09-13-99 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
September 13, 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; John Stark, Community Development Manager;
and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of
August 19, 1999, the Special City Council Meeting of August 23, 1999, the regular City
Council Meeting of August 23, 1999, the continuation of regular August 23, 1999 City
Council Meeting of August 25, 1999, the Special City Council Budget Meeting of August
25, 1999 and the City Council and Special HRA Meeting of September 2, 1999.
Council Meeting Minutes-2-September 13, 1999
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Steven Knutson, 7626 Garfield Avenue, asked questions regarding the use of
mediation in property acquisition and the timetable for the Lyndale Gateway Project.
City Attorney Thomson indicated mediation was a voluntary process.
Community Development Manager Stark stated that mediation was available for
use by property owners during acquisition negotiations and even if condemnation would be
requested. He reviewed a possible timeframe for the acquisition process.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED
DESTRUCTION C.L. 198
RESOLUTION NO. 8758
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT FOR WEED DESTRUCTION
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8758 in Resolution Book No. 70.
B.APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE
ABATEMENT FEES C.L. 199
RESOLUTION NO. 8759
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT
Council Meeting Minutes-3-September 13, 1999
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8759 in Resolution Book No. 70.
C.APPROVED TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
APPROVING VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG LAKE SHORE DRIVE
C.L. 200
D.APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PAYMENT BY CITY TO STATE OF
CITY'S SHARE OF COSTS OF WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION ACROSS TRUNK
HIGHWAY 35W NEAR 73RD STREET AND WITHIN CORPORATE CITY LIMITS
C.L. 201
RESOLUTION NO. 8760
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MnDOT)
COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT NO. 79355-R
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8760 in Resolution Book No. 70.
E.APPROVED AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY OF RICHFIELD TO SUBMIT FOUR
APPLICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING UNDER TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR 21ST CENTURY
PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING INTERCHANGE WEST TRAFFIC STUDY AND
35W/494 INTERCHANGE STUDY C.L. 202
F.APPROVED ITINERANT FOOD LICENSE WITH FEE WAIVER FOR RICHFIELD
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION'S SECOND ANNUAL FUN FEST AT GALYAN'S, 1700
WEST 78TH STREET, ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1999 C.L. 203
G.APPROVED ITINERANT PLACE OF AMUSEMENT LICENSE WITH FEE WAIVER
FOR CHURCH OF ST. PETER'S 1999 FALL FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 3, 1999
C.L. 204
H.APPROVED COMMUNITY CELEBRATION EVENT LICENSE WITH FEE WAIVER
FOR RICHFIELD CATTAIL DAYS EVENTS AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK ON
SEPTEMBER 18, 1999 C.L. 205
I.APPROVED ITINERANT FOOD LICENSE WITH FEE WAIVER FOR ANIMAL
RELIEF FUND AUTUMN WALK FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS AT VETERANS
MEMORIAL PARK ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1999 C.L. 206
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-4-September 13, 1999
Item #4PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MIXED
USE DEVELOPMENT AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT REZONING LAND TO PLANNED GENERAL COMMERCIAL
IN LYNDALE GATEWAY AREA C.L. 207
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 207 regarding a proposed planned
unit development (PUD) plan for a mixed use development and a proposed ordinance
amendment rezoning land to planned general commercial in the Lyndale Gateway area.
Murray Kornberg, Vice President of CSM Properties, Inc., introduced the
development participants: Kristi Olson representing Twin City Christian Homes, Heidi
Kurze, Ron Clark Construction, and Gary Tushie, Tushie Montgomery Associates,
architect for all three phases of the project.
Gary Tushie, Tushie Montgomery Associates, reviewed and answered questions
regarding the three phases of the PUD site plan consisting of the following:
Phase I: On the east side of Lyndale Avenue, Twin City Christian Homes is
proposing to construct a four-story building with 160 units of senior rental housing and
38,000 sq. ft. of office area. One hundred forty-two underground parking spaces would be
provided along with 120 surface stalls behind the building. Access to the parking would be
from a single access on Garfield Avenue.
Phase II: On the west side of Lyndale Avenue, CSM is proposing to construct two
structures of 30,461 sq. ft. and 15,120 sq. ft. The space would be occupied by retail and
office uses with several small, neighborhood retail uses on the south end of the larger
building. Two hundred thirty surface parking stalls would be provided behind and between
the buildings and in front of the smaller retail building. Access would be provided from
76th Street, Lyndale Avenue (no northbound turns from the development), and 77th Street
(partial no eastbound turns to and from the development).
Phase III: Ron Clark Construction is proposing to construct 40 residential units on
the east side of Garfield Avenue, serving as a transitional land use between the four-story
multi-family building on Lyndale Avenue and the single family neighborhood on Harriet
Avenue.
Kristi Olson, Twin City Christian Homes, responded to questions regarding the
senior apartment concept and amenities. She reviewed the continuum of care available at
Twin City Christian Homes facilities in the area.
Dennis Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, stated concerns about taxes and whether the
Twin City Christian Homes senior apartments would be considered church property.
Kristi Olson, Twin City Christian Homes, responded that the property would not be
classified a church property and would pay full property taxes.
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Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed tax increment financing
principles.
Gordon Anderson, 7501 Elliot Avenue, stated concerns about the amount of green
space for the residents of the senior apartments.
Gary Tushie reviewed the site plan drawings showing public areas and connections
to the area sidewalk system.
Ruth L. Larson, 7638 Harriet Avenue, stated the following concerns about the
Garfield Avenue townhomes:
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Privacy
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Density
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Traffic
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Noise
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Height of buildings
She suggested the loop street from Garfield Avenue to Harriet Avenue be closed
and that Harriet Avenue be made a cul-de-sac.
Amy Krauss, 6635 11th Avenue, asked questions regarding the sidewalks in the
project area.
Steve Sawitzke, owner A-1 Foam & Fabrics, 7608 Lyndale Avenue, stated concerns
about the timing of the project and treatment of the property owners in the property
acquisition process.
Murray Kornberg, Vice President of CSM Properties Inc., discussed development
phasing and timing, acquisition negotiations, pre-leasing status and housing market
issues.
Vicki Forslund, 6624 Morgan Avenue, stated concerns about the following issues:
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City promoting high density housing
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Traffic congestion
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Traffic short cutting through residential areas
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Costs of the many projects in the City
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Proposal for the Recreation and Community Center
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City is doing too many projects all at once
Council Member Stokes reviewed the history of the planning process for the
Lyndale South area.
Lorraine Stevenson, 7614 Aldrich Avenue, stated concerns about buffering between
the commercial area and the residential area. She indicated that decision makers appear
not to be open to the input and feelings of residents.
Gary Tushie stated a berm planted with trees would serve as the buffer.
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John Nelson, 7600 Harriet Avenue, asked questions regarding building setbacks in
the project area.
Community Development Manager Stark reviewed the planned unit development
setback guidelines.
Gary Tushie reviewed the setback on the plan drawings.
John Walswick, 7633 Garfield Avenue, requested that the property acquisition occur
as quickly and convenient as possible to the property owner.
Julie Melin, 7614 Harriet Avenue, stated concerns about the density of the project.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Rosenberg requested that a traffic study be conducted on the
traffic impact of the townhomes, traffic impact on Harriet Avenue and the possibility of
closing the loop to Harriet Avenue.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that a final development plan
and conditional use permit approval for the Phase III townhomes would be required and a
traffic study would be done prior to that time.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the planned unit development plan for the Lyndale
Gateway area and that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 1999-11 amending
appendix 1 of the zoning ordinance code, that it be published in the official newspaper and
that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
PHASE I OF LYNDALE GAEWAY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT C.L. 208
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 208 regarding consideration of a
conditional use permit and final development plan for Phase I of the Lyndale Gateway
Redevelopment Project which consists of a four story building that includes 160 units of
senior housing and 38,000 square feet of office space. He reviewed the following
stipulations for approval of the final development plan and conditional use permit:
1.That a final landscape plan be submitted, including a tree protection plan, and
approved by the Community Development Director.
2.Thata sediment and erosion control plan be approved by the Public Works
Director.
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3.Thata stormwater management plan be approved by the Public Works Director.
4.That the property be replatted.
5.That a signage plan be submitted and approved by the Community Development
Director.
6.That details of the noise wall removal and planting replacement be approved by
the Public Works Director.
7.That design of the air conditioning unit covers be approved by the Community
Development Director.
8.That a FDP and CUP be approved for Phase III of the development.
Council Member Susag requested that an additional stipulation be included in the
resolution requiring a traffic study done regarding the impact of the Garfield Avenue
townhomes. Council Members Stokes and Sandahl included this additional stipulation in
their motion to approve the resolution.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl that the following resolution as amended be adopted, that it be
spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8761
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
7601 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8761 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #6PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT GENERAL OBLIGATION
TAX INCREMENT BONDS FOR USE IN LYNDALE GATEWAY
REDEVELOPMENT AREA C.L. 209
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 209 regarding consideration of
authorizing the issuance of tax exempt general obligation tax increment bonds in an
amount not to exceed $1,650,000 to provide funding for eligible redevelopment costs
associated with the Lyndale Gateway development.
Gordon Anderson, 7501 Elliot Avenue, spoke in opposition to tax increment
financing.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated questions and concerns
regarding the term of the tax increment district, base property tax on the Candlewood
property, loss of appreciated value and costs of additional services.
Council Meeting Minutes-8-September 13, 1999
Sid Inman, Ehlers & Associates, stated the new tax increment district would be up
to 25 years and the Candlewood district runs until 2010. He stated the Candlewood
property tax was based on the Hennepin County appraisal. He reviewed how tax base is
gained back and how T.I.F. is reflected in the tax base.
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 8762
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE TAX EXEMPT GENERAL
OBLIGATION VARIABLE RATE DEMAND TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1999 IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,650,000
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8762 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF 1999 REVISED/2000
PROPOSED BUDGET RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING 1999 PRELIMINARY
PROPERTY TAX LEVY, LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX RATE INCREASE,
REVISION OF 1999 BUDGET OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, SETTING
TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING DATES AND CANCELING 1999 AD
VALOREM LEVY FOR CURRENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS
C.L. 210
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 210 regarding consideration of the
1999 Revised/2000 Proposed budget resolutions adopting 1999 preliminary property tax
levy, levy certification tax rate increase, revision of 1999 budget of various departments,
setting Truth in Taxation hearing dates and canceling 1999 ad valorem levy for current
special assessment bonds.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if this action set the new utility
rates, stating that the City Charter requires a public hearing for an increase in utility rates.
Acting City Manager Devich stated that the new utility rates would be set in
December as part of the Truth-in-Taxation budget hearing.
Mr. Wozniczka questioned the increase in the revision of the 1999 budget and
whether it was in compliance with Section 7.09 of the City Charter.
Council Meeting Minutes-9-September 13, 1999
Acting City Manager Devich stated that the City Council could increase the budget
because revenues exceed the estimates as provided by Section 7.09 of the City Charter.
He discussed the airport expenditures and their impact on the budget.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that the following resolutions be adopted, that they be spread
in the resolution book and that they be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8763
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
FOR THE YEAR 2000
RESOLUTION NO. 8764
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX
LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1980
RESOLUTION NO. 8765
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1999 BUDGET OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 8766
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX RATE INCREASE
FOR THE 1999 TAX LEVY, PAYABLE IN 2000
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No's. 8763, 8764, 8765
and 8766 in Resolution Book No. 70.
Item #8PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINACNE LICENSING
AND REGULATING PRACTICE OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE IN
RICHFIELD AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING
APPENDIX D OF CITY CODE ESTABLISHING 1999 LICENSE, PERMIT
AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES C.L. 211
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 211 regarding a proposed
ordinance, which would license and regulate the practice of therapeutic massage in the
City, and a resolution to set the fees for therapeutic massage licenses.
Council Meeting Minutes-10-September 13, 1999
Sister Rosalind Gefre, 651 Hamline Avenue, commended the City Council for
considering this ordinance. She asked questions regarding the interpretation of certain
provisions of Sections 1188.07 and 1188.11.
Public Safety Director Scott responded and discussed the reasons for the ordinance
provisions.
Sister Rosalind questioned the placement of the therapeutic license fees under the
category of Amusement and Recreation Licenses and Permits in Appendix D.
City Attorney Thomson stated that the fees could be put in the Commercial
Business and Trade Licenses and Permits category. The City Council directed that
proposed resolution be amended to reflect this change.
Rudy Gomez, operator of Salon SaBel, 6625 Lyndale Avenue, spoke in support of
the ordinance.
Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, asked questions regarding safeguards for
minors.
Public Safety Director Scott explained the differences between the therapeutic
massage and the adult use ordinance.
Peter Garlander, St. Paul, questioned the determination of the licensing fees.
Public Safety Director Scott stated that a survey was conducted of surrounding
communities and that the fee was set based on that information.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 1999-12
amending section XI adding Therapeutic Massage, that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes 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. 8767
RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHED 1999 LICENSE, PERMIT AND
MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF THE
ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8767 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Council Meeting Minutes-11-September 13, 1999
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY CENTER, PURSUANT TO RICHFIELD CITY CHARTER
SECTION 8.04 C.L. 212
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 212 regarding a proposed ordinance
to authorize a capital improvement project to construct a Recreation and Community
Center, pursuant to Richfield City Charter Section 8.04.
City Attorney Thomson discussed the relationship of the proposed ordinance to the
scheduled November 2, 1999 Special Election on the question of authorizing the issuance
of $9.5 million in General Obligation Bonds for a new Recreation and Community Center.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance; and
that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the
October 11, 1999 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10CONSIDERATION OF ASSEMBLY OF CITIZEN TASK FORCE OF
INTERESTED RICHFIELD RESIDENTS TO CONSIDER FUTURE OF
OUTDOOR POOL C.L. 213
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 213 regarding consideration of the
assembly of a citizen task force to consider the future of the outdoor pool. Discussion
followed regarding the need to address concern over the outdoor pool as an issue
separate from the proposed Community and Recreation Center.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to authorize the formation of a citizen task force to
address future planning regarding the outdoor pool.
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Council directed staff to invite membership from the interested citizens,
organizations and representatives from the Community Services Commission.
Item #11CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO RICHFIELD CITY CHARTER, AS
PROPOSED BY RICHFIELD CHARTER COMMISSION C.L. 214
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 214 regarding a proposal from the
Richfield Charter Commission to amend Section 8.04 of the City Charter.
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Amy Krauss, 6635 11th Avenue, President of the Richfield Charter Commission,
stated that the Charter Commission had made an error in their transmittal of the proposed
Charter amendment indicating that the words "by ordinance" should be inserted in line five
of the first paragraph after the word "approving" and also in line five of the second
paragraph after the word "approving". She stated that although the original provisions
adopted last year were working, the commission felt that it was too vague in giving the
appropriate guidelines to the City Council regarding timeliness of public hearings.
The City Council and President Krauss discussed issues regarding the purpose,
spirit and underlying motives related to the proposed charter amendment.
Council Member Susag noted that there were several issues raised in the City
Attorney's memorandum regarding the proposed amendment to the City Charter that
needs further consideration.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to request the Charter Commission review and consider the
issues and recommendations contained in the City Attorney's memorandum regarding the
proposed amendment to Section 8.04 of the City Charter.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Sandahl noted that it would be helpful to have the City Attorney
attend Charter Commission meetings as a resource which was the practice when she was
a member of the Charter Commission.
Mayor Kirsch suggested that the City Council meet annually with the Charter
Commission as they do with other City Commissions.
Council Member Sandahl requested that the Charter Commission review the
Charter provision regarding the City Manager's residency because it appears to conflict
with State Statutes.
Item #12CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER'S ATTENDANCE AT
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES
C.L. 215
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 215 regarding consideration of a City
Council Member's attendance at the National League of Cities Conference and to be the
City's designated voting delegate at the annual business meeting on December 4, 1999.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to designate Council Member Susag to attend the National
League of Cities Conference and act as the City's voting delegate.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #13CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO DISMISS RUNWAY 4-22
LITIGATION WITH PREJUDICE C.L. 216
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 216 regarding whether to agree to
dismiss the Runway 4-22 litigation with prejudice or whether to file a motion to dismiss the
litigation without prejudice.
Discussion followed regarding the advantages of each of these options.
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg to table this item in order to receive more information from
Richfield's legal counsel on this issue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT OF PENDING
CONDEMNATION LITIGATION FOR 6412 23RD AVENUE C.L. 217
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed C.L. No. 217 regarding a proposed settlement
of pending condemnation litigation for the property located at 6412 23rdAvenue.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if this settlement included the
New Ford Town and Rich Acres Parks.
Acting City Manager Devich stated that this issue only related to the vacant lot at
6412 23rd Avenue.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the proposed settlement of the value of the
vacant lot at 6412 23rd Avenue at $19,750 and give authorization to the attorneys
representing the City of Richfield to settle this portion of the condemnation matter at the
stipulated amount.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #15AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed the status of matters pertaining to the August
4, 1999 FAA letter on revenue diversion. He stated the City's initial response is to be
made at a meeting with the FAA staff with the following purposes:
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Demonstrate to the FAA and others that Richfield is not going away.
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x
Because the FAA letter generally tells Richfield (and MAC) what it can't do, the
meeting will seek to explore what can be done to implement the Minnesota
Legislation now in a manner that is consistent with revenue diversion rules.
x
Attempt to determine whether mechanisms other than Part 150 funding can be
used to fund the activities in the impact zone. For example, we will be exploring
with the FAA whether use of the bond proceeds to relieve incompatible land
uses is a possibility.
Bill Duffee, 6515 18th Avenue, Co-Chair of the STARR Group, gave a report on the
September 16 meeting of the STARR Group. He invited residents to attend the STARR
Group meetings and to write to their Senators and Representative in Congress regarding
the airport issue.
Discussion followed regarding the circumstances where the FHA/HUD refused
approval of the financing for the sale of a home in the airport mitigation area. Acting City
Manager Devich will follow-up on this issue.
Item #16LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None.
Item #17COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag reminded the public about the following events:
x
Cattail Days - September 18 at Veterans Memorial Park
x
FOWL Ball Golf Klassic - September 18 at Rich Acres Golf Course
x
Richfield Hockey Association Annual Fun Fest - September 18 at Galyan's
Mayor Kirsch stated that the September issue of Your City had been delivered and
if residents need further information on any issue they can call City Hall.
Item #CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Susag that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
Council Meeting Minutes-15-September 13, 1999
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INTChecks:88960 - 88988$81,931.60
H/C89768 - 90194$1,062,224.01
PAYROLL15209 - 15493$482,790.50
TOTAL$1,626,946.11
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:18 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Thomas P. FerberSteven L. Devich
City ClerkActing City Manager