02-14-00 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 14, 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; Mike Eastling, Public Works
Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Chris Regis,
Finance Manager; Kathy Farris, Human Services
Planner/Coordinator; John Evans, Administrative Aide; and Corrine
Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the minutes of the (1) Special City Council Meeting
of January 8, 2000; (2) Special City Council Meeting of January 24, 2000 (3) Special City
Council Meeting of January 24, 2000; (4) Regular City Council Meeting of January 24,
2000; (5) Special City Council Meeting of January 27, 2000; (6) Special City Council
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Meeting of January 28, 2000; and (7) Regular City Council Study Session of February 7,
2000.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING CENSUS 2000 A
PRIORITY FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD S.R. NO. 36
Mayor Kirsch read a proclamation designating Census 2000 a priority for the City of
Richfield.
Kathy Farris, Human Services Planner/Coordinator and Chair of the Richfield
Census Awareness Committee, introduced the Committee Members as: Irene Gomez-
Bethke, Gertrude Ulrich, Edwina Garcia, Lil Hipp, Julianne Schwietz, Lesli Kerkhoff and
Virginia Morris.
Irene Gomez-Bethke, Community Partnership Specialist, U. S. Census Bureau,
gave an overview regarding the census process and schedule. She discussed the
importance of the census and the need for workers to assist with the conduct of the
census.
Coral Houle, Chair of the Hennepin County Census Advisory Board, discussed the
importance of the effort to achieve a complete count.
Gertrude Ulrich, President of the Richfield League of Women Voters, outlined the
League of Women Voters’ plans in supporting the Census 2000 effort.
Mayor Kirsch encouraged residents to participate and be counted in the Census
2000 effort.
Item #2PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR FINANCIAL
REPORTING TO FINANCE MANAGER CHRIS REGIS ON BEHALF OF
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION S.R. NO. 37
Council Member Stokes read and presented the Certificate of Achievement for
Financial Reporting to Finance Manager Chris Regis on behalf of the Government Finance
Officers Association in recognition of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 1998.
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Item #3PRESENTATION OF SUMMARY OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
SURVEYS DISTRIBUTED TO PARTICIPANTS OF RICHFIELD OLDER
ADULT RECREATION PROGRAMS S.R. NO. 38
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer and Administrative Aide John Evans
presented a summary of the results of the customer satisfaction surveys distributed to
participants of Richfield Older Adult Recreation programs.
Item #4OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Jeanne Hanson, 6311 Sheridan Avenue, representing Interfaith Action (now
ISAIAH) acknowledged the City’s efforts through the Affordable Housing Task Force in
consideration of affordable housing issues.
Council Member Rosenberg thanked the Interfaith Action Group for their work and
interest in this issue.
Council Member Rosenberg requested that consideration of a proposed resolution
drafted by the CARE Team regarding restrictions on night time flights be placed on a future
Council agenda.
Item 5# COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED A CONTRACT WITH SODERHOLM COMMISSION COMPANY TO
AUCTION OFF REMAINING RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE INVENTORY S.R. NO. 39
B.APPROVED FOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS (BCL APPRAISALS,
INC.; PATCHIN MESSNER APPRAISALS, INC.; DONALD HENNESSY; RAMBERG
APPRAISAL SERVICE) FOR APPRAISAL WORK FOR 77TH STREET, PHASE III,
UNDERPASS PROJECT S.R. NO. 40
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C.APPROVED TEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH BCL
APPRAISALS, INC.; PATCHIN MESSNER APPRAISALS, INC.; BAKKEN, LIEDL,
JANSSEN, DAY & REACH, INC.; LUNZ MASSOPUST REID DECASTER & LAMMERS
INC.; BETTENDORF ROHRER KNOCHE WALL, INC.; COLLIERS TOWLE VALUATION
AND CONSULTATION SERVICES, INC.; DONALD HENNESSY; RAMBERG
APPRAISAL SERVICE; BETTENDORF ROHRER KNOCHE WALL, INC.; AND
CONWORTH, INC. FOR 66TH STREET AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 77 INTERCHANGE
PROJECT S.R. NO. 41
D.APPROVED AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH RYAN COMPANIES US TO PROVIDE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN PENN AVENUE AND 66TH
STREET AREA S.R. NO. 42
E.APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF HENNEPIN COUNTY
ROADWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AT 67TH STREET AND NICOLLET AVENUE S.R. NO. 43
RESOLUTION NO. 8857
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE HENNEPIN
COUNTY ROADWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT NO. PW 73-19-99
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8857 in Resolution Book No. 71.
F.APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT TO G.L. CONTRACTING, INC. FOR RAISING
SELECTED TRAILS AT WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER IN AMOUNT OF $76,439.95
S.R. NO. 44
G.APPROVED PURCHASE OF NEW TORO GROUNDSMASTER 580D MOWER FROM
MTI DISTRIBUTING, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $70,167.52 S.R. NO. 45
H.APPROVED PURCHASE OF DUMP BODY AND APPURTENANCES FOR EXISTING
TRUCK FROM J-CRAFT, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $38,536.92 S.R. NO. 46
I. APPROVED THE FOLLOWING 2000 LICENSE RENEWALS:
x
AIRPORT & AIRLINE TAXI: 45 VEHICLES
x
AIRPORT BOWL: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, BOWLING ALLEY, ON-SALE 3.2
MALT LIQUOR, FOOD-VENDING MACHINE
x
B & D’S CONVENIENCE PLUS: SOFT DRINK; ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR,
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; CIGARETTE RETAIL; ICE VENDING
x
BOONE TRUCKING, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
x
BROWNING-FERRIS, IND.: GARBAGE HAULER, 16 VEHICLES
x
CITY OF RICHFIELD: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
x
DAVANNI’S PIZZA: SOFT DRINK, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, FOOD VEHICLES,
ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
x
DICK’S SANITATION SERVICE: GARBAGE HAULER, 3 VEHICLES
x
EDDIE’Z SOUTHDALE CAR WASH: CAR WASH, CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD-
RETAIL, SOFT DRINK
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x
EL JALAPENO: SOFT DRINK, CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,
ICE VENDING, FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL; OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
x
FOOD N FUEL: SOFT DRINK, FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL, OFF SALE 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR, CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
x
FRENCHMAN’S INC.: CIGARETTE RETAIL, ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK
x
GODFATHER’S PIZZA: SOFT DRINK, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, FOOD
VEHICLES, ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
x
KEITH KRUPENNY & SON DISPOSAL: GARAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
x
KENNEY’S MARKET: FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, OFF-
SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR, ICE VENDING, CIGARETTE RETAIL, COFFEE
x
KINHDO RESTAURANT: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, ON-SALE 3.2
MALT LIQUOR
x
KWIK WAY FOODS: OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR, CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT
x
PAUL’S RENTALS & SALE: TRAILERS AND TRUCKS RENTAL
x
RAINBOW FOODS: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE RETAIL, OFF-SALE
3.2 MALT LIQUOR, FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL
x
RANDY’S SANITATION, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 12 VEHICLES
x
RICHFIELD-BLOOMINGTON HONDA: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
x
RICHFIELD SENIOR SUITES: ROOMING HOUSE
x
RUBBISH SERVICE, INC: GARBAGE HAULER, 2 VEHICLES
x
SANDY’S TAVERN: CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,
POOL/BILLIARD COIN-OPERATED, ON-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR, SOFT DRINK,
OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
x
SHORT STOP SUPERETTE: OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR, CIGARETTE
RETAIL, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL
x
SPORTMART: FIREARMS DEALER
x
SUBURBAN TAXI CORPORATION: 44 VEHICLES
x
SUPERAMERICA #4015: CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
x
SUPERAMERICA #4186: CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
x
SUPERAMERICA #4188: CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
x
SUPERAMERICA #4191: CIGARETTE RETAIL, FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR
x
TOTAL SANITATION COMPANY: GARBAGE HAULER, 2 VEHICLES
x
TOM THUMB: FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL, OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR, FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, CIGARETTE RETAIL
x
VASKO RUBBISH REMOVAL, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
x
VINA RESTAURANT: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, ON-SALE 3.2
MALT LIQUOR
x
WALLY MCCARTHY’S OLDS, INC.: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
x
WALSER BUICK: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
x
WASTE MANAGEMENT-SAVAGE: GARBAGE HAULER, 26 VEHICLES
x
TOTAL SANITATION COMPANY: GARBAGE HAULER, 2 VEHICLES
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M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Susag requested staff to check on the status of one of the
SuperAmericalocations which previously expressed their intent to no longer hold an off-
sale 3.2 malt liquor license.
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE, SECTION 840.01, REGARDING
CHANGING CLOSING TIME OF MOST CITY PARKS FROM 11 P.M.
TO 10 P.M. S. R. NO. 47
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reviewed Staff Report No. 47 regarding a
proposed ordinance amendment to change the closing time for most City parks from 11:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. except that the following parks would remain open until 11:00 p.m.:
Augsburg Park
Donaldson Park
Taft Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Washington Park
Wood Lake Nature Center
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-4,
amending section 840.01 of the Richfield City Code regarding changing closing time of
most City parks, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of
these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AT 6244 CEDAR AVENUE TO ALLOW EXTENSION OF EXISTING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER FROM 90 TO 105 FEET S. R. NO. 48
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 48 regarding
a request from AT&T Wireless Services for an amendment to a conditional use permit at
6244 Cedar Avenue to allow an extention of the existing telecommunications tower from
90 to 105 feet.
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Julie Townsend, 6720 Chicago Avenue, representing AT&T Wireless, responded to
questions regarding the request for an extension of the existing pole for additional
antennas and a 300 square foot equipment shelter building.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve an amendment to a conditional use permit at 6244
Cedar Avenue to allow an extension of an existing commercial wireless
telecommunications tower from 90 feet to 105 feet, with the stipulation that the building
materials for the equipment shelter match the principal building.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR VFW CLUB TO OPERATE AT 6401
LYNDALE AVENUE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000 OR UNTIL SUCH
TIME THAT VFW MOVES INTO NEW FACILITY, WHICHEVER IS
SOONER S. R. NO. 49
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 49 regarding the request of VFW
Post 5555 for an extension of a temporary conditional use permit for the VFW Club to
operate at 6401 Lyndale Avenue through December 31, 2000 or until such time that the
VFW moves into its new facility.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve an extension of a temporary conditional use permit
for the VFW Post 5555 Club to operate at 6401 Lyndale Avenue through December 31,
2000 or until such time that the VFW moves into its new facility, whichever is sooner.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item 10PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PHASE II OF LYNDALE GATEWAY
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN S. R. NO. 50
Items #10 and #11 were considered together with action taken on Item #11 first.
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Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 50 regarding
a request from CSM Corporation for approval of a final development plan and conditional
use permit for Phase II of the Lyndale Gateway Planned Unit Development Plan.
Murray Kornberg, Vice President CSM Corporation, reviewed the design elements
of Phase II site plan and elevations of the Lyndale Gateway Planned Unit Development
Plan. Mr. Kornberg responded to questions from the Council regarding traffic circulation,
parking, pedestrian access through the site, trash enclosures, 77th Street deceleration
lane, retail orientation, delivery areas, landscape elements and the height of the berm
along Aldrich Avenue.
Dennis W. Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, stated concerns about the adequacy of
parking space for the drug store.
Gary Tushie, Tushie Montgomery Associates, Inc., indicated that the parking
spaces provided exceeded the City ordinance minimums and reviewed the parking lot
layout for the drugstore.
Lorraine Stevenson, 7614 Aldrich Avenue, stated concerns about the adequacy of
the height of the berm to screen Aldrich Avenue homes from the commercial activity on the
site. She stated concern that employees and customers may park on Aldrich Avenue and
use the pedestrian walkway through the berm.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that the number of parking stalls
should be more than adequate for the use. He stated that one of the stipulations of final
development plan approval was that staff, the developer and the neighbors meet to
discuss the options for the walkway through the berm along Aldrich Avenue. He stated
that if parking along Aldrich Avenue ever became an issue, some type of parking
regulation could be introduced.
Council Members Stokes and Sandahl expressed concerns regarding the height of
the berm be sufficient to screen the homes along Aldrich Avenue.
Mr. Tushie reviewed the berm height of 2-4 feet and the grade change on the site
from north to south. He indicated 10-foot evergreens would be planted on the top of the
berm.
Mayor Kirsch suggested that the developer meet with neighbors to review the berm
and landscape details so that they are comfortable that it will provide the necessary
screening.
Council Member Sandahl inquired about the reuse of the sound wall which will be
removed as part of this project suggesting its reuse to screen the townhomes at 76th
Street and 77th Street intersection.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated this was one of the locations
being considered for reuse of the sound wall.
Council Member Rosenberg suggested that stipulation number 8 address the
acceptability of the height of the berm to the Aldrich Avenue homeowners.
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M/Susag, S/Stokes to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve the final development plan and conditional use
permit for Phase II of the Lyndale Gateway Planned Unit Development Plan with the
following stipulations:
1.That the property be replatted.
2.That a final stormwater management plan be approved by the Public Works
Director.
3.That a final landscape plan be approved by the Community Development
Director and a landscape escrow be submitted.
4.That a signage plan be approved by the Community Development Director.
5.That a final sediment and erosion control plan, including tree protection
specifications, be approved by the Public Works Director.
6.That a specific plan for removal of the sound wall be approved by the Public
Works Director.
7.That a lighting plan be submitted and approved by the Community Development
Director with lighting fixtures to coordinate with those provided by the City in the
streetscape.
8.That staff, the developer and the neighbors meet to discuss the options for the
walkway through the berm and the height of berm along Aldrich Avenue.
9.That trash enclosures be provided for any outdoor trash containers and that the
final design be approved by the Community Development Director.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDED PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LYNDALE GATEWAY PROJECT TO ALLOW
RECONFIGURATION OF SITE S. R. NO. 51 (Action taken prior to Item
#10.)
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 51 regarding
a request of the CSM Corporation for an amended Planned Unit Development Plan for the
Lyndale Gateway Project to allow a reconfiguration of the site.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve an amended Planned Unit Development Plan for the
Lyndale Gateway Project to allow a reconfiguration of the site contingent upon the
following stipulation:
1.That the design changes recommended by Michael Schroeder, from Hoisington
Koegler Group, be incorporated into the final development plan which were as
follows:
x
create a pedestrian connection between the two buildings,
x
make a direct pedestrian connection from Lyndale Avenue to the Walgreen’s
entrance,
x
use a plaza-like design to emphasize this connection,
x
create a second streetfront adjacent to the Walgreen’s building on the east
side by incorporating street trees, wide sidewalk and street lights, and
x
use real windows in the building elevations.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND 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 S. R. NO. 52
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 52 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.
City Attorney Thomson reviewed the potential property transfer process.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-5,
Transitory Ordinance No. 17.95, authorizing the sale of property at 7644 Garfield Avenue,
that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #13CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO
6225 BLAISDELL AVENUE S. R. NO. 53
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 53 regarding
a proposed transitory ordinance to authorize the sale of City owned property adjacent to
6225 Blaisdell Avenue.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that this constitute the First Reading of this transitory ordinance;
and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the
March 13, 2000 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
PROVIDING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS S. R. NO. 54
Finance Manager Regis reviewed Staff Report No. 54 regarding a proposed
transitory ordinance to authorize the expenditure of funds from the Special Revenue Fund
for the following capital improvements:
Playfeatures$ 120,000
Park Bldg Replacement – Monroe Park Bldg Demolition$ 10,000
Park Capital Maintenance$ 100,000
Ice Arena Second Sheet (repayment)$ 100,000
Public Safety – 800MHZ Radio System$ 107,000
Public Safety – Remodel Detention Facility$ 50,000
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg that this constitute the First Reading of this transitory
ordinance; and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be
scheduled for the March 13, 2000 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #15CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL SALARIES S. R. NO. 55
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 55 regarding a proposed ordinance
amendment which would provide for a 3% increase in the City Council salaries resulting in
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the salary of the Mayor increasing from $7995 per year to $8235 per year and the salary of
a member of the Council increasing from $6206 per year to $6392 per year.
M/Sandahl, 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
March 13, 2000 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #16CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF HRA
COMMISSIONER TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING OCTOBER 2004
S. R. NO. 56
Mayor Kirsch recommended the confirmation of his appointment of Dan Linnihan to
be an HRA Commissioner to fill an unexpired term ending in October, 2004.
Discussion followed regarding the potential short term unavailability of Mr. Linnihan
and the potential for former HRA Commissioner Susag, for whom Mr. Linnihan is to
replace, to serve in the interim.
M/Kirsch, S/Susag to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Dan Linnihan as a
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commissioner to a term ending in October, 2004
and that Russ Susag be asked to serve in the interim prior to Mr. Linnihan’s availability if
needed.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #17AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
This item was taken out of order and considered after Item #4 on the agenda.
Mike Sandahl, Richfield representative on the Low Frequency Noise Policy
Committee (LFNPC), gave a report on the February 14 meeting of the Committee. He
discussed and described the significance of the 70db, 78db and 87db contour lines. He
indicated that the Expert Panel of three noise experts had not come to a consensus on the
contours but did not differ very much on the 87db contour. He stated the text of the final
report from the Expert Panel was almost complete.
He stated the LFNPC wanted to complete their work as soon as possible
particularly because the Governor’s Airport Community Stabilization Funding Task Force
report has been completed and the legislature is now in session.
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He stated the LFNPC has asked that Richfield produce the proposed contour based
on the analysis from the Expert Panel and submit it to the MAC with any disagreements to
be worked out by the staff and the LFNPC if necessary. He stated after completion of the
report and acceptance by Richfield and the MAC, it would be submitted to the FAA. He
stated he was proud of the efforts of the LFNPC and the fact that mitigation would be
provided for prior to completion of the runway. He stated the FAA is waiting for this report
to define future low frequency policy.
City Manager Orduno reviewed and reported on the status of airport mitigation
legislation based on the recommendations of the Governor’s Airport Community
Stabilization Funding Task Force.
Item #18LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None.
Item #19COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag invited the public to Richfest, a community diversity event
scheduled for March 19.
Mayor Kirsch reminded residents that the February issue of theYour City newsletter
has been delivered, and if residents need further information on any issue they should call
City Hall.
Item #20CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INT Checks: 91085 – 91108; 95001 - 95029$278,065.10
H/C95301 - 95727$1,030,071.39
PAYROLL16408 - 16423; 17913 - 18112$483,509.76
TOTAL$1,791,646.25
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:06 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Thomas P. FerberSamantha Orduno
City ClerkCity Manager