01-10-00 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 10, 2000
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
December 13, 1999.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-2-January 10, 2000
Item #1AREPORT ON STATUS OF LOW FREQUENCY NOISE POLICY
COMMITTEE EXPERT PANEL REPORT
Mike Sandahl, Richfield Representative on the Low Frequency Noise Policy
Committee, gave a report on the status of the Expert Panel’s work indicating:
x
The reason for the delay in the Expert Panel’s work is because in the last few
weeks they have found that thrust reverser noise is a significant contributor to
low frequency sound levels. Thrust reverser noise is the noise produced on
landings when pilots use the engines to slow the planes after touchdown. This
type of noise is being studied because it has a significant and direct impact on
low frequency sound levels in homes. It is these low frequency sound levels
that produce rattle induced vibration, which the major cause of annoyance
associated with low frequency noise.
x
At the January 10, 2000 Low Frequency Noise Policy Committee Meeting the
Expert Panel presented a graphic presentation of where the 87 dB low
frequency sound level will be located.
x
The contour shown by the Expert Panel was a band in which the 87 dB low
frequency sound level (LFSL) will be located. This band encompasses roughly
the first two blocks on the west side of Cedar.
x
The significance of the 87 dB LFSL is that this level of noise equates to the 75
DNL line. The 75 DNL is where the FAA has found that residential land uses
are incompatible.
x
This is not the only contour that the Expert Panel will draw. After this contour
has been drawn, the Expert Panel will be drawing other contours which will
denote other levels of impact.
x
The other significant contour will be the 79 dB LFSL. The 79 dB LFSL is the
level of LFSL that equates to the 65 DNL. The 65 DNL is where the FAA has
determined that mitigation efforts are eligible for federal funding. The entire
Cedar Avenue Airport Redevelopment Area (CAARA) is expected to be located
with the 79 dB LFSL.
x
The Expert Panel is supposed to finish their work by the February 7 meeting of
the LFNPC. The meeting will be at 4:00 p.m. in the main terminal of the airport.
Mr. Sandahl answered questions regarding the impacts on Richfield and
Bloomington related to the new runway. He invited anyone with questions or the need for
more information on this issue to call him.
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Item #1REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CITY OF RICHFIELD
2000 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES AND POLICIES C.L. 1
City Manager Orduno presented a draft of the proposed City of Richfield Legislative
Initiatives and Policies.
Council Member Susag presented and discussed the -494/-35W study asking that
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the legislators assist in obtaining funding for the project.
Mayor Kirsch stated that copies of the Legislative Initiatives and Policies are
available for review at City Hall and Augsburg Park Library. He stated that District 63B
State Representative Mark Gleason was unable to be present due to a schedule conflict.
Hennepin County Commissioner Randy Johnson, District 40A State Representative
Dan Larson, District 63 State Senator Jane Ranum, District 40 State Senator Dave
Johnson and Metropolitan Council Representative Phil Riveness made brief statements
regarding the upcoming legislative session, the City’s legislative initiatives, County and
Metropolitan Council issues and airport issues.
The Mayor and Council acknowledged the work of these officials in representing
Richfield.
Mayor Kirsch introduced the City’s legislative coordinator John Choi of Kennedy &
Graven.
The Mayor proceeded to Item # 2 to hear the public on the opportunity to address
the Council before returning to this item for consideration of action.
The City Council directed staff to amend legislative initiative 10.B as suggested by
Senator Ranum to reflect the passage of the Dual Track Child Protection System in the
last session.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the City of Richfield 2000 Legislative Initiatives and
Policies as amended.
Council Member Rosenberg suggested that the City Council delay approval of the
legislative initiatives until the January 24 City Council Meeting to allow additional time for
public review.
Council Member Sandahl asked if the delay would cause any problems.
City Manager Orduno indicated the approval by the City Council could be delayed to
January 24.
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes to table the motion to approve the City of Richfield 2000
Legislative Initiatives and Policies as amended to the January 24, 2000 City Council
Meeting.
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Motion carried 4-1. (Susag opposed.)
Item #2OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Clarence Schadegg, 7241 Stevens Avenue, stated his concerns regarding
pedestrian crossing and safety issues at the intersection of 73rd Street and Nicollet
Avenue. He requested that the City Council respond to his request for a traffic signal at
this intersection.
Mayor Kirsch stated that Mr. Schadegg’s request would be referred to the Planning
Commission and Community Services Commission for review and recommendation to the
City Council. He directed City staff to stay in contact with Mr. Schadegg regarding the
schedule for review of this issue.
Gordon Anderson, 7501 Elliot Avenue, asked that there be more public discussion
and information regarding the legislative initiatives and policies.
Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, requested that the Web site contain more
information on the Council agenda items. He discussed concerns about several issues
including:
x
No City Council Members were at the Saturday Open House regarding the Cedar
Avenue Redevelopment concept
x
Merging with other cities or selling the whole City to the MAC
x
Taking of houses for redevelopment
x
Use of consultants
x
Interchange West
x
Softball field at Donaldson Park/Junior High
x
Tax Increment Financing
x
77th Street landscaping maintenance
x
Oversight of staff and consultants
x
Disregard for landowners
x
Highway 77/66th Street Intersection Project
Mayor Kirsch stated that the City Council sets policy for staff to carry out. He stated
that the City Council was conducting a strategic planning/goal setting meeting all day on
Saturday, therefore, no members were at the Open House. He indicated Council
members would be present at the January 11 and January 13 Open Houses, regarding the
Cedar Avenue Redevelopment Concept.
Dee Barris, 6927 Fifth Avenue, asked questions regarding the consent calendar.
City Manager Orduno explained how cities use a consent calendar for listing
housekeeping and routine items so that the City Council may act upon them in one motion.
She stated that in the future the City would put the staff reports for each agenda item on
Council Meeting Minutes-5-January 10, 2000
the Web site. She stated a full agenda packet will now be available at the Augsburg Park
Library in addition to City Hall, and that staff will complete the agenda packet by Thursday
at 5:00 p.m. prior to the meeting, so that it will be available to the public on Friday
mornings. She also explained that City staff understands the democratic process and that
the City Council sets policy to direct the staff.
John Enger, 7328 Bloomington Avenue, discussed concerns regarding the Cedar
Avenue Redevelopment Concept Plan. He suggested getting other developers besides
Ryan Companies to submit ideas. He discussed how former Metropolitan Council Chair
Curt Johnson had promised to get together the best minds and developers to develop
concepts for the area.
Council Member Susag stated that the results of the Low Frequency Noise Study
would be the basis for what ultimately can be done. He stated that the HRA had asked
Ryan Companies to develop a conceptual plan so that Richfield will be in a position to
move forward with a plan before the runway is in operation. He stated that he hoped that
the Metropolitan Council and legislators would be involved in the solution.
Council Member Stokes stated that the concept can and will probably change
depending on the results of the Low Frequency Noise Study. She discussed Curt
Johnson’s offer of assistance before he left the Metropolitan Council.
Dennis Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, stated he had been monitoring the City Council
for the last two years and they do give consideration to citizen input. He urged citizens not
to be afraid to call the City Council Members because they do listen.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, suggested the legislative initiatives be
posted at the library and more information about the meaning of monitor, position and
initiate designations. He spoke in opposition to Initiative #5.B.4. “Host City Authority”
regarding the issuance of bonds. He requested another public hearing to evaluate
whether it would be more economic to expand at the existing City maintenance facility site
rather than to build a new one on airport property. Mr. Wozniczka asked questions about
the Assistant to the City Manager position regarding the salary range, duties, where it was
in the 2000 budget and City Council approval.
City Manager Orduno stated that the Assistant to the City Manager position was a
renaming of the vacant Communication Specialist position which was in the 2000 budget
with some added duties to eliminate reliance on consultants with the higher salary rate due
to these additional duties.
Item 3# COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED COUNCIL DESIGNATION OF STEVEN L. DEVICH AS ACTING CITY
MANAGER C.L. 2
B.APPROVED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS THAT
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED EACH ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECK
CONDUCTED IN 1999 C.L.3
C.APPROVED RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 2000 SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY
FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
FOR SERVICE C.L. 4
RESOLUTION NO. 8842
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2000 SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICE WITH THOSE AGENCIES FUNDED BY THE CITY
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8842 in Resolution Book No. 70.
D.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY
OF RICHFIELD FOR 2000, INCLUDING APPROVAL OF COLLATERAL C.L. 5
RESOLUTION NO. 8843
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE NORWEST BANK-RICHFIELD
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
FOR THE YEAR 2000 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
RESOLUTION NO. 8844
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF
CITY OF RICHFIELD FUNDS IN 2000
RESOLUTION NO. 8845
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRSTAR BANK-RICHFIELD
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR
2000 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
RESOLUTION NO. 8846
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
FOR THE YEAR 2000 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
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RESOLUTION NO. 8847
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN SAVING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS
AND BANKS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 2000
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8843 - 8847 in Resolution Book No.
70.
E.APPROVED RICHFIELD-SUN CURRENT AS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2000
C.L. 6
F.APPROVED TRANSFER OF RESIDUAL BALANCE IN STREET LIGHT
ENTERPRISE FUND TO GENERAL FUND C.L. 7
G.APPROVED CONFIRMING COUNTY ASSESSOR’S SELECTION OF MONDAY,
MAY 1, 2000 FOR LOCAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING C.L. 8
H.APPROVED RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING HENNEPIN COUNTY AUCTION
TAX FORFEITED LAND AT 6216 BLAISDELL AVENUE TO ADJACENT OWNER(S)
C.L. 9
RESOLUTION NO. 8848
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT HENNEPIN COUNTY
AUCTION TO ADJACENT OWNER(S) THE TAX-FORFEITED LAND
LOCATED AT 6216 BLAISDELL AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8848 in Resolution Book No. 70.
I.APPROVED CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT WITH SANDERS, WACKER &
BERGLY, INC. FOR PARK PLANNING SERVICES FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL
PARK C.L. 10
J.APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP PLAN
BETWEEN MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CITY OF
RICHFIELD FOR REPLACEMENT OF TREES REMOVED IN MNDOT RIGHT-OF-
WAY ALONG I-35W C.L. 11
RESOLUTION NO. 8849
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT WITH THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COMMUNITY
ROADSIDE LANDSCAPING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AT WOOD LAKE NATURE
CENTER
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8849 in Resolution Book No. 70.
K.APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF BOARD OF WATER
AND SOIL RESOURCES WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN GRANT
DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD’S SHARE OF LOCAL MATCH C.L.
12
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RESOLUTION NO. 8850
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE TO
BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN DOCUMENTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8850 in Resolution Book No. 70.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
AT 7645 LYNDALE AVENUE TO RICHFIELD SENIOR HOUSING, INC. FOR
LYNDALE GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT C.L. 13
City Manager Orduno reviewed Council Letter No. 13 regarding proposed transitory
ordinance to authorize the sale of City owned property at 7645 Lyndale Avenue to
Richfield Senior Housing, Inc. for the Lyndale Gateway Redevelopment Project.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked questions about the size of the
parcel and the sale price. He spoke in opposition to the sale until after the fair market
value has been determined by appraisal.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that an appraisal and survey
would occur to determine the exact size and value of the parcel. He stated that if the
actual market value of the property exceeds $37,100, it is proposed that the difference in
value be paid by the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority with funding from
any remaining tax increment generated by the development after all earlier commitment of
tax increment funds are fulfilled.
Council Member Stokes asked how the $37,100 price had been determined.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that the size of the parcel had
been determined in error smaller than it actually is by Community Development staff and
that the cash flow analysis had depended on this information, therefore that is why it is
proposed that any additional cost come from the tax increment.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-1,
Transitory Ordinance No. 1793 authorizing the sale of property at 7645 Lyndale Avenue,
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.
Item #6PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT GOLF COURSE
C.L. 14
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 14 regarding
the discussions with various agencies including the Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board (MPRB) regarding the opportunity to either lease or acquire the Fort Snelling Golf
Course to replace the Rich Acres Golf Course. He stated that although it now appears
unlikely to occur, in order to be in a position to act in a timely manner and to comply with
the spirit of the City Charter regarding public improvements if the opportunity does occur,
the City Council is being asked to consider passing this ordinance to authorize
construction of a replacement golf course.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked who currently operates the Fort
Snelling Golf Course.
Administrative Services Director Devich stated that the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board operates it.
Dick Zeimer, 6400 Vincent Avenue, stated he felt the City Council had the cart
before the horse again with this proposal just like the Cedar Avenue Redevelopment
concept. He suggested that a replacement golf course could be built in the Cedar Avenue
redevelopment area. He suggested this issue be tabled or terminated.
Dennis Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, encouraged citizens to call their City Council
Members if they have concerns about the golf course or other issues to let them know their
feelings.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Stokes noted that this action would allow talks to continue and if
the opportunity did occur for the City to lease or acquire the Fort Snelling Golf Course it
would come back again to the City Council.
Administrative Services Director Devich responded to questions regarding a letter
from the MPRB regarding the Fort Snelling Golf Course.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-2,
Transitory Ordinance No. 17.94 approving a Capital Improvement Project pursuant to
Richfield City Charter Section 8.04, 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.
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING
TO COUNCIL MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS,
AMENDING SUBSECTION 205.15 OF RICHFIELD CITY CODE; AND
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING COUNCIL
ATTENDANCE FOR 2000 C.L. NO. 15
City Attorney Thomson reviewed Council Letter No. 15 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment relating to Council Member attendance at Council Meetings and a
resolution regarding Council attendance for 2000.
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. 2000-3,
amending section 205.15 of the Richfield City Code regarding Council Member
attendance, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these
minutes.
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. 8851
RESOLUTION REGARDING ATTENDANCE
BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8851 in Resolution
Book No. 70.
Item 8CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO
CITY CODE, SECTION 840.01 REGARDING HOURS OF CITY PARKS C.L.
NO. 16
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reviewed Council Letter No. 16 regarding
a proposed ordinance amendment to change the park closing time from 11:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. for all but the following parks:
x
Augsburg Park
x
Donaldson Park
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x
Taft Park
x
Veterans Park
x
Washington Park
x
Wood Lake Center
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer and City Attorney Thomson responded to
questions from the City Council regarding special events, signage and exemptions.
M/Stokes/, S/Susag that this constitutes the First Reading of this ordinance; and the
Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the February 14,
2000 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 7644
GARFIELD AVENUE TO RICHFIELD SENIOR HOUSING, INC. FOR
LYNDALE GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT C.L. NO. 17
City Manager Orduno reviewed Council Letter No. 17 regarding a proposed
transitory ordinance authorizing the sale of City owned property at 7644 Garfield Avenue to
Richfield Senior Housing, Inc. for the Lyndale Gateway Redevelopment Project.
Council Member Sandahl requested that a map depicting the parcel be provided to
the Council at second reading.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that this constitutes the First Reading of this ordinance; and the
Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the February 14,
2000 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL DESIGNATION OF MAYOR PRO
TEMPORE FOR 2000 C.L. NO. 18
M/Kirsch, S/Stokes to designate Council Member Susag to serve as Mayor Pro
Tempore for the year 2000.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #11CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL LIAISON
APPOINTMENTS FOR 2000 C.L. NO. 19
The City Council discussed the designation of Council liaison appointments for
2000.
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg to approve the designation of Council Liaison appointments
for 2000 as follows:
AGENCY2000 LIAISON
ASSOC. METRO MUNICIPALITIESRuss Susag, Rep.
Samantha Orduno, Alt.
SOUTHWEST CABLE COMMISSIONKristal Stokes, Dir.
Steve Devich, Dir.
Sue Sandahl, Alt.
Samantha Orduno, Alt.
NOISERuss Susag, Rep.
Sue Sandahl, Alt.
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIESSue Sandahl, Rep.
Russ Susag, Alt.
MASACKristal Stokes, Rep.
Mark Hinds, Rep.
Russ Susag, Alt.
Samantha Orduno, Alt.
RICHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICTSusan Rosenberg, Rep.
Sue Sandahl, Alt.
STOREFRONT/YOUTH ACTIONDan Scott, Lia.
Susan Rosenberg, Alt.
I-35W SOLUTIONS ALLIANCERuss Susag, Rep.
Mike Eastling, Alt.
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTHMartin Kirsch, Lia.
Susan Rosenberg, Alt.
COMM. SERVICES COMMISSIONSusan Rosenberg, Lia.
Kristal Stokes, Alt.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONRuss Susag, Lia.
Susan Rosenberg, Alt.
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PLANNING COMMISSIONMartin Kirsch, Lia.
Susan Rosenberg, Alt.
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSIONMartin Kirsch, Lia.
Kristal Stokes, Alt.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY HUMANSusan Rosenberg, Rep.
SERVICES PLANNING COUNCILKristal Stokes, Alt.
494 CORRIDOR COMMISSIONRuss Susag, Lia.
Tom Foley, Alt.
FOWL BOARDRuss Susag, Rep.
Sue Sandahl, Alt.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Orduno discussed the following airport issues:
x
Meeting with lobbyist regarding legislative initiatives
x
Schedule of Open Houses for the Cedar Avenue Airport Redevelopment Area
x
Encouraged residents to call City Hall if they have questions regarding airport
issues
Item #13LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None.
Item #14COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag read the following statement:
SUSAG ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Eight years ago, January 1992, I announced my candidacy for election to the
position of Ward 2 Council Member on the Richfield City Council. Four years ago, January
1996, after serving on the City Council for three years, I announced that I would be
seeking reelection.
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This January, 2000, after serving three years of a second 4-year term as Ward 2
Council Member, I am announcing that I will not seek reelection to the Richfield City
Council.
The Heart of the
It has been an honor to serve as the representative of Ward 2 –
City
– for the past seven years and I will continue to serve in that capacity for the
remainder of 2000. (I will save my personal comments as to my experiences until my last
Council meeting in December.)
I do not believe in legislated – or mandated – term limits; I do, however, believe in
self imposed term limits. For me – at this time in my life – term limits is two terms.
The reason that I am making this announcement now – January 2000 – is to
hopefully stimulate others to consider the possibility of their candidacy for this office.
Although election is not until the first Tuesday in November and formal filings do not take
place until July, campaigning usually begins long before filings. Speaking from personal
experience, there are a lot of matters that need to be considered prior to launching a
campaign.
I sincerely hope that several citizens will give serious consideration to serving as
Ward 2 Council Member. Investigate the time demands on the position – it’s more than
the two regularly scheduled Council meetings per month – and the efforts needed to carry
out a campaign. Further, I hope that this leads to two or more committed candidates so
that the issues affecting Richfield now and to the future receive debate.
Finally, I am tendering my resignation, effective January 31, 2000, as Commissioner
of the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority. I would be going off the HRA at
the end of my Council term and feel it would be more productive to have the Mayor appoint
someone now who could serve a near complete 5-year term.
Item #15CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Susag that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO. 12-27-99
INT Checks: 91000 - 91024$68,319.21
H/C92629 - 92950$884,973.53
PAYROLL16338 - 16353; 17312 - 17499$473,908.47
TOTAL$1,427,201.21
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RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO. 1-10-00
INT Checks: 91025 - 91060$319,250.45
H/C92952 - 93245$535,893.70
PAYROLL16355 - 16370; 17501 - 17713$496,496.43
TOTAL$1,351,640.58
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:24 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Thomas P. FerberSamantha Orduno
City ClerkCity Manager