07-10-00 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
July 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; Susan Rosenberg; Russ Susag; and Kristal
Stokes.
Members
Not Present:Sue Sandahl.
City Clerk Ferber stated that Council Member Sandahl was out of town on vacation
and would not be present at this meeting.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to determine the absence of Council Member Sandahl as an
excused absence for the July 10, 2000 City Council Meetings.
Motion carried 4-0.
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; Dan Scott, Public Safety Director; Jim Topitzhofer,
Recreation Services Director; Julie Urban, Zoning Administrator; and
Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the minutes of the (1) Special City Council Meeting
of June 26, 2000; (2) Regular City Council Meeting of June 26, 2000; and (3) Special Joint
City Council/HRA Study Session of June 29, 2000.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1PRESENTATION BY PAUL ANTON REGARDING BEST BUY’S ECONOMIC
IMPACT STUDY
Paul Anton, 5811 Irving Avenue South, President and Chief Economist of Anton,
Lubor & Associates Inc., presented an economic impact study of the proposed Best Buy
Corporate Headquarters Campus including the following:
x
Background, his qualifications and assumptions of the study
x
35% increase in the number of people working in Richfield and employment
opportunities
x
Increase purchasing and retail sales by approximately $12 million
x
Increase demand for housing
x
Maintain tax base
x
Generate $7 million towards the City’s dedicated housing fund for new housing
construction and remodeling
x
Fund a portion of the construction of the Penn Avenue bridge to allow
construction of the bridge by 2002 rather than 2011
x
Short term benefits of 2 ½ times the amount of current property taxes
x
Long term benefit of an increase of $4 million per year in property taxes after TIF
district expires
x
Construction period metro impact
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked questions of Mr. Anton regarding
some of his report findings and assumptions including net property tax yield, inflationary
costs of services and 5% contribution to TIF.
Item #2OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Council Member Stokes read a letter from Marion Linnebur, 6400 Barrie Road #512,
regarding the quick response to clean up of debris under the I-35W bridge at 66th Street.
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Deb Nordmarken, 6933 Sheridan Avenue, asked about City assistance in removal
of a storm-damaged tree and debris.
City Manager Orduno reviewed the policy issues related to Council direction on
such requests.
Paul Nelson, 6633 16th Avenue, asked if the $5 million legislative grant for airport
mitigation covered relocation costs.
City Manager Orduno stated that relocation costs were included.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Rosenberg requested that Consent Calendar Items 4A and 4B be
removed from the Consent Calendar for consideration.
Mayor Kirsch stated that Consent Calendar Items 4A and 4B would be placed on
the regular agenda as Items 12A and 12B.
M/Rosenberg, S/Susag to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR
AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AS ITEM #12A.
B.REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR
AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AS ITEM #12B.
C.APPROVED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING I-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION’S
EFFORTS TO SECURE FEDERAL FUNDS FOR REBUILDING OF I-494/35W
INTERCHANGE AND OTHER I-494 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES S.R. NO.
159
RESOLUTION NO. 8892
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING I-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION EFFORTS
TO SECURE FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE REBUILDING OF THE
I-494/35W INTERCHANGE AND OTHER I-494 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8892 in Resolution Book No. 71.
D.APPROVED PLANS, ORDERING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING AD FOR BIDS FOR
PAVING OF 7600 BLOCK OF GARFIELD AVENUE S.R. NO. 160
E.APPROVED AUGUST 30, 2000 AND SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 (IF NECESSARY) FOR
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS 2000
REVISED/2001 PROPOSED BUDGET AND PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY PRIOR TO
CERTIFICATION TO COUNTY S.R. NO. 161
F.APPROVED RESOLUTION GRANTING NEW LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE AND
INVESTIGATION FEE WAIVER FOR FRED BABCOCK POST #5555, 6715
LAKESHORE DRIVE S.R. NO. 162
RESOLUTION NO. 8891
A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE FRED BABCOCK VFW POST #5555
TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8891 in Resolution Book No. 71.
G.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1999 REMOVAL OF
DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING
FOR AUGUST 14, 2000 S.R. NO. 163
RESOLUTION NO. 8893
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1999 TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 8894
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1999 TO DECEMBER 31, 1999
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8893 and 8894 in Resolution Book
No. 71.
H.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1999 77TH STREET
MAINTENANCE AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 14, 2000 S.R. NO.
164
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RESOLUTION NO. 8895
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION
OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 77TH STREET MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 8896
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 77TH STREET
MAINTENANCE JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8895 and 8896 in Resolution Book
No. 71.
I.APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1999 LHN MAINTENANCE
AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 14, 2000 S.R. NO. 165
RESOLUTION NO. 8897
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION
OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR LHN MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 8898
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR LHN
MAINTENANCE JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8897 and 8898 in Resolution Book
No. 71.
J.APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS COSTS OF
CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA FOR
JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR AUGUST 14, 2000 S.R. NO. 166
RESOLUTION NO. 8899
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT
SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8899 in Resolution Book No. 71.
K.APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS COSTS OF
CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN LHN PROJECT AREA FOR JANUARY 1,
2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 14, 2000 S.R. NO. 167
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RESOLUTION NO. 8900
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF
CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN)
PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8900 in Resolution Book No. 71.
Mayor Kirsch stated that Consent Calendar Items 4A and 4B had been removed
from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda as Items 12A and 12B.
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes to approve the consent calendar as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT IN SECTION 1200.03 INCREASING NUMBER OF ON-
SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES AVAILABLE WITHIN CITY OF
RICHFIELD FROM SEVEN TO EIGHTEEN S. R. NO. 168
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed Staff Report No. 168 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment to Section 1200.03 to increase the number of on-sale intoxicating
liquor licenses available within the City of Richfield from seven to eighteen.
Audrey Duffee, 6615 18th Avenue, stated concern about raising the available
number of licenses to eighteen. She suggested a lesser number or increasing when
needed.
George Holter, 6424 Emerson Avenue, spoke in opposition to the amendment citing
theproblems alcohol creates. He advocated zero liquor licenses in Richfield.
Robert Riley, 7233 Queen Avenue, spoke in opposition to the amendment citing
negative environmental and public safety impacts resulting from the consumption of
alcohol.
Dennis Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, asked for clarification regarding the different
types of liquor licenses.
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed the definition of intoxicating liquor, wine, on-
sale/off-sale 3.2 malt liquor and “club” licenses.
City Attorney Thomson reviewed the City ordinance relating to percentage of food
sales in licensed intoxicating liquor establishments.
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Jonathan Tjornhom, 6645 Oliver Avenue, urged the Council to be cautious about
increasing the number of liquor licenses citing concerns about the impact of the
consumption of alcohol.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke in opposition to the amendment
suggesting increasing the number be considered at the time they are needed.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
Council Member Susag stated he was pleased to see the interest in this issue. He
stated he would like to see the Advisory Board of Health make a recommendation
regarding the number of licenses. He stated he had proposed the maximum number
allowed by Statute to put the issue on the table for discussion. He stated he would now
make a motion to increase the number from the current seven to ten to provide an
adequate number for the future.
Council Member Stokes stated she did not support increasing the number available
to eighteen, but would support an increase to ten. She stated that the hotels being
relocated by MAC may potentially locate in east Richfield and request licenses.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that the number of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses available
in the City of Richfield be increased from seven to ten and that this constitutes Second
Reading of Bill No. 2000-15,that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be
made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 3-1. (Rosenberg opposed.)
Item #6PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT REZONING PROPERTY AT 1100 EAST 66TH STREET
FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL S. R. NO. 169
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 169
regarding proposed ordinance amendment rezoning property at 1100 East 66th Street
from general commercial (C-2) to medium density multi-family residential (MR-2).
Glen Schumann, Moss & Barnett, attorney representing the owners of Bernie’s
Montessori School, 1100 East 66th Street, gave a presentation regarding the background
and history of the conditional use permit, zoning and Comprehensive Plan regarding this
property. He stated disagreement with City staff regarding their recommendation that the
property be rezoned from C-2 to MR-2 to make the zoning consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the owners had relied on the zoning when they
purchased the property and that they had built the building to a commercial standard. He
discussed the Richfield Floral property zoning and Comprehensive Plan designation case
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stating that this property should be treated the same. He stated down-zoning this property
would limit the future resale and use of the property, be spot zoning, create refinancing
concerns, limit sublease possibilities and create a unique burden on the owners who made
a significant investment to build a commercial building. He discussed transition areas from
commercial to residential areas as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. He asked that the
Council reject the staff recommendation and base their decision on the written record. He
apologized for a letter he sent out to property owners that may have been misleading
regarding rezoning and Comprehensive Plan issues.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that she felt it was irresponsible of Mr.
Schumann to send the letter out and unnecessarily cause concerns for some property
owners.
City Attorney Thomson responded to questions regarding the staff interpretation
that a school is not a non-conforming use in a MR-2 district.
Zoning Administrator Urban reviewed the Richfield Floral case in which the HRA
bought a blighted gas station and sold it to Richfield Floral for expansion of their adjacent
business. She noted that the Planning Commission was in the process of reviewing the
Comprehensive Plan at the time.
Marilyn Machacek, 6529 11th Avenue, spoke in support of the rezoning from C-2 to
MR-2 as appropriate for this property and neighborhood.
Jann Owen, 6535 11th Avenue, spoke in support of the rezoning from C-2 to MR-2
stating that her property had similarly been rezoned. She stated that it was her
understanding that the Planning Commission intended this property to be rezoned. She
stated support for rezoning to assure that the property does not become a commercial use
in the future.
Tashika Sykes, 6604 Fifth Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
citing it would place undue hardship on this establishment which had built an upgraded
commercial building.
Kathryn Strating, 6900 16th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
citing the value of the facility and services it provides to residents.
Rosemary Leblanc, 6821 Clinton Avenue, asked that the City Council remember
that this a school designed to look residential and there are other schools in residential
areas.
Sid Zochert, 6501 11th Avenue, spoke in support of the rezoning from C-2 to MR-2
noting that Bernie’s can continue to operate with the MR-2 zoning.
Carole Rinder, 6420 11th Avenue, spoke in support of the rezoning from C-2 to MR-
2 citing concerns about the impacts of future commercial businesses on the neighborhood.
Dorothy Hoffman, 6438 11th Avenue, spoke in support of the rezoning from C-2 to
MR-2.
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Glen Schumann, attorney representing Bernie’s, stated he did not agree with City
staff that the school would be a legally conforming use.
Dennis Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, stated he liked Bernie’s and thought that the
rezoning had occurred when the conditional use permit was approved.
M/Stokes, S/Susag to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
City Attorney Thomson reminded the City Council that their decision should be
based on appropriate findings in support of their decision.
Council Member Susag asked what happens if the Council takes no action.
City Attorney Thomson stated there would be no need for findings if the Council
decided not to rezone, because this was a City-initiated rezoning, and the Council was not
denying an application for rezoning.
Council Member Stokes stated that the property was a residential house prior to
Bernie’s and it was her recollection that the Planning Commission intention was that it be
rezoned. She stated the Comprehensive Plan was not arbitrary and capricious in the
designation of this property, therefore she supported the rezoning and maintaining the
integrity of that document.
Council Member Susag stated that the rezoning was not a stipulation of the
conditional use permit and that the Comprehensive Plan land use was not consistent
around the park as evidenced by the Richfield Floral case.
M/Stokes, S/Kirsch that this constitutes the Second Reading of ordinance
amendment rezoning property at 1100 East 66th Street from General Commercial to
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential.
Motion failed 3-1. (Susag opposed.) Motion fails due to the need for four
affirmative votes to approve rezoning required by State Statute.
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REQUEST TO AMEND
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GUIDE PLAN DESIGNATION FOR 1100 EAST
66TH STREET FROM HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL S. R. NO. 170
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that the attorney for Bernie and
Ratna Malawaaratchy, owners of 1100 East 66th Street, has stated they have withdrawn
their request to amend the Comprehensive Plan guide plan designation for that property
from high density single family residential (R-SFH) to community commercial (C-C).
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Item #8PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION FOR MINNSTAR
BUILDERS, INC. S. R. NO. 171
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 171
regarding consideration of granting final approval of a subdivision plat of Lyndale Gateway
2nd addition for MinnStar Builders, Inc.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
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. 8901
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION
FOR MINNSTAR BUILDERS, INC.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8901 in Resolution Book No. 71.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
TO CITY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTION 1, SUBSECTION 310.13
DESCRIBING APPOINTMENT AND PLACEMENT OF RELATIVES S. R.
NO. 172
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 172 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment to the City Code Subsection 310.13 describing the appointment and
placement of relatives.
Council Member Susag asked about the legality of these regulations.
City Attorney Thomson stated they were in compliance with the Minnesota Human
Rights Act.
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 August 14,
2000 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #10CONSIDERATION OF FINAL SCOPING DECISION DOCUMENT FOR
BEST BUY CAMPUS PROJECT S. R. NO. 173
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 173
regarding consideration of the Final Scoping Decision Document for the Best Buy Campus
Project.
Council Member Stokes asked questions regarding the list of intersections to be
studied and whether 76th Street and Penn Avenue and 76th Street and Nicollet Avenue
were included.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that Penn Avenue and 76th
Street intersection was included in the Scoping Document.
Beth Kunkel, BRW, stated she did not recall why 76th Street and Nicollet Avenue
were excluded, but would review it.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that traffic was the issue of biggest concern and
asked if the E.I.S. would address solutions for traffic concerns.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that the E.I.S. would identify
traffic issues and ways to mitigate those problems such as traffic demand management,
the new Penn Avenue bridge and mass transit.
Council Member Susag asked when the draft E.I.S. would be available.
Community Development Director Palmborg responded it would be available
August 21.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, requested that his suggestion that the
transportation concept suggested in the Comprehensive Plan with Knox Avenue and 77th
Street to Penn Avenue being a main arterial be analyzed in the E.I.S.
Council Member Rosenberg stated support for including this idea in the E.I.S. in
order to have a review of all alternatives by an objective third party.
Council Member Susag stated that the Scoping Document comment that this
alternative alignment of 77th Street does not meet the purpose of the proposed project is a
valid comment.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated that he thought this was an
opportunity for the developer to dedicate property for streets or alternatively provide for
other parallel peripheral streets.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to adopt the Scoping Decision Document for the Best Buy
Campus Project.
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M/Rosenbergto amend the motion on the floor to include the alternative Knox
Avenue to 77th Street arterial in the E.I.S.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
The vote on the main motion was then called.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #11DISCUSSION OF AFFECTS OF PROPOSED REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ON RICHFIELD S. R. NO. 174
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 174 regarding a proposed
transportation update article for inclusion in the August 2000 issue of Your City Newsletter.
Council Member Susag discussed communicating the scheduling for these projects
and working with Chamber of Commerce to communicate with businesses regarding these
issues.
Item #12AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
DISCUSSION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR 2000 LEGISLATIVE
GRANT OF $5 MILLION FOR AIRPORT MITIGATION S. R. NO. 175
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 175 regarding consideration of a
policy to develop a plan for spending of the $5 million legislative grant for airport mitigation.
She reviewed the following requirements of the legislation regarding the elements of the
plan required to be submitted to the Chairs of the House and Senate Tax Committees:
x
Residential units purchased or to be purchased, by location and type of unit.
x
Cost of acquisition or the estimated cost of acquisition of the units.
x
The cost of demolition or relocation of buildings, including any offsetting savings
from buildings to be relocated or other salvage.
x
The cost of relocation of utilities.
x
The cost of any other site preparation for development.
x
Plans for sale and use of the cleared land, including estimates of the value of the
land after clearance and site preparation.
x
The plans for the ultimate use of the properties acquired or to be acquired.
She recommended that a plan be prepared for spending of the $5 million legislative
grant based on the following policies:
1.Purchase residential property that has a low frequency noise impact of 87dB or
higher.
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2.Concentrate acquisition activities in the area of the City north of 66th Street
which is most affected by the low frequency noise.
3.Purchase single family houses first since they are more vulnerable to noise than
are apartment buildings that have less exterior surface per dwelling unit. Then,
purchase any apartments on the block.
4.Avoid a voluntary buy-out program.
5.Create a phased removal process by which applications are secured for each
subsequent phase.
6.Commence the acquisition as soon as possible with expenditure of funds by end
of this year.
Council Member Susag noted that the City is not asking for T.I.F. to assist with
acquisition or development which means no base during the time the land is vacant. He
suggested the Legislature should be asked for tax relief due to that fact.
Council Member Stokes stated that the Low Frequency Noise Policy Committee did
not address the impact of the air cargo facilities and the number of operations on the new
runway.
Bill Duffee, 6515 18th Avenue, stated a STARR Group meeting will be scheduled to
help inform area residents about this issue.
Dennis Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, asked if the possible sale of Northwest Airlines
would impact the $5 million grant or operations at the airport.
City Manager Orduno stated that the runway will still be built and the grant would
not be affected. She stated that she could not speculate as to any impact on the number
of airport operations.
M/Kirsch, S/Rosenberg to direct staff to prepare a plan for the spending of the $5
million legislative grant based on the following policies:
1.Purchase residential property that has a low frequency noise impact of 87dB or
higher.
2.Concentrate acquisition activities in the area of the City north of 66th Street
which is most affected by the low frequency noise.
3.Purchase single family houses first since they are more vulnerable to noise than
are apartment buildings that have less exterior surface per dwelling unit. Then,
purchase any apartments on the block.
4.Avoid a voluntary buy-out program.
5.Create a phased removal process by which applications are secured for each
subsequent phase.
6.Commence the acquisition as soon as possible with expenditure of funds by end
of this year.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #12ACONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, CITY OF RICHFIELD AND CITY OF
BLOOMINGTON RELATED TO PENN AVENUE BRIDGE PROJECT
S. R. NO. 157
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 157 regarding a proposed
Memorandum of Understanding between the Minnesota Department of Transportation,
City of Richfield, and City of Bloomington related to the Penn Avenue Bridge Project. He
responded to questions regarding the proposed bridge design.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of Bloomington to build the Penn
Avenue bridge over I-494.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #12BCONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING AGREEMENT
WITH BRW, INC. TO DESIGN REPLACEMENT OF PENN AVENUE
BRIDGE S. R. NO. 158
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 158 regarding
consideration of approval of an Engineering Agreement with BRW, Inc. to design the
replacement of the Penn Avenue bridge over I-494.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve a consulting Engineering Agreement with BRW, Inc.
to design the replacement of the Penn Avenue bridge over I-494.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #13COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag asked about the status of the VFW moving into their new
building on Lake Shore Drive.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that the VFW anticipates
completion of the building in September.
Council Member Susag discussed issues related to traffic on residential streets. He
indicated he would oppose any policy that would say that development cannot cause an
increase in traffic on a residential street.
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Item #14CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INT Checks: 98394 – 98424$701,687.69
H/C98950 - 99229$793,558.82
PAYROLL20107 – 20389$504,109.16
TOTAL$1,999,355.67
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:21 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Thomas P. FerberSamantha Orduno
City ClerkCity Manager