02-08-99 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 8, 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; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the following minutes:
(1)Special City Council Meeting of January 8, 1999
(2)Special City Council Meeting of January 25, 1999
(3)Regular City Council Meeting of January 25, 1999
(4)Special City Council Closed Executive Session of January 25, 1999
(5)Special City Council Meeting of January 28, 1999
(6)Regular City Council Study Session of February 1, 1999
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Floyd Sandell, 6737 Third Avenue, asked questions regarding the request by the
Sun-Current newspapers attorney for release of the tapes of a Closed Executive Session
and the City Attorney's response to that request.
City Attorney Thomson explained the statutory and judicial provisions allowing
closed executive sessions and the principal of the client-attorney privilege.
Mr. Sandell asked about the costs for airport related issues.
City Manager Prosser stated that $800,000 was spent on airport related issues in
1998.
Mayor Kirsch discussed the importance of achieving protection and mitigation of the
impact of the airport for the community.
Item #2PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTAL
COMMENDATION FOR OFFICER OF THE YEAR TO RICHFIELD POLICE
OFFICER ROBERT SCHLETTY
Public Safety Director Scott presented the Public Safety Departmental
Commendation to Officer Robert Schletty as the 1998 Officer of the Year.
Item #3PRESENTATION OF PUBIC SAFETY MEDAL OF MERIT TO RICHFIELD
POLICE OFFICER GREGORY PETERSON
Public Safety Director Scott presented the Public Safety Departmental
Commendation Medal of Honor to Officer Gregory Peterson for his actions during a
situation that occurred on December 27, 1998.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the agenda.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF LARRY EMOND
AND GLENN ERICKSON TO 1999 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION C.L. 37
RESOLUTION NO. 8677
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF
TWO RESIDENT MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8677 in Resolution Book No. 69.
B.APPROVED RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX D RELATED TO BENCH
PERMIT FEES FOR 1999 C.L. 38
RESOLUTION NO. _8678
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. 8661
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8678 in Resolution Book No. 69.
C.APPROVED INCREASING EXISTING WOOD LAKE DREDGING CONTRACT
WITH VEIT & COMPANY BY $25,649.70 AND EXTENDING CONTRACT
COMPLETION DATE TO JULY 1999 C.L. 39
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE VACATING FREMONT
AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN WEST 73RD STREET AND
UNIMPROVED LAKE SHORE DRIVE. COUNCIL LETTER NO. 40
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 40 regarding a petition from the
owners of 1300 West 73rd Street and 1220 West 73rd Street for vacation of the Fremont
Avenue right-of-way between West 73rd Street and unimproved Lake Shore Drive.
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M/Stokes, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8679
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY PETITION
AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
(Fremont Avenue)
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8679 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
M/Stokes, S/Susag that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance; and that
the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the March 8,
1999 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE PROVIDING FUNDING
FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM SPECIAL REVENUE
FUND. COUNCIL LETTER NO. 41
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 41 regarding a proposed
transitory ordinance providing for the expenditure of funds from the Special Revenue Fund
for the following capital improvements:
Playfeatures – Adams Hill$ 65,000
Tennis Court Improvements 35,000
Park Shelter Improvements – Taft/Donaldson/Augsburg/Christian 55,000
Ice Arena 2nd Sheet (repayment) 100,000
Asphalt Park Paths – Donaldson/Taft 80,000
Parking Lots – Lower City Hall, Community Center, Upper
Donaldson Park 35,000
Traffic Calming 10,000
Public Safety Modular Furniture 105,000
Public Safety Building Security 40,000
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance; and
that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the March
8, 1999 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE TO
FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE FOR SALE OF BEER AND WINE
COOLERS IN VETERANS PARK ON JULY 3, 1999. COUNCIL LETTER
NO. 42
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 42 regarding the request from
the Fourth of July Committee for a 3.2 malt liquor license for the July 3 street dance at
Veterans Memorial Park.
Tom Scaglia, 6410 Washburn Avenue, Vice President of the Fourth of July
Committee, appeared in support of the request and thanked the City Council, Community
Services Commission, and Public Safety Department for their consideration of this issue.
Council Member Rosenberg acknowledged the Committee for addressing control
and security issues in their request.
Council Member Sandahl noted that wine had been deleted from the original
request.
Mr. Scaglia stated they deleted wine because it would require another type of
license.
M/Rosenberg, S/Susag to approve the proposal of the Fourth of July Committee for
the sale of beer and wine coolers in Veterans Memorial Park on July 3, 1999 and to direct
the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance amendment to enable
implementation of the proposal.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
COMPONENTS OF SECOND ICE SHEET ADDITION TO RICHFIELD ICE
ARENA. COUNCIL LETTER NO. 43
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 43 regarding the award of
contracts for construction components of the second ice sheet addition to the Richfield Ice
Arena.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the following action regarding construction
components of the second ice sheet addition to the Richfield Ice Arena:
x
Approve bid division 1 and award contract to Fabcon, Inc. for pre-cast wall panels in
the amount of $268,311.
x
Approve bid division 2 and award contract to Gresser Concrete for concrete/masonry
in the amount of $213,055.
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x
Approve bid division 3 and award contract to Thurnbeck Steel for structural steel
supply in the amount of $169,212.
x
Approve bid division 4 and award contract to Thurnbeck Steel for metal fabrication
supply in the amount of $2,268.
x
Approve bid division 5 and award contract to Amerect, Inc. for steel erection in the
amount of $48,295.
x
Approve bid divisions 6 and 7 and award contract to JS Cates Construction for
carpentry material, installation and finish in the amount of $52,798.
x
Reject all bids for bid division 8.
x
Approve bid division 9 and award contract to Top-All Roofing for EPDM
roofing/flashing and sheet metal in the amount of $79,370.
x
Approve bid division 10 and award contract to Contract Caulking for joint sealers in the
amount of $3,084.
x
Approve bid division 11 and award contract to Gardner Hardware for H.M. doors,
frames and hardware in the amount of $29,425.
x
Approve bid divisions 12 and 13 and award contract to Industrial Door Co. for
overhead coiling doors and overhead sectional doors in the amount of $8,410.
x
Approve bid division 14 and award contract to Minneapolis Glass for aluminum
entrances/glazing in the amount of $15,500.
x
Approve bid division 15 and award contract to W. L. Hall Co. for insulated translucent
skylight and wall panel system in the amount of $5,205.
x
Approve bid division 16 and award contract to Berg Drywall Inc. for gypsum drywall in
the amount of $9,500.
x
Approve bid division 17 and award contract to Shaw Contract for tile work in the
amount of $4,500.
x
Approve bid division 18 and award contract to Twin City Acoustics for acoustical
ceilings in the amount of $8,430.
x
Approve bid division 19 and award contract to Murray Floor for carpet/resilient flooring
in the amount of $46,870.
x
Approve bid division 20 and award contract to Rainbow, Inc. for paint in the amount of
$14,804.
x
Approve bid divisions 21, 22, and 23 and award contract to Construction Supply, Inc.
for toilet compartments and accessories, louvers and miscellaneous specialties in the
amount of $14,323.
x
Approve bid division 24 and award contract to Stadium Seating for bleacher seats and
benches in the amount of $34,634.
x
Approve bid division 27 and award contract to Becker Arena for dasher boards in the
amount of $95,304.
x
Approve bid division 28 and award contract to Egan Mechanical for mechanical in the
amount of $295,000.
x
Approve bid division 29 and award contract to General Sprinkler for fire protection in
the amount of $51,630.
x
Approve bid division 30 and award contract to TEC Electric for electrical in the amount
of $188,700.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #10AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser discussed the status of the following airport related issues:
x
Meeting schedule for the Airport Mitigation Policy Committee
x
Relationship of the technical experts group to the Airport Mitigation Policy
Committee
x
Airport Mitigation Redevelopment Legislation
x
Golf Course Replacement
x
Ballfield Replacement
Council Member Susag suggested that the Richfield-MAC Mitigation Agreement
Status Report be available in the library in a three ring binder along with a copy of the
agreement.
Item #11LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following legislative issues:
x
Pension Fund Protection
x
DWI Prosecution Reimbursement
x
Housing Replacement
Item #12COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag read the following letter of resignation from City Manager
Prosser:
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council:
I submit my resignation from the City of Richfield effective March 26. I have accepted an
offer of employment with Ehlers & Associates.
My sincere gratitude is extended to Mayor Kirsch and all current and past City Council
Members for their support and the opportunity to serve the City of Richfield the past 12
years.
Since the time of my employment in September 1986, our community has faced, and met,
a series of significant challenges. Richfield is now a stronger and more secure community.
I am confident that it will be even stronger and more secure in the future. My personal and
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professional goal has been to serve in a manner which assures that Richfield will be not
just better, but greater. If that goal has been achieved it is a credit to others who serve
with me.
It has been a distinct honor to serve with a uniquely qualified management staff. Steve
Devich, Bruce Palmborg, Mike Eastling, Bill Fillmore and Dan Scott have demonstrated
exceptional ability to meet the needs of our community. I extend my thanks to each of
them for their tireless efforts, support and personal dedication. They will assuredly
continue to provide the staff leadership necessary to meet the continuing challenges
Richfield faces.
The foundation of our organization is, without question, the front line employees. They
have, daily (and nightly), provided a consistently superior level of service to our residents
and customers. Our recognition as a premier community rests squarely on the shoulders
of these caring and dedicated men and women.
Finally, I also want to extend my thanks to all of the people of Richfield. They have made
Richfield a better place because of their active participation in our government.
Respectfully submitted,
James D. Prosser, City Manager
Mayor Kirsch recommended that the City request proposals from executive search
firms for the recruitment of a new City Manager.
The Mayor and City Council recognized and thanked Mr. Prosser for his hard work,
high standards, accomplishments, and service to the community.
Council Member Susag invited the public to the following upcoming events:
February 12 - Augsburg Park Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
February 27 - Annual VEAP Snowball Golf Tournament at Rich Acres Golf Course
Mayor Kirsch reminded residents that the latest edition of the Your City newsletter is
out and encouraged residents to fill out the feedback card regarding the multi-purpose
community center.
Item #13CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 78648-82049$465,600.72
H/C: 84472-84839$828,445.85
Payroll: 11377-11603$451,516.84
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:53 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager