10-09-00 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
October 9, 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; Deborah Guiher, Deputy City
Clerk; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety
Director; Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director; and
Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Member Susag requested his statement on page 3 of the September 13
minutesbe amended.
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve the amended minutes of the (1) Special City
Council Meeting of September 13, 2000; and the minutes of the (2) Special City Council
Meeting of September 18, 2000; (3) Special City Council Meeting of September 18, 2000;
(4) Special City Council Meeting of September 19, 2000; (5) Special City Council Meeting
of September 21, 2000; (6) Special City Council Meeting of September 25, 2000; (7)
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Special City Council Meeting of September 25, 2000; (8) Regular City Council Meeting of
September 25, 2000; and (9) Special City Council Meeting of September 27, 2000.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Dennis Manson, 6901 Park Avenue, questioned an article in the October 4 Richfield
Sun regarding who is doing the appraisals in Richfield and are they done objectively. He
reminded residents that if they want to be heard, they need to get involved.
City Manager Orduno explained that City appraisals are done by an Independent
Appraisal Company in accordance with State law.
Deb Nordmarken, 6933 Sheridan Avenue, questioned the report she read from the
Metropolitan Council regarding how many homes are going to be removed for the Best
Buy Campus. She stated there is a discrepancy of 19 homes between what the Met
Council and City are saying, and would like to see a list of the homes being bought out.
Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, questioned an article in the October Your City
concerning a meeting to discuss the closing of the Penn Avenue bridge. He questioned
how long the City had known about this meeting. He stated that giving a week’s notice to
the residents isn’t enough time to collect one’s thoughts.
Public Works Director Eastling replied that the date for the meeting was decided
during the beginning of August when public meetings had been held.
Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, questioned if money would be saved by totally
closing the Penn Avenue bridge and if Mike Eastling would be acting as a representative
for the City and what his opinion of the bridge work is.
Public Works Director Eastling responded that $500,000 would be saved. He
explained that temporary access would be provided on Xerxes Avenue as well as a
temporary exit. He stated that he would be representing Richfield, and at the present time,
it appears that the least disruptive action would be the total closing of the bridge.
Mr. Hall also stated that during the hearing regarding the zoning change for the
Interchange West project, a map was shown that vacates Oliver Avenue.
Public Works Director Eastling replied that Oliver Avenue will not be vacated;
however there will be a median going from I-35W to Penn Avenue with breaks at Knox
Avenue, Newton Avenue and Logan Avenue and these intersections will have left turn
bays.
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Mr. Hall stated that he is glad Oliver Avenue will not be closed, and he feels we are
in for major traffic problems.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.Approved resolutions appointing additional election judges and high school student
trainee election judges for General Election on November 7, 2000 S.R. No. 254
RESOLUTION NO. 8950
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ADDITIONAL ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 7, 2000
RESOLUTION NO. 8951
RESOLUTION APPOINTING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TRAINEE
ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE
GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 7, 2000
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8950 and 8951 in Resolution Book
No. 71.
B.Approved stipulation of settlement for 6409 and 6417 Cedar Avenue for 66th Street/Trunk
Highway 77 Interchange Project S.R. No. 255
C.Approved contract with Dennis Daniels to provide house moving administrative services
for homes on 18th Avenue mitigative area S.R. No. 256
D.Approved purchase of estimated 1,700 ton of winter deicing salt for 2000/2001 winter
season from Cargill Incorporated at price of $26.33 per ton, plus sales tax S.R. No. 257
E.Approved itinerant place of amusement and itinerant food licenses with fee waiver for
Church of St. Richard, 7540 Penn Avenue, annual Fall Festival on November 18 and 19,
2000 S.R. No. 258
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RE-ISSUANCE OF CLUB ON-SALE AND
SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR FRED BABCOCK V.F.W. POST 5555,
INC, D/B/A FOUR NICKELS FOOD AND DRINK, 6715 LAKE SHORE
DRIVE S. R. NO. 259
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed Staff Report No. 259 regarding re-issuance of
Club on Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Fred Babcock VFW Post 555 Inc., d/b/a
Four Nickels Food and Drink, 6715 Lake Shore Drive.
Council Member Sandahl asked if they met the requirements of food to alcohol
sales.
Public Safety Director Scott responded that they do meet the requirements. They
sold 10% in food sales and 90% in alcohol sales.
Council Member Susag asked City Attorney Thomson the difference between a
Club License and a regular Liquor License.
City Attorney Thomson replied that a Club License means they can only sell to
members or guests.
Council Member Stokes has requested clarification on the percentages of food to
alcohol sales.
City Attorney Thomson will present this information to the Council.
Jim Bergin, 7627 Oliver Avenue, responded that the VFW had stopped selling
dinners while located in a temporary location. Food sales will go up once they are in their
new location.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve the re-issuance of Club On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, Inc., d/b/a Four Nickels Food and Drink, 6715
Lake Shore Drive.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #5PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
DRIVE-UP TELLER WINDOW AT 6613 PENN AVENUE WITH
STIPULATIONS S.R. NO. 260
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 260
regarding a conditional use permit for a drive-up teller window at 6613 Penn Avenue with
stipulations.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes to approve a conditional use permit for drive-up teller
window at 6613 Penn Avenue with the following stipulations:
1.That a final landscaping plan be submitted to and approved by the
Community Development Director.
2.That a stormwater management plan be submitted to and approved by the
Public Works Director.
3.That a sediment and erosion control plan be submitted to and approved by
the Public Works Director.
4.That the fence along the east side of the property be replaced and that the
design of any new fence be submitted to and approved by the Community
Development Director.
5.That plans for façade improvements be submitted to and approved by the
Community Development Director.
6.That the adequacy of the parking lot lighting be reviewed, and if the existing
lights remain, they be painted and repaired. Any adjustments to the lighting
must minimize any impact on adjacent residential properties.
7.That final plans for reconstruction of the parking lot be submitted to and
approved by the Public Works Director.
8.That the Hearing Examiner approve a variance for the reduced buffer yard.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PREFERRED DESIGN
FOR I-494/I-35W INTERCHANGE S.R. NO. 261
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 261 regarding a resolution
supporting preferred design for I-494/I-35W interchange. He explained the process that
has been taken to date and stated that the Planning Commission and Community Services
Commission have also reviewed this plan.
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Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, suggested checking into other
possibilities for the I-35W exit and also having the frontage road west of Penn Avenue a
two-way street.
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. 8952
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PREFERRED DESIGN
OF THE I-494/I-35W INTERCHANGE
Mayor Kirsch clarified that the recommendations that were made would be
considered before a final design was made.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8952 in Resolution
Book No. 71.
Item #7CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
ADOPTING CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH AMENDMENT TO
GUIDE PLAN AND CHANGING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY IN
INTERCHANGE WEST AREA FROM HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO REGIONAL
COMMERCIAL/OFFICE S.R. NO. 262
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 262
regarding first reading of a transitory ordinance adopting the City’s Comprehensive Plan
with an amendment to the guide plan and changing the designation of property in
Interchange West area from high density single family residential and neighborhood
commercial to regional commercial/office.
Council Member Susag explained that this is just to set a public hearing date and
second reading which is following standard City procedures.
M/Susag, S/Stokes that this constitutes the First Reading of this transitory
ordinance and the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the transitory ordinance be
scheduled for the November 13, 2000 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8CONSIDERATION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR 6817
PENN AVENUE, FOUR DOGS S.R. NO. 263
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed Staff Report No. 263 regarding consideration
of a new residential kennel license for 6817 Penn Avenue.
Suzanne Carrano, 6817 Penn Avenue, stated that her dogs are always in her yard.
Her dogs do bark, but so do the other dogs in the neighborhood.
Council Member Sandahl asked about the dog that was at large.
Joe Carrano, 6817 Penn Avenue, explained that the dog at large wasn’t their dog,
but one that they had found.
Council Member Rosenberg asked if they were willing to go to mediation.
Suzanne Carrano, 6817 Penn Avenue, replied yes they would go to mediation and
they have done so in the past.
M/Rosenberg, S/Stokes to approve a new residential kennel license for 6817 Penn
Avenue for four dogs.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER FOR FIVE YEAR
TERM EXPIRING IN OCTOBER 2005 S.R. NO. 264
M/Mayor Kirsch, S/Sandahl to appoint Kristal Stokes as Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Commissioner for five-year term expiring October 2005.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Orduno reported that Congressman Sabo has secured $10 million for
the City of Richfield to use for mitigation for the impact of the North/South Runway.
Residents in east Richfield should consider sending a letter of thanks to Congressman
Sabo and let him know we hold him in high regard for his actions.
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City Manager Orduno also wants credit given to Denny McGrann, a Federal lobbyist
who is working with Congressman Sabo to get the appropriation money. She also stated
that the City has not received the Technical Report from MAC airport noise experts.
Council Member Stokes discussed the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement
Council (MASAC) sound abatement document that is regulated by Part 150 guidelines. It
contains the following:
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Noise Abatement Departure Profiles (NADP)
x
Runway Use System
x
Departure Flight Tracks
x
Voluntary Operational Agreements with the Airlines
x
Provisions for Further Evaluation of Technology
x
Continuing and expanding the Part 150 sound insulation program
x
Bringing local land use plans into compliance with Metropolitan Council Noise
Compatibility Guidelines
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Zoning for compatible development
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Applying zoning performance standards
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Establishing a public information program
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Revising building codes
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Acquiring developed property in incompatible use areas
x
Investigating the application of a property purchase guarantee
x
Sound Buffers and Barriers
A public hearing and open house will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 5:00
p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and also on Thursday, November 9, 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the
Thunderbird Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington.
Item #10COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Sandahl reminded residents that the League of Women Voters
would be holding a candidate’s forum on Wednesday, October 11 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30
p.m. The forum for City Council candidates will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. and
then the State Legislative candidate’s forum will be from 8:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Council Member Susag discussed the following issues:
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He requested City staff and/or the Mayor to send the City of Minneapolis a letter
regarding the use of the Hiawatha Golf Course. The Richfield High School
Coach had requested the use of the Golf Course for its Men’s and Women’s Golf
Team. They were turned down. We have allowed Minneapolis to use our ball
fields, and now when we don’t have a golf course they do not want to cooperate.
Not only does this involve the Richfield High School teams but also the teams for
Holy Angels.
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The amendment to the National League of Cities Policies regarding low
frequency noise had been rejected by the Steering Committee. A more simple
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amendment was considered in September and has the National League of Cities
urging FAA to consider low frequency noise mitigation. This was accepted by
the Steering Committee and recommended for approval before the EENR Policy
Committee at the National League of Cities in Boston. If approved it will go to
the Board of Assembly for a vote on Saturday, December 9.
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Blue Water Commission, which educates residents on fertilizers, waste from
cleaning streets and installation of wet land ponds, will be holding a ground
breaking for pollution reduction in ponds at Lake Nokomis on Friday, October 13.
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A reminder that the Fire Department will conduct an Open House on Saturday,
October 14 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Kirsch reminded everyone that the October Your City has been delivered to
residents. For any questions, call City staff and they will assist you.
Item #11CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INT Checks: 98563 – 98597$171,453.21
H/C101296 – 101603$564,113.56
PAYROLL 20470 – 20482; 21676 - 21842$449,577.06
TOTAL$1,185,143.83
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:50 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Deborah J. GuiherSamantha Orduno
Deputy City ClerkCity Manager