02-22-99 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 22, 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; Russ Susag; and Kristal Stokes.
Members Not
Present:Susan Rosenberg
City Manager Prosser stated that Council Member Rosenberg had informed him
that she was ill and would not be present at this meeting.
M/Stokes, S/Susag to determine the absence of Council Member Rosenberg as an
excused absence.
Motion carried 4-0.
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; Chris Regis, Finance
Manager; Julie Urban, Zoning Administrator; and John Dean, City
Attorney.
Council Meeting Minutes-2-February 22, 1998
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
February 8, 1999.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF ASSOCIATION OF
MARKETING STUDENTS DECA - FREE ENTERPRISE MONTH
Council Member Stokes read and presented a proclamation to Matt Guillotel, Becky
Funk, and Jesse Hosseth in support of the Association of Marketing Students DECA-Free
Enterprise Month. The students reported on the DECA-Free Enterprise activities.
Item #2OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Don Cederholm, 6214 Fifth Avenue, discussed his experiences with roofing
contractors. He spoke in support of requiring a building permit.
City Manager Prosser stated that a building permit is required for roofing in the City
and requested Public Safety Director Scott meet with Mr. Cederholm regarding this issue.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FRANK J. ZAMBONI & COMPANY,
INC. FOR NEW ICE RESURFACER FOR SECOND ICE SHEET AT RICHFIELD
ICE ARENA IN AMOUNT OF $79,950 C.L. 44
Council Meeting Minutes-3-February 22, 1998
B.APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RIDGEDALE ELECTRIC INC. FOR
INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM AT 64TH STREET AND
PORTLAND AVENUE IN AMOUNT OF $121,626 C.L. 45
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO SUBSECTIONS 506, 511, 521 AND 546 OF ZONING
ORDINANCE MAKING ADMINISTRATIVE AND DEFINITION-RELATED
CHANGES. C. L. NO. 46
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 46 regarding proposed
ordinance amendments to achieve administrative and definition related changes to the
following:
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Garage Definition
x
Lot Coverage
x
Shed Heights
x
Variances
x
Curb Cuts
x
Fencing
x
Recreation Related Fencing
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 1998-3
amending Subsections 506, 511, 521, and 546 of Zoning Ordinance, that it be published in
the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET FOR URBAN VILLAGE MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. C. L. NO. 47
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 47 regarding consideration of the
Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Urban Village mixed use development
project.
Council Meeting Minutes-4-February 22, 1998
Council Member Sandahl asked about traffic volume statistics related to 68th Street.
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed the following information:
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Quietest residential street average traffic volumes 200-400 per day.
x
Non-collector streets similar to 68th Street 1800-2000 per day
x
68th Street collector near Lyndale Avenue 1397 per day
x
70th Street collector near Lyndale Avenue 3100 per day
x
73th Street collector near Lyndale Avenue 2300 per day
M/Susag, 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. 8680
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND RECORD OF DECISION
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8680 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Item #7CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING ALLOCATION OF 1998
GENERAL FUND BUDGET. C. L. NO. 48
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 48 recommending the following
revisions of the 1998 budget appropriations in accordance with the City Charter:
INCREASE BUDGETED EXPENDITURES
Public Works:
Forestry Division$110,000
Recreation Services
Recreation Division$ 5,000
Total$115,000
DECREASE BUDGETED EXPENDITURES
Public Safety:
Police Services Division$100,000
Community Development:
Administrative Division 15,000
Total$115,000
Net Change to General Fund Budget -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:
Council Meeting Minutes-5-February 22, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 8681
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1998
BUDGETS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8681 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Item #8CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000 GROSS REVENUE ICE
ARENA BONDS, SERIES 1999. C.L. NO. 49
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 49 regarding a resolution
providing for the sale of Gross Revenue Ice Arena Bonds, Series 1999 in an amount not to
exceed $2,500,000. He stated that consideration of a further "buy down" of the bond
amount would be looked at during consideration of the next budget.
Council Member Sandahl suggested that direction to staff to report on the "buy
down" during the budget process be included in the motion for this item.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to direct staff to report on the possibility of a further "buy down"
of the bond amount for consideration of the next budget 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. 8682
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$2,500,000 GROSS REVENUE ICE ARENA BONDS, SERIES 1999
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8682 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Item #9FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 840.11 OF
RICHFIELD CITY CODE RELATING TO SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CITY PARKS. C. L. NO. 50
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 50 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment that would allow a nonprofit corporation that has obtained a
community celebration license to sell 3.2 percent malt liquor in Veterans Memorial Park in
connection with the licensed community celebration.
Council Meeting Minutes-6-February 22, 1998
M/Susag, S/Sandahl 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 22,
1999 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #10DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PROPOSED AREA
CODE CHANGE FOR RICHFIELD
Council Member Susag gave a report on the public hearings regarding the
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's preliminary decision that the existing 612 area
code should be geographically split with the cities of Minneapolis, Richfield and the Fort
Snelling area assigned the 952 area code and the remaining area keeping the 612 area
code. He reviewed the following options for City Council action:
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Do nothing
x
Support PUC proposal
New Area Code (952) for Minneapolis/Richfield/Fort Snelling; remainder of
existing 612 area code remain 612
x
Support new 'overlay' area code
x
Request that Richfield be separated from Minneapolis to retain 612 area code
along with other Minneapolis suburbs
x
Request that Minneapolis/Richfield/Fort Snelling retain 612 area code with
remaining of existing 612 area code split and given two new area codes
Discussion followed regarding the advantages of the different area code options. It
was the consensus of the City Council to support the option to request that Minneapolis,
Richfield, and the Fort Snelling area retain the 612 area code with the remaining area of
existing 612 area code split and be given two new area codes.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to direct staff to prepare a resolution requesting the Public
Utilities Commission that Minneapolis, Richfield, and the Fort Snelling area retain the 612
area code with the remaining area of existing 612 area code split and be given two new
area codes and the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book
and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8683
RESOLUTION URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO RETAIN THE 612
AREA CODE IN THE MINNEAPOLIS/RICHFIELD/FORT SNELLING AREA, WHILE
SPLITTING THE REMAINING 612 AREA INTO TWO NEW AREA CODES.
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8683 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Council Meeting Minutes-7-February 22, 1998
Item #11CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING RICHFIELD-MAC AGREEMENT TO
INCLUDE METROPOLITAN AIRPORT SOUND ABATEMENT COUNCIL AS
TECHNICAL ADVISOR. COUNCIL LETTER NO. 51
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 51 regarding consideration of
amending the Richfield-MAC Noise Mitigation Agreement to include the Metropolitan
Airport Sound Abatement Council (MASAC) as a technical advisor.
Mike Sandahl, Richfield Representative on the Low Frequency Noise Policy
Committee (LFNPC), reported on the February 11 and February 17 LFNPC Meetings
including:
x
Organizational issues
x
Role and vision of LFNPC
x
Co-chairs will be Mr. Himle and Mr. Sandahl
x
Meetings dates
x
Expert panel: Andrew Harris, Sandy Fidell, and Louis Sutherland
x
Expert panel work plan
x
Focus of study will be residential uses
x
MASAC participation request
Mr. Sandahl recommended that MASAC be added as technical support, similar to
the Met Council, FAA, and MPCA.
Council Member Stokes discussed concerns that the MASAC representative speak
for the MASAC body and not as an individual.
Mr. Sandahl suggested that MASAC should decide as a democratic body who their
representative should be.
Audrey Duffee, 6515 18th Avenue, Richfield Care Team, stated concerns that
changes to the Richfield-MAC Noise Mitigation Agreement being considered and the lack
of knowledge of MASAC regarding low frequency noise. She stated concerns about the
new MASAC chair's statement regarding a possible appointee, and the role of Nigel
Finney with the LFNPC.
Mr. Sandahl stated Nigel Finney was acting as staff to the committee and not as a
member.
Council Member Susag asked if MAC had considered the MASAC request.
Mr. Sandahl stated that the MAC had approved the MASAC request.
Discussion followed regarding the process and timing of MASAC's appointment of a
representative.
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M/Susag, 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. 8684
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO
RICHFIELD-MAC NOISE MITIGATION AGREEMENT
Motion carried 3-1. (Kirsch opposed) This resolution appears as Resolution No.
8684 in Resolution Book No. 69.
Mayor Kirsch stated that to maintain consistency, since he voted against the original
Richfield-MAC Noise Mitigation Agreement, he voted in opposition to the amendment.
Mayor Kirsch thanked and acknowledged Audrey and Bill Duffee along with the
Richfield CARE Team for their dedication and work on airport issues.
Item #12AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser discussed the status of the airport mitigation redevelopment
legislation and the CARE Team's meeting with the Governor's staff.
Council Member Susag requested that the minutes of the Low Frequency Noise
Policy Committee Meetings be available in the library in the three ring binder with the
Richfield-MAC Mitigation Agreement and Status Report.
Item #13LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None
Item #14COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag invited the public to participate in the Annual VEAP
Snowball Golf Tournament at Rich Acres Golf Course on February 27.
Item #15CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Council Meeting Minutes-9-February 22, 1998
M/Stokes, S/Susag that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 78679-78706$41,329.51
H/C: 84841-85148$727,113.53
Payroll: 10449-10466; 11609-11806$429,129.24
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:16 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager