06-14-99 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 14, 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
MayorKirsch 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 :Steven Devich, Acting City Manager; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk;
Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director; Dan Scott,
Public Safety Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Chris Regis, Finance
Manager; Steve Sutter, Fire Marshall; John Starks, Community
Development Manager; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes to approve the following minutes:
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 24, 1999
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 24, 1999
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION OF JUNE 7, 1999
Council Meeting Minutes-2-June 14, 1999
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO 1999-2000
MISS RICHFIELD AMBASSADOR CANDIDATES
Council Member Sandahl presented certificates of appreciation to current Miss
Richfield Ambassadors Queen Elizabeth Heimerl, Princess Victoria Czupryna, and
Princess Odessa Simms and to the following 1999-2000 Miss Richfield Ambassador
candidates: Shawntel Carter, Lesley DeGracia, Stephanie Elliot, Liesl Larson, Anjela
Kentom, Jennifer Severson, and Jennifer Swenson.
Item #2PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE AND RESOLUTION TO STATE SENATOR
DAVE JOHNSON RECOGNIZING HIS WORK ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD DURING 1999 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. C.L. NO. 123
Mayor Kirsch requested that City Clerk Ferber read the proposed resolution
commending Senator Dave Johnson for his work on behalf of the City of Richfield during
the 1999 Legislative Session.
M/Kirsch, S/Rosenberg 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. 8729
RESOLUTION COMMENDING SENATOR DAVE JOHNSON FOR HIS WORK ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DURING THE 1999 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8729 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Mayor Kirsch read and presented a plaque to Senator Johnson recognizing his work
on behalf of the residents of Richfield.
Item #3ACCEPTANCE OF TREE CITY USA THIRTEEN YEAR AWARD. C.L. NO.
124
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Council Letter No. 124 regarding receipt of
the Thirteen Year Maple Leaf Award recognizing the City as a Tree City USA.
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Streets Supervisor Mark Hall reviewed the City's forestry programs.
Item #4OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the Council.
Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1998 LHN
REDEVELOPMENT AREA MAINTENANCE AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING
FOR AUGUST 9, 1999 C.L. 125
RESOLUTION NO. 8730
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION
OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR LHN MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 8731
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR LHN
MAINTENANCE JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.'s 8730 and 8731 in Resolution Book
No. 69.
B.APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS COSTS OF
2000 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS FOR LHN REDEVELOPMENT AREA
AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 9, 1999 C.L. 126
Council Meeting Minutes-4-June 14, 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 8732
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT
SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) PROJECT AREA
FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8732 in Resolution Book No. 69.
C.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1998 77TH STREET
REDEVELOPMENT AREA MAINTENANCE AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING
FOR AUGUST 9, 1999 C.L. 127
RESOLUTION NO. 8733
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION
OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 77TH STREET MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 8734
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 77TH STREET
MAINTENANCE JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.'s 8733 and 8734 in Resolution Book
No. 69.
D.APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS COSTS OF
2000 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS FOR 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA
AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 9, 1999 C.L. 128
RESOLUTION NO. 8735
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT
SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8735 in Resolution Book No. 69.
E.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR JANUARY
1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998, ORDERING PREPARATION OF
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 9, 1999
C.L. 129
Council Meeting Minutes-5-June 14, 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 8736
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1998 TO DECEMBER 31, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 8737
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1998 TO DECEMBER 31, 1998
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.'s 8736 and 8737 in Resolution Book
No. 69.
F.APPROVED RESCINDING AUTHORIZED AGREEMENT WITH OSM AND
ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES
IN AMOUNT OF $125,000 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WITH WSB AND ASSOCIATES FOR FINAL DESIGN PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $104,803 FOR
PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE BRIDGE ACROSS I-35W NORTH OF 76TH STREET
C.L. 130
G. APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ALLIED BLACKTOP CO. FOR 1999
SEALCOATING PROJECT IN AMOUNT OF $124,155.10 C.L. 131
H.APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF BITUMINOUS PARKING LOTS AT LYNDALE LIQUOR
STORE, CITY HALL AND FIRE STATION II AND IMPROVEMENT OF ASPHALT
PATHS AT DONALDSON AND TAFT PARKS IN AMOUNT OF $124,816.35 C.L.
132
I.APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JAY BROS. INC. FOR POND
GRADING AND APPURTENANT WORK AT 69TH STREET AND PENN AVENUE
IN AMOUNT OF $72,060.40 C.L. 133
J.APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION WAIVER FOR 6812
EMERSON LANE C.L. 134
RESOLUTION NO. 8738
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBDIVISION WAIVER
6812 EMERSON LANE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8738 in Resolution Book No. 69.
Council Meeting Minutes-6-June 14, 1999
K.APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF JOINT
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN 2000 TO 2002.
C.L. 135
RESOLUTION NO. 8739
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT COOPERATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM IN FY 2000-2002
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8739 in Resolution Book No. 69.
L.APPROVED RESOLUTION GRANTING LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE, WITH
FEE WAIVER, FOR CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, 305 EAST 78TH STREET
C.L. 136
RESOLUTION NO. 8740
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8740 in Resolution Book No. 69.
M.CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ITINERANT FOOD LICENSE WITH FEE
WAIVER, FOR RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT FOR ANNUAL
SAFETY CAMP EVENT AT COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER AND
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK ON JUNE 15 AND 16, 1999 C.L. 137
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
REGARDING APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION TO
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA; ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERCHANGE WEST AND
LYNDALE GATEWAY TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT AND
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN; AND REMOVAL OF PARCELS
FROM ILN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT. C.L. NO. 138
Council Meeting Minutes-7-June 14, 1999
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 13 regarding consideration
of resolutions for approval of a modification to the redevelopment plan for the Richfield
Redevelopment Project Area; establishment of the Interchange West and Lyndale
Gateway Tax Increment Financing Plan and removal of parcels from the ILN Tax
Increment Financing District.
Council Member Rosenberg suggested that the issues be considered separately.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, requested information on the plan
regarding traffic, streets and City expenses that may be a cost to properties outside the
district.
Community Development Palmborg stated that the Public Works Department had
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the consultant firm of SEH conduct the traffic analysis of project area.He stated that 76
Street would need to be widened between I-35W and the Woodlake Church with right-of-
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way coming from the project area, a right turn added on eastbound 76 Street at Penn
Avenue, and moving the current traffic signal from Penn Avenue and the frontage road
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north to a new road into the development area at about 77 Street and Penn Avenue,
which will divide the commercial area from the residential area.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, questioned the impact on the Penn
Avenue bridge over I-494 and the entrance/exit ramps.
Public Works Director Eastling stated that the bridge and intersection are
inadequate even without this project. He stated that the bridge replacement will be
submitted for federal funding. He explained that the City of Richfield, the City of
Bloomington, MnDOT, and Hennepin County are currently reviewing the I-494/I-35W which
will influence the design at the interchange for improvements at Penn Avenue.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked about the impact on property
taxes outside the district, the annual 5% contribution, loss of inflationary increases in
taxes, and the increased costs of public services for the district.
Sid Inman, Ehlers & Associates, Inc., responded to Mr. Wozniczka's questions
explaining the statutory option for a qualifying local contribution method, that values in the
district have not increased at a rate comparable to other areas of the City, the impact of
the frozen value and levy limits, and discussed how there is no legally acceptable method
to determine the impact on the cost of City services although experience shows upgrading
and improving transportation designs generally lessens service costs.
Mr. Wozniczka stated he was not satisfied with those answers and stated concern
that liquor licenses and ancillary services would increase City costs and in-kind services as
a local share would result in a loss of services to other parts of the City. He indicated that
the TIF assistance is 2.3 times the assessors' value and unreasonable.
Mr. Inman reviewed the Financing Plan assumptions and methodology indicating
the estimates also include relocation, demolition, and soil work costs.
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Community Development Director Palmborg stated that the actual level of TIF
assistance to the developer is still being negotiated.
Murray Kornberg, CSM Corporation, reviewed the status of property acquisition
indicating 67 of 68 residential property owners had signed purchase agreements. He
stated that there are some issues that will cause a delay in removing the conditions on the
purchase agreements but that they were committed to resolving and addressing the
hardship this may cause on a case by case basis. He apologized for the anxiety that this
may cause but that CSM may require an extension from the HRA for time to complete the
conditions. He responded to a question stating that this could mean a delay from the
September 1 scheduled closing date. He pledged to work with hardship cases and
develop a written proposal on how to deal with this issue.
Council Member Rosenberg expressed dissatisfaction with how CSM had treated
residents and negatively impacted people's lives in the area stating concerns about the
problems further uncertainty will cause people. She stated that the purchase of homes
was supposed to have been driven by the commercial development but the residential
ended up being impacted first.
Mr. Kornberg stated that is why CSM has requested splitting the project between
the residential and commercial to allow the residential to proceed quicker and end the
uncertainty.
Jim Bergin, 7627 Oliver Avenue, stated that the contract calls for $5,000 to be due
in July to sellers with closing on September 1. He stated people have made their plans
based on this information and if it doesn't happen he will not sell.
Mary Ellen Mathien, 7624 Morgan Avenue, expressed dissatisfaction with how CSM
treated them. She related how difficult it was to buy a house in this market while waiting
for the July payment with a September 1 closing and interest rates were rising. She
requested CSM be held to the July payment and September 1 closing date.
Joan Fuller, 7638 Newton Avenue, stated that if July 1 comes and CSM hasn't
performed, then the purchase agreement can be ripped up. She stated concerns that the
costs of replacing her house was much more than what CSM will pay.
Mayor Kirsch stated that the HRA will address CSM's request for an extension at
the June 21 HRA meeting.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Susag stated concerns about the comments in the memo from
Hennepin County regarding the proposed TIF district (Exhibit C).
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Mr.Inman reviewed his response to the Hennepin County memo regarding their
assumptions (Exhibit C1) stating that the project would not have occurred without tax
increment financing assistance, the impact to other entities is $0, that "the City reasonably
determines that no other redevelopment of any kind is anticipated on this site without
substantially similar assistance being provided to the development. Accordingly, the
increase market value anticipated without tax increment assistance is $0." He stated that
when creating a redevelopment district, the tax increment statutes do not require you to
prove that retail is in short supply or that this project will create jobs, and the City of
Richfield has always required the developer to provide detailed needs analysis to
determine that assistance is needed and the amount and term of the assistance.
Council Member Susag directed staff to send a written communication to Hennepin
County to go on record that they clearly have made the wrong assumption in their memo.
Council Member Rosenberg discussed the desire for financial commitments from
businesses to address traffic issues being part of the development contract rather than just
vague statements. She stated that consultant Lisa Radunz has ideas on how this can be
done.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated CSM is on notice to identify
strategies to address traffic management.
Discussion followed regarding procedural issues related to the impact of splitting out
parts of the proposed resolutions as requested by Council Member Rosenberg.
Council Member Sandahl noted that the impact if City Council did not approve the
resolution for the Interchange West would be that all the purchase contracts agreements
from CSM would be void.
M/Susag, 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. 8741
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ELIMINATION OF PARCELS FROM
THE INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-NICOLLET (ILN)
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT WITHIN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
Motion carried 4-1. ( Rosenberg opposed) This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8741 in Resolution Book No. 69.
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 8742
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE MODIFICATION
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA;
AND ESTABLISHING THE INTERCHANGE WEST AND LYNDALE
GATEWAY TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
THEREIN AND ADOPTING THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATED
THERETO
Motion carried 4-1. (Rosenberg opposed) This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8742 in Resolution Book No. 69.
Item #8CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AMENDMENTS TO RICHFIELD
CITY CODE SECTION 400 AND 405, UPDATING CITY BUILDING
REGULATIONS TO LATEST VERSION OF STATE BUILDING CODE AND
MINNESOTA UNIFORM FIRE CODE. C.L. NO. 139
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 139 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment to update the City building regulations to the latest version of the
State Building Code and Uniform Fire Code.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance; and that
the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the July 12,
1999 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CALL OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1991 DATED
SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 IN TOTAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $5,615,000.
C.L. NO. 140
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 140 regarding a proposal
that the G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 1985 portion, of the Series 1991 General
Obligation Refunding Bonds be called which would provide a present value debt savings of
approximately $8,000 after fees.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, questioned the small amount of savings
and the fees to Ehlers & Associates.
Finance Manager Regis explained that it was partial call of bonds and fees would
be related to the bond call procedures, notices, and bond counsel.
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M/Sandahl, 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. 8743
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PREPAYMENT AND
REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8743 in Resolution
Book No. 69.
Item #10CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF CITY OF RICHFIELD
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998. C.L. NO. 141
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 141 regarding presentation
of the City of Richfield Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1998.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked questions regarding the TIF
repayment schedule for 1996 bonds and the "unaudited" label on the schedule of
personnel expenditures.
Acting City Manager Devich stated that the auditors had already responded to Mr.
Wozniczka's question at the previous meeting stating that the information is labeled
"unaudited" because it is supplemental statistical data and outside the scope of the audit.
Finance Manager Regis reviewed the bond debt service schedule.
M/Stokes, S/Susag to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the
City for the year ended December 31, 1998.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11CONSIDERATION OF POND CONSTRUCTION AND LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR STORM WATER POND LOCATED AT ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS,
66TH STREET AND PILLSBURY AVENUE. C.L. NO. 142
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Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 142 regarding
consideration of pond construction and a lease agreement for a storm water pond located
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at the Academy of Holy Angels (AHA) at 66 Street and Pillsbury Avenue summarizing the
conditions of the agreement as follows:
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The AHA will construct the pond.
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The AHA will maintain the pond to the following criteria:
Turf established around perimeter of pond to prevent erosion.
Maximum height of grass: six inches.
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All City ordinances apply.
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The AHA meets the City’s storm water management requirements on the site with
the construction of the pond.
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The City will provide hydrologic designs for the pond.
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The City pays $50,000 for construction of the pond and for rent until 2026.
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The City maintains the piping system at the 66th Street outlet.
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Insurance, indemnification and warranty issues are clarified.
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed and answered questions regarding a site
plan of the proposed pond.
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg to approve the Pond Construction and Lease Agreement
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with the Academy of the Holy Angels for the storm water pond in the vicinity of 66 Street
and Pillsbury Avenue and authorize the Mayor and Acting City Manager to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City of Richfield.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF RICHFIELD MEMBER TO
GOVERNOR'S AIRPORT COMMUNITY STABILIZATION FUNDING TASK
FORCE. C.L. NO. 143
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 143 regarding the
appointment of a Richfield representative as a member of the Governor's airport
community stabilization funding task force.
M/Kirsch, S/Stokes to appoint Tom Harms to represent Richfield as a member of
the Governor's airport community stabilization funding task force.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Sandahl suggested that the City Council also designate an
alternate.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to appoint Dan Linnihan as an alternate to the Governor's
airport community stabilization funding task force.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed the status of the following airport issues:
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Legislation to authorize $30 million of general obligation bonds from the MAC to
spend on land use conversion within the Airport Impact Zone.
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Mayor Kirsch and MAC Chair Charles Nichols will meet on June 25.
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Resident calls for information as to the status of a potential buyout.
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Bill Duffee, 6515 18 Avenue, discussed the vote by a faction of the CARE Team to
separate its actions and positions from the City to pursue its own course of action. He
stated that he and others remain interested in remaining active in operating under the
original guidelines with perhaps a different name.
Mayor Kirsch stated concern that it may be confusing to the public if the group
keeps the CARE Team name but with a different agenda than in the past. He requested
that the City Attorney review this issue.
Item #14LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None.
Item #15COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Acting City Manager Devich stated the PAR Group has indicated that City Manager
candidate interviews will probably be scheduled for July 29, 30, 31.
Council Member Sandahl asked if the City sends a representative to the MAC
meetings.
Acting City Manager Devich stated that the City does have a staff member attend
the MAC meetings.
Council Member Susag invited the public to the Richfield Historical Society Book
Sale on June 19 at the Richfield High School and encouraged residents to purchase
Fourth of July buttons to support the Fourth of July Celebration.
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Mayor Kirsch reminded residents that the June issue of Your City has been
delivered and they call the City if they need more information on any issue.
Item #16CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 78872 - 78901$92,734.01
H/C: 87400 - 87874$1,758,840.05
Payroll: 12457-12490; 13168 - 13664$931,459.29
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:56 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberSteven L. Devich
City ClerkActing City Manager