10-09-00 Worksession
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special Study Session
October 9, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Kristal Stokes; Russ
Susag; and Sue Sandahl.
Staff Present:Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Deborah Guiher, Deputy Clerk;
and Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director.
Item # IANNUAL MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission members present:
Brenda BjorklundJohn Bjostad
Mark TolvstadDavid Gepner
William KilianTerry Ahlstrom
Donna DrummondGordon Hanson
Mayor Kirsch announced that the Planning Commission had agreed to have future
Commission Meetings televised on cable beginning the first of the year.
Planning Commission Members discussed the following issues:
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The importance of having community response on issues regarding
transportation and redevelopment. Residents that are interested in change
should become a part of the planning.
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Use of the Comprehensive Plan every year.
Special Study Session Minutes-2-October 9, 2000
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Study Session held with the Chamber of Commerce.
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Richfield Planning Commission hosting a meeting with other cities that are
facing the same type of issues.
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Ideas on how to attract families into buying homes being sold by seniors that are
moving into senior housing.
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Look at zoning for low intensity offices.
City Manager Orduno discussed the Richfield 2020 Focus on the Future visioning
forums. She stated that every five years the City should look at the direction the City is
trying to move to. Changes will be recommended in the Comprehensive Plan.
Council Member Susag requested the Planning Commission review City policy on
whether residents could buy two lots and build one large house on it without City approval.
Mayor Kirsch thanked the Planning Commission for their dedication.
Item # IIDISCUSSION OF DOG LICENSING AND KENNEL OPERATION POLICY
City Manager Orduno discussed the difficulties in enforcing animal control.
Community Service Officers respond to complaints, but often don’t see the actual problem
themselves.
Council Member Stokes would like to have a survey mailed to residents and give
them an opportunity to voice their opinions.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:50 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Deborah J. GuiherSamantha Orduno
Deputy City ClerkCity Manager