12-13-99 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
December 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:Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative
Services Director; 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; and Corrine
Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of
November 22, 1999, the Special City Council Meeting of November 29, 1999, the Special
Joint City Council/Richfield School Board Meeting of December 6, 1999 and the Special
City Council Meeting of December 6, 1999.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD TO FINANCE
MANAGER, CHRIS REGIS
Council Member Sandahl presented the Government Finance Officers Association
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Finance Manager Chris Regis.
Item #2OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
None.
Item 3# COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Kirsch stated that the following item would be added to the agenda for
consideration:
15A. Consideration of approval of mediated contract dispute settlement with
Thermex for construction of rink refrigeration system for second ice sheet.
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED RESOLUTION WHICH SPECIFIES CERTAIN IMPROPER CONDUCT OF
ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR, WINE AND 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSEES AND
RECOMMENDED DISCIPLINE ACTION C.L. 289
RESOLUTION NO. 8808
RESOLUTION SPECIFYING CERTAIN IMPROPER CONDUCT OF ON-SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR, WINE AND 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSEES AND STATING
RECOMMENDED DISCIPLINE REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 8714
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8808 in Resolution Book No. 70.
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B.APPROVED RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO RICHFIELD
TOURISM BOARD, INC. C.L. 290
RESOLUTION NO. 8809
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8809 in Resolution Book No. 70.
C.APPROVED RESOLUTION ISSUING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF NEED FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR RICHFIELD LAKE WATER QUALITY
PROJECT C.L. 291
RESOLUTION NO. 8810
RESOLUTION ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF NEED
FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
FOR THE RICHFIELD LAKE WATER QUALITY PROJECT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8810 in Resolution Book No. 70.
D.APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL AID PRESERVATION PROGRAM FOR
REPLACING TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLERS AND CABINETS, REPLACING RED
INCANDESCENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL INDICATIONS WITH RED LIGHT EMITTING
DIODES INDICATIONS AND SIGNAL PAINTING C.L. 292
RESOLUTION NO. 8811
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE HENNEPIN
COUNTY AGREEMENT NO. PW 59-19-99
FOR PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL AID PRESERVATION PROGRAM
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8811 in Resolution Book No. 70.
E.APPROVED LJR INC. CONTRACT WITH I-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION, 1999-2000
C.L. 293
F.APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RAISING SELECTED AREAS OF
TRAIL AT WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER, ORDERING PROJECT, AUTHORIZING
NOTICE OF BID, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING PURPOSES
C.L. 294
G.APPROVED RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY OF RICHFIELD’S PARTICIPATION IN
JOINT POLICE AND FIRE TRAINING FACILITY C.L. 295
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RESOLUTION NO. 8812
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPORT OF AND INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD IN THE JOINT POLICE AND FIRE TRAINING FACILITY TO BE LOCATED IN
EDINA, MN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8812 in Resolution Book No. 70.
H.APPROVED CANCELING CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 27, 1999 C.L.
296
I.APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $25,000 FOR MOBILE COMPUTING
DEVICES AND RELATED HARDWARE FOR INSTALLATION IN POLICE VEHICLES
C.L. 297
J.APPROVED NEW TAXI LICENSE FOR METROPOLITAN TAXI; ONE VEHICLE C.L.
298
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Kirsch acknowledged the service of Larry Zielke as a member of the
Richfield Tourism Board.
Item #5DISCIPLINARY HEARING AND CIVIL ENFORCEMENT FOR ALCOHOL
ESTABLISHMENTS IN RICHFIELD THAT RECENTLY UNDERWENT
ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS AND FAILED BY SELLING ALCOHOL
TO UNDERAGE YOUTH C.L. 299
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed Council Letter No. 299 regarding disciplinary
hearings and consideration of civil penalties for establishments in Richfield which failed
recent alcohol compliance checks conducted by the Richfield Public Safety Department.
City Attorney Thomson responded to questions regarding the revisions to the
resolution specifying improper conduct and disciplinary actions regarding the sale of
alcohol.
Mayor Kirsch requested that the City Clerk call the roll of the establishments so that
each could respond to the violation.
B and D Convenience -
813 East 66th Street - Dan Fligge admitted the violation occurred
and stipulated to the suspension and the civil penalty.
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. 8813
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR B &
D’S CONVENIENCE PLUS; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8813 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
SuperAmerica -
7720 Nicollet Avenue - Bill Bahl admitted the violation occurred and
stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty.
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. 8814
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
SUPERAMERICA; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8814 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Tom Thumb -
7600 Knox Avenue - No one appeared to represent Tom Thumb.
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. 8815
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
TOM THUMB; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8815 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Mobil Station
– 6744 Penn Avenue – Mark Olson admitted the violation occurred and
stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty. He asked for clarification regarding the
disciplinary resolution as it related to off sale establishments.
City Attorney Thomson reviewed the applicability and intent of the resolution.
Mr. Olson discussed the human factors relating to the violations.
Council Member Susag discussed increasing training opportunities available to
license holders suggesting that the Richfield Chamber of Commerce could coordinate such
a program for businesses.
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 8816
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MOBIL
STATION; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8816 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Airport Bowl
– 7711 14th Avenue – David White admitted the violation occurred and
stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty.
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. 8817
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
AIRPORT BOWL; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8817 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
SuperAmerica
– 7500 Lyndale Avenue – Bill Bahl admitted the violation occurred and
stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty.
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. 8818
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
SUPERAMERICA; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8818 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Hampton Inn
– 7745 Lyndale Avenue – Jennifer Olson admitted the violation occurred
and stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty. She stated the Hampton Inn has
decided to discontinue the sale of alcohol at the end of the year.
M/Susag, 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. 8819
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
HAMPTON INN; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8819 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
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Jalapeno Market
– 1430 East 66th Street – George Fosse admitted the violation occurred
and stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty
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. 8820
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
EL JALEPENO MARKET; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8820 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
SuperAmerica
– 2913 West 66th Street – Bill Bahl admitted the violation occurred and
stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty. He discussed the training and procedures
used by SuperAmerica to try to eliminate this type of violation. He discussed the
frustration with how to eliminate the errors made by clerks despite training and procedural
efforts. He stated this store will discontinue selling alcohol.
Discussion followed regarding training issues.
Council Member Sandahl noted that many establishments did pass all of the
compliance checks.
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. 8821
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
SUPERAMERICA; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8821 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Champps
– 790 West 66th Street – Rich Scanlon admitted the violation occurred and
stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty. He offered assistance to the City and the
liquor license businesses in providing information on the National Restaurant Association
Bar Code System training program. He reviewed the efforts of Champps Restaurants in
being responsible servers and discussed the economic consequences of the civil penalty
to the restaurant and it’s managers.
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. 8822
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
AMERICAN DINING CORP. DBA CHAMPPS SPORTS CAFÉ; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL
PENALTY
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8822 in Resolution
Book No. 70
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed and discussed identification procedures and
training issues
Item #6PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING 2000 LIQUOR
LICENSE RENEWALS:
A.ON-SALE INTOXICATING, SUNDAY LIQUOR AND TAVERN FOR CHI-
CHI'S, INC., DBA CHI-CHI'S MEXICAN RESTAURANTE, 7717
NICOLLET AVENUE C.L. 300
B.ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR DON PABLO’S
OPERATING CORP., DBA DON PABLO'S, 980 WEST 78TH STREET
C.L. 301
C.ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR AMERICANA
DINING CORPORATION, DBA CHAMPPS SPORTS CAFÉ, 790 WEST
66TH STREET C.L. 302
D.ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR PAISAN INCORPORATED, DBA
KHAN'S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE, 500 EAST 78TH STREET C.L. 303
E.ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR THE GROUND
ROUND OF MINN., INC., DBA THE GROUND ROUND, 1500 EAST 78TH
STREET C.L. 304
F.CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR FRED BABCOCK V.F.W.
POST NO. 5555, 6401 LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. 305
G.CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR MINNEAPOLIS-
RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST 435, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE
C.L. 306
H.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR THOMPSON'S
FIRESIDE PIZZA, INC., DBA FIRESIDE PIZZA, 6736 PENN AVENUE
C.L. 307
I.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR THE
FRENCHMAN'S, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET C.L. 308
J.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR GIN NG INC.,
DBA SILVER SPOON RESTAURANT, 6700 PENN AVENUE C.L. 309
K.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR KIANG'S RED
PEPPER INC., DBA RED PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2902
WEST 66TH STREET C.L. 310
L.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR SUBECK
INCORPORATED, DBA KETSANA'S THAI RESTAURANT, 7545
LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. 311
City Manager Orduno stated that there were applications for two 2000 Club On-Sale
and Sunday Liquor Licenses, five 2000 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses, and
five 2000 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses on the agenda for Council consideration.
She indicated that staff had prepared a report for each application. She stated that the
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public hearings would be held concurrently for all applications and action taken
concurrently unless a division was requested.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
No one in attendance wished to speak on any of the applications after the public
hearings were opened by the City Council. Therefore, the City Council closed the public
hearings and took action on the applications.
Item #6APUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 ON-SALE, SUNDAY LIQUOR
AND TAVERN LICENSES FOR CHI CHI’S, INC. D/B/A CHI CHI’S
MEXICAN RESTAURANTE, 7717 NICOLLET AVENUE C.L. NO. 300
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Chi Chi’s Mexican Restaurante, 7717 Nicollet Avenue, with the following
stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item 6BPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR DON PABLO’S OPERATING CORP. D/B/A DON
PABLO’S, 980 WEST 78TH STREET C.L. NO. 301
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Don Pablo’s Operating Corp. d/b/a Don Pablo’s, 980 West 78th Street, with
the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6CPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR AMERICANA DINING CORPORATION D/B/A CHAMPPS
SPORTS CAFÉ, 790 WEST 66TH STREET C.L. NO. 302
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Americana Dining Corporation d/b/a Champps Sports Café, 790 West 66th
Street, with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6DPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR PAISAN INCORPORATED D/B/A KHAN’S MONGOLIAN
BARBEQUE, 500 EAST 78TH STREET C.L. NO. 303
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Paisan Incorporated d/b/a Khan’s Mongolian Barbeque, 500 East 78th Street,
with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6EPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR GROUND ROUND OF MINN. INC. D/B/A THE GROUND
ROUND, 1500 EAST 78TH STREET C.L. NO. 304
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Ground Round of Minn. Inc., d/b/a The Ground Round, 1500 East 78th Street,
with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6FPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR FRED BABCOCK V.F.W. POST NO. 5555, 6401
LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. NO. 305
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 Club On-Sale and Sunday
Liquor Licenses for Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555, 6401 Lyndale Avenue, with the
following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6GPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION
POST 435, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE C.L. NO. 306
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 Club On-Sale and Sunday
Liquor Licenses for Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland
Avenue, with the following stipulations:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
2.That their $10,000 bond is submitted as soon as possible.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6HPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2
PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THOMPSON’S FIRESIDE
PIZZA, INC., 6736 PENN AVENUE C.L. NO. 307
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 On-Sale Wine and Non-
Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses to Thompson’s Fireside Pizza, Inc., 6736 Penn Avenue,
with the following stipulations:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
2.That proof of liquor liability and workers compensation insurance is submitted as
soon as possible.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 MALT
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Item #6
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE FRENCHMAN’S, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET
C.L. NO. 308
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt
Liquor Licenses to the Frenchman’s, 1400 East 66th Street, with the following stipulations:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
2.That their liquor liability and workers compensation insurance information is
submitted as soon as possible.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6JPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR GIN NG INC. D/B/A SILVER SPOON
RESTAURANT, 6700 PENN AVENUE C.L. NO. 309
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
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Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt
Liquor Licenses to Gin Ng Inc., d/b/a Silver Spoon Restaurant, 6700 Penn Avenue, with
the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6KPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR KIANG’S RED PEPPER, INC. D/B/A RED
PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2902 WEST 66TH STREET C.L. NO.
310
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 2000 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt
Liquor Licenses to Kiang’s Red Pepper, Inc., d/b/a Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant, 2902
West 66th Street, with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6LPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2000 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR SUBECK INCORPORATED, D/B/A KETSANA’S
THAI RESTAURANT, 7545 LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. NO. 311
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve granting the 2000 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt
Liquor Licenses to Subeck Inc., d/b/a Ketsana’s Thai Restaurant, 7545 Lyndale Avenue,
with the following stipulation:
1.That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 8808.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #7APUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE 2000 PAWNBROKER AND
SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE RENEWAL FOR METRO
PAWN AND GUN, INC., 7529 LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. NO. 312
City Manager Orduno reviewed Council Letter No. 312 regarding the application of
Mark Nichols for the issuance of a 2000 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license
for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc., 7529 Lyndale Avenue.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the issuance of a 2000 pawnbroker and second
hand goods dealer license for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc., 7529 Lyndale Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7BPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE 2000 PAWNBROKER AND
SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE RENEWAL FOR PLAZA
PAWN, 6414 NICOLLET AVENUE C.L. NO. 313
City Manager Orduno reviewed Council Letter No. 313 regarding the application of
Dorothy Krieger for the issuance of a 2000 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer
license for Plaza Pawn, 6414 Nicollet Avenue.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the issuance of a 2000 pawnbroker and second
hand goods dealer license for Plaza Pawn, 6414 Nicollet Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $20,000,000 OF SENIOR HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000A AND 2000B C.L. NO. 314
City Manager Orduno reviewed Council Letter No. 314 regarding a resolution
authorizing the issuance of up to $20,000,000 of Senior Housing Revenue Bonds, Series
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2000A and 2000B. She stated the principal of the bonds and the associated interest would
be payable solely from the revenues pledged by Richfield Housing, Inc.
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. 8823
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF
SENIOR HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8823 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #9PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT REZONING PROPERTIES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN C.L. NO. 315
City Manager Orduno reviewed Council Letter No. 315 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment rezoning certain properties to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 1999-15,
amendment rezoning properties to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, that it be
published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ON FINAL
PLAT FOR RICHFIELD URBAN VILLAGE C.L. NO. 316
City Manager Orduno reviewed Council Letter No. 316 regarding a resolution
approving the final plat of the Richfield Urban Village.
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Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked questions regarding pedestrian
access through the Woodlake Centre site and the perimeter of development.
Jan Sussee, Richfield State Agency, reviewed the plat map of the site showing the
lots and out lots, reviewed various pedestrian access through the site, reviewed the
construction status of the project, and answered questions from Mr. Wozniczka.
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.8824
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION FOR RICHFIELD
STATE AGENCY AND THE OAKS, LLC
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8824 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #11CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
CONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT GOLF COURSE C.L. NO. 317
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 317 regarding
the DNR intent to accept proposals for the Upper Bluffs area and Fort Snelling Golf
Course. He reviewed the necessity to comply with the letter and spirit of the City Charter if
the City were interested in submitting a proposal and the timing issues related to ordinance
process and submitting a proposal.
Discussion followed regarding the Fort Snelling Golf Course and historic Officers
Row Houses issue. The City Council requested further background information and a tour
of the area.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that this constitutes the First Reading of this ordinance; and
that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the
January 10, 2000 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO
COUNCIL MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS; AMENDING
SUBSECTION 205.15 OF RICHFIELD CITY CODE C.L. NO. 318
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City Manager Orduno reviewed Council Letter No. 318 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment and resolution regarding Council Member attendance at Council
Meetings.
City Attorney Thomson reviewed and explained the proposed amendment.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that this constitutes the First Reading of this ordinance; and
that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the
January 10, 2000 City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT OF
1999 REVISED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR PORTION OF UNSPENT
YEAR-END FUNDS FOR AIRPORT MITIGATION EXPENDITURES C.L.
NO. 319
City Manager Orduno reviewed Council Letter No. 319 regarding authorization to
adjust the 1999 Revised General Fund Budget to utilize unspent year-end funds for airport
expenditures. She reviewed the major airport related expenses incurred regarding the
Low Frequency Noise Study, legal fees, lobbying and communication to the public.
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. 8826
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT OF
1999 REVISED GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8826 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item #14CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF 1999 REVISED/2000 PROPOSED
BUDGET AND FINAL TAX LEVY AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS C.L. NO.
320
City Manager Orduno reviewed Council Letter No. 320 regarding consideration of
resolutions approving the 1999 Revised/2000 Budget and tax levy, authorizing budget
revisions, revision of 1999 Budget of various departments, annual adjustment to City’s
mileage reimbursement rate, cancellation of certain ad valorem tax levies, establishing
wastewater, water, and storm sewer rates, adopting the 2000 Capital Improvement
Budget, Adopting the 2001-2005 Capital Improvement Program, establishing policies,
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procedures, and fees for the Assessing Division, relating to salary compensation plans and
Appendix D fees.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the street light user fee would end on
December 31, 1999 as promised when it was initiated several years ago. She also stated
that a citizen had made a statement at a recent public meeting that a notice of the increase
in utility fees was not published, and that was not true.
Finance Manager Regis presented the affidavit of publication from the Richfield
Sun-Current showing publication of the public hearing notice for the proposed utility fees.
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. 8827
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
FOR THE YEAR 2000
RESOLUTION NO. 8828
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET REVISIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 8829
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1999 BUDGET OF VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 8830
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO CITY’S MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE TO CONFORM TO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
STATUTORY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
RESOLUTION NO. 8831
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX
LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1980
RESOLUTION NO. 8832
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES,
WATER RATES AND CHARGES, SPECIAL WATER SERVICE CHARGES, STORM
SEWER RATES AND CHARGES, AND 6.5% PENALTY ON PAST DUE ACCOUNTS
RESOLUTION NO. 8833
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 8834
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2001-2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 8835
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FEES FOR
THE ASSESSING DIVISION
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RESOLUTION NO. 8836
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2000 LICENSE, PERMIT
AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE
OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 8837
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1999 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8838
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1999 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8839
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2000 MANAGEMENT
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8840
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2000 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8841
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2000 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8827 – 8841 in
Resolution Book No. 70.
Item #15CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION C.L.
NO. 321
Mayor Kirsch stated that the City Council had a Special Meeting on November 29 to
interview the applicants for appointment to the Planning Commission.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the following appointments to the Planning
Commission:
Term Expires
Donna DrummondJanuary 31, 2000
Gordon HansonJanuary 31, 2000
John BjostadJanuary 31, 2001
Motion carried 5-0.
Council discussion followed regarding including the two appointees whose terms
expire in 2000 in the pool for the upcoming Planning Commission applicant pool without
re-interview.
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Item #15ACONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MEDIATED CONTRACT DISPUTE
SETTLEMENT WITH THERMEX FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RINK
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR SECOND ICE SHEET C.L. NO. 322
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 322 regarding
a proposed mediated contract dispute settlement with Thermex for construction of a rink
refrigeration system for second ice sheet.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve the mediated settlement consisting of the return of
construction permit penalty of approximately $3,600 and payment of additional contract
payment of up to $1,400 to Thermex, Inc. as a full and final settlement to Ice Arena
contract dispute.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #16AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Orduno discussed the following Airport issues:
x
The Low Frequency Noise Policy Committee Expert Panel is expected to
present their final executive summary on December 17.
x
The next Governor’s Airport Community Stabilization Funding Task Force
Meeting will be December 22, 1999 at Richfield City Hall.
x
Open houses will be held for the community to view and comment on the draft
master plan concept for the Cedar Avenue Airport Mitigation Area as follows:
x
Saturday, January 8, 2000 – Centennial Elementary School, 10:00 a.m. –
Noon
x
Tuesday, January 11, 2000 – Centennial Elementary School, 4:30 p.m. –
7:00 p.m.
x
Thursday, January 13, 2000 – Richfield High School, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
II
Council Member Stokes stated that the last day Stage aircraft can fly from the
MSP Airport is December 31, 1999. She also stated that MSAC was informed a
subcontractor of the Post Office, Ryan, is flying at 4:00 a.m. out of MSP.
Item #17LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Orduno stated that a draft of legislative policies and initiatives is being
prepared for distribution to the City Council.
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Item #18COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag discussed the following items:
x
Commended Recreation Services Department for joint effort with the
Assumption Church on a family recreation program on Saturdays at the
Assumption Activities Building
x
Reviewed his comments to the Metropolitan Council regarding the proposed
SAC Waiver Demonstration Program
x
Reviewed his activity as a member of the steering committee to develop an
generic urban environmental impact statement
x
Reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities Conference
x
Reviewed a proposed Aviation Noise Policy Amendment to the National League
of Cities Municipal Policy
Mayor Kirsch reminded residents about the availability of a free bus ride to the
Holidazzle Parade from Richfield on December 17.
Item #19CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Susag that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INT Checks: 90961 - 90999$99,749.61
H/C92224 - 92627$1,164,598.29
PAYROLL16307 – 16336; 16930 - 17310$896,256.08
TOTAL$2,160,603.98
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:14 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Thomas P. FerberSamantha Orduno
City ClerkCity Manager