12-14-98 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
December 14, 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/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the minutes of the following minutes:
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Special City Council Closed Executive Session of November 23, 1998;
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Regular City Council Meeting of November 23, 1998;
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Special City Council Meeting of December 7, 1998;
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Special City Council Closed Executive Session (City Manager Evaluation) of
December 9, 1998;
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Special City Council Closed Executive Session (Airport) of December 9, 1998
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO PRECINCT
ELECTION JUDGE CHAIRPERSONS AND ASSISTANT CHAIRPERSONS
Council Member Stokes read and presented Certificates of Appreciation to the
following Precinct Election Judge Chairpersons and Assistant Chairpersons:
Janice AndersenShirley GisselquistRichard Morey
Linda BloomgrenIlene HolenPhilip Mortenson
Barbara CookDanette KamrathFern Oreck
Corrine CosgroveLois KovachEleanor Rasmussen
Kimberly EdsonSusan LewisGeraldine Stoffel
Liz EkholmJeanne LindstromClaire Todd
Elayne GilhousenConnie McDonald
Elayne Gilhousen, 6738 15th Avenue, acknowledged the work of all election
judges, high school student trainee election judges, and City staff in the election process.
Item #2PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO THE ACADEMY
OF HOLY ANGELS FOR BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS AWARD
Council Member Susag read a Certificate of Recognition acknowledging the
Academy of Holy Angels for receiving the Blue Ribbon Schools Award.
Item #3OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Jasper Fowler, 6916 Penn Avenue, discussed concerns and questions regarding
comments by Council Member Sandahl in the newspaper, the impact of the new North-
South Runway, his desire that construction of the North-South Runway be stopped,
redevelopment processes, and loss of houses in the community.
Council Member Sandahl responded to Mr. Fowler regarding his comments. He
also noted that the City itself does not have the legal authority to stop construction of the
runway.
Mayor Kirsch reviewed the process being used for resident and business input on
what to do in the Penn Avenue/66th Street area.
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Council Member Rosenberg discussed and explained how the redevelopment study
process worked on Emerson Avenue and the Interchange West areas. She stated it is
important to use extreme caution and compassion in these issues.
Bill Duffee, 6515 18th Avenue, invited residents to attend the community meeting at
7:00 p.m. on December 15 to submit comments to the City Council on whether to approve
a proposed Noise Mitigation Agreement with the MAC or whether to initiate litigation
regarding mitigation.
Cathy Sulla, 7237 Lyndale Avenue, requested that the City Council consider an
ordinance change to allow a one day liquor permit for a July 3, 1999 Street Dance at
Veterans Memorial Park as part of the Fourth of July Community Celebration.
Council Member Sandahl suggested the Community Services Commission review
this request for recommendation to the City Council.
City Manager Prosser stated this issue would be scheduled for a future City Council
Study Session meeting.
Roland Danielson, representing the U.S. Bench Corporation, stated concerns about
the proposed increase in the permit fee for courtesy benches. He suggested that the City
Council conduct a Study Session to discuss this issue.
City Manager Prosser presented options for the City Council on this issue. It was
the consensus of the City Council that Appendix D would be considered for approval and
the permit fee for courtesy benches could be suspended until further City Council review at
a future meeting.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Manager requested addition of an agenda item for Council discussion about
whether to cancel the regularly scheduled December 28 City Council Meeting.
Mayor Kirsch stated this would be added to the agenda as Item #18A.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Meeting Minutes-4-December 14, 1998
A.APPROVED RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING BILL BRUSMAN TO THE
RICHFIELD TOURISM BOARD, INC. FOR THREE-YEAR TERM ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2001. C.L. 300
RESOLUTION NO. 8644
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8644 in Resolution Book No. 69.
B.APPROVED CITY MANGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF CONNIE MURRAY AND
PAUL WASKO TO TWO-YEAR TERMS AS HEARING EXAMINERS C.L. 301
C.APPROVED RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TWO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATORS AWARDED TO RICHFIELD POLICE DIVISION BY STATE OF
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY C.L. 302
RESOLUTION NO. 8645
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY,
POLICE OPERATIONS DIVISION, ACCEPTANCE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8645 in Resolution Book No. 69.
D.APPROVED CONTINUATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
FOR PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES FOR 1999 C.L. 303
E.APPROVED CONTINUATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
FOR INSPECTIONAL SERVICES FOR 1999 AND 2000 C.L. 304
F.APPROVED ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR, ITINERANT PLACE OF
AMUSEMENT, AND ITINERANT FOOD LICENSES WITH FEES WAIVED FOR
SNO-BALL FAMILY EVENT AT CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION ON JANUARY
30, 1999 C.L. 305
G.APPROVED EXECUTION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT AND CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGARDING PERMITTING AUTHORITY C.L. 306
H.APPROVED TWO-YEAR CONTRACT TO CUTLER-MAGNER COMPANY FOR
QUICK LIME FOR WATER TREATMENT IN AMOUNT OF $174,804 C.L. 307
I.APPROVED REJECTION OF BID OF VAN WATERS & ROGERS, INC. AND
AWARD TWO-YEAR CONTRACT TO FEED-RITE CONTROLS, INC. FOR SODA
ASH FOR WATER TREATMENT IN AMOUNT OF $76,400 C.L. 308
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the consent calendar.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING 1999 LIQUOR
LICENSE RENEWALS:
A.ON-SALE, SUNDAY LIQUOR AND TAVERN FOR CHI-CHI'S, INC.,
DBA CHI-CHI'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 7717 NICOLLET
AVENUE C.L. 309
B.ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR DF&R OPERATING
COMPANY, INC., DBA DON PABLO'S, 980 WEST 78TH STREET
C.L. 310
C.ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR AMERICANA DINING
CORPORATION, DBA CHAMPPS SPORTS CAFÉ, 790 WEST 66TH
STREET C.L. 311
D.ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR PAISAN INCORPORATED,
DBA KHAN'S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE, 500 EAST 78TH STREET
C.L. 312
E.ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR THE GROUND ROUND OF
MINN., INC., DBA THE GROUND ROUND, 1500 EAST 78TH
STREET C.L. 313
F.CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR FRED BABCOCK
V.F.W. POST NO. 5555, 6401 LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. 314
G.CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR MINNEAPOLIS-
RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST 435, 6501 PORTLAND
AVENUE C.L. 315
H.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR
THOMPSON'S FIRESIDE PIZZA, INC., DBA FIRESIDE PIZZA, 6736
PENN AVENUE C.L. 316
I.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR
FRENCHMAN'S, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET C.L. 317
J.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR GIN NG
INC., DBA SILVER SPOON RESTAURANT, 6700 PENN AVENUE
C.L. 318
K.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR KIANG'S
RED PEPPER INC., DBA RED PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT,
2902 WEST 66TH STREET C.L. 319
L.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR SUBECK
INCORPORATED, DBA KETSANA'S THAI RESTAURANT, 7545
LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. 320
City Manager Prosser stated that there were applications for two 1999 Club On-
Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses, five 1999 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses,
and five 1999 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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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 #6APUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 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. 309
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Chi Chi’s Mexican Restaurante, 7717 Nicollet Avenue, with the following
stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6BPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 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. 310
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 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 #6CPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR AMERICANA DINING CORPORATION D/B/A CHAMPPS
SPORTS CAFE, 790 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. NO. 311
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M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Americana Dining Corporation d/b/a Champps Sports Cafe, 790 West 66th
Street, with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6DPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR PAISAN INCORPORATED D/B/A KHAN’S MONGOLIAN
BARBEQUE, 500 EAST 78TH STREET. C.L. NO. 312
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Paisan Incorporated d/b/a Kahn’s Mongolian Barbeque, 500 East 78th Street,
with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6EPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 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. 313
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 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 stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6FPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR FRED BABCOCK V.F.W. POST NO. 5555, 6401 LYNDALE
AVENUE. C.L. NO. 314
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 Club On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555, 6401 Lyndale Avenue, with the following
stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6GPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN
LEGION POST 435, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE. C.L. NO. 315
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 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.
Item #6HPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2
PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THOMPSON’S FIRESIDE PIZZA,
INC., 6736 PENN AVENUE C.L. 316
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 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.
2.That proof of liquor liability and workers compensation insurance is submitted as
soon as possible.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6IPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE FRENCHMAN’S, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET.
C.L. NO. 317
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt
Liquor Licenses to The Frenchman’s, 1400 east 66th Street with the following stipulations:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
2.That their liquor liability and workers’ compensation insurance information is
submitted as soon as possible.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6JPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 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. 318
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 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.
2.That they submit the accountant’s statement as soon as possible.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6KPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 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.
319
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 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 #6LPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1999 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR SUBECK INCORPORATED, D/B/A KETSANA’S
THAI RESTAURANT, 7545 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH. C.L. NO. 320
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1999 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt
Liquor Licenses to Subeck Inc., d/b/a Ketsana’s Thai Restaurant, 7545 Lyndale Avenue,
with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7APUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE 1999 PAWNBROKER AND
SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE RENEWAL FOR METRO
PAWN AND GUN, INC. 7529 LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. 321
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 321 regarding the application of
Mark Nichols for the issuance of a 1999 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license
for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc., 7529 Lyndale Avenue.
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M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the issuance of a 1999 pawnbroker and second
hand goods dealer license for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc., 7529 Lyndale Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7BPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE 1999 PAWNBROKER AND
SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE RENEWAL FOR PLAZA
PAWN, 6414 NICOLLET AVENUE C.L. 322
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 322 regarding the application of
Dorothy and Hal Krieger for the issuance of a 1999 pawnbroker and secondhand goods
dealer license for Plaza Pawn, 6414 Nicollet Avenue.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the issuance of a 1999 pawnbroker and second
hand goods dealer license for Plaza Pawn, 6414 Nicollet Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
APPROVING AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
INCREASE IN RESTAURANT SEATING CAPACITY FOR 90 TO 150 AT
6519 NICOLLETAVENUE. C. L. NO. 323
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 323 regarding a request from the
Eastern Buffet for an amended conditional use permit to allow an increase in the
restaurant seating capacity from 90 to 150 at 6519 Nicollet Avenue.
Jesse Symynkywicz, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., reviewed and presented a parking study
done for the Eastern Buffet regarding the feasibility of adding additional seats. He
reviewed recommendations from his report for parking improvements to the shopping
center to provide additional parking and more efficient use.
Matt Rieger, Midwest Management, Inc., manager of the Richfield Shoppes Center,
discussed their support for the proposal and commitment to encourage employees to park
in the back parking lot and to improve the safety of the back lot.
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Dennis W. Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, spoke in support of approving the amended
conditional use permit.
Peggy Ries, Richfield Flowers and Events, 6515 Nicollet Avenue, stated that her
data and observations indicated there was a shortage of parking at peak times (11 a.m. to
2 p.m.) and that increasing the seating capacity would make it worse.
Lennard Stocklen, Jr., 6444 Cedar Avenue #202, spoke in support of the
amendment to the CUP stating the Eastern Buffet was an asset to the community and that
parking has not been a problem in his experience.
Jeff Kreps, Futon Gallery, 6517 Nicollet Avenue, spoke in support of approval of the
amendment to the CUP indicating it was beneficial to the shopping center.
Greg Njoes, owner of Richfield Flowers and Events, stated concerns about
sufficient parking for the additional seating, and safety concerns regarding employee
parking behind the stores.
Matt Rieger, Midwest Management, Inc, stated that he will be meeting with the
Public Safety Department and Community Development Department regarding safety
issues, lighting, fencing and building access.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Sandahl noted that there is no overflow of parking into the adjacent
neighborhood and that the management company is responsible to work with the tenants
on parking issues.
Council Member Susag noted that normally not all the seats are used and there is a
fast turnover.
Council Member Rosenberg spoke in support of the amended PUD and urged the
management company to address the security issues.
Mayor Kirsch spoke in support of the amended PUD and urged the management
company to work with the tenants on the issues discussed.
M/Sandahl, 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. 8646
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
6519 NICOLLET AVENUE
Motion carried 4-1. (Stokes opposed) This resolution appears as Resolution No.
8646 in Resolution Book No. 69.
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Item #9PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDED PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR GRAMERCY PARK COOPERATIVE, 710 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
AND 6724 LYNDALE AVENUE.C. L. NO. 324
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 324 regarding a request from the
Gramercy Corporation for an amended planned unit development plan, final development
plan, and conditional use permit for the Gramercy Park Cooperative which included the
following proposed changes:
x
reduce the total building square footage from 393,422 sq. ft. to 327,405 sq. ft., a
16.7 percent reduction;
x
reduce the number of units from 218 to 160;
x
reduce the number of stories from 14 to 12;
x
eliminate the portion of the parking deck that would have been constructed
underneath the alley;
x
decrease the amount of covered parking from 230 to 168 stalls (approximately 64
outside stalls will also be provided);
x
eliminate the second story of the VFW, although the number of square feet in the
facility would remain approximately at 8,000; and
x
adjust the entrances to the parking structure and reconfigure loading/unloading
areas.
Mike Conlan, President of Gramercy Corporation, reviewed the proposed changes
and explained the FHA regulations and cost issues that required the revisions to eliminate
the parking deck under the alley and the resulting reduction of units.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated concerns about the impact of the
changes on the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the project.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that the HRA is scheduled to
consider an amendment of the contract for private development with Gramercy
Corporation on December 21 regarding the financing and TIF issues.
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg to table this item until after the HRA action on the financing
issues.
Mr. Conlan discussed answered questions regarding the status of the project, FHA
mortgage processing, and the impact of a delay in the process. He stated that he
understood the TIF would be adjusted down because of the decrease in the value of the
development but that it would remain in the same proportion.
Discussion followed regarding the zoning issues before the City Council and
financing issues to be considered by the HRA.
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Council Member Susag suggested that if the item is tabled, the motion should set a
date certain for consideration.
Discussion followed regarding making the approval of the amendment contingent on
the approval of the finances by the HRA. The motion to table the issue was withdrawn.
City Attorney Thomson responded to procedural questions from the City Council and
regarding the relationship of the HRA and City Council actions.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve the request for an amended planned unit
development, final development plan, and the following resolution for approving a
conditional use permit for 710 Lake Shore Drive and 6724 Lyndale Avenue with the
contingency that this project is approved by the HRA at it’s December 21, 1998 meeting;
and 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. 8647
Motion carried 4-1. (Rosenberg opposed) This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8647 in Resolution Book No. 69.
Council Member Rosenberg stated she opposed this project because of the use of
TIF financing for rent control.
Item #10FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REZONING LAND
BETWEEN 66TH AND 67TH STREETS AND GRAND AND PLEASANT
AVENUES FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PLANNED GENERAL
COMMERCIAL AND REZONING LAND AT 6701 LYNDALE AVENUE FROM
PLANNED GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL.
C.L. NO. 325
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 325 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment to rezone land between 66th and 67th Streets from R single family
residential to PC-2 planned general commercial and rezoning land at 6701 Lyndale
Avenue from PC-2 planned general commercial to C-1 neighborhood commercial.
Jan Susee, representing Richfield State Agency, reviewed and answered questions
regarding the proposed Urban Village development.
M/Susag, 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 11,
1999 City Council meeting.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-
WAY FOR URBAN VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. C.L. NO. 326
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 326 regarding a proposed
transitory ordinance vacating Grand and Pleasant Avenues from 66th Street to 67th Street
and the north half of 67th Street from Harriet to Pleasant Avenues.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated concerns about traffic impacts to
68th Street. He requested that property owners on 68th Street be notified regarding the
traffic study related to this issue.
Jan Susee, representing Richfield State Agency, discussed how traffic is expected
to decrease on 68th Street as a result of their development.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag 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 11,
1999 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TO FACILITATE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND REQUIRED
RELOCATION OF RESIDENTS AS PART OF WIDENING OF 66TH STREET
AT I-35W. C.L. NO. 327
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 327 regarding consideration of a
proposed joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to
facilitate the purchase of property and required relocation of residents as part of the
widening of 66th Street at I-35W.
M/Sandahl, 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 8648
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE THE
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND REQUIRED RELOCATION OF RESIDENTS AS PART
OF THE WIDENING OF 66TH STREET AT I-35W
Council Meeting Minutes-16-December 14, 1998
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8648 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Item #13CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF 1998 REVISED/1999 PROPOSED
BUDGET AND FINAL TAX LEVY AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS.
C.L. NO. 328
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 328 regarding consideration of
resolutions approving the 1998 Revised/1999 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy, authorizing
budget revisions, revision of department budgets, annual adjustment of the City’s mileage
reimbursement rate, establishing utility rates, adopting the Capital Improvement Budget,
adopting the Capital Improvement Program, establishing policies and fees for assessing,
relating to salary compensation plans, and Appendix D fees.
The City Council stipulated that collection of the permit fee for courtesy benches
approved in Appendix D would be suspended until after further Council discussion at a
future Study Session meeting.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolutions be adopted, that they be spread
in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8649
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
FOR THE YEAR 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 8650
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET REVISIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 8651
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1998 BUDGET OF VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 8652
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO CITY’S MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE TO CONFORM TO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
STATUTORY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
RESOLUTION NO. 8653
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. 8654
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1999 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
Council Meeting Minutes-17-December 14, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 8655
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2000-2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 8656
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FEES FOR
THE ASSESSING DIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 8657
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1998 GENERAL SERVICES SALARY
COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8658
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1999 GENERAL SERVICES SALARY
COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8659
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1999 MANAGEMENT SALARY COMPENSATION
PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8660
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1999 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8661
RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHED 1999 LICENSE, PERMIT
AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE
OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8533
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8649 - 8661 in
Resolution Book No. 69.
Item #14CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT OF
1998 REVISED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR PORTION OF UNSPENT
YEAR-END FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY
AND AIRPORT EXPENDITURES. C.L. NO. 329
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 329 regarding proposed
adjustments to the 1998 revised General Fund Budget by utilizing up to $260,000 of
unspent year-end funds for the following purposes:
a)Up to $50,000 for Fire Station #2 Driveway and Parking Lot repair.
b)Up to $10,000 for Community Development and Finance remodeling.
c)Up to $200,000 for additional airport expenditures.
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:
Council Meeting Minutes-18-December 14, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 8662
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT OF
1998 REVISED GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8662 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Item #15CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING LETTER OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND CITY MANAGER,
ADJUSTING COMPENSATION. C.L. NO. 330
Mayor Kirsch reviewed Council Letter No. 330 regarding the December 9, 1998 City
Council Closed Executive Session held to discuss the City Manager’s evaluation and
compensation.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the City Council is proposing a 3.5% total
compensation increase for the City Manager. He stated that the City Manager could select
the designation of the increase between salary and deferred compensation.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch 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. 8663
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND JAMES D. PROSSER, CITY MANAGER
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8663 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Item #16CONSIDERATION OF SITE SELECTION FOR NEW PUBLIC WORKS
FACILITY. C.L. NO. 331
PublicWorks Director Eastling reviewed Council Letter No. 331 presenting the
purpose, membership, resources and work plan of the Public Works Maintenance Facility
Site Selection Task Force which was presenting its recommendations to the City Council.
He recommended the City Council receive the recommendations of the Task Force, select
the first choice of 77th Street and Cedar Avenue for location of the future Public Works
facility, direct staff to pursue use of the 77th Street and Cedar Avenue site for a Public
Works facility, and, if that site cannot be secured from the MAC by June 1999, direct staff
to resubmit the Task Force recommendation to the City Council for consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes-19-December 14, 1998
David Gepner, 7503 18th Avenue, Chair of the Maintenance Facility Site Selection
Task Force, presented and discussed the recommendations of the Task Force:
1) A new maintenance facility is needed.
The Task Force found that because of age and inefficiency of existing facilities
along with growing needs, the City must build a new facility.
2) The site for the new facility should be located at the northeast corner of 77th Street
and Cedar.
It is estimated that building at this site would cost $7.9 million including land.
However, the feasibility of acquiring the land and the exact land cost is not yet
known. This site was selected as the top choice because it ranks high in the areas
of building costs, opportunity loss, zoning/compatibility with the City Master Plan,
traffic flow, and “not-in-my-backyard” issues. It did not rank well in terms of land
availability and acquisition costs, and a central location for operational
effectiveness. Should the site not be available from the MAC, the Task Force
recommended the City move to its second choice.
3) The second choice would be redevelopment of the existing maintenance facility site.
Redeveloping the current site would cost an estimated $8.8 million. This site was
ranked less desirable than the Cedar Avenue South site (77th and Cedar) because
of cost and loss of opportunity to sell the existing site. This site would also require a
two-story structure and the acquisition of three single-family homes and Gleason
Mortuary.
4) A third site that ranked high in the evaluation was the Veterans Memorial Park of
Richfield site. However, the Task Force did not select the site because of
community feedback on the value of the park to Richfield.
Mr. Gepner summarized the comments of the Planning Commission regarding the
Task Forces recommendations.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated he was comfortable with the
Task Force recommendations but expressed concerns that the staff is not recommending
that the second choice be automatically chosen if the first choice is not feasible. He
suggested also looking at modifications and adding to the existing facility.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to thank the Maintenance Facility Task Force for the work
performed in preparing recommendations for a maintenance facility, to receive the
recommendations of the Task Force, to select the first choice of 77th Street and Cedar
Avenue for location of the future Public Works facility, to direct staff to pursue use of the
77th Street and Cedar Avenue site for a Public Works facility, and, if that site cannot be
secured from the MAC by June 1999, to direct staff to resubmit the Task Force
recommendation to the City Council for consideration.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-20-December 14, 1998
Item #17CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR, GRETCHEN BLANK. C.L. NO. 332
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 332 recommending that the City
Council authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a settlement agreement
between the City of Richfield and the current Recreation Services Director, Gretchen
Blank.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a
settlement agreement between the City of Richfield and the current Recreation Services
Director, Gretchen Blank.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #18CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR REMAINING TWO
SITES OF BALLFIELD REPLACEMENT PROJECT
x
INGRAM EXCAVATING, INC. FOR DONALDSON PARK/JUNIOR HIGH
SITE IN AMOUNT OF $753,356
x
KA WITT CONSTRUCTION FOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SITE IN
AMOUNT OF $187,839
C.L. NO. 333
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 333 recommending the award of
contracts for Proposal #2 and #3 of the Ballfield Replacement Project.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the Award contracts to Ingram Excavating, Inc. for
Proposal #2 - Donaldson Park/Junior High Site (base bid plus alternates #1 and #2) in the
amount of $753,356 and KA Witt Construction for Proposal #3 - Intermediate School Site
(base bid plus alternate #1) in the amount of $187,839. Both proposals are for City Project
No. 421-40-754, Phase Two and Three of the Ballfield Replacement Project.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #18ACONSIDERATION OF CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 28, 1998
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Manager Prosser stated that there were no pending agenda items that would
require action on December 28.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to cancel the December 28, 1998 Regular City Council
meeting.
Council Meeting Minutes-21-December 14, 1998
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #19AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
Council Member Rosenberg encouraged residents to attend the December 15
Special City Council Meeting to comment on whether to approve a proposed Noise
Mitigation Agreement with the Metropolitan Airports Commission or whether to initiate
litigation regarding mitigation of the impacts of the new North-South Runway.
Item #20LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that the legislative initiatives and policies are being
drafted for 1999.
Item #21COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag invited the public to the Minnesota Valley Women’s Club
Tea scheduled for January 3 at the Augsburg Park Library.
Item #22CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 81884-81933$97,339.14
H/C: 83146-83561$1,038,355.35
Payroll: 10502-10715$413,666.82
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Meeting Minutes-22-December 14, 1998
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:18 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager