing field and parking space in a safe layout. He
stated that the additional land acquisition should be from the adjacent Woodlawn Terrace
Trailer Park. Mr. Prosser asked the City Council to accept the report, allow staff to
continue studying the feasibility of implementation of the report recommendations, and to
direct staff to seek funding for the replacement of the ballfields.
Eric Ingvaldson, 8500 Normandale Lake Boulevard, Suite 1640, attorney for Tom
and Mary Price, owners of Woodlawn Terrace, stated that it was his understanding that
the task force recommendation was not to acquire any property from Woodlawn Terrace.
He reviewed the following issues regarding the Price’s position on this issue:
x
That there are good alternatives for the ballfield replacement without additional
land acquisition.
x
That the proposed parking is excessive and unnecessary.
x
That if additional property at Lincoln Field is required, the property to the east
and south would be as good or better to acquire because the costs would be
less and it would displace less people.
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x
That the Lyndale Gateway project study was inconsistent as to the status of
Woodlawn Terrace.
x
That Woodlawn Terrace provided a safe, affordable housing alternative for the
community.
x
That the owners of Woodlawn Terrace would be willing to work with the City to
modernize the trailer park.
x
That it appears that the staff is trying to “bootstrap” funding for acquiring
Woodlawn Terrace for redevelopment onto the ballfield issue.
Council Member Susag stated that the City Council is acting to receive the report
and not considering the acquisition of the Woodlawn Terrace property at this time.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the City is seeking funding for replacement of
the ballfields and would consider the Price’s interest later.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to receive the Recreation Asset Replacement Study from
Brauer and Associates, Ltd. As recommended by the Community Services Commission,
Master Park Plan Sub-Committee and Ball Field Task Force and to direct staff to seek
funding for replacement of the ballfields.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #11ACONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH CSM, INC. FOR
INTERCHANGE WEST. C.L. NO. 298
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 298 regarding the request of
CSM, Inc. for an extension of an Exclusive Development Rights Agreement for the
redevelopment of the Interchange West area.
Community Development Director Palmborg reported on the comments received
from residents at the neighborhood meetings regarding possible redevelopment of the
Interchange West area.
City Manager Prosser indicated that two different plans were being considered for
the area:
1.Commercial redevelopment along I-494 with a buffer separating the residential
area to the north of 77th Street.
2.Commercial redevelopment along I-494 and residential redevelopment of the
area between 76th Street and 77th Street to a different type of housing.
He stated that the staff’s major interest was in the redevelopment of the commercial
area and determination by the input from area residents on what will happen north of 77th
Street.
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Murray Kornberg, Vice President, CSM, Inc., gave a status report on the
conceptual feasibility of the commercial redevelopment. He stated the issue of residential
redevelopment was unresolved at this time. He stated the belief that within the requested
six month extension period CSM will be able to conclude the negotiations that have
already commenced with the commercial property owners, and can resolve the question of
whether or not development should be restricted to the area south of 77th Street. He
indicated once these elements have been determined, CSM can also solidify our financial
projections, and begin the process of making application to the appropriate City Boards
and Councils for review of redevelopment proposal.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to authorize and approve the extension of the Exclusive
Development Rights Agreement with CSM, Inc. for the Interchange West area for an
additional six months; to delete the last sentence of the first paragraph number “4. Term”
in the agreement; and to request the HRA to approve the six month extension of the
agreement at their December 15, 1997 meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
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City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following airport issues:
x
Runway 4-22 Litigation
Airport Counsel Steve Pflaum will be addressing the City Council in a Closed
Executive Session on December 22 to discuss the Runway 4-22 litigation.
x
North-South Runway
Richfield’s draft noise mitigation plan Richfield’s draft noise mitigation plan was
brought before the Planning Commission. Another meeting to discuss
implications of the plan has been scheduled for January 13. Airport Counsel
Steve Pflaum will meet with the Planning Commission on December 22 at 7:00
p.m. The City will be meeting with Met Council members in mid-December. Met
Council staff realizes that the drive to address low frequency impacts needs to
come from the Council itself. Richfield made a statement in MAC’s Seven Year
CIP about the need to address low frequency noise from the proposed north-
south runway. MAC’s reply was that “The MAC has included analysis of this
noise type in the Dual Track EIS. The results indicate that the impacts are
minimal.”
x
Airport Communications
Resident feedback has been positive regarding City communications related to
airport issues.
Item #13LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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City Manager Prosser stated that staff is working with legislators to draft legislative
initiatives regarding Community Protection Concepts and Public Facility Replacement
Funding.
Item #14COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Kirsch made the following announcements:
x
There will be a Special City Council Executive Session on December 10, 1997
at 5:45 p.m. in the Heredia Room at City Hall. The meeting will be closed to the
public. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the City Manager’s evaluation
and matters of compensation. A summary of the December 10 meeting will be
discussed in public at the December 22 regularly scheduled City Council
meeting.
x
There will be a Special City Council Executive Session on December 22,1 997
at 6:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room at City Hall. The meeting will
be closed to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Runway 4-22
litigation with Steve Pfluam, airport counsel
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Mayor Kirsch stated that the December issue of Your City has been mailed out and
encouraged residents to call City staff if they need further information on any issues.
Council Member Sandahl reminded residents about winter driving safety issues.
Item #15CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 72254-72275$59,804.80
H/C:72608-72956$681,714.36
FIRSTAR BANK
Payroll: 109283-109574$526,224.16
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:06 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager