09-11-00 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
September 11, 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; Sue Sandahl;
and Kristal Stokes.
Staff Present:Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative
Services Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Dan Scott,
Public Safety Director; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Tom Foley,
Transportation Engineer; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
August 28, 2000.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-2-September 11, 2000
Item #1CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ANNOUNCING DEBUT OF
RICHFIELD 2020: FOCUS ON THE FUTURE S. R. NO. 219
Council Member Sandahl introduced John Bjostad, Chair of the Visions 2020
Initiating Committee.
John Bjostad, Visioning 2020 Initiating Committee addressed the City Council and
introduced other members of the Initiating Committee that were present. He presented a
brief description of the process and announced future meeting times.
Mayor Kirsch unveiled the banner for the project.
Council Member Susag read the resolution commencing the 2020 Visioning
process.
M/Susag, S/Kirsch 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. 8940
RESOLUTION COMMENCING THE RICHFIELD 2020 COMMUNITY VISIONING
PROCESS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8940 in Resolution
Book No. 71.
Item #2PRESENTATION OF VIDEO: RICHFIELD AND THE AIRPORT: A SHARED
DESTINY
City Manager Orduno introduced a 12 to 15 minute informational video that was
prepared by the City of Richfield depicting the City’s issues with the airport, the new
runway and mitigation.
Item #3PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING CONSTITUTION
WEEK, SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2000
Council Member Susag read a proclamation proclaiming Constitution Week.
Council Meeting Minutes-3-September 11, 2000
Item #4A COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Gordon Hanson, 6311 Sheridan Avenue, reminded Council Members of the FOWL
Ball Golf Klassic to be held on September 16, 2000. Proceeds from the event are used for
the Wood Lake Nature Center.
Paul Nelson, 6633 16th Avenue, spoke in support of the airport video shown and
read excerpts from the Draft EIS for the Best Buy project.
Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, addressed the following items:
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Traffic light at 76th Street south bound exit ramp of I-35W, why is it needed?
x
Concern about Walser lawsuit, what are the implications?
City Manager Orduno stated that the Walser matter is pending litigation and most
items could not be discussed.
x
Concern that he was asked to pay $.25 per page for the copy of the Best Buy
agreement.
x
Concern that the Star Tribune reported there was no organized opposition to the
Best Buy project. He felt this was not true.
x
Concern that a map showing the takings for the Best Buy/Penn Avenue bridge
area was inaccurate.
x
Where is the first tier of redevelopment in the airport mitigation area?
City Manager Orduno explained the boundaries.
x
Asked residents to show up at the Visioning Meeting.
City Manager Orduno explained that in dealing with multi-jurisdictions for various
traffic projects, there is constantly change in process. However, the City attempts to show
data as it becomes available to the City. Therefore maps may change rather quickly and it
is difficult to show each change as it develops.
Dennis Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, stated that the City Council had to make
decisions regarding matters such as Best Buy to the best of their knowledge and had done
so. Mr. Manson asked where Mr. Hall’s concerns were six months ago.
Council Meeting Minutes-4-September 11, 2000
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.Approved resolutions levying special assessments for nuisance abatement and weed
destruction S.R. No. 220
RESOLUTION NO. 8925
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND FALSE ALARM FEES
RESOLUTION NO. 8939
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT
These resolutions appear as Resolution No. 8925 and Resolution No. 8939 in
Resolution Book No. 71.
B.Approved resolution authorizing subdivision waiver to create two lots for Woodlake
Medical Clinic and commercial portion of Woodlake Centre, 6625 Lyndale Avenue
and 407 West 66th Street S.R. No. 221
RESOLUTION NO. 8926
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SUBDIVISION WAIVER TO
RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE SPLIT
OF TAX PARCEL 27-028-24 32 0128
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8926 in Resolution Book No. 71.
C.Approved resolution establishing just compensation and authorizing purchase of
properties for 66th Street/TH 77 Interchange Project S.R. No. 222
RESOLUTION NO. 8927
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6315, 6345, 6429, 6437,
6441, 6445, 6501, 6511, 6537-39 CEDAR AVENUE, AND 1720 EAST 66TH STREET
(66TH STREET/TH 77 INTERCHANGE PROJECT)
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8927 in Resolution Book No. 71.
D.Approved resolution authorizing condemnation of property located within 66th
Street/TH 77 Interchange Project S.R. No. 223
Council Meeting Minutes-5-September 11, 2000
RESOLUTION NO. 8928
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8928 in Resolution Book No. 71.
E.Approved resolution establishing just compensation and authorizing purchase of 16
single family homes located at 6321, 6327, 6333, 6339, 6345, 6401, 6409, 6415,
6439, 6445, 6501, 6509, 6515, 6521, 6527 and 6533-18th Avenue S.R. No. 224
RESOLUTION NO. 8929
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
6321, 6327, 6333, 6339, 6345, 6401, 6409, 6415, 6439, 6445, 6501, 6509, 6515, 6521,
6527, and 6533 18th Ave. S.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8929 in Resolution Book No. 71.
F.Approved community event celebration license with fee waiver and waiver of City
sign ordinance allowing banner at Veterans Memorial Park for Richfield Visions, Inc.
for Richfield Cattail Days on September 16, 2000 S.R. No. 225
G.Approved veterinary license renewals:
x
Airport Pet Hospital, 6301 Cedar Avenue, veterinary clinic S.R. No. 226
x
Woodlake Veterinary Hospital, 6436 Lyndale Avenue, veterinary clinic S.R. No.
227
x
Elaine’s Grooming, 7429 Humboldt Avenue, grooming purposes S.R. No. 228
H.Approved residential kennel license renewals:
x
7301 Wentworth Avenue, three dogs S.R. No. 229
x
7232-11th Avenue, four dogs S.R. No. 230
x
6428 Knox Avenue, four dogs S.R. No. 231
x
6844 Columbus Avenue; three dogs S.R. No. 232
x
7433 East Pleasant Avenue, three dogs S.R. No. 233
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AMENDMENT TO CITY
ORDINANCE CODE ESTABLISHING SEPARATE FIRE SERVICE FROM
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT AND ESTABLISHING FIRE
DEPARTMENT S. R. NO. 234
Council Meeting Minutes-6-September 11, 2000
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 234 regarding a Public Hearing
and Second Reading of an amendment to City Ordinance Code establishing a separate
Fire Service from Public Safety Department and establishing a Fire Department.
Mike Dillon, 6521 Fifth Avenue, asked why more administrative overhead is needed
now.
City Manager Orduno responded that with growing redevelopment, increased
medical runs, large buildings and more sophisticated fire suppression, a professional
department head with specific expertise is required.
Dennis Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, asked if a committee could be formed to advise
the City Council on this matter.
Mayor Kirsch responded that recommendations such as this are the reason we
have a City Manager and this is her recommendation.
Mike Dillon 6521 Fifth Avenue, spoke to the Council challenging the 10% of the City
that was in Tax Increment Financing.
Mayor Kirsch stated that the issue before the Council is the Fire Chief issue, not
Tax Increment Financing.
Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenue, spoke to the Council regarding the history of
the Public Safety Department in Richfield. She stated that this change is a good move for
this time due to the technical aspect of fire fighting.
Council Member Susag stated that he would vote for this item and discussed the
distinction between the position of Fire Marshal and a Fire Chief and the need for both.
Council Member Rosenberg thanked Firefighters for their candid input on this item,
that there has been considerable discussion on this item and that she supports this move.
Council Member Sandahl stated that she concurred with Council Member
Rosenberg’s comments and further commented on the excellent quality of fire services in
Richfield.
Mayor Kirsch stated that he supports this change.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Rosenberg, S/ Susag that this constitutes the Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-
18, establishing a separate fire service from Public Safety Department and establishing a
Fire Department, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of
these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes-7-September 11, 2000
Item #7PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PROPOSED 2001 LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX RATE INCREASE S.R. NO.
235
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Staff Report No. 235 regarding a
resolution adopting a proposed 2001 Levy Certification tax rate increase.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke regarding the tax levy increase.
Mike Dillon, 6521 Fifth Avenue, questioned the need for a tax levy increase.
Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, questioned the tax levy and budgeting process
and where input may be taken.
Council Member Susag responded that a Truth in Taxation public hearing would be
held in December to gather public input.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8930
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEVY CERTIFICATION TAX RATE INCREASE
FOR THE 2000 TAX LEVY, PAYABLE IN 2001
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8930 in Resolution
Book No. 71.
Item #8CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RENAMING GOLF COURSE FUND
TO RECREATION RESERVE FUND AND DESIGNATING INTEREST
EARNINGS OF FUND FOR RECREATION ENTERPRISE FUND S.R. NO.
236
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Staff Report No. 236 regarding a
resolution renaming the Golf Course Fund to the Recreation Reserve Fund and
designating interest earnings of the fund for the Recreation Enterprise Fund.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in
the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
Council Meeting Minutes-8-September 11, 2000
RESOLUTION NO. 8931
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING OF THE GOLF COURSE FUND THE
RECREATION RESERVE FUND AND DESIGNATING INTEREST EARNINGS OF THE
FUND FOR THE RECREATION ENTERPRISE FUND
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8931 in Resolution
Book No. 71.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYOFF OF
SWIMMING POOL AND MINIATURE GOLF INTERNAL LOANS FROM
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND AND FORGIVING
INTERNAL LOANS OF RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE AND MINIATURE
GOLF OPERATION FROM CABLE FUND S.R. NO. 237
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Staff Report No. 237 regarding a
resolution to authorize payoff of Swimming Pool and Miniature Golf internal loans from the
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund and forgiving internal loans of the Rich Acres
Golf Course and Miniature Golf Operation from the Cable Fund.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in
the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8932
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYOFF AND CANCELLATION
OF CERTAIN CITY INTERNAL LOANS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8932 in Resolution
Book No. 71.
Item #10CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION MODIFYING EFFECTIVE DATES OF
YOUTH APPOINTMENTS TO CITY’S ADVISORY COMMISSIONS S.R. NO.
238
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 238 regarding a resolution
modifying effective dates of youth appointments to the City’s Advisory Commissions.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
Council Meeting Minutes-9-September 11, 2000
RESOLUTION NO. 8933
RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE TERM OF
APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH TO
ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8933 in Resolution
Book No. 71.
Item #11CONSIDERATION OF 2000 REVISED/2001 PROPOSED BUDGET
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING 2001 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY,
SETTING TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING DATES, REVISING 2000
BUDGET OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, CANCELING 2000 AD
VALOREM LEVY FOR CURRENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS, AND
AUTHORIZING USE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
ASSOCIATION POLICE AND FIRE FUND REFUND INTEREST EARNINGS
FOR POLICE AND FIRE EXPENDITURES S.R. NO. 239
Finance Manager Regis reviewed Staff Report No. 239 regarding 2000
Revised/2001 Proposed Budget Resolutions adopting 2001 Preliminary Property Tax Levy,
setting Truth In Taxation hearing dates, revising 2000 Budget of Various Departments,
canceling 2000 Ad Valorem Levy for current Special Assessment Bonds, and authorizing
use of Public Employees Retirement Association Police and Fire Fund refund interest
earnings for Police and Fire Expenditures.
M/Stokes, S/Susag that the following resolutions be adopted, that they be spread in
the resolution book and that they be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8934
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
FOR THE YEAR 2001
RESOLUTION NO. 8935
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX
LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1980
RESOLUTION NO. 8936
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 2000 BUDGET OF VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
Council Meeting Minutes-10-September 11, 2000
RESOLUTION NO. 8937
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
ASSOCIATION POLICE AND FIRE FUND REFUND INTEREST EARNINGS FOR
CERTAIN POLICE AND FIRE EXPENDITURES
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8934, 8935, 8936
and 8937 in Resolution Book No. 71.
Item #12CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUBMISSION OF $8.5 MILLION
LOAN APPLICATION TO TRANSPORTATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND
PROGRAM OF STATE OF MINNESOTA TO FINANCE REPLACEMENT OF
PENN AVENUE BRIDGE OVER I-494 S.R. NO. 240
Transportation Engineer Tom Foley reviewed Staff Report No. 240 regarding a
resolution supporting the Minnesota Department of Transportation submission of a $8.5
million loan application to the Transportation Revolving Loan Fund Program of the State of
Minnesota to finance replacement of the Penn Avenue Bridge over I-494.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in
the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8938
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPORTING A TRANSPORTATION REVOLVING LOAN
APPLICATION FOR REPLACING THE PENN AVENUE BRIDGE OVER I-494
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8938 in Resolution
Book No. 71.
Item #13CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL
KENNEL LICENSE FOR 7144 OLIVER AVENUE, THREE DOGS S.R. NO.
241
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed Staff Report No. 241 regarding a request for a
renewal of a residential kennel license for 7144 Oliver Avenue, they have three dogs.
Council Member Susag asked if the residential kennel license specified the number
of animals and how long they have had the license.
Public Safety Director Scott stated it does contain that information. He stated that
he wasn’t sure how long they’ve had the license, but have had no calls since 1997.
Council Meeting Minutes-11-September 11, 2000
Thomas Erickson, 7144 Oliver Avenue, explained that a six-foot fence was installed
in 1997 to respond to the complaint received.
Council Member Rosenberg asked if they would have gone through mediation on
this matter.
Mr. Erickson stated he would have.
Motion carried 4-1. (Stokes opposed.)
Item #14CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO RIVERVIEW CORRIDOR
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE S.R. NO. 242
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 242 regarding appointments to the
Riverview Corridor Management Committee.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg that the Mayor appoint a representative and alternate
representative to the Riverview Corridor Management Committee.
Council Member Susag stated that he would like to serve on this Committee.
Mayor Kirsch said he would appoint Council Member Susag and asked staff to get
more information regarding the meeting times, etc. for Council Member Sandahl to
ascertain if she could serve as the alternate.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #15AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Orduno reported that the full MAC Board will be acting on the Low
Frequency Noise Report and will be forwarded to the FAA. The City will take action on this
item on September 25.
Item #15ACOUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
The following three items were discussed after Item 3:
Council Member Stokes read a letter received from a citizen regarding exceptional
City service received.
Council Meeting Minutes-12-September 11, 2000
Mayor Kirsch announced that Qwest will be shutting down a portion of Lyndale
Avenue in front of the Hampton Inn for approximately one week. For more information
please call George Atkinson, Engineering Supervisor, at 612-861-9191.
City Manager Orduno announced the dates of two Best Buy informational meetings.
They will be held at Richfield Middle School, 7461 Oliver Avenue, on September 19 and
September 21, 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Council Member Sandahl reminded people that tomorrow is Primary Election Day.
She commented that people who have agenda items often have to wait for people who
speak on items not on the agenda. She stated that the Council should consider reviewing
this procedure.
Council Member Stokes suggested either a time limit for that portion of the meeting
or moving it to the end of the agenda.
Item #9CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INT Checks: 98503 – 98525$84,641.63
H/C100609 - 100888$712,286.70
PAYROLL20439 – 20448; 21275 - 21501$482,028.11
TOTAL$1,278,956.44
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:40 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Steven L. DevichSamantha Orduno
Acting City ClerkCity Manager