11-23-98 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 23, 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; Nancy Stroth, Acting City Clerk; Bruce Palmborg,
Community Development Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety Director;
Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Karen Shragg, Wood Lake
Center Manager; William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Chris
Regis, Finance Manager; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve the following minutes:
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Regular City Council Meeting of November 9, 1998
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Special City Council/HRA Meeting of November 16, 1998
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Special City Council Closed Executive Session of November 16, 1998
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Special City Council Closed Executive Session of November 18, 1998
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1RECOGNITION OF MINNESOTA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION STATE
SOCCER TOURNAMENT WINNERS, RICHFIELD SOCCER ASSOCIATION
GIRLS UNDER 13, CLASSIC 1 TEAM (RICHFIELD ROADRUNNERS)
Council Member Rosenberg recognized the Richfield Soccer Association Girls
Under 13, Classic 1 Team (Richfield Roadrunners) and their coach Sue Greimel who won
the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association State Soccer Tournament.
Coach Sue Greimel introduced and recognized the girls on the team and stated this
is the first time a Girls Classic 1 team from Richfield has won the Youth State Soccer
Tournament.
Item #2PRESENTATION FROM WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER MANAGER
KAREN SHRAGG REGARDING BUILDING INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS.
Karen Shragg, Wood Lake Nature Center Manager, gave a presentation regarding
information from the National Association of Interpreters National Conference. She
summarized the following highlights:
Community Partnerships
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Benefits
Greater learning and more frequent visits
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Reliable revenue sources
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Increases demand for programs and lends credibility
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Relationships with schools (including home schools)
Graduation standards
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Greater education goals
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Budgets
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Cirriculums
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Customer Service
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Richfield - a trend setter
Mayor Kirsch thanked Karen Shragg and the Nature Center employees for their
hard work.
Item #1OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
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Floyd Sandell, 6737 Third Avenue, thanked the Mayor, Council Members, and
others for standing up to MAC. He stated rather than mitigate we should litigate.
Council Member Sandahl stated concern regarding misleading signage at the
Urgent Care Facility/Woodlake Medical Clinic. He stated from personal experience, time
could be saved if the hours of Urgent Care were visible. He requested staff look into
signage regarding Urgent Care limited hours.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Manager Prosser requested items 10 through 12 be removed from the agenda
and that no action be taken for these items this evening. He also stated the City Council
meetingwill adjourn to a Closed Executive Session to discuss potential litigation regarding
airport matters.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED SETTING DECEMBER 14, 1998 FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR
RENEWAL OF WINE LICENSES FOR 1999. C.L. 288
B.APPROVED SETTING DECEMBER 14, 1998 FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR
RENEWAL OF PAWNBROKER AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER
LICENSES FOR 1999. C.L. 289
C.APPROVED SETTING DECEMBER 14, 1998 FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR
RENEWAL OF ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR 1999. C.L. 290
D.APPROVED HLB TAUTGES, REDPATH & CO. LTD. AS CITY AND HRA
AUDITING FIRM FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THREE YEAR PERIOD
COMMENCING WITH 1998 FINANCIAL REPORT. C.L. 291
E.APPROVED REJECTION OF BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF ICE REFRIGERATION
EQUIPMENT FOR SECOND ICE SHEET. C.L. 292
F.APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WATSON FURNITURE SYSTEMS
FOR REPLACEMENT DISPATCH CONSOLE FURNITURE IN AMOUNT OF
$27,175.61. C.L. 293
G.APPROVED LEASE AMENDMENT FOR SPACE ON LOGAN AVENUE WATER
TOWER FOR AMERICAN PORTABLE TELEPHONE ANTENNA. C.L. 294
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR 351 WEST 77TH STREET AND 301
WEST 77TH STREET; CANDLEWOOD HOTEL ADDITION. C. L. NO. 295
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 295 regarding consideration of a
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preliminary and final plat for 351 West 77 Street and 301 West 77 Street; Candlewood
Hotel Addition.
City Attorney Thomson stated because this is a private easement, the drainage and
utility easement across the restaurant parcel is not required and should be removed.
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. 8641
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL APPROVAL
OF A SUBDIVISION, CANDELWOOD HOTEL ADDITION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8641 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF
RESOLUTION REGARDING MODIFICATION TO REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMNET PROJECT AREA; ESTABLISHMENT
OF URBAN VILLAGE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT;
ADOPTION OF URBAN VILLAGE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
RELATED THERETO; AND REMOVAL OF PARCELS FROM LHN TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT WITHIN CITY OF RICHFIELD.
C. L. NO. 296
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 296 regarding consideration of a
resolution regarding modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Richfield Redevelopment
Project Area; establishment of Urban Village Tax Increment Financing District; adoption of
Urban Village Tax Increment Financing Plan related thereto; and removal of parcels from
LHN Tax Increment Financing District within City of Richfield.
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Jan Susee, Metes and Bounds Management, representing Richfield State Agency,
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reviewed the Urban Village redevelopment proposal for the southeast quadrant of 66
Street and Lyndale Avenue.
David Graham, Elness, Swenson, Graham Architects, Inc., reviewed the overall
plan of the proposed redevelopment as follows:
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Guiding principles consistent with overall plan
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Parking strategy
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Architectural expression - landscape, streetscape, more green space
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Quality and design standards
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Appropriate transition to neighborhood
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Mid density residential building types with market rates to include seniors
Mr. Susee reviewed the following components of the project:
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Affordable housing with townhouses
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Assisted living to compliment needs of community
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Traffic and odor issues with McDonalds
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Fencing, landscaping, and looping to adjust traffic
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Urban parklike setting
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Summer entertainment – farmers market
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Possible connection to a skyway
Council Member Rosenberg asked if tenants were known at this time.
Mr. Susee responded tenants might include Houlihan’s Restaurant, DuBrothers
Coffee Shop or another restaurant.
Council Member Rosenberg requested relocation assistance for residents by the
developer and City staff making sure the needs of the residents are met.
Mr. Susee responded an agreement has been reached with most residents. He
stated Dr. Paul and Ann Zilka, Hub Chiropractic, will be relocated to a bigger facility within
the project.
Council Member Stokes asked about the loop streets and alley maintenance.
Mr. Susee responded the street would still be considered an alley.
Council Member Susag asked how many stories the assisted living and apartments
would have.
Mr. Susee responded the buildings would include three stories.
Pat Rickert, 6710 Garfield Avenue, stated the Richfield State Agency has been very
cooperative and involved the neighbors in meetings. He stated he and his wife feel this is
an exciting development for all of the community.
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Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, requested more information regarding
the tax increment financing aspects of the project.
Sid Inman, Ehlers & Associates, Inc., explained the financial aspects of the project
including uses of funds, sources of revenue, pay-as-you-go note, and the request to
decertify three parcels.
Mr. Wozniczka asked if there was some way to not decertify the parcels from the
LHN District to increase revenue. He stated he felt the project would require more City
services, which will cause additional costs for the City.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 8642
RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND
ADOPTING THE MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN THERETO; AND
ESTABLISHING WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA THE URBAN VILLAGE
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT AND ADOPTING THE RELATED TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THERETO
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8642 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Community Development Director Palmborg verified the next steps needed and
what was said in the letter. He stated there remains several items related to zoning for the
HRA and City Council to approve.
Item #8CONSIDERATION OF BALLFIELD REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
George Watson, Brauer and Associates, gave an update regarding the Ballfield
Replacement Project highlighting the following points:
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Excavating and construction contract for Proposal #1 awarded November 9.
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A clause in the State Grant regarding ownership interest.
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City Attorney still needs to work through issues with the schools.
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Contractor agreed to hold contract prices and work with the City regarding
timing.
Mr. Watson stated he would revisit the Council in two weeks with subject grant
restriction removed.
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Item #9AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser discussed the status of the following airport issues:
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Environmental Quality Board (EQB) felt the Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) submitted was adequate.
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Minnesota Environmental Quality Board approved the North-South Runway
project without inclusion of a mitigation plan for low frequency noise impacts on
Richfield.
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MAC has not officially adopted the project.
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Find a way to work without litigation.
Items 10 through 12 were removed from the Agenda.
Item #13LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated because of the new split legislature and new
Governor, there may be special opportunities for the City of Richfield. He indicated the
need for the Council to inform staff of legislative issues and initiatives.
Item #14COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag invited the public to a fund-raiser for the library held by the
Minnesota Valley Federated Women’s Club on Sunday, January 3, 1999, 2 -5 p.m., at the
Augsburg Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue.
Item #15CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Susag, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 81859-81883$34,573.92
H/C: 82825-83144$1,372,692.08
Payroll:8900-9137$420,496.15
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 8:10 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Nancy J. StrothJames D. Prosser
Acting City ClerkCity Manager