08-09-99 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
August 9, 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: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; and John Dean, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July
26, 1999, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 29, 1999 and the regular City
Council Study Session Minutes of August 2, 1999.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1PRESENTATION FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AMY KLOBUCHAR.
Amy Klobuchar, Hennepin County Attorney, gave a presentation and answered
questions regarding the activities of the Hennepin County Attorney's office including the
following:
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Assignment of Gary McGlennen as liaison for the Richfield Police Department
x
Focus on "livability" crimes related to guns, gangs, drugs and property
x
Child support/child protection issues
x
Y2K preparedness
x
Domestic violence service center
Item #2PRESENTATION FROM METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
PHIL RIVENESS
Phil Riveness, Metropolitan Council District #5 Representative, discussed the new
membership of the Metropolitan Council and stated the following view of his role:
x
Serve as a Representative of District 5 in an interactive manner
x
Provide oversight responsibilities over the agency and its operations
x
Provide leadership responsibility over what the metro area looks like
x
Liaison to the MAC
x
Address transit and transportation issues
Item #3PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING AUGUST 21, 1999
AS TONY OLIVA DAY IN RICHFIELD
Council Member Susag read a proclamation designating August 21, 1999 as Tony
Oliva Day in Richfield in recognition of his participation in the Richfield Optimists
Quicksteps Fest.
Thomas Tuttle, 7012 Garfield Avenue, invited the public to the Quicksteps Fest
antiques, crafts and old time baseball event, which will be held on August 21 at Lyndale
Field, 70th Street and Lyndale Avenue.
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Item #4OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the agenda.
Motion carried .5-0.
Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED NEW 800 MEGAHERTZ RADIDO SYSTEM FOR RICHFIELD
PUBLIC SAFETY C.L. NO. 167
B. APPROVED ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR, ITINERANT PLACE OF
AMUSEMENT AND ITINERANT FOOD LICENSES WITH FEE WAIVER FOR
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION ANNUAL FUN FEST ON AUGUST 15, 1999
C.L. NO. 168
C. APPROVED ITINERANT FOOD LICENSE WITH FEE WAIVER FOR
RICHFIELD OPTIMIST CLUB ANNUAL QUICKSTEPS SOFTBALL CONTEST
AT LYNDALE FIELD, 70TH STREET AND LYNDALE AVENUE, ON AUGUST
21, 1999 C.L. NO. 169
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE OF RESIDUAL ASSETS OF POLICE AND FIRE
CONSOLIDATED PENSION PLANS C.L. NO. 170
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 170 regarding consideration of the
plan for the expenditure of the residual assets of the Police and Fire Consolidated Pension
Funds.
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Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked for clarification regarding the
funds and asked whether this item was associated with Item #10 on the agenda.
Acting City Manager Devich explained the Police and Fire Pension Fund
Consolidation, the 1999 Omnibus Pension Bill which authorized the return of the residual
assets to the City, the restrictions on the use of the funds for police and fire expenditures,
and that Item #10 was a separate issue.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 8748
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLAN FOR RICHFIELD
ASSET AMOUNT FROM POLICE AND FIRE CONSOLIDATION FUND
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8748 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #8APUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
1998 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM
PRIVATE PROPERTY C.L. NO. 171
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 171 regarding the adoption of the
assessment roll for the removal of diseased trees from private property for the period of
January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
Ray Wroblewski, City Tree Inspector, responded to questions regarding diseased
tree identification and homeowner options for removal of diseased trees.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 8749
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1998 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8749 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #8BPUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
1998 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET
MAINTENANCE C.L. NO. 172
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 172 regarding the adoption of the
special assessment roll for the LHN maintenance services for the period of January 1,
1998 through December 31, 1998.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, 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. 8750
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8750 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #8CPUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
1998 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 77TH STREET MAINTENANCE
C.L. NO. 173
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 173 regarding the adoption of the
special assessment roll for 77th Street maintenance services for the period of January 1,
1998 through December 31, 1998.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 8751
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
77TH STREET MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1998
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8751 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #9APUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SPECIALLY
ASSESSING LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET AREA FOR YEAR 2000
CURRENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES C.L. NO. 174
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 174 regarding consideration of
ordering the LHN maintenance services for the period January 1, 2000 through December
31, 2000 and that the costs be specially assessed.
Council Member Susag requested that City staff notify the property owners by
sending a copy of the Council letter and resolution to them.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, 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. 8752
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8752 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #9BPUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SPECIALLY
ASSESSING 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA FOR YEAR 2000 CURRENT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES C.L. NO. 175
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 175 regarding consideration of ordering the
undertaking of maintenance services for the period of January 1, 2000 through December
31, 2000 and that the costs be specially assessed.
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Randy Hughes, Operations Coordinator, reviewed the increased costs which are
expected now that the landscape warranties have expired.
Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, stated that the 77th Street corridor looks
very good.
Council Member Susag requested that City staff notify the property owners by
sending a copy of the Council letter and resolution to them.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 8753
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
77TH STREET PROJECT AREA JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8753 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #10CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF
AGENCY RESERVE FUND MONIES TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
RESERVE FUND C.L. NO. 176
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 176 regarding the recommendation
to transfer the Agency Reserve Fund to the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund.
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. 8754
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF AGENCY RESERVE
MONIES TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESERVE FUND
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8754 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
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Item #11CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO AUTHORIZE
BOND REFERENDUM FOR PROPOSED NEW COMMUNITY CENTER
C.L. NO. 177
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 177 regarding a request from the
Richfield Community and Recreational Center Task Force that the City Council schedule a
public hearing for August 23 to consider whether to schedule a special Bond Referendum
Election on November 2 for consideration of the question of issuing General Obligation
Bonds to finance construction of the proposed new Community Center.
Rick Jabs, 6805 Knox Avenue, Chairperson of the Richfield Community and
Recreational Center Task Force, reviewed the history and activities of the Task Force. He
presented and answered questions regarding the Task Force recommendation for the
facility to be built at Veterans Memorial Park. He reviewed proposed site plan drawings
and building layout. He discussed his group's plans to communicate with the public
regarding their proposal. He invited the public to their weekly meetings on Thursday nights
and announced the hotline number of 612-861-9393. Mr. Jabs reviewed the estimated tax
impacts and cost of the facility. He requested that the City Council schedule a public
hearing for August 23 to consider authorizing a special Bond Referendum Election on
November 2 to ask the voters to approve a $9.5 million General Obligation Bond for the
construction of a proposed Richfield Community and Recreational Center.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to schedule a public hearing for the August 23, 1999 City
Council Meeting to consider authorizing a Special Bond Referendum Election on
November 2, 1999 to ask voters to approve a $9.5 million General Obligation Bond for
construction of a proposed Richfield Community and Recreational Center.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, METROPOLITAN
AIRPORTS COMMISSIOIN AND CITY OF RICHFIELD TO IMPROVE
RAMPS AND WIDEN BRIDGE AT 66TH STREET AND TRUCK HIGHWAY
77 C.L. NO. 178
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 178 regarding a proposed
Memorandum of Understanding between the Minnesota Department of Transportation,
Metropolitan Airports Commission and the City of Richfield to improve the ramps and
widen the bridge @ 66th Street and Trunk Highway 77.
City Attorney Dean reviewed the key provisions and answered questions regarding
the proposed Memorandum of Understanding.
Don Brauer, The Brauer Group, reviewed the bridge and proposed traffic plan.
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Acting City Manager Devich reviewed drawings of the proposed interchange
configuration including right-of-way acquisition and the proposed site to be provided for the
City maintenance garage on the east side.
City Attorney Dean responded to questions regarding future Council actions.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to authorize the Acting City Manager and Director of Public
Works to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the City of Richfield to widen the
66th Street bridge at TH77 and build new ramps connecting 66th Street to TH77.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13CONSIDERATION OF SURVEY REGARDING METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
RELATIONS AND PERFORMANCE C.L. NO. 179
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 179 regarding responses to a survey
concerning Metropolitan Council's relations and performance.
Council Member Susag discussed several Metropolitan Council issues including
environmental services and transit. He requested that a copy of the survey responses be
sent to Metropolitan Council Representative Phil Riveness and that a letter be sent to
State Representative Peg Larsen thanking her for soliciting input from local government
officials.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to direct staff to submit the survey responses as proposed
to the Questionnaire for Metropolitan Local Governments.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14CONSIDERATION OF CONDUCTING SEPTEMBER CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION DUE TO LABOR DAY HOLIDAY C.L. NO. 180
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 180 regarding consideration of
whether to cancel or reschedule the September City Council Study Session Meeting due to
the Labor Day Holiday.
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes to cancel the September 6, 1999 City Council Study
Session Meeting due to the Labor Day Holiday.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #15AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
Acting City Manager Devich discussed the announcement from the FAA that further
study is needed to determine if using $60 million in airport funding to redevelop the noise
impacted area is an appropriate use of airport revenue.
City Attorney Dean stated a full analysis of the FAA response will be prepared for
the City.
Item #16LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None.
Item #17COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Kirsch stated that the City Manager candidate and selection process was
scheduled for August 12-14, 1999. He also reminded residents that the August issue of
Your City has been delivered and for further information on any item, residents can call
City Hall.
The City Council thanked and acknowledged City staff and residents for their
participation in the National Night Out Event.
Council Member Susag invited the public to the Richfield Optimists Quicksteps Fest
events scheduled for August 21 at Lyndale Fields.
Item #18CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INT Checks: 78985 - 88932$838,409.38
H/C89051 - 89424$1,184,021.57
PAYROLL:14579 - 14899$500,451.50
TOTAL$2,522,882.45
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:25 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberSteven L. Devich
City ClerkActing City Manager