11-09-98 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 9, 1998
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; Dan Scott, Public Safety
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; William Fillmore,
Liquor Operations Director; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the following minutes:
1.Regular City Council Meeting of October 26, 1998
2.Special City Council Closed Executive Session of November 2, 1998
3.Regular City Council Study Session of November 2, 1998
4.Special City Council Meeting of November 5, 1998
Council Meeting Minutes-2-November 9, 1998
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1RECOGNITION OF 12 ART CONTEST WINNERS FOR DESIGN OF HOME
PAGE FOR INFOQUEST.
Mayor Kirsch stated that the main goal of the Richfield InfoQuest sites is to provide
a convenient approach to retrieving community and governmental information on the
Web, and to provide an interactive environment for residents to comment and provide
feedback on a variety of issues (i.e., education, government, libraries). He stated the
RichfieldInfoQuest sites will only have links to the web sites of the State of Minnesota,
Hennepin County, Hennepin County Libraries, Metronet, Richfield Public Schools and the
City of Richfield.
Mayor Kirsch and the City Council recognized the following winners of the Richfield
InfoQuestArt Contest with the presentation of a City of Richfield watch:
Megan SlingerJessica Gieseke
Abby AlywardKelsey Murphy
Carley Galle-OsbyAlisha Reynolds
Molly GriffinJill Konicek
Alissa JohnstonAdam Shand
Chad Klein
Item #2PRESENTATION FROM MULTI-PURPOSE RECREATIONAL FACILITY
TASK FORCE
Rick Jabs, 6805 Knox Avenue, Chair of the Multi-Purpose Recreational Task
Force, presented a status report on the work of the Task Force which is exploring the
need and feasibility of building a new facility. He stated the volunteer task force was
assembled at the request of the Community Services Commission, which oversees parks
and recreational facilities in Richfield and it will develop a recommendation for the City
Council to consider. Mr. Jabs indicated several factors led the commission to explore a
community center including a 1997 survey of 400 Richfield residents showing 76%
thought their quality of life would improve if a community center were built. He stated
several Twin Cities communities, including Shoreview and Maple Grove, have built
recreation facilities, and they can help attract and keep residents. He indicated the City
will also have to address the issue of its aging outdoor municipal pool at Veterans Park
and the Community Center building at 7000 Nicollet Avenue. He stated residents were
invited to participate in the upcoming working sessions/public meetings:
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Thursday, November 12, 199812 p.m. - 2 p.m.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Thursday, November 19, 199812 p.m. - 2 p.m.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
x
Thursday, December 17, 199812 p.m. - 2 p.m.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sessions will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park Building. Mr. Jabs also
invited residents to call the Recreational Facility Infoline at 861-9393. He presented the
following draft mission, vision, and victory statements of the Multi-Purpose Recreational
Facility Citizen’s Task Force:
MISSION STATEMENT:
To understand the Richfield community need for indoor cultural and recreational
space, community service priorities and support for, a Richfield Multi-Purpose
Recreational Facility (MPRF). In turn we will inform and educate the community regarding
our findings and conclusions.
VISION STATEMENT:
Our vision is to listen to the community and define a MRFP that will be supported
by and serve, a large base of our Richfield community. This facility will be the focal point
for all community neighboring. It will be a facility that will welcome all community
members regardless of age, race and creed. It will satisfy the needs of the community,
focusing on the family, recreational and social needs of the community. This facility will
be designed to serve the needs of our community now and in the future.
VICTORY STATEMENT:
A recommendation for a MPRF, to the City Council, that will be supported and used
by a large base of our Richfield Community.
Item #3OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Lillian Gross, 7117 Stevens Avenue, stated concerns about increased traffic and
requested that large houses on large lots be built in Richfield rather than anymore
apartments.
Lee Anderson, representing the Minnesota Grocers Association, spoke in
opposition to the recently approved tobacco ordinance requirement that clerks must be 18
years old to sell tobacco. He suggested that the City Council consider an amendment to
the ordinance to allow 16 and 17 year olds to sell tobacco if they have parental consent.
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Janet Pierson, 6909 17th Avenue, Co-Chair of the Richfield Advisory Board of
Health, spoke in support of the age restrictions approved by the City Council in the
tobacco ordinance.
Roz Johnson, 9184 Vincent Circle, Richfield-Bloomington Public Health Center,
spoke in support of the age restrictions approved by the City Council in the tobacco
ordinance.
Item #4COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY’S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD
HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR GENERAL
SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES C.L. 278
RESOLUTION NO. 8637
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY’S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE
PREMIUM FOR MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8637 in Resolution Book No. 68.
B.APPROVED REQUEST BY RICHFIELD CHURCH OF CHRIST, 7314 HUMBOLDT
AVENUE, TO ERECT GROUND SIGN THAT DOES NOT MEET SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS C.L. 279
C.APPROVED ITINERANT PLACE OF AMUSEMENT AND ITINERANT FOOD
LICENSE WITH FEES WAIVED FOR CHURCH OF ST. RICHARD’S 1998 FALL
FESTIVAL ON NOVEMBER 21 AND 22, 1998 C.L. 280
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-5-November 9, 1998
Item #6PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE SECTION 930 REGARDING NOISE
RELATED ISSUES. C.L. NO. 281
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 281 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment to City Code Section 930 regarding noise related issues.
Alan Franson, 6621 Sheridan Avenue, spoke in support of the ordinance
amendment.
Public Safety Director Scott responded to questions regarding education and
enforceability issues related to the noise ordinance. He discussed the importance of
citizen involvement in helping the police enforce the ordinance.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 1998-23
amending Section 930, 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 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT 6600 OAKLAND AVENUE TO ALLOW
CONVERSION FROM EXISTING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL USE
TO RESIDENTIAL ONLY.. C. L. NO. 282
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 282 regarding a request for a
conditional use permit to allow the conversion of 6600 Oakland Avenue from the existing
commercial and residential use to single family residential housing.
Susan Neis, Executive Director of Cornerstone, answered questions regarding
Cornerstone’s plans to use the property as transitional housing.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread
in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
Council Meeting Minutes-6-November 9, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 8638
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
6600 OAKLAND AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8638 in Resolution
Book No. 68.
Item #8PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING
PROPOSED APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION TO RICHFIELD
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-NICOLLET TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN.
L. NO. 283
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 283 regarding the proposed
modification to the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and
Interstate-Lyndale-Nicollet Tax Increment Financing Plan.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag 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. 8639
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA; AND
ADOPTING THE MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
FOR THE ILN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT RELATED THERETO
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8639 in Resolution
Book No. 68.
Item #9PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR 7615 NICOLLET
AVENUE. C.L. NO. 284
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 284 regarding approval of the
preliminary and final plat of the Ferch Addition, 7615 Nicollet Avenue.
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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. 8640
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL APPROVAL
OF A SUBDIVISION, FERCH ADDITION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8640 in Resolution
Book No. 68.
Item #10CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR BALL FIELD
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE ONE
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INGRAM EXCAVATING, INC. FOR ROOSEVELT PARK IN
AMOUNT OF $825,561
x
INGRAM EXCAVATING, INC. FOR DONALDSON/RICHFIELD
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN AMOUNT OF $753,356
x
KA WITT CONSTRUCTION FOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SITE
IN AMOUNT OF $187,839
C. L. NO. 285
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 285 regarding recommendations
for the award of contracts for the three bid packages for Phase One of the Ballfield
Replacement Project.
City Attorney Thomson recommended that the award of contract for Proposal #2
and #3 be continued to the November 23 City Council meeting so that an agreement can
be finalized with Richfield ISD No. 280 regarding the Richfield Intermediate and Richfield
Junior High locations.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to accept the bid minutes/tabulation and award contract to
Ingram Excavating, Inc. for Proposal #1 - Roosevelt Park in the base bid amount of
$825,561; and to continue consideration of the award of contracts for Proposals #2 and
#3 to the November 23, 1998 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Gerard Millette, 6406 16th Avenue, President of the East Richfield Baseball
Association, stated concern that a concession stand building be included in the future at
the Roosevelt Park fields.
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City Manager Prosser stated that the Ballfield Task Force is aware of this issue.
George Watson, Brauer and Associates, responded to questions regarding
construction scheduling and related issues.
Item #11CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND
RECREATION BOARD FOR JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF ATHLETIC FIELDS
IN FORT SNELLING AREA. C.L.NO. 286
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 286 regarding the proposed joint
powers agreement between the City of Richfield and the City of Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board for the joint development of athletic fields in the Fort Snelling area.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a joint
powers agreement between the City of Richfield and Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board for joint development of athletic fields in the Fort Snelling area.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser discussed the status of the following airport issues:
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Environmental Quality Board (EQB) Meeting - November 18, 1998 - 9:00 a.m.
Residents comments will be heard by the EQB.
x
Legal Strategy - The City Council may desire to meet later in Closed Executive
Session to discuss issues regarding potential litigation related to airport issues.
Council Member Sandahl stated he had presented a letter indicating the City of
Richfield’s desire to continue negotiations to the MAC Planning and Environment
Committee. He stated he had also been in contact with MAC Commissioner John Himle to
express the City’s desire to continue negotiations.
Council Member Stokes stated that Curt Johnson from the Met Council had been in
contact with her regarding this issue. She stated she would be unable to attend the EQB
Meeting on November 18 due to a commitment to her employer.
Item #13LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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City Manager Prosser stated that the City plans to meet with the newly elected
officials to discuss legislative issues and a meeting will be scheduled for the Council to
discuss legislative initiatives with the City’s legislative representatives.
Item #14COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag reminded residents of the upcoming public meetings
regarding the Multi-Purpose Recreational Facility:
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Thursday, November 12, 199812 p.m. - 2 p.m.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
x
Thursday, November 19, 199812 p.m. - 2 p.m.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
x
Thursday, December 17, 199812 p.m. - 2 p.m.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sessions will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park Building.
Council Member Susag invited citizens to the Veterans Day program at the VA
Hospital on November 11 at 2:00 p.m. He stated the program is co-sponsored by the
Richfield Human Rights Commission.
Mayor Kirsch stated that the November issue of the Your City newsletter has been
delivered and he encouraged residents to call the contact numbers provided if they need
further information.
Item #15CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 77781-81830$57,438.59
H/C: 82051-82359$875,659.38
Payroll:8430-8660; 10432-10447$429,003.56
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to convene to a Closed Executive Session following the
regular City Council Meeting as permitted by M.S. 471.705 for the purpose of discussion
of issues related to potential litigation regarding airport matters with the City’s legal
counsel.
Motion carried 5-0.
The regular meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:20 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager