01-25-99 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 25, 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; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Bruce
Palmborg, Community Development Director; Dan Scott, Public
Safety Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; William
Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Steve Sutter, Fire Marshal/
Assistant Chief; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the following minutes:
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Regular City Council Meeting of January 11, 1999
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-2-January 25, 1999
Item #1OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY
ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
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JohnBjostad, 7016 Harriet Avenue, representing the Richfield 4 of July
Committee, requested that the City Council provide assistance from the contingency
allocation that the Council put in place for the 1998 celebration to offset the $9,487 deficit
incurred by the event. He also requested that the Council establish a contingency for the
1999 celebration.
City Manager Prosser stated that a recommendation would be prepared for Council
consideration.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED PURCHASE FROM FALLS AUTOMOTIVE, INC. FOR NEW 1999
DODGE 4X4 CAB CHASSIS FOR USE IN PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION FOR
TOTAL OF $22,605 C.L. 26
B.APPROVED PURCHASE FROM ALBANY FORD FOR FORD RANGER 4X4
EXTENDED CAB PICK-UP TRUCK FOR USE BY POLICE DIVISION FOR TOTAL
OF $17,824 C.L. 27
C.APPROVED PURCHASE FROM MCKAYS COON RAPIDS CHRYSLER FOR
NEW 4X4 JEEP CHEROKEE FOR USE BY FIRE DIVISION FOR TOTAL OF
$21,892 C.L. 28
D.APPROVED PURCHASE FROM WACONIA FARM SUPPLY FOR SKID STEER
LOADER FOR USE BY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR TOTAL OF
$23,427.07 C.L. 29
E.APPROVED PURCHASE FROM SUPERIOR FORD, INC. FOR FOUR FORD
CROWN VICTORIA FULL-SIZED POLICE SEDANS FOR TOTAL OF $81,939
C.L. 30
Council Meeting Minutes-3-January 25, 1999
F.APPROVED PURCHASE FROM M.T.I. DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FOR TWO
TORO LAWN MOWERS FOR USE BY PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION FOR
TOTAL OF $25,208.55 C.L. 31
G.APPROVED PURCHASE FROM M.T.I. DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FOR TORO
WORKMAN HEAVY-DUTY WORK VEHICLE FOR USE BY PARK
MAINTENANCE DIVISION FOR TOTAL OF $14,029.24 C.L. 32
H.APPROVED PURCHASE FROM ALBANY FORD FOR NEW 1999 FORD CAB
CHASSIS FOR USE BY FIRE DIVISION FOR TOTAL OF $30,473 C.L. 33
I.APPROVED HIRING SANDERS, WACKER, BERGLY, INC. AS PLANNING
CONSULTANT FOR VETERANS PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $13,240 C.L. 34
J.APPROVED THE FOLLOWING 1999 LICENSE RENEWALS:
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12TH AVENUE 66 #19219: SOFT DRINK, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR,
FOOD RETAIL, CIGARETTE RETAIL
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AAGARD SANITATION: GARBAGE HAULER, 5 VEHICLES
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AIRPORT & AIRLINE TAXI: 35 VEHICLES
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AIRPORT BOWL: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE RETAIL,
BOWLING ALLEY, ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR, FOOD-VENDING
MACHINE
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B & D'S CONVENIENCE PLUS: OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR, SOFT
DRINK, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE RETAIL, ICE VENDING
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BOONE TRUCKING, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
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BROWNING-FERRIS, IND.: GARBAGE HAULER, 14 VEHICLES
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CITY OF RICHFIELD: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
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DAVANNI'S PIZZA: SOFT DRINK, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, FOOD
VEHICLES, ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
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DICK’S SANITATION SERVICE: GARBAGE HAULER, 3 VEHICLES
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FOOD N FUEL: SOFT DRINK, FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL, ON-SALE 3.2
MALT LIQUOR, CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
x
GODFATHER’S PIZZA: SOFT DRINK, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, FOOD
VEHICLES, ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
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GOLD STAR TAXI AND TRANS. SERV. CORP.: 27 VEHICLES
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HAMPTON INN RICHFIELD: ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR,
HOTEL/MOTEL, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
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KENNY'S MARKET: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR, ICE VENDING, CIGARETTE RETAIL, SOFT DRINK
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LARIAT LANES: BOWLING ALLEY, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, ON-SALE
3.2 MALT LIQUOR, SOFT DRINK, CIGARETTE RETAIL
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QUALITY WASTE CONTROL, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 6 VEHICLES
x
RAINBOW FOODS: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE RETAIL,
OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
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RANDY’S SANITATION, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 9 VEHICLES
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RICHFIELD-BLOOMINGTON HONDA: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
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RUBBISH SERVICE, INC.: 2 VEHICLES
Council Meeting Minutes-4-January 25, 1999
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SANDY'S TAVERN: CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,
POOL/BILLIARD COIN OPERATED, ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR, SOFT
DRINK, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
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SUBURBAN TAXI CORPORATION: 44 VEHICLES
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SUPERAMERICA #4186: CIGARETTE RETAIL, SOFT DRINK, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
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SUPERAMERICA #4188: CIGARETTE RETAIL, SOFT DRINK, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
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SUPERAMERICA #4191: CIGARETTE RETAIL, SOFT DRINK, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
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SUPERAMERICA #4615: CIGARETTE RETAIL, SOFT DRINK, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
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SYSTEMS OF MN, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 20 VEHICLES
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TOTAL SANITATION COMPANY: GARBAGE HAULER, 2 VEHICLES
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VASKO RUBBISH REMOVAL, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
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VINA RESTAURANT: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, ON-SALE
3.2 MALT LIQUOR
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WALLYMCCARTHY’S OLDS, INC.: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
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WALSER BUICK: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
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WALSER IMPORTS: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
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YELLOW TAXI SERVICE CORP.: 8 VEHICLES
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SUBSECTIONS 506,
511, 521 AND 546 OF ZONING ORDINANCE MAKING ADMINISTRATIVE
AND DEFINITION-RELATED CHANGES. C.L. NO.35
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 35 regarding proposed
ordinance amendments making administrative and definition related changes pertaining to
garages, lot coverage, sheds, variances, curb cuts, and fences.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance
amendment to subsections 506, 511, 521, and 546; and that the Public Hearing and
Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the February 22, 1999 City Council
meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY ADVISORY
COMMISSIONS. C.L. NO.36
Council Meeting Minutes-5-January 25, 1999
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 36 regarding appointments by
the City Council to various City advisory commissions.
Council Member Susag stated that the City Council had interviewed 30 applicants
for the 20 openings on various advisory commissions. He stated the Council was
impressed with the qualifications of all the applicants.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the following appointments:
COMMISSIONAPPOINTMENTTERM EXPIRES
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
-Darrin LorenzJanuary 31, 2000
James WeeksJanuary 31, 2001
VitoInferioJanuary 31, 2002
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
-PhilipMortensonJanuary 31, 2002
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RobertDietlJanuary 31, 2002
COMMISSION-
BrianMcGlinnJanuary 31, 2002
JohnEasterwoodJanuary 31, 2002
JohnEngerJanuary 31, 2002
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
-TashikaSykesJanuary 31, 2002
AnthonyBibusJanuary 31, 2002
JulieFishelJanuary 31, 2002
BrentPaviaJanuary 31, 2002
Ann FrancisMay 31, 1999
KathrynHafertepeMay 31, 1999
PLANNING COMMISSION
-WilliamKilianJanuary 31, 2002
TerryAhlstromJanuary 31, 2002
DavidGepnerJanuary 31, 2002
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
-DavidDelzerJanuary 31, 2002
JohnHagermanJanuary 31, 2002
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
Mike Sandahl, 7601 Bryant Avenue, Richfield representative on the Airport Noise
Mitigation Policy Committee, stated that the first meeting is anticipated to occur this week.
He stated he would report to the City Council at each Council meeting regarding the status
of the work of the committee.
Council Meeting Minutes-6-January 25, 1999
Council Member Susag stated that Mr. Sandahl‘s position was to make sure that the
terms of the agreement are carried out and that a menu of mitigation measures are
developed so that one is available in the best interest of Richfield.
City Manager Prosser stated that the MAC representative to the Airport Noise
Mitigation Policy Committee was John Himle with Steve Cramer as the alternate, that the
Bloomington representative was Larry Lee, and that Minneapolis had not yet made an
appointment. He reviewed some of the provisions of the noise mitigation agreement
including the initiation of T.I.F. legislation to facilitate redevelopment. He reviewed the
status of the proposal for funding of the net costs of redevelopment by the MAC, FAA, and
state. He reviewed how the city, county, and school district would be protected from the
impact of the loss of tax base.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked about where the funds would go
if the state makes up the difference in the reduced base T.I.F. concept.
City Manager Prosser stated the state funding would go to the appropriate
jurisdictions and the appropriate funds, such as the General Fund for the City.
Mr. Wozniczka requested a copy of any proposed T.I.F. legislation be made
available to the public.
Item #7LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following legislative issues:
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Pension fund protection
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Ballfield replacement funding
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Housing replacement
Item #8COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Rosenberg suggested additional measures to communicate snow
removal ordinance rules to the public including use of the snow emergency hotline.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the recent changes in the snow removal ordinance,
public information efforts, and how the new procedures have been working.
Council Member Sandahl thanked all the applicants who were interviewed for
appointment to various advisory commissions for their interest in serving the community
and encouraged those who were not appointed to apply again when openings occur.
Council Meeting Minutes-7-January 25, 1999
Mayor Kirsch invited the public to attend the Richfield Remodeling Fair on January
30 at Richfield High School.
City Attorney Thomson stated that the City Council should adjourn this meeting to a
Closed Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending or threatened litigation
regarding the Sun Current request for an attorney - client meeting tape.
Item #9CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Susag that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks:82017 - 82045$40,344.93
H/C:84148 - 84470$953,371.43
Payroll:11127 - 11375$494,891.90
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:50 p.m. The City
Council proceeded to a conference room to convene the Closed Executive Session
meeting.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager