06-28-99 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 28, 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; William Fillmore, Liquor
Operations Director; Frank White, Special Programs Manager; Kathy
Farris, Human Services Planner/Coordinator; and Corrine Thomson,
City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the regular City Council Minutes of the June 14,
1999.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1RECOGNITION OF LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS FOURTH OF JULY
ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
Council Member Rosenberg introduced Darlene Greer, Elizabeth Kingdom, and
Sandy Sather of the Richfield League of Women Voters (LWV), coordinators of the Fourth
of July Essay Contest.
Darlene Greer explained that this year’s theme was the phrase “Ensure Domestic
Tranquility“ from the preamble of the U. S. Constituition. She read several passages from
the winning essays. She announced the following contest winners:
Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6
Klare Case Robert Bently Dominque Detuncq
Chris Charbonneau Rebecca Easterwood Robyn Fleming
Caitlin Gerdes Katie Sausen Ashley Gibbs
Heather Lund Thuy Nguyen-Tran Nat Hix
Item #2PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING WOMEN OF TODAY
FOUNDER'S DAY, JULY 1, 1999
Council Member Rosenberg read and presented a proclamation to Connie
McDonald and Richfield Women of Today members designating July 1,1999 as Women of
Today Founder’s Day in the City of Richfield.
Connie McDonald invited the community to the Richfield Women of Today picnic at
Veterans Memorial Park on July 1 from 6-8 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF CITY OF RICHFIELD HUMAN SERVICES
Item #3
PLANNER/COORDINATOR KATHY FARRIS
Acting City Manager Devich introduced new City employee Human Services
Planner/Coordinator Kathy Farris.
Item #4PRESENTATION OF PROPCLAMATION DESIGNATING NATIONAL
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WEEK, JULY 11-17, 1999
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Council Member Sandahl read and presented a proclamation to Adaptive
Recreation Supervisor Kristin Abel designating July 11-17,1999 as National Therapeutic
Recreation Week.
Adaptive Recreation Supervisor Abel reviewed various aspects of the adaptive
recreation programs.
Item #5PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JULY NATIONAL
PARK AND RECREATION MONTH
Council Member Susag read and presented a proclamation to Recreation Program
Manager Frank White designating July as National Park and Recreation Month in the City
of Richfield.
Item #6OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenue, President of the Richfield League of Women
Voters, presented copies of the LWV Affordable Housing Study to the City Council.
John Bjostad, 7016 Harriet Avenue, representing the Fourth of July celebration
committee presented a report to the City Council on the status of preparation for the
upcoming Fourth of July celebration, He encouraged people to buy Fourth of July buttons
and join the booster club to support the celebration activities.
Ken Neslund, 7645 Newton Avenue, discussed concerns regarding the Interchange
West redevelopment process, the status of the proposed purchase of property, and impact
on homeowners resulting from the process.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed the June 21 action of the HRA regarding
Interchange West and gave a brief status report on the project.
Item #7 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED LEASING EXTERIOR PORTION OF 7214 CEDAR AVENUE
FROM HRA FOR USE BY CITY OF RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT AT RENT OF $300 PER MONTH C.L. 144
B. APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH DAVID A. KIRSCHT ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR GOLF COURSE AT EXISTING FORT
SNELLING GOLF COURSE IN AMOUNT UP TO $28,525 C.L. 145
C.APPROVED COMMUNITY CELEBRATION EVENT LICENSE AND
TEMPORARY ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE, WITH FEE
WAIVER, FOR FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE EVENTS SCHEDULED AT
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, 6335 PORTLAND AVENUE, ON JULY 3 AND
4, 1999 C.L. 146
D.APPROVED TEMPORARY ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE,
WITH FEE WAIVER, FOR JULY 4, 1999 FOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD
AMERICAN LEGION POST 435 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE C.L. 147
E.APPROVED RESOLUTION AFFIRMING MUNICIPAL TORT LIABILITY LIMITS
ESTABLISHED BY MINNESOTA STATUTES 466.04 C.L. 148
RESOLUTION NO. 8744
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING MUNICIPAL TORT LIABILITY LIMITS
ESTABLISHED BY MINNESOTA STATUTES 466.04
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8744 in Resolution Book No. 70.
M/Sandahl, S/ Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEATING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY
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Item #9ORDINANCE FOR SALE OF PROPERTY AT 6537-14 AVENUE TO HRA.
C.L. NO. 149
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No 149 regarding the proposed
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transitory ordinance to authorize the sale of property at 6537-14 Avenue to the HRA.
M/Stokes, S/Susag that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 1999-8
Transitory Ordinance No. 17.90 that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be
made part of these minutes.
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Motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AMENDMENT TO CITY
ItemADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTION 1, SUBSECTION 310.03 DESCRIBING
#10PROJECT EMPLOYEE. C.L. No. 150
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No 150 regarding a proposed
amendment to the City ordinance code regarding the definition of a Project Employee.
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 July 26,
1999 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
ItemCONSIDERATION OF STATUS OF RUNWAY 4-22 LITIGATION IN
#11MINNESOTA STATE COURT. C.L. NO. 151
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 151 regarding the status of the
runway 4-22 litigation in the Minnesota State Court.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to authorize the Richfield attorney to dismiss the Runway 4-22
litigation filed in Minnesota State Court.
Motion carried 5-0.
AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
Item
#12
Mike Sandahl, Richfield Representative on the MSP Low Frequency Noise
Committee, presented a technical report on the ambient levels of low frequency noise in
residential areas near the airport. He reviewed the findings of the technical panel indicating
that the overflight insulation did not attenuate low frequency noise. He reviewed the
preliminary social survey results and announced the next committee meeting is scheduled
for July 22, at 4:00 p.m. at airport Chili’s meeting room.
Acting City Manager Devich stated that the City is waiting for a ruling from the FAA
regarding whether the $30 million in funding from MAC bonds authorized by the
Legislature will be approved or determined to be “revenue diversion”.
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Council Member Susag discussed issues regarding the determination of where the
line is delineating the airport impact zone where redevelopment might occur. He indicated
it is the expert’s best estimate at this time and the low frequency noise expert technical
panel is doing the research and measurements to determine exactly where it will end up.
He discussed the spending status of the legislatively authorized funding transfer of 4-22
Part 150 Funds, and TIF Funding that may all be a part of the financing for redevelopment
in the airport impact zone. He discussed the timing issues noting that the runway would not
be done until the year 2004. He asked that City staff monitor the sales of homes on the
East Side.
Acting City Manager Devich stated that staff is currently compiling the sales data. He
discussed the status of FAA approval for the $30 million funding from the Legislature.
Mike Sandahl discussed issues related to noise mitigation boundaries and timing.
Mayor Kirsch asked that John Choi and John Dean provide a status report on the
MAC-Richfield Mitigation Agreement.
ITEM #13LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None.
Item #14COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Rosenberg requested that a discussion of communication and trust
strategies for communicating with residents regarding redevelopment and airport issues be
scheduled for a City Council Study Session.
Council Member Susag discussed the Fourth of July Celebration activities. Mayor
Kirsch encouraged the public to participate in the Fourth of July celebration and to also
support it by buying buttons and joining the boosters. He reminded residents that the July
issue of Your City has been delivered and if residents need more information they can call
City Hall.
Item #15CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Susag, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
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RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INT Checks: 78902 – 78929 $ 127,627.58
H/C 87876 – 88237 $1,391,715.78
PAYROLL 9354 – 9368; 13666 – 13962$ 442,793.54
TOTAL $1,962,136.90
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:22 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberSteven L Devich
City ClerkActing City Manager