05-08-00 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
May 8, 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; Dan Scott,
Public Safety Director; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes to approve the minutes of the (1) Special City Council
Closed Executive Session of April 24, 2000; (2) Regular City Council Meeting of April 24,
2000; and (3) the Richfield Board of Equalization of May 1, 2000.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-2-May 8, 2000
Item #1ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS DRAMA GROUP PERFORMANCE AND
DISCUSSION RELATED TO UPCOMING TRIP TO SCOTLAND
Representatives of the Academy of Holy Angels Drama Group discussed their
upcoming performance of the play “Old Turtle” July 14-15 at Academy of Holy Angels and
their fundraising efforts for upcoming trip for a performance in Scotland.
Item #2ANNOUNCEMENT OF RICHFIELD COMMUNITY GARDENS DEDICATION
CEREMONY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NORWEST/WELLS FARGO
BANK SPONSORSHIP
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer announced that the dedication ceremony
for the Richfield Community Gardens new location near 28th Avenue and 59th Street is
scheduled for Saturday, June 3 at 10:00 a.m. He also announced that Norwest/Wells
Fargo Bank has offered a $5,500 sponsorship over the next three years to offset operating
expenses.
Nancy Ross Cullen, Norwest/Wells Fargo Bank, presented a check to Karen
Shragg, Wood Lake Nature Center Manager, for the sponsorship of the Richfield
Community Gardens operating expenses.
Item #3PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 20, 2000 KIDS DAY
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AMERICA/INTERNATIONAL
Council Member Stokes read and presented a proclamation to Dr. Paul Zilka
designating May 20, 2000 as Kids Day America.
Dr. Zilka invited the public to the Kids Day America/International celebration and
fundraising event with the proceeds going to the Richfield Foundation.
Item #4PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 4, 2000 EARTH DAY
Council Member Susag read and presented a proclamation to Karen Shragg, Wood
Lake Nature Center Manager, designating June 4, 2000 as Earth Day in the City of
Richfield.
Council Meeting Minutes-3-May 8, 2000
Item #5PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 15-19, 2000 CITY OF RICHFIELD
EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND FITNESS WEEK
Council Member Sandahl read a proclamation designating May 15-19, 2000 City of
Richfield Employee Health and Fitness Week.
Item #6OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Doris Rubenstein, 6515 Emerson Avenue, invited the public to the Richfield Fourth
of July Committee fundraising concert by singing group Friends on May 13 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Richfield High School.
Gordon Anderson, 7501 Elliot Avenue, asked the City Attorney questions about City
Charter Section 5 regarding initiative and referendum.
City Attorney Thomson discussed the initiative and referendum provisions of the
City Charter.
Alfred Johnson, 6813 Cedar Avenue, complained about the trucks hauling dirt from
the airport construction shaking his house.
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed the weight restrictions and State Patrol
enforcement regarding these MAC construction activities.
Item #7 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RON
KASSA CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR 2000 ANNUAL CURB AND GUTTER, SIDEWALK
AND MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR IN AMOUNT OF $36,384 S.R. NO. 123
Council Meeting Minutes-4-May 8, 2000
B.APPROVED FOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR 66TH STREET
AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 77 INTERCHANGE PROJECT S.R. NO. 124
C.APPROVED CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH BRW, CONSULTING ENGINEERS,
FOR DESIGN AND PLAN PREPARATION RELATED TO 7600 BLOCK OF LYNDALE
AVENUE IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $132,020 S.R. NO. 125
D.APPROVED RESOLUTION GRANTING LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE WITH FEE
WAIVER FOR FRED BABCOCK VFW POST #5555 TO CONDUCT BINGO ON
SUNDAYS FROM 2 TO 5 P.M. S. R. NO. 126
RESOLUTION NO. 8878
A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE FRED BABCOCK VFW POST #5555
TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8878 in Resolution Book No. 71.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING I-
494 OFFICIAL MAP FROM I-35W TO PENN AVENUE S. R. NO. 127
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 127 regarding a proposed
ordinance to adopt the I-494/Penn Official Map indicating that the road design is accurate
and additional right of way is identified for the future reconstruction of I-494. He reviewed
reconstruction design layout drawings of the I-35W/I-494/Penn Avenue interchange area
depicting the new transportation design, the right of way line and the affected properties.
Discussion followed regarding scheduling and funding variables related to the I-494
reconstruction and related bridge projects.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes the First Reading of this ordinance
regarding a I-494 Official Map from I-35W to Penn Avenue; and the Public Hearing and
Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the June 12, 2000 City Council
Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0
Council Meeting Minutes-5-May 8, 2000
Item #10PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN CHANGING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES IN INTERCHANGE
WEST AREA FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND HIGH
DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO REGIONAL
COMMERCIAL/OFFICE (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 24, 2000) S. R. NO.
128
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 128
regarding a proposed resolution granting preliminary approval to an Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan that would change the designation of properties in the Interchange
West area from neighborhood commercial (C-N) and high density single family residential
(R-SFH) to regional commercial/office (R-C/O).
Council Member Sandahl stated that she had reviewed the comments received from
the Walser cards and phone calls regarding this issue indicating that many of the concerns
related to traffic issues. She discussed how the Shops at Lyndale and 77th Street project
had resulted in lessening traffic in the neighborhood to the north. She stated that the
transportation changes for the Best Buy project would protect the neighborhood to the
north of 76th Street. She stated that traffic west of Penn Avenue on 76th Street would be
an area that would be of concern also. She asked Public Works Director Eastling to
provide information on the bridge and roadway improvements.
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed the following Penn Avenue/I-494 traffic
issues:
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ITE rates – planning level estimates for 7500 employees
x
Best Buy adds 30% daily trips or about the same as the CSM proposal (peak
hour higher though)
x
Best Buy proposal adds 60% to traffic at the critical movement
x
Preliminary analysis indicates level of service C – Freeway upgrade needed
Tony Heppelmann, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Consultant,
reviewed the proposed Penn Avenue bridge single point diamond design which is the type
in place at 24th Avenue over I-494. He reviewed the current Penn Avenue interchange
configuration and traffic management problems. He reviewed the advantages of the single
point diamond design in managing traffic, critical turning movements and capacity. He
stated the bridge would be built to accommodate the expansion of I-494 and reviewed how
it would match into Penn Avenue in Bloomington and Richfield.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the Development Agreement with Best Buy requires
a Traffic Management Plan with such things as Ride Share programs, flexible work hours
and transit ridership programs. She stated the project will increase transit ridership in
Richfield, resulting in better and more frequent service in the community. She indicated
that improvements to 76th Street would include two dedicated left turn lanes onto Penn
Avenue.
Council Meeting Minutes-6-May 8, 2000
Council Member Rosenberg thanked the public for their input and calls on this
issue.
Council Member Stokes thanked everyone for their input and stated that:
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This development is a result of years of public involvement, commencing in 1995
with the update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
x
The Planning Commission held many public meetings to determine the land
uses that would meet the needs of the City, both now and into the future.
x
The decision to redevelop this area was not arbitrary.
x
The redevelopment of this area began in mid 1997 with input from the property
owners.
x
Survey results in 1998 indicated that 70% of the existing homeowners indicated
that they preferred a redevelopment option for the area that acquired their
homes.
x
In 1998, the City entered into an agreement with CSM. A development project
that evolved over time to include a hotel, townhomes, retail and an upgraded
BMW dealership.
x
In June 1999, the HRA and City Council approved the TIF District.
x
At each juncture, the property owners were informed of the process. Purchase
agreements had been negotiated.
x
In July 1999, CSM informed the City their development project would not take
place.
x
No one came forward to offer us an alternative plan.
x
There are those who say the City is redeveloping half the City. There are those
who question if their home will be the next one taken. Only 12% of the City is
undergoing redevelopment. The remaining 88% is not being redeveloped. The
City’s redevelopment plans have remained the same for several years – focus
redevelopment in the core commercial/retail corridors and on the edges. Strong
attractive commercial areas are the key to keeping our neighborhoods vital.
x
There are those that say that the City is building too much senior housing and
not providing for young families to move in with children for our schools. Over
30% of the tenants of Gramercy are from Richfield and over 50% of the tenants
of the rental townhomes at Woodlake Centre are residents of Richfield. By
building safe, affordable housing options for seniors, single family homes are
made available for young families with children, faster than would normally
occur.
x
People have questioned why Best Buy did not choose to locate in the Cedar
Avenue area. Two reasons: one, the area is not a TIF District and two, Best Buy
desired to have a presence on the I-494 strip.
Mayor Kirsch stated the following:
x
From July 1999 to January 2000 when Best Buy announced they had selected
Richfield as the site for their new headquarters, the City did not have a “Plan B”
nor did anyone approach the City with an alternative plan for any development of
the site.
x
This time represented a window of opportunity for anyone to “step to the plate”
with a viable plan. No one did.
Council Meeting Minutes-7-May 8, 2000
x
Best Buy’s project will complete what has been a very involved effort of the City
and the neighbors to revitalize this area. It also will help an entire neighborhood
move forward, as planned. Several people are currently holding two mortgages.
There are tenants of the apartments who now are looking to buy homes in
Richfield, using their relocation funds as down payments.
x
There were those at the last Council Meeting who said that the City Council is
choosing one business at the expense of another. That is true. But the Council
is also choosing to proceed with a plan that has been in place for years, not just
a few months.
x
The bottom line is that Best Buy has made a financial commitment to this
community. They didn’t just tell people they had a plan, they invested in a plan.
It is Best Buy’s investment that is purchasing property at this time.
Council Member Susag explained tax increment financing as a tool for fully
developed communities to level the development playing field with outer ring suburbs to
attract businesses. He discussed how tax increment financing works and how it impacts
current and future taxes paid to taxing jurisdictions. He stated that not only Richfield uses
TIF noting that the Mall of America in Bloomington, Edinborough Park and Centennial
Lakes in Edina used TIF.
Sid Inman, Vice-President of Ehlers and Associates, gave a presentation on tax
increment financing (TIF) and the TIF/Redevelopment facts regarding the Best Buy Project
including the following:
BeforeAfter
DevelopmentDevelopment
Market Value$20,694,300$148,000,000
(pay 1999)
Approximate taxes paid per year by all property$768,288$7,208,000
owner(s)(pay 1999)(pay 2003)
Minimum taxes that will continue to be paid to$768,288$768,288
taxing jurisdictions (city, school, county, etc.)(pay 1999)(maximum of 25 yrs.)
Minimum money available for housing initiatives$0$7.1 million
(over 25 yrs.)(net present value)
Estimated taxes paid to taxing jurisdictions in 25$810,000N/A
yrs. if no development occurs(assuming an
increase of
2.3% per year)
Della Kolpin, 2880 Jewel, Plymouth, Best Buy Director of Corporate Architecture
and Project Manager, made a presentation regarding the Best Buy proposal for locating
their corporate headquarters at Interchange West including the following issues:
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Reasons for choosing this location
x
Investment
x
Opus as developer and their commitment to work with homeowners and
businesses
x
Status of acquisition
x
Traffic Management Plans
Council Meeting Minutes-8-May 8, 2000
x
1.5% pre-tax charitable giving
x
Willingness to work with community groups
x
Commitment to maintain headquarters in Minnesota
Mayor Kirsch stated the ground rules for the continuation of the public hearing
stating that those wishing to speak should fill out a speakers card, that those who had not
previously had an opportunity to speak would be allowed to speak, that comments should
be directed to the City Council and to keep comments to two minutes.
Ken Tracy, 7633 Oliver Avenue, presented a petition with 67 signatures entitled
“Interchange West Residential Property Owners Declaration of Support for the Best Buy
Co. Redevelopment”, Clerk’s File C-368, asking that the Best Buy Corporate Campus
Redevelopment continue on without further delay.
Paul Walser, 4906 Browndale Avenue, Edina, owner of Walser Automotive, stated
that his company gives 10% of its pre-tax profits to charity. He stated frustration
throughout the process, that he felt the truth was not always being spoken. He stated
once CSM had dropped out as the developer, Walser was left to try determine what to do.
He stated that they called Best Buy, but got no response from them. He indicated that in
November with his option on the Lincoln Del property coming up, he met with Tom Harms
of the HRA, and was told there was no assistance available to help. He stated that Walser
then had to engage in determining what should be done to protect their interests and
preserve their business since they had no where to go. He stated that is when they
developed a plan for auto dealerships and restaurants which he felt would be better for the
City. He stated that they wanted to share these plans with the City, but two meetings were
cancelled by the City. He stated the real issue is what do the residents of Richfield really
want. He stated he understands the 68 homeowners want to be bought out, but business
owners have rights, too. He stated the interests of the rest of Richfield should be
determined and what they want.
Mike Triggs, 7639 Penn Avenue, spoke in support of the Best Buy project noting
that corporate headquarters as assets to communities.
John Cretzmeyer, 7604 Oliver Avenue, spoke in support of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment noting I-494 and Penn Avenue will be expanded in the future anyway and
then Walser would have to move to the north.
Guy Astell, 7615 Oliver Avenue, spoke in support of the Best Buy project and
rezoning.
Lynn Penney, 7608 Morgan Avenue, spoke in support of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and rezoning.
Cathy Bergin, 7627 Oliver Avenue, spoke in support of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and moving forward with redevelopment.
Joan Fuller, 7638 Newton Avenue, stated she didn’t want to move, but preferred
moving ahead with the Best Buy project.
Council Meeting Minutes-9-May 8, 2000
Lucretia Brother, 7628 Oliver Avenue, spoke in support of moving forward with the
Best Buy project.
Jim Carriere, 7632 Upton Avenue, stated he was a Best Buy employee, described
his experience as a small business owner in Bloomington’s 98th Street and Lyndale
Avenue redevelopment area, and spoke in support of the Best Buy project.
Wendy Adams, 7621 Oliver Avenue, spoke in support of the Best Buy project.
Lois Lovdal, 7644 Newton Avenue, spoke in support of rezoning and the Best Buy
project.
Rusty Haley, 7620 Oliver Avenue, spoke in favor of the Best Buy project.
Dale Schneider, 13655 30th Street South, Afton, stated he was a Walser employee,
spoke in opposition to the Best Buy project discussing the quality of the Walser business
and Mr. Walser’s willingness to pay for a survey of residents. He questioned where
Walser is supposed to go if it is displaced.
Sheri Holker, owner of 7643 Newton Avenue, stated she had lived there for 10
years, has now moved to Apple Valley, and supports the rezoning for the Best Buy project.
Barbara Gresbrink, 7609 Oliver Avenue, spoke in support of the rezoning and
moving forward with the Best Buy project.
Greg Pappas, 3432 Perry Avenue, Crystal, spoke in opposition to the Best Buy
project and choosing one business over another.
Steve Seltz, 7044 13th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the Best Buy project.
Ted Shuler, 7503 Fremont Avenue, spoke in opposition to the Best Buy project.
Inessa Tarhan, gave her address as 6529 Penn Avenue (Walser Bargain Lot) listed
in telephone book at 1484 McAndrews Road, Burnsville, presented comments from
residents gathered by Walser. She spoke in opposition to the Best Buy project and asked
where Walser was supposed to go.
The meeting was recessed at 9:20 p.m. for five minutes.
Kevin Anderson, 7644-46 Logan Avenue, stated the City Council could be more
thoughtful of people’s time and in communications. He spoke in favor of moving forward
with the Best Buy project.
John Enger, 7328 Bloomington Avenue, stated that the City and HRA had abused
the residents, not CSM. He stated the City should consider the Walser Plan which would
take no homes or businesses and then the City could buy the houses of all the
homeowners who want to sell. He suggested the City should offer east Richfield as a site
for Best Buy.
Council Meeting Minutes-10-May 8, 2000
Steve Quam, 6421 James Avenue, spoke in support of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and the Best Buy project.
Julie Erlandson, 6408 Morgan Avenue, spoke in opposition to the Best Buy project,
indicated that she felt Walser had not been respected in the process, concerns about
traffic and letting the townspeople resolve the issue.
Sheila Fitzgerald, 7315 Sheridan Avenue, stated that this is a very engaged
community and had concerns that all voices be heard and engaged on this issue.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Rosenberg read the following statement:
“For the past three years the redevelopment area that has come to be known as
Interchange West has been a hot and controversial topic of discussion at many meetings.
The comprehensive plan designated the area as a redevelopment zone over three years
ago. It also conforms to the policy of redeveloping the perimeters of the City in order to
assure that the interior neighborhoods remain solid and thriving.
Now we have come to this decision and have before us a question about whether
we should approve a preliminary rezoning of the area so that a large corporation can
headquarter in Richfield.
Before we vote on this question, I have the need to talk about some of the events
and people that have affected the way I will vote.
To the residents and business-owners of the Interchange West area: I want to take
this time to personally apologize to you for what you have gone through. It has been three
years of, in the words of one Interchange West resident, “a living hell” for you. I know this
apology does not make the financial and health problems nor the anger go away, but I
want you all to know how deeply this situation affected me. I never want another group in
this City or any City to have to weather the months of indecision and doubt that you had to
suffer through.
To all the people who wrote the response cards to Walser Buick and who called me
about their doubts about the Best Buy project: Believe me, I read every statement (as
painful as it was) and I heard every doubt. I believe there were many good points and I
thought about every one.
To all those who called and wrote in support of the Best Buy project: I thank you for
your time and input, you too gave me much to think about.
If this resolution is approved to Opus Development Company: I expect you to
negotiate in good faith with all owners of properties. Do not let the masses here tonight
deter you from keeping the talks with Walser Buick open and ongoing. It is now and
always has been the desire of this Council to see to it that every property owner receives a
fair and just price for their business as well as their relocation benefits. Paul Walser and
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Walser Buick should be negotiated with in the same honorable manner as all the property
owners.
Also, our homeowners and apartment residents have been through enough, work
swiftly and fairly to assure them that their property is assessed in a just manner. Always
remember you are negotiating on a family’s home and possessions…do it sensitively and
equitably. In all instances I expect you to be available for questions and help all residents
to understand their relocation benefits. In the case of our small businesses, no less will be
expected from you in regards to their needs. An appropriate amount of time must be
afforded to them so that they can make good moves in order that their business have the
least negative impact as possible.
If this is not done to our residents and business owner’s satisfaction, I invite all
owners to contact me and it will be worked out.
To Best Buy Corporation: Even if this is approved tonight, remember you are here
at Richfield’s pleasure. I expect you to be good neighbors and participating community
members.
When we visited your corporate headquarters, it was mentioned that traffic was a
concern for your employees as it is for Richfield residents. I expect Best Buy Corporation
to partner with our Public Transportation companies and provide ways for your employees
to take full advantage of our metro transit system. The MTC has various programs where
the company can partially pay for bus passes for their employees, gain a tax advantage
and alleviate some traffic tie-ups in our City. Please follow through with your plans to allow
for flextime and transit demand options so that your employee’s hours can be staggered
thus helping with the flow of traffic.
We have various organizations and community events such as our Fourth of July
event that require corporate sponsorships. Be open and available to them when they ask
for financial support.
It would be welcome if your design of the campus include walking paths and
benches so that on evenings and weekends your Richfield neighbors could enjoy a stroll in
the park-like ambiance you are planning. A closed, walled-off area would not be
acceptable.
When a member of the Richfield City staff comes to you with suggestions about
such things as daycare, recreation activities and other City amenities, be open to their
suggestions. Our staff knows our City best.
To Richfield Schools: If the rezoning is approved tonight, follow through on your
plans to partner with Best Buy to develop a work readiness curriculum for our high school
students. Also, pursue the notion of a magnet school in the work readiness area. This
idea seems like one answer to our declining school population.
To the Richfield City Council and Richfield staff: The Council received many
response cards as a result of the Paul Walser mailing. Please add those that provided
addresses to our Best Buy mailing list. These people felt strong enough about the Best
Buy Corporation to comment, they should be kept informed of the progress.
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As a result of the comments on the cards plus many others I have received about
our redevelopment, I propose to declare a moratorium on new development areas. Our
residents are tired and fearful of where the next area is going to spring up. Our focus must
be on the successful resolution of existing developments plus the looming, constant
situation with the airport. I know that many constituents are very upset with the loss of our
single-family homes as am I, and these concerns must be acknowledged and addressed.
My proposal does not end anything that is currently on the books such as the Lakes at
Lyndale or City Bella, but the time has come to quit for a while. The anger and concern
generated by many members of this community is formidable and we, as conscientious
Council Members, must be mindful of these feelings. I do not propose a specific time limit
now, but I will most definitely pursue a discussion about a moratorium. I believe that a
thoughtful and thorough examination of our use of TIF financing must also occur. At this
time, I am asking the City staff to put these subjects on the next Study Session’s agenda,
so that talks can begin about a redevelopment moratorium and TIF financing.
If the re-zoning is approved tonight, we must begin talks on how to use the 7 ½
million housing dollars generated by the Best Buy development. It is my proposal to use
the money for low interest mortgages for families with children moving to Richfield and low
interest loans to families wishing to update their homes so that they can remain in
Richfield. Thriving schools and stable neighborhoods is the ultimate outcome if more
young families, the future of Richfield, moved here and stayed here.
With that, Mr. Mayor, I will make a motion granting preliminary approval to an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that would change the designation of properties in
the Interchange West area from neighborhood commercial and high density single family
residential to regional commercial/office.”
M/Rosenberg, 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. 8877
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO
AN AMENDMENT OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CONCERNING THE INTERCHANGE WEST AREA
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8877 in Resolution
Book No. 71.
Item #11PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO CITY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTION 1,
SUBSECTION 310.31 DESCRIBING HOLIDAY LEAVE FOR SHIFT
EMPLOYEES S. R. NO. 129
Council Meeting Minutes-13-May 8, 2000
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Staff Report No. 129 regarding a
proposed ordinance amendment to City Administrative Code Subsection 310.31 providing
holiday leave for Specialized Pay Plan employees.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl that this constitutes Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-12,
amending section 310.31 describing holiday leave for shift employees, that it be published
in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12CONSIDERATION OF RICHFIELD FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN AMOUNT OF $5,500 S. R. NO.
130
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reviewed Staff Report No. 130 regarding a
request from the Richfield Fourth of July Committee for additional funding in the amount of
$5,500 for the years 2000 and 2001, bringing the total funding to $17,500 for each year.
John Bjostad, Richfield Fourth of July Committee President, explained the request
and answered questions regarding various fund raising activities of the Committee.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the request of the Fourth of July Committee for
additional funding of $5,500 for years 2000 and 2001, increasing the total funding for each
year to $17,500.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANT TERMS ON
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION S. R. NO. 131
Council Member Susag stated that the City Council had met at 5:30 p.m. to
interview candidates for appointment to fill vacancies on the Friendship City Commission.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the following appointments to the Friendship City
Commission:
Term Expires:
Bill BullockJanuary 31, 2003
Beth GiesekeJanuary 31, 2003
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING METROPOLITAN
AIRPORTS COMMISSION TO INCLUDE CITY OF RICHFIELD’S
RECOMMENDED PRIORITIES IN ITS PART 150 PROGRAM UPDATE S. R.
NO. 132
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 132 regarding a proposed
resolution requesting the Metropolitan Airports Commission to include the City of
Richfield’s recommended priorities in its Part 150 Program Update.
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. 8879
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
TO INCLUDE THE CITY OF RICHFIELD’S RECOMMENDED PRIORITIES IN ITS PART
150 PROGRAM UPDATE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8879 in Resolution
Book No. 71.
Item #15AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Orduno reviewed and discussed the status of Airport Mitigation
Legislation and acknowledged the efforts of Senator Dave Johnson and Representative
Dan Larson in the process. She stated that the conference committee bill would provide
only $5 million for acquisition of residential property specifically in the first two blocks east
of Highway 77, between Trunk Highway 62 and 77th Street.
Discussion followed regarding the impact of this Legislation.
Item #16LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None.
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Item #17COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag announced that the Augsburg Park Friends of the Library
will conduct a used book sale at the library on June 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Council Member Sandahl announced that Richfield Visions, Inc. has scheduled a
Community Strategic Planning Meeting for May 20 at 9:00 a.m. at the Richfield
Intermediate School.
Council Member Susag announced that the annual Spartan Invitational Golf
Tournament will be held at the Northfield Golf Club on June 19. He also reminded the
public that the Friends of Wood Lake FOWL Ball Klassic will be held on September 16.
Mayor Kirsch invited the public to City of Richfield C-130 Aircraft dedication
ceremony at the 934th Airlift Wing Base on June 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Item #20CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INT Checks: 95172 – 95209$144,060.63
H/C97318 - 97620$548,860.78
PAYROLL19054 - 19253$478,547.08
TOTAL$ 1,171,468.49
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:15 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Thomas P. FerberSamantha Orduno
City ClerkCity Manager