11-01-99 Worksession
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Study Session
November 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:Samantha Orduno, City Manager; and Doris Swanson, Acting City
Clerk.
Item # IANNUAL MEETING WITH CHARTER COMMISSION
The following Charter Commission members were present:
Dorothy Holstrom
Amy Krauss
Paul Muilenberg
Gertrude Ulrich
Charter Commission President Amy Krauss discussed projects in which the
Charter Commission is currently involved:
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Amendment to Sections 8.04 and 8.05 of the City Charter regarding public
hearings;
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Residency of City Manager;
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Status of Commission Member not fulfilling their duties.
Mayor Kirsch asked if the Commission was at full membership.
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President Krauss responded yes.
Discussion followed regarding the method for filling vacancies.
Council Member Rosenberg asked questions regarding the intent and timing of
amending Sections 8.04 and 8.05.
President Krauss responded that work on the amendments began two years ago.
They are currently clarifying the language with the City Attorney. The purpose intended
was to establish a timeline regarding the cost of design and construction of facilities to
notify residents of large expenditures.
The Charter requirement of residency for the City Manager was discussed. The
Charter Commission will revisit this issue at a later meeting. The suggestion was made to
make the City Manager’s residency an issue discussed in a preamble to the Charter, so as
not to make it conflict with the State Statute.
Commission Member Ulrich discussed the origin of the Richfield City Charter. As a
member of the League of Women Voters, she discussed the League’s concern that any
changes to the original Charter be made with care. She also talked about her concern
about the number of public hearings required and their effect on cost and project timing.
Mayor Kirsch thanked the Commission for their service and invited them to meet
annually with the City Council.
Item # IISTATUS OF AIRPORT RELATED ISSUES. S.S. LETTER NO. 37
City Manager Orduno reviewed Study Session Letter No. 37 regarding the status of
the following airport related issues:
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Governor’s Airport Community Stabilization Funding Task Force
The next task force meeting has been rescheduled to 8 a.m., November 18, in
Eagan.
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Low Frequency Noise Policy Committee
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MASAC
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4-22 Extension
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Cedar Avenue Airport Redevelopment Area
TheCAARA News was mailed to all apartments and houses in the impacted
area.
Council Member Stokes stated that there was some confusion between the CAARA
News and the Your City newsletter because of the similar style and coloring.
City Manager Orduno responded that steps would be taken to change the color
and/or style with the next issue to eliminate the confusion.
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City Manager Orduno stated that she is currently setting up a meeting with the FAA;
rescheduling a meeting with MAC Chair Charles Nichols; and sending out letters. She has
already met with Representative Mark Gleason and also Met Council Representative Phil
Riveness.
Council Member Susag requested an explanation of the issue of tax abatement be
presented to both the City Council and the HRA.
City Manager Orduno responded that she would contact the individual who made
the presentation to the Governor’s Task Force and arrange presentations.
Mayor Kirsch rescheduled the Air Force Reserve C130 dedication to 5:30 p.m. on
November 16, 1999 and asked that staff send a confirmation notice to the Council.
Council Member Sandahl asked when the issue of Council Member attendance at
Special City Council meetings would be discussed.
City Manager Orduno stated the issue would be on the agenda for the last meeting
in November.
Mayor Kirsch stated that the Truth-in-Taxation meeting is scheduled for December
6, 1999, with a back-up date of December 13.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:49 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. KirschMayor
Doris SwansonSamantha Orduno
Acting City ClerkCity Manager