03-01-99 Worksession
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Study Session
March 1, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:00 p.m.
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; William Fillmore, Liquor
Operations Director; and Michael Eastling, Public Works Director;
Tom Foley, Transportation Engineer; and George Atkinson,
Engineering Supervisor.
Item # IDISCUSSION OF 1999 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.
S.S. LETTER NO. 5
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Study Session Letter No. 5 regarding the
construction and maintenance projects scheduled to occur in 1999.
Engineering Supervisor Atkinson presented the history, costs, and scheduling for
the following projects:
A.RECONSTRUCT PARKING LOTS AND TRAILS
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Lyndale Liquor Store parking lot ($37,400)
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City Hall lower parking lot ($32,200)
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Fire Station No. 2 parking lot and driveway ($51,400)
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Park paths ($93,000)
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B.69TH AND PENN STORM WATER HOLDING POND
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1999 - construct pond ($100,000)
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2000 - reconstruct 70th Street
Discussion was held regarding the timing of the project. It was the consensus
of the Council that the reconstruction of 70th Street occur as early as possible
in 2000 and that Public Works Director Eastling communicate to the affected
neighborhood regarding the construction schedule.
C.76TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER I-35W
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1999 CIB $800,000
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Two year project
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Design and cost estimates $920,000 - $1,155,000
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Several design options possible
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MnDOT desires their contractor to construct center pier during construction
on I-35W.
Discussion followed regarding design and cost options. The City Council
requested lighting on the bridge be a part of the design.
D.WOOD LAKE DREDGING
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Project completed
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$50,000 grant from MnDOT to raise pathways
E.STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
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Concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk repair
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Rout and seal cracks in blacktopped streets
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Sealcoating
F.INSTALL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
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64th Street and Portland Avenue
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67th Street and Nicollet Avenue
G.I-35W/66TH STREET GATEWAY PROJECT
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Extraordinary costs for undergrounding utilities
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, suggested the pedestrian bridge over I-
35W be at 75th Street instead of 76th Street.
Engineering Supervisor Atkinson reviewed the different sites that had been
considered for the bridge, including 75th Street, and the reasons for choosing the
proposed 76th Street location.
Item # IIUPDATE OF RICHFIELD'S MUNICIPAL STATE AID ACCOUNT.
S.S. LETTER NO. 6
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Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Study Session Letter No. 6 regarding the
current and future status of the City's Municipal State Aid (MSA) Account.
Traffic Engineer Foley reviewed the following candidate transportation
improvements for MSA funding:
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Highway Demonstration Projects
Study of I-494/I-35W Interchange
Replace Lyndale Avenue bridge over I-494
77th Street Phase III underpass
77th Street ramps to TH77
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I-35W/62 Crosstown/RLAP
I-35W/62 Crosstown commons
Extend noise wall along 62 crosstown I-35W to Xerxes
Lyndale Avenue 62nd - 64th Street
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Interchange West
Move traffic signal from 78th Street to 77th Street on Penn Avenue
Improve access to 76th Street - traffic signal
Replace Penn Avenue bridge over I-494
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Airport Mitigation Projects
77th Street Phase III underpass
66th Street and TH77 interchange
New north-south collector
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66th Street and Portland Avenue
Study
VMPR Master Park Plan
Redevelopment opportunities
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76th Street east of I-35W
Pedestrian bridge over I-35W
Pavement markings for bikeway
Airport Mitigation Projects
Downsize 76th Street
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Replace Signal Equipment
Replace signal controls along Lyndale Avenue
Add LED lenses
Opticom
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Railroad Crossing Upgrades
66th Street
76th Street
He stated that the demand for transportation improvements would exceed the MSA
funding available over the next several years and reviewed other possible funding options.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the importance of looking at priorities and options.
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Item # IIIDISCUSSION OF STATUS OF AIRPORT RELATED ISSUES.
S.S. LETTER NO. 7
City Manager Prosser reviewed Study Session Letter No. 7 regarding the status of
the following airport related issues:
Legislative Initiatives
Low Frequency Noise Policy Committee (LFNPC)
MASAC
77th Street Crossing at TH77
South Parallel Runway Construction
Richfield Airport Strategy Group (RASG)
Council Member Stokes reported on the status of MASAC appointment of technical
advisor representatives to the LFNPC.
Item # IVDISCUSSION OF CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
City Manager Prosser stated that responses to the RFP were due on Friday from
search firms. He suggested that the City Council could choose two to interview after their
review of the proposals. City Manager Prosser discussed the candidate profile and
various techniques that may be utilized in the search process including staff and public
input, public open house, psychological, inventory of experiences and interviews. He
suggested that Jim Lynn could assist the Council with the process after the proposals are
received.
City Manager stated he would be available to assist with airport legislation and the
golf course replacement issues as a special consultant during the transition during the
transition period.
Discussion followed regarding the recruitment and transition period.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed proposed legislation related to the
retention of local pension funding. He requested and received consensus of the City
Council to draft a letter from the City Council in support of the legislation.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Susag asked about the status of the recruitment for a Recreation
Services Director.
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City Manager Prosser stated that final screening is being completed of two finalists
and a recommendation for appointment should be made within two weeks.
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:49 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberJames D. Prosser
City ClerkCity Manager