01-11-99 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 11, 1999
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; Sue 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; Bruce Nordquist, Housing & Redevelopment
Manager; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the following minutes:
x
Special City Council Meeting of January 4, 1999
x
Special City Council Meeting of January 6, 1999
x
Special City Council Meeting of January 7, 1999
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-2-January 11, 1999
Item #1ANNUAL MEETING WITH LOCAL LEGISLATORS TO DISCUSS CITY OF
RICHFIELD 1999 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES AND POLICIES
City Manager Prosser presented the 1999 City of Richfield Legislative Initiatives &
Policies that had been approved by the City Council at their January 4, 1999 meeting in
the following categories:
1.Resources for Vitality
2.Resources for Redevelopment
3.Resources for Rental Housing
4.Resources for Single Family Housing
5.New Resources for Vitality
6.Resources for Transportation
7.Community Environmental Protection
8.Community Governance
9.Community Affordability
10.Human Services Planning and Coordination
City Manager Prosser stated District 63B State Representative Mark Gleason was
ill and District 40A State Representative Dan Larson had a late committee meeting,
therefore they were unable to be present.
District 63 State Senator Jane Ranum, District 40 State Senator Dave Johnson,
Metropolitan Council Representative Neil Peterson, and Hennepin County Commissioner
Randy Johnson made brief statements regarding the upcoming legislative session.
Discussion followed regarding the City’s legislative initiatives.
City Manager Prosser introduced the City’s legislative coordinator John Choi of
Kennedy & Graven and representatives from Lockridge, Grindal, Haven & Holstein who
are assisting with airport issues.
Item #2PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE
IN FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARDED BY GOVERNMENT FINANCE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION. C.L. NO. 9
Council Member Stokes presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting to Finance Manager Chris Regis on behalf of the Government Finance
Officers Association.
Finance Manager acknowledged the Finance Division staff for their efforts which
resulted in receipt of the award.
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Item #3OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY
ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the Council.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH JMS COMMUNICATIONS FOR
CITY OF RICHFIELD COMMUNICATION SERVICES DURING 1999 C.L. 10
B.APPROVED COUNTY ASSESSOR'S SELECTION OF MONDAY, MAY 3, 1999
FOR 1999 LOCAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING C.L. 11
C.APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT TO E-Z-GO TEXTRON (UPPER
MIDWEST) FOR LEASING GOLF CARTS FOR RENT PURPOSES AND UTILITY
BEVERAGE CART AT RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE FOR 1999 WITH
OPTIONAL YEAR 2000 FOR ANNUAL COST OF $27,715 PLUS TAX C.L. 12
D.APPROVED RESOLUTION REQUESTING COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION TO REVOCATE MUNICIPAL STATE AID DESIGNATION
FOR 66TH STREET EAST OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 77 AND ALL OF STANDISH
AVENUE WITHIN CITY OF RICHFIELD C.L. 13
RESOLUTION NO. 8670
RESOLUTION REVOKING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8670 in Resolution Book No. 69.
E.APPROVED AGREEMENT TO HIRE BRW, INC. TO STUDY DESIGN OF I-494
AND I-35W INTERCHANGE AND USE OF RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL STATE AID
FUNDS TO FINANCE STUDY C.L. 14
F.APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DRAINAGE
CORRECTION AGREEMENT FOR PENN AVENUE AND 67TH STREET C.L. 15
Council Meeting Minutes-4-January 11, 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 8671
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
HENNEPIN COUTY ROADWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT NO. PW 53-19-98
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8671 in Resolution Book No. 69.
G.APPROVAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE OF
MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND CITY OF RICHFIELD,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, PERTAINING TO GRANT FUNDS FOR
COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING OVERTIME PROGRAM FROM
SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1999 C.L. 16
RESOLUTION NO. 8672
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
ACCEPTANCE OF FY 99 COPS OVERTIME GRANT FUNDS FROM STATE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 1998
THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1999
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8672 in Resolution Book No. 69.
H.APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF MUNICIPAL GRANT
APPLICATION FOR 1999 HENNEPIN COUNTY RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING
PROGRAM C.L. 17
RESOLUTION NO. 8673
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF MUNICIPAL GRANT APPLICATION
FOR 1999 HENNEPIN COUNTY RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8673 in Resolution Book No. 69.
I.APPROVED PURCHASE OF FRONT END LOADER WITH WING AND PLOW
ATTACHMENTS FROM ST. JOSEPH EQUIPMENT IN AMOUNT OF $143,969.58
C.L. 18
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR URBAN
VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND PUBLIC HEARING AND
SECOND 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
FROM PLANNED GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL. C.L. NO. 19
Council Meeting Minutes-5-January 11, 1999
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 19 regarding consideration of the
proposed planned unit development plan for the Urban Village redevelopment and
proposed ordinance amendment rezoning land between 66th and 67th Streets and Grand
and Pleasant Avenues from R (single family residential) to PC-2 (planned general
commercial) and rezoning land at 6701 Lyndale from PC-2 to C-1 (neighborhood
commercial).
Jan Susee, Richfield State Agency, reviewed the proposed Urban Village
redevelopment site plan consisting of new housing, a parking ramp, additional office/retail
space, public spaces, and the relocation of McDonalds.
Bonnie Alama, 307 West 66th Street, stated many concerns about having to move,
timing, compensation, ability to purchase another comparable house, the process,
communication, disruption to her life and the community, benefits to her and the
community, loss of houses in the City, confusion as to the roles of the City, HRA, and
developer, and dissatisfaction with how the issue has been handled.
Jan Susee, Richfield State Agency, reviewed discussions and offers made to Ms.
Alama regarding acquiring her property and relocation money.
City Attorney Thomson reviewed the zoning and land use issues that the City
Council was considering regarding the Urban Village project. She reviewed the HRA role
in approvals for the project. She stated that if condemnation was required to acquire
property, the HRA is the entity that would be asked to initiate and conduct such a process.
Council Member Susag discussed how the project would provide significant overall
benefit to the City as a whole, however he noted that individuals whose property is bought
to make way for the project probably disagree. He stated that those bought out generally
receive market value plus relocation costs.
Council Member Sandahl stated she appreciates how difficult it is to be a
homeowner in this situation, however, she reviewed how homeowners on the end of her
block who were displaced by 77th Street had been satisfied with how the relocation
process worked for them.
Sandy Forsman, 4310 Minnetonka Blvd, sister of Ms. Alama, stated concerns about
the process, the number of meetings, and communication.
Council Member Stokes discussed issues related to residents receiving and
monitoring information regarding redevelopment projects.
Jan Susee, Richfield State Agency, reviewed communication and mediation issues.
Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, stated support for the City moving forward
with redevelopment projects to remain viable and his sympathy for families who must
move to make it possible.
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Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated concerns about the increase in
average daily trips on 68th Street mentioned in the E.A.W. He stated he canvassed
residents on 68th Street and 17 of 20 signed his petition asking that the City reject any
redevelopment plan that would increase traffic on 68th Street. He suggested ideas to
reduce traffic on 68th Street such as an entry to Holy Angels from 66th Street.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve a planned unit development plan for the Urban
Village Redevelopment Project and that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 1999-1
amending Appendix I, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part
of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REQUEST FOR FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR URBAN VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT. C.L.NO. 20
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 20 regarding the request of
Richfield State Agency (RSA) for approval of a final development plan and conditional use
permit for the Urban Village redevelopment plan.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the final development plan for the Urban Village
redevelopment project 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. 8674
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(6625 Lyndale Avenue)
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8674 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Item #8PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY
ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF PLEASANT AND GRAND
AVENUES AND 67TH STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR URBAN VILLAGE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. C.L.NO. 21
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City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 21 regarding a proposed
transitory ordinance vacating portions of Pleasant and Grand Avenues and 67th Street
right-of-ways for the Urban Village redevelopment project.
Paul Zilka, owner of 6601 Grand Avenue, asked about the status of the potential
right turn lane from northbound Lyndale Avenue at 67th Street.
Jan Susee, Richfield State Agency, stated that that issue had not been determined
yet.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 1999-2,
Transitory Ordinance No. 17.86, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be
made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR RICHFIELD URBAN VILLAGE FOR AREA
BOUNDED BY 66TH STREET ON NORTH, PLEASANT AVENUE ON
EAST, 67TH STREET ON SOUTH, AND LYNDALE ON WEST. C.L. NO 22
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 22 regarding the request of
Richfield State Agency for approval of a preliminary plat for the Richfield Urban Village for
the area bounded by 66th Street on the north, Pleasant Avenue on the east, 67th Street on
the south, and Lyndale Avenue on the west.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, 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. 8675
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION FOR
RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5675 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
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Item #10CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT
TO ALLOW RELOCATION OF HOUSE TO 6701 LYNDALE AVENUE FOR
USE AS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC. C.L. NO. 23
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 23 regarding the request of
Richfield State Agency for an off-street parking permit to allow relocation of a house to
6701 Lyndale Avenue for use as a chiropractic clinic.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the request for an off-street parking permit at 6701
Lyndale Avenue with the following stipulations for RSA to implement prior to conveyance
and all future property owners to assume responsibility thereafter:
1.That the existing front of the house, when relocated, face on Lyndale Avenue,
consistent with the property’s residential character and as a gateway to the
Richfield Lake Area.
2.That a final landscape plan, consistent with the Richfield Lake Area Master Plan
and including fence design as reviewed with the neighbors of the property, be
approved by the Community Development Director and a cash escrow
submitted.
3.That a lighting plan be approved by the Community Development Director.
4.That a sediment and erosion control plan be approved by the Public Works
Director.
5.That a stormwater management plan be approved by the Public Works Director.
6.That the facades, scale, colors, textures of the exterior structure and finish has
to compliment the Urban Village development to the north and the single family
residential area to the south, as determined by the Community Development
Director.
7.If any signs are to be installed at any location on the site, a signage plan must
be approved by the Community Development Director. Any proposed
subsequent changes to approved signage must also be approved by the
Community Development Director.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Susag requested that the City Manager have the Community
Feedback Network Committee look at the issues of communication to residents regarding
developments, related procedures, and the City Council/HRA roles in the process for
recommendation as to whether there is a way to handle communication better for these
types of issues.
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Item #11CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING 1999 SOCIAL SERVICE
AGENCY FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICE. C.L. NO. 24
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 24 regarding the proposed 1999
Social Service Agency funding allocations.
Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, presented and answered questions
regarding the following allocation recommendations from the Joint Grant Review
Committee comprised of the Richfield Community Human Services Planning Council
(RCHSPC) and members of the Richfield Community Council:
Lutheran Social Services$1,000
Senior Community Services$8,890
Storefront/Youth Action$61,900
VEAP$4,000
Cornerstone$13,060
YouthNet$1,000
Total$89,850
M/Rosenberg, 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. 8676
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REVISION OF THE 1999
BUDGET FOR OTHER AGENCIES DIVISION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8676 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Item #12CONSIDERATION OF REVISED MASTER PARK PLAN. C.L. NO. 25
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 25 regarding approval of a
revised Master Park Plan.
Council Member Rosenberg acknowledged the work of Maureen Scaglia and the
Master Park Plan Subcommittee in revising the plan.
Council Member Susag suggested the Master Park Plan be reviewed and revised
every couple of years.
Council Member Sandahl asked for clarification regarding the disposition of the
miscellaneous small sites mentioned on page 11, specifically the suggestion of paving.
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City Attorney Thomson discussed a parcel at 74th Street and Upton Avenue.
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg to approve the revised Master Park Plan.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE AIRPORT NOISE
MITIGATION POLICY COMMITTEE
Mayor Kirsch stated that the City Council is considering the appointment of a
representative and an alternate to the Airport Noise Mitigation Policy Committee.
Bill Duffee, 6515 18th Avenue, Co-Chair of the CARE Team, asked that the City
Council consider their recommendation of appointing Dan Linnihan as the representative
and Tom Harms as the alternate to the Airport Noise Mitigation Policy Committee.
M/Kirsch, S/Rosenberg to appoint Dan Linnihan as the representative and Tom
Harms as the alternate to the Airport Noise Mitigation Policy Committee.
Motion failed 2-3. (Susag, Stokes, Sandahl opposed)
M/Susag, S/Stokes to appoint Mike Sandahl as the representative and Tom Harms
as the alternate to the Airport Noise Mitigation Policy Committee.
Council Member Susag stated that the City Council had interviewed three
candidates on January 7 for these appointments: Dan Linnihan, Mike Sandahl, and Tom
Harms. He stated all three were very qualified but that it was his belief that Mike Sandahl
was the most qualified to be the representative based on his involvement and experience
in airport issues. He stated two concerns had been raised to him about Mike Sandahl
being appointed, one being conflict of interest.
City Attorney Thomson stated that Council Member Sue Sandahl did not have a
conflict of interest and could vote on the appointment of Mike Sandahl because there is no
personal financial interest involved and the committee position is not a paying position.
Council Member Susag stated that another concern was raised that Mike Sandahl
had a ‘cozy’ relationship with the MAC. He stated that Mike Sandahl met with MAC
Commissioner Himle while negotiating the mitigation agreement, which was approved by
the City Council and the MAC.
Council Member Rosenberg stated opposition to the appointment of Mike Sandahl
and suggested that Council Member Sue Sandahl should abstain from voting.
Council Member Stokes stated that all three candidates were qualified and that it
was a difficult decision. She stated the goal was to achieve acceptable mitigation for the
community.
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Council Member Sandahl stated she had reviewed the conflict of interest issue with
the City Attorney and that there was no conflict. She stated based on the interviews, all
three candidates were strong, had served Richfield well in the past, and cared about the
City’s future. She stated that Mike Sandahl’s background and negotiating experience with
the MAC was important to her supporting his appointment. She stated that she represents
the City in the role of a Council Member being responsible to vote on the appointment.
The question was called and a roll call vote taken.
The motion restated was: M/Susag, S/Stokes to appoint Mike Sandahl as the
representative and Tom Harms as the alternate to the Airport Noise Mitigation Policy
Committee.
Rosenbergnay
Susagaye
Stokesaye
Sandahlaye
Kirschnay
Motion carried 3-2. (Rosenberg and Kirsch opposed)
Item #14AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
None
Item #15LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None
Item #16COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag invited the public to attend the Richfield Remodeling Fair
which will be held on January 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Richfield High School
cafeteria.
Mayor Kirsch acknowledged the presence of Richfield School Board Chair Nancy
Rowley and the importance of a city/schools community partnership.
Mayor Kirsch stated that the January issue of the Your City newsletter has been
delivered and encouraged residents to call the City if they need more information on any
issue.
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Item #17CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Susag, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 81965 - 82016$329,126.61
H/C: 83869 – 84146$461,159.44
Payroll: 10923 – 11125$422,253.65
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:00 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager