12-11-00 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
December 11, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:00 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; Kristal Stokes; Sue
Sandahl; and Russ Susag.
Staff Present:Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative
Services Director; Bruce Palmborg, Community Development
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Dan Scott, Public
Safety Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Julie
Urban, Zoning Administrator; John Stark, Community Development
Manager; Bruce Nordquist, Housing & Redevelopment Manager;
Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Deborah Guiher, Deputy City Clerk;
and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MStokes/, S/Rosenberg to approve the minutes of the (1) Special Joint City
Council/Richfield School Board Meeting of November 27, 2000; (2) Regular City Council
Meeting of November 27, 2000; (3) Special City Council Closed Executive Session of
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November 27, 2000; (4) Special City Council Meeting of December 4, 2000; and (5)
Special City Council Meeting of December 4, 2000.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING WARD 2 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER RUSS
SUSAG
Mayor Kirsch stated that Items #1 and #2, presentations to outgoing Council
Members, will be moved to the end of the agenda as Item 27A.
Item #2PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING WARD 2 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
KRISTAL STOKES
Mayor Kirsch stated that Items #1 and #2, presentations to outgoing Council
Members, will be moved to the end of the agenda as Item 27A.
Item #3OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Jan Anderson, 6744 Pleasant Avenue, requested two items from the capital
improvement be removed from the budget proposal until the public has been more
informed. These items are: Water pipe to the airport and the maintenance building.
Council Member Susag responded that a motion was passed on November 13 that
these items would have separate public hearings held at the time these projects are
brought forward. The City may have consultants do the preliminary work up to $75,000,
then there would be a public hearing. Susag explained that the City Council is approving
the budget with these projects in it, but that the City can’t go forward with these projects
until a public hearing is held. The City Council is committed to doing what is required by
law for these public hearings.
City Attorney Thomson stated the purpose of the additional public hearings is to
provide more detailed information at the time these details are available and closer to the
time the contracts are contemplated. The ordinance says that the City Council must hold a
public hearing prior to entering into a contact that would commit the City to expenditures in
excess of $75,000 in design and engineering costs, or $500,000 estimated costs for that
project.
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Council Member Susag stated that the City Council should not commit to putting
detailed information in the Sun newspaper. Details will be available at City Hall for
residents to review.
City Manager Samantha Orduno stated that further discussion needs to be held
during the scheduled budget presentation.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A.Approved resolution authorizing Richfield Public Safety Department to enter into
agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, and
acceptance of $3000 mini-grant for Safe and Sober Challenge S.R .No. 308
RESOLUTION NO. 8965
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY
TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY,
AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAFE AND SOBER MINI-GRANT FUNDS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8965 in Resolution Book No. 71.
B.Approved bid minutes/tabulation, rejection of all bids received for fire pumper and
authorize readvertisement for bids S.R. No. 309
C.Approved temporary parking permit for Steven Jensen, 7200 Cedar Avenue S.R. No.
310
D.Approved cancellation of City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 26,
2000 S.R. No. 311
E.Approved resolution authorizing execution of Year Two of Landscape Partnership
Agreement between MnDOT and City of Richfield to fund plantings at Wood Lake
Nature Center S.R. No. 312
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RESOLUTION NO. 8966
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE COMMUNITY ROADSIDE
LANDSCAPING PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
FOR WORK PERFORMED IN THE WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER ALONG
INTERSTATE 35W
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8966 in Resolution Book No. 71.
F.Approved City Manager’s appointment of Connie Murray to two-year term as Hearing
Examiner S.R. No. 313
G.Approved City Manager’s appointment of Paul Wasko to two-year term as Hearing
Examiner S.R. No. 314
H.Approved resolution approving Business Subsidy Agreement between Richfield HRA
and CSM Investors II S.R. No. 315
RESOLUTION NO. 8967
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUSINESS SUBSIDY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
RICHFIELD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY
OF RICHFIELD AND CSM INVESTORS II
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8967 in Resolution Book No. 71.
M/Rosenberg, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING 2001 LIQUOR
LICENSE RENEWALS:
A.ON-SALE INTOXICATING, SUNDAY LIQUOR AND TAVERN FOR CHI-
CHI'S, INC., DBA CHI-CHI'S MEXICAN RESTAURANTE, 7717
NICOLLET AVENUE S.R. 316
B.ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR WILTSHIRE
RESTAURANTS, LLC DBA HOULIHAN’S RESTAURANT & BAR, 6601
LYNDALE AVENUE S.R. 317
C.ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR DON PABLO’S
OPERATING CORP., DBA DON PABLO'S, 980 WEST 78TH STREET
S.R. 318
D.ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR AMERICANA
DINING CORPORATION, DBA CHAMPPS SPORTS CAFÉ, 790 WEST
66TH STREET S.R. 319
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E.ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR PAISAN
INCORPORATED, DBA KHAN'S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE, 500 EAST
78TH STREET S.R. 320
F.ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR THE GR OF
MINN., INC., DBA THE GROUND ROUND, 1500 EAST 78TH STREET
S.R. 321
G.CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR FRED BABCOCK V.F.W.
POST NO. 5555, DBA FOUR NICKELS FOOD AND DRINK, 6715 LAKE
SHORE DRIVE S.R. 322
H.CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR FOR MINNEAPOLIS-
RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST 435, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE
S.R. 323
I.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR THOMPSON'S
FIRESIDE PIZZA, INC., DBA FIRESIDE PIZZA, 6736 PENN AVENUE
S.R. 324
J.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR THE
FRENCHMAN'S, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET S.R.325
K.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR KIANG'S RED
PEPPER INC., DBA RED PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2902
WEST 66TH STREET S.R. 326
L.ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR FOR SUBECK
INCORPORATED, DBA KETSANA'S THAI RESTAURANT, 7545
LYNDALE AVENUE S.R. 327
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed Staff Report No.’s 316 through 327 regarding
consideration of 2001 liquor license renewals.
Mayor Kirsch asked about the food/liquor sales ratio requirements.
Public Safety Director Scott stated that 51% of the sales must be food.
MSusag/, S/Stokes to close the public hearings.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6APUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 ON-SALE INTOXICATING
SUNDAY LIQUOR AND TAVERN LICENSES FOR CHI CHI’S, INC. D/B/A
CHI CHI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANTE, 7717 NICOLLET AVENUE S.R. NO.
316
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 On-Sale Intoxicating Sunday
Liquor and Tavern Licenses for Chi-Chi’s Inc., d/b/a Chi Chi’s Mexican Restaurante, 7717
Nicollet Avenue.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6BPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND
SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR WILTSHIRE RESTAURANTS, LLC
D/B/A HOULIHAN’S RESTAURANT & BAR, 6601 LYNDALE AVENUE S.R.
317
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday
Liquor Licenses for Wiltshire Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar, 6601
Lyndale Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6CPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND
SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR DON PABLO’S OPERATING CORP.
D/B/A DON PABLO’S, 980 WEST 78TH STREET S.R. NO. 318
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday
Liquor Licenses for Don Pablo’s Operating Corp. d/b/a Don Pablo’s, 980 West 78th Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6DPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND
SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR AMERICANA DINING CORPORATION
D/B/A CHAMPPS SPORTS CAFÉ, 790 WEST 66TH STREET S.R. NO. 319
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday
Liquor Licenses for Americana Dining Corporation d/b/a Champps Sports Café, 790 West
66th Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6EPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND
SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR PAISAN INCORPORATED D/B/A
KHAN’S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE, 500 EAST 78TH STREET S.R. NO.
320
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M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday
Liquor Licenses for Paisan Incorporated d/b/a Khan’s Mongolian Barbeque, 500 East 78th
Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6FPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND
SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR GR OF MINN., INC. D/B/A THE
GROUND ROUND, 1500 EAST 78TH STREET S.R. NO. 321
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday
Liquor Licenses for GR of Minn., Inc. d/b/a The Ground Round, 1500 East 78th Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6GPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR FRED BABCOCK V.F.W. POST NO. 5555 D/B/A
FOUR NICKELS FOOD AND DRINK, 6715 LAKE SHORE DRIVE S.R. NO.
322
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 Club On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555 d/b/a Four Nickels Food and Drink, 6715
Lake Shore Drive.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6HPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION
POST 435, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE S.R. NO. 323
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 Club On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6IPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2
PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THOMPSON’S FIRESIDE
PIZZA, INC. D/B/A FIRESIDE PIZZA, 6736 PENN AVENUE S.R. NO. 324
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent
Malt Liquor Licenses to Thompson’s Fireside Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Fireside Pizza, 6736 Penn
Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6JPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2
PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE FRENCHMAN’S, 1400
EAST 66TH STREET S.R. NO. 325
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent
Malt Liquor Licenses to The Frenchman’s, 1400 East 66th Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6KPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2
PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR KIANG’S RED PEPPER, INC.
D/B/A RED PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2902 WEST 66TH STREET
S.R. NO. 326
M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent
Malt Liquor Licenses to Kiang’s Red Pepper, Inc., d/b/a Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant,
2902 West 66th Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6LPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2001 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2
PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR SUBECK INCORPORATED,
D/B/A KETSANA’S THAI RESTAURANT, 7545 LYNDALE AVENUE S.R.
NO. 327
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M/Susag, S/Stokes to approve granting the 2001 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent
Malt Liquor Licenses to Subeck Inc., d/b/a Ketsana’s Thai Restaurant, 7545 Lyndale
Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7APUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE 2001 PAWNBROKER AND
SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE RENEWAL FOR METRO
PAWN AND GUN, INC., 7529 LYNDALE AVENUE S.R. 328
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed Staff Report No. 328 regarding the renewal of
a 2001 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc.,
7529 Lyndale Avenue.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, S/Susag to approve the issuance of a 2001 pawnbroker and secondhand
goods dealer license for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc., 7529 Lyndale Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7BPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE 2001 PAWNBROKER AND
SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE RENEWAL FOR PLAZA
PAWN, 6414 NICOLLET AVENUE S.R. 329
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed Staff Report No. 329 regarding the renewal of
a 2001 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license for Plaza Pawn, 6414 Nicollet
Avenue.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the issuance of a 2001 pawnbroker and
secondhand goods dealer license for Plaza Pawn, 6414 Nicollet Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DETERMINING ADEQUACY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND APPROVING RECORD OF
DECISION FOR BEST BUY CAMPUS S.R. NO. 330
Community Development Director Palmborg discussed Staff Report No. 330
regarding consideration of a resolution determining the adequacy of the Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) and approving the Record of Decision for the Best Buy Campus.
Walter Rockenstein, attorney with Faegre & Benson, LLP, representing Best Buy,
presented the findings of the EIS. The three standards necessary for making a finding of
adequacy on an EIS have been met by the Best Buy Campus EIS:
1.The EIS addresses the potentially significant issues and alternatives raised in
scoping so that all significant issues for which information can be reasonably
obtained have been analyzed.
2.The EIS provides responses to the substantive comments received during the
Draft EIS review concerning issues raised in scoping.
3.The EIS was prepared in compliance with the appropriate procedures.
The following outside agencies also reviewed and commented on the findings:
1.City of Bloomington
2.Department of Natural Resources
3.Department of Transportation
4.Hennepin County
5.Metropolitan Council
6.Pollution Control
7.State Historical Preservation Office
Peggy Handt, 7545 Colfax Avenue, stated that nothing was mentioned in the EIS
study about Penn Avenue, Lyndale Avenue, Nicollet Avenue, Portland Avenue and 76th
Street as being arterial roadways. She stated for the record that the final EIS doesn’t meet
the requirements of Minnesota Rule 4410.2800 sub A and B. Further studies need to be
done.
Council Member Susag stated that this was addressed in the final EIS document in
response to G4.
Tim Murnane, Opus Northwest LLC, reviewed the following:
1.How the site was chosen.
2.Meetings that have been held.
3.Agreements have been reached with 82 of the 83 property owners.
4.Ground breaking would be in April 2001.
Rick Nau, BRW, Consulting Engineers, discussed traffic issues.
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Della Kolpin, Best Buy, discussed the following:
1.Community giving.
2.Economic benefits.
3.Traffic demand management.
John Albers, Opus, presented designs for the site plans.
City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 330 until Staff Reports 330,
331, 332, 333, 334 and 335 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff
Report No. 335.
Item #9PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY
ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH
AMENDMENT TO GUIDE PLAN AND CHANGE DESIGNATION OF
PROPERTY IN INTERCHANGE WEST AREA FROM HIGH DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
TO REGIONAL COMMERCIAL/OFFICE (CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER
27, 2000) S.R. NO. 331
City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 331 until Staff Reports 330,
331, 332, 333, 334 and 335 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff
Report No. 335.
Item #10PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN 76TH
STREET AND I-494 AND PENN AND KNOX AVENUES TO PLANNED
GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND APPROVE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BEST BUY CAMPUS PROJECT
(CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 27, 2000) S.R. NO. 332
City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 332 until Staff Reports 330,
331, 332, 333, 334 and 335 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff
Report No. 335.
Item #11PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF BEST BUY CAMPUS PROJECT
LOCATED BETWEEN 76TH STREET AND I-494 AND PENN AND KNOX
AVENUES (CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 27, 2000) S.R. NO. 333
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City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 333 until Staff Reports 330,
331, 332, 333, 334 and 335 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff
Report No. 335.
Item #12PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY
ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BEST BUY CAMPUS
PROJECT AREA S.R. NO. 334
City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 334 until Staff Reports 330,
331, 332, 333, 334 and 335 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff
Report No. 335.
Item #13PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION FOR BEST BUY CO., INC.
S.R. NO. 335
City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 335 until Staff Reports 330,
331, 332, 333, 334 and 335 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff
Report No. 335.
Community Development Director Palmborg discussed Staff Report No. 331
regarding the public hearing and second reading of the transitory ordinance to adopt the
City’s Comprehensive Plan with an amendment to the Guide Plan and changing the
designation of property in the Interchange West area from high density single family
residential and neighborhood commercial to regional commercial/office (Continued from
November 27, 2000).
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 332
regarding the public hearing and second reading of the ordinance amendment rezoning
property located between 76th Street and I-494 and Penn and Knox Avenues to planned
general commercial and approving the planned unit development plan for the Best Buy
Campus project (Continued from November 27, 2000).
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 333
regarding the public hearing and consideration of a resolution approving the final
development plan and conditional use permit to allow construction of the Best Buy
Campus Project located between 76th Street and I-494 and Penn and Knox Avenues
(Continued from November 27, 2000).
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 334
regarding the public hearing and second reading of the transitory ordinance vacating right-
of-way in the Best Buy Campus project area.
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Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 335
regarding the public hearing and consideration of a resolution granting preliminary
approval of a subdivision for the Best Buy Co., Inc.
Brian Ringham, 7232 Pleasant Avenue, stated that this is a good project for
Richfield. The City can address problems as they arise.
Dave Bakke, 7601 Morgan Avenue, supports this project and also the City Council.
Tom Rublein, 2016 West 64th Street, stated that the City will be affected positively
by this project. Although he has concerns with traffic issues, he welcomes the project.
Terry Ahlstrom, 7600 Morgan Avenue, is grateful for the Best Buy project.
Mike Triggs, 7639 Penn Avenue, would like to see this project approved so
development can be finished.
David Aslakson, 2101 West 77th Street, stated he is against the Best Buy project.
He feels the City should have a referendum vote.
City Attorney Thomson responded that this could be put to a vote if allowed by State
Statute or Charter, but no petitions have been submitted.
Cathy Bergin, 7627 Oliver Avenue, stated that Best Buy is a great opportunity for
the City.
Betsy Adams, 7621 Oliver Avenue, stated that the City Council needs to make a
decision and move on.
Barbara Grebrink, 7609 Oliver Avenue, stated approval for Best Buy and the City
needs to move on.
Joe Krzyzaniak, 1920 West 76th Street, stated concerns with traffic and is opposed
to re-zoning.
Randy Bush, Manager of Galyan’s, 1700 West 78th Street, welcomes Best Buy to
Richfield.
Jim Bergin, 7627 Oliver Avenue, stated his approval of the Best Buy project.
Ken Tracy, 7633 Oliver Avenue, wants the project to go ahead and supports the
residents.
Cindy Triggs, 7639 Penn Avenue, stated that Best Buy is a good thing for Richfield.
The project will be an economic benefit to the City and its schools, and residents will
benefit by having less traffic on weekends. The outer perimeters of the City need to be
developed for the best use of the land.
William Topero, 7645 Oliver Avenue, stated that he wants to see Best Buy get
approved.
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Chris Hayhue, 4211 Morningside Road, representing Fountainhead Apartments,
stated his concern regarding storm sewers. He wants safety and convenience for the
residents.
Paul Walser, 2100 West 78th Street, stated the principles involved haven’t been
truthful. The Council needs to listen to the wishes of the residents.
Jim Benshoof, 10417 Excelsior, Benshoof & Associates, Inc., stated concerns with
traffic issues regarding ramp meters, I-494, and weaving between I-35W and Penn
Avenue. He presented a letter that will be a part of the City record.
Ron Matheson, 7649 Penn Avenue, stated that agreements have been made with
everyone except Paul Walser. Best Buy is in the best interest of the City.
Dewayne Sietsema, 6724 Vincent Avenue, Walser employee, stated that if the Best
Buy project isn’t approved, the residents of Interchange West can stay were they are and
continue on with their lives.
Mark Jones, 7601 Knox Avenue, stated that he is not against the Best Buy project.
He is concerned with the access to Fountainhead Apartments by the tenants.
George Holter, 6424 Emerson Avenue, stated that the residents of Interchange
West should be allowed to fix up their homes and let businesses go on with their business.
He feels the Best Buy project should be canceled.
Bruce Malkerson, 901 Marquette Avenue, on behalf of Walser, offered a letter for
the record and made no testimony at this time. He stated the need for more time to
present the issues he feels appropriate.
City Attorney Thomson stated that Mr. Malkerson could make a presentation when
everyone has been heard. The City Council can then consider his request for more
speaking time.
Phil Riveness, 5301 Northwood Ridge, Bloominington, Metropolitan Council
Representative, stated an affirmative vote for the Best Buy project.
Deb Nordmarken, 6933 Sheridan Avenue, stated that it was unfair that residents
hadn’t seen the Adequacy Determination and Record of Decision for the Best Buy
Campus. She also stated her concerns with traffic becoming backed up when the I-494
and Penn Avenue bridge are closed and also when ground breaking starts. She
questioned how many more police cars will be provided to patrol this area.
Zoning Administrator Julie Urban explained that the State doesn’t require sending
the Adequacy Determination and Record of Decision to residents. However, as a
courtesy, copies where sent to residents that had submitted comments to the final EIS.
Vern Knudsen, 6509 Fifth Avenue, stated his concerns about traffic. I-494 is
already bumper to bumper.
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Tom Scaglia, 6410 Washburn Avenue, stated that residents in the Interchange
West area have made complaints in the past concerning the businesses in the area as well
as the traffic. The Best Buy project should go ahead.
Heidi Gaibor, 6915 Wentworth Avenue, was surprised by Mr. Nau’s report that the
main streets in Richfield can handle the capacity of traffic. She also asked if the City
Council approves the EIS for a smaller project, does this mean Best Buy can expand in the
future? What recourse would the City have if Best Buy chose to expand?
Sue Wollschlager, 7610 Oliver Avenue, Best Buy is a wonderful opportunity for
Richfield and hopefully going to move forward.
Paul Nelson, 6633 16th Avenue, stated that he is very opposed to the Best Buy
project in the Interchange West area, but the project would be okay if it was in East
Richfield, in the I-494 and Cedar Avenue area.
Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, asked Walser to stop tampering with the
fabric of our community, stop contributing to the division, let our people go and fight your
own battle. Walser has not been a good business neighbor and he prefers Best Buy.
Jobs will be made available with Best Buy, and some of the employees may wish to live in
Richfield.
Dick Ziemer, 6400 Vincent Avenue, stated the EIS statement has questions with
holes in it that aren’t being answered. There are too many items being discussed in one
evening. The Council shouldn’t push it through. More time is needed to do some
evaluating.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated his concerns as follows:
1.Adequacy of the EIS
2.Comprehensive Plan amendment
3.Right of Way Vacations
Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, stated that to vote yes on this project you must
believe the following: no one outside the redevelopment area will be affected; a majority of
residents are in favor of the project; homes between 75th Street and 76th Street and
Logan Avenue and Newton Avenue will be unaffected; traffic will not be worse; there will
be no increased danger near the schools, and also vote yes if you believe the EIS
addresses all issues, and the process was handled in a forth right manner. If more
answers are needed, vote no.
Betty Gustafson, 7327 Thomas Avenue, stated her concerns with residents being
able to get out of driveways and she asked how children will be able to cross streets due to
traffic. She also stated that information needs to be sent to the residents. Not everyone is
able to come in to City Hall to see what is available.
Stan Cromer, 6833 16th Avenue, asked why Best Buy was given so much time to
make presentations during the meeting and the residents don’t get enough time to speak.
Council Member Sandahl shared the items that were changed or added in Mr.
Malkerson’s revised report that was distributed to the City Council this evening.
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Bruce Malkerson, 901 Marquette Avenue, reviewed the new addition of Exhibit F.
Kim Otness, 35 Birchwood Lane, White Bear Lake, spokesperson for the Colony
Apartments, after hearing Mr. Malkerson’s presentation she stated that she doesn’t believe
property values will go down, and the access problems for the Colony Apartments have
been taken care of.
Russ Susag, 7305 First Avenue, responded to the letter by Herman Appraisal
Services, Inc. that was presented by Mr. Malkerson that stated the following:
x
“The increase in traffic will permanely decrease the surrounding neighborhood’s
air quality as measured by an increase in projected CO levels. Peak CO levels
are projected to increase 14.3% at Penn Avenue and 76th Street, due to the
project.”
Mr. Susag stated his qualifications and stated that the numbers are bogus relative
to the standard. They are not a matter of concern. Yet they are presented in the letter as
permanently decreasing the neighborhood’s air quality. Mr. Susag submitted that the
preparer of this letter didn’t know what they were talking about. The math is right, but it
doesn’t relate to a significant concern in air quality.
Myrle Richter, 7615 Dupont Avenue, state that she is opposed to the Best Buy
project.
Shirley Hokanson, 7345 Russell Avenue, commended the City Council for their
patience. Best Buy is a good project for the City and will provide a positive economic
impact.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearings on Items 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13,
Staff Report No.’s 331, 332, 333, 334 and 335.
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. 8968
RESOLUTION DETERMINING ADEQUACY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT AND APPROVING RECORD OF DECISION
BEST BUY CAMPUS
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the EIS is adequate. She stated that staff
and consultants did an admirable job. She supports the Best Buy project.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8968 in Resolution
Book No. 71.
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes the Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-
19 of Transitory Ordinance No. 17.99 adopting City’s Comprehensive Plan with
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amendment to Guide Plan and change designation of property in Interchange West area
from R-SFH (high density single family residential) and C-N (neighborhood commercial) to
C-R/O (regional commercial/office), that it be published in the official newspaper and that it
be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag/ S/Rosenberg that this constitutes the Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-20
of ordinance amendment rezoning property located between 76th Street and I-494 and
Penn and Knox Avenues to planned general commercial (PC-2) and approve planned unit
development plan for Best Buy Campus project, that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg that the following resolution with 18 stipulations be
adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8969
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR THE BEST BUY CAMPUS PROJECT
Mayor Kirsch stated that the City hired experts for the EIS and they did an
outstanding job in putting the documents together. This is an outstanding project for the
City. Residents have stated that the Council needs to stand strong because this is good
for Richfield. A resident also stated that the Council needs to remember that the majority
of residents are for the project and the Council needs to hang tough and approve it. Mayor
Kirsch supports the Best Buy project.
Motion carried 5-0.This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8969 in Resolution
Book No. 72.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes the Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-21
of Transitory Ordinance No. 18.00 vacating right-of-way in Best Buy Campus project area,
that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that this is a good project for the City. It will
bring jobs into our community and this is our future. The majority of residents feel the City
is going in the right direction. She also stated that she supports the residents of
Interchange West and that she hopes a lot of these residents will stay in the City. The City
Council may not always agree with everyone, but the Council does listen. This is the best
thing we can do for our City. Let’s go for it.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Stokes, 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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 8970
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION FOR
BEST BUY CO., INC.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8970 in Resolution
Book No. 72.
Item #14CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING BUSINESS SUBSIDY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN RICHFIELD HRA AND BEST BUY CO., INC.
S.R. NO. 336
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed Staff Report No. 336
regarding consideration of a resolution approving a Business Subsidy Agreement between
the Richfield HRA and Best Buy Co., Inc.
Council Member Susag asked Sid Inman of Ehlers & Associates if the Subsidy
Agreement between HRA and Best Buy would be going before the HRA soon.
Sid Inman, Ehlers & Associates, stated that the budget must go through formal
modification. It will be presented to the HRA on December 18 and it will go before the City
Council on January 22, 2001.
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. 8971
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUSINESS SUBSIDY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
RICHFIELD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY
OF RICHFIELD AND BEST BUY CO., INC.
Motion carried 5-0.This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8971 in Resolution
Book No. 72.
Item #15CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT
APPLICATION FOR MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND
ACCESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS PROVIDED BY MNDOT FOR
ADDING FOURTH LEG TO PROPOSED NEW INTERSECTION ON PENN
AVENUE WITH ENTRANCE TO BEST BUY CAMPUS AND EXTENDING
WEST 78TH STREET FRONTAGE ROAD TO CONNECT TO NEW
INTERSECTION S.R. NO. 337
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Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 337 regarding
consideration of a resolution authorizing staff to submit an application for the Municipal
Cooperative Agreement and Access Management Program funds provided by MnDOT for
adding a fourth leg to the proposed new intersection on Penn Avenue with an entrance to
the Best Buy Campus and extending the West 78th Street frontage road to connect to the
new intersection.
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. 8972
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
FUNDS OFFERED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(MNDOT)
Council Member Stokes stated that the City needs to work with TIF and bonding
issues. She also thanked the Interchange West residents for their patience, and asked
that Opus and Best Buy continue communication with City staff and residents. She asked
that Best Buy be a good neighbor. She also wanted to thank the residents that spoke in
opposition of the project for being involved. The issues that aren’t resolved tonight will be
resolved in the future.
Council Member Sandahl stated that everyone must weigh all the positives and
negatives. Change is tough and residents must be patient. She also stated that the
surrounding neighborhoods to Best Buy will not decrease in value. The City will deal with
the issues such as traffic, construction and noise as they come up, and the City will
mitigate them. She also thanked everyone for their input and patience. She stated that
the City will be better off for having made this decision.
Council Member Susag stated that traffic is a concern and it is a problem already. I-
494 needs work. This project will speed up the work that is going to be done. Solutions
will be done incrementally with the Penn Avenue and 76th Street bridge first, then the
Lyndale Avenue bridge, and third would be I-35W and I-494 intersection and the rebuilding
of I-494.
Motion carried 5-0.This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8972 in Resolution
Book No. 72.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to continue the City Council Meeting until all agenda items are
completed which will continue beyond the 11:00 rule.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #16CONSIDERATION OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT/WORK ORDER WITH
WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH
NEW I-494/PENN AVENUE PUMP STATION IN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $53,500 S.R. 338
City Manager Orduno briefly reviewed Staff Report No. 338 regarding consideration
of a consultant agreement/work order with WSB & Associates, Inc. for design services
associated with the new I-494/Penn Avenue pump station in an amount not to exceed
$53,500.
Council Member Susag asked if this work would alleviate the problems with I-494
flooding under the Penn Avenue bridge.
Public Works Director Eastling stated that this will help correct flooding at the
Fountainhead Apartments, but the problem Council Member Susag questioned will not be
corrected with this work. That will be corrected when I-494 is widened.
M/Susag, S/Stokes to authorize execution of a work order, in an amount not to
exceed $53,500, entering into agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc., a consulting
engineering company, for design services associated with the new I-494/Penn Avenue
pump station.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #17PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
REGARDING HOUSING PROGRAM AND JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
RELATING TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED
HOUSING PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF MOUNT OLIVET ROLLING
ACRES, INC. AND ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS THEREFOR UNDER
MUNICIPAL HOUSING PROGRAMS ACT S.R. NO. 339
City Manager Orduno briefly reviewed Staff Report No. 339 regarding the public
hearing and consideration of the resolution regarding the housing program and joint
powers agreement relating to multifamily housing development and the related housing
program on behalf of Mount Olivet Rolling Acres, Inc. and the issuance of revenue bonds
therefor under the Municipal Housing Programs Act.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 8973
RESOLUTION GIVING HOST APPROVAL TO THE
ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (MOUNT
OLIVET ROLLING ACRES, INC. PROJECT)
Motion carried 5-0.This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8973 in Resolution
Book No. 72.
Item #18CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND RECORD OF DECISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET FOR CITY BELLA PROJECT S.R. NO. 340
Housing and Redevelopment Manager Nordquist reviewed Staff Report No. 340
regarding consideration of a resolution approving the negative declaration and Record of
Decision for the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for City Bella project.
City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 340 until Staff Reports 340,
341, 342, 343 and 344 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff Report
No. 344.
Item #19PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT REZONING LAND LOCATED IN SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
OF 66TH STREET AND LYNDALE AVENUE FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO PLANNED GENERAL
COMMERCIAL AND APPROVE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR CITY BELLA PROJECT S.R. NO. 341
Housing and Redevelopment Manager Nordquist reviewed Staff Report No. 341
regarding consideration of the public hearing and second reading of the ordinance
amendment rezoning land located in the southwest quadrant of 66th Street and Lyndale
Avenue from single family residential and general commercial to planned general
commercial and approving the planned unit development plan for the City Bella project.
City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 340 until Staff Reports 340,
341, 342, 343 and 344 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff Report
No. 344.
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Item #20PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR CITY BELLA PROJECT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL/RETAIL/OFFICE COMPLEX IN SOUTHWEST
QUADRANT OF 66TH STREET AND LYNDALE AVENUE S.R. NO. 342
Housing and Redevelopment Manager Nordquist reviewed Staff Report No. 342
regarding the public hearing and consideration of a resolution approving the final
development plan and conditional use permit for the City Bella project to allow construction
of a mixed use residential/retail/office complex in the southwest quadrant of 66th Street
and Lyndale Avenue.
City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 340 until Staff Reports 340,
341, 342, 343 and 344 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff Report
No. 344.
Item #21PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY
ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY IN CITY BELLA PROJECT
AREA S.R. NO. 343
Housing and Redevelopment Manager Nordquist reviewed Staff Report No. 343
regarding the public hearing and second reading of a transitory ordinance vacating the
right-of-way in the City Bella project area.
City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 340 until Staff Reports 340,
341, 342, 343 and 344 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff Report
No. 344.
Item #22PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CITY BELLA SUBDIVISION FOR
GRAMERCY CORPORATION S.R. NO. 344
Housing and Redevelopment Manager Nordquist reviewed Staff Report No. 344
regarding the public hearing and consideration of a resolution granting preliminary
approval of a City Bella subdivision for the Gramercy Corporation.
City Manager Orduno deferred action on Staff Report 340 until Staff Reports 340,
341, 342, 343 and 344 had been presented. Testimony was made following Staff Report
No. 344.
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Mike Conlan, Gramercy Corporation, made a brief presentation and presented a
siteplan to scale.
Council Member Sandahl questioned the age restrictions that would be involved in
this project.
Mike Conlan, Gramercy Corporation, stated that the 48 units for sale in a co-op
have no age restriction. The building units that are for rent are for seniors only.
Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, stated that the Council needs to keep in
mind low-income affordable housing needs of Richfield residents. This is a great project
and people will flock here.
Mike Conlin responded that 20% of the units in this project will be for low to
moderate incomes.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated his concerns with parking issues.
He asked that the City Council not compromise City standards and that we get all the
parking we can. He also questioned what subsidies are required. He stated that this type
of project should be done without any subsidy.
Housing and Redevelopment Manager Nordquist stated that the financial aspects of
this project will be reviewed by the HRA on December 18. He also stated that the financial
aspects may not be completed in December and may carry on into January 2001. The
City Council will review the HRA Business Subsidy Agreement and will also review TIF.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked to go on record as not being in
favor of 34 units on Lakeshore Drive. It could encourage internal traffic movements which
would discourage heavier traffic eventually leading to 68th Street. He feels too much is
being put into too small an area; leave some open space.
Jeanne Kauth, 6615 Lakeshore Drive, stated that on November 29 residents from
her building met with Mr. Conlan and an architect. They are working on agreements.
However, she wants to know why the project needs to be 19 stores tall. She also
questioned how the City rates traffic by letter. Right now 66th Street and Lyndale Avenue
are rated a D and after the project, it will still remain a D.
Council Member Susag explained that anything below E is congested and E is full
capacity.
Heidi Gaibor, 6915 Wentworth Avenue, stated her concern for parking and the need
for more parking space. The City also needs more affordable housing.
Mike Conlan explained that an income requirement of $23,000 would be needed to
be eligible for this project.
Fred Moore, 6615 Lakeshore Drive, stated that there is no place to walk your pets,
parking is already an issue, and questioned the physical and mental health needs that will
occur from dust in the development that will go on for two or three years.
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Carl Cornell, 6615 Lakeshore Drive, stated there should be no building at all on
block three between Gramercy and Lakeshore Drive. How can they put these buildings in
such small spaces? All the trees will be gone.
Mary George, 6615 Lakeshore Drive, questioned why this project needs so many
stories for height. Lower it, so it is compatable to the other buildings around it. Guests
don’t have any parking now, and there is no parking along Lakeshore Drive. Residents
can’t cross the street to walk to the Nature Center because traffic is so awful.
Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, stated that he feels 86% affordable housing for
single family residents is enough in Richfield. He doesn’t like the streets being vacated
and stated his concerns about building security.
Council Member Susag stated that they aren’t vacating Rae Drive or any other
streets in this project.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearings on Items 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22,
Staff Report No.’s 340, 341, 342, 343 and 344.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 8974
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND RECORD OF DECISION
CITY BELLA
Council Member Susag explained that a negative declaration means an EIS isn’t
needed. A worksheet was done.
Motion carried 5-0.This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8974 in Resolution
Book No. 72.
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes the Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-
22 of ordinance amendment rezoning land located in southwest quadrant of 66th street
and Lyndale Avenue from R (single family residential) and C-2 (general commercial) to
PC-2 (planned general commercial) and approve planned unit development plan for City
Bella project, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg that the following resolution with 17 stipulations, be
adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 8975
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR THE CITY BELLA PROJECT
Motion carried 5-0.This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8975 in Resolution
Book No. 72.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that this constitutes the Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-23 of
Transitory Ordinance 18.01 vacating right-of-way in City Bella project area, that it be
published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 8976
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION FOR
GRAMERCY CORPORATION
Motion carried 5-0.This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8976 in Resolution
Book No. 72.
Item #23CONSIDERATION OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 2001
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, RIGHT-
OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC FACILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
AND DIRECTION TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING PRIOR TO
AUTHORIZING WORK TO PROCEED ON PROJECTS INCLUDED IN
TRANSITORY ORDINANCE (PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED AND
CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 13, 2000; ACTION ON SECOND READING OF
ORDINANCE TABLED TO DECEMBER 11, 2000) S.R. NO. 345
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 345 regarding the
consideration of a transitory ordinance authorizing 2001 recreation and open space capital
improvements, right-of-way improvements, public facility capital improvements and
direction to conduct a public hearing prior to authorizing work to proceed on projects
included in the transitory ordinance (Public hearing conducted and closed on November
13, 2000; action on second reading of ordinance tabled to December 11, 2000).
Public Works Director Eastling stated that this would be for projects over $500,000
as discussed during the public hearing on November 13, 2000.
M/Stokes, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes the Second Reading of Bill No. 2000-
24 of Transitory Ordinance 18.02 to authorize in 2001, recreation and open space capital
improvements, right-of-way improvements, public facility capital improvements, and direct
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staff to conduct a public hearing prior to authorizing work to proceed on projects included
in the transitory ordinance, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be
made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #24CONSIDERATION OF 2000 REVISED/2001 PROPOSED BUDGET AND
TAX LEVY AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS S.R. NO. 346
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 346 regarding consideration of
2000 Revised/2001 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy and related resolutions.
M/Susag, S/Rosenberg 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. 8977
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
FOR THE YEAR 2001
RESOLUTION NO. 8978
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET REVISIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 8979
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 2000 BUDGET OF VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 8980
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO CITY’S MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE TO CONFORM TO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
STATUTORY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
RESOLUTION NO. 8981
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX
LEVIES ON THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1980
RESOLUTION NO. 8982
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES,
WATER RATES AND CHARGES, SPECIAL WATER SERVICE CHARGES, STORM
SEWER RATES AND CHARGES, AND 6.5% PENALTY ON PAST DUE ACCOUNTS
RESOLUTION NO. 8983
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. 8984
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002-2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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RESOLUTION NO. 8985
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FEES FOR
THE ASSESSING DIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. 8986
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2000 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8987
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2000 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8988
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2001 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8989
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2001 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8990
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2000 MANAGEMENT
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 8991
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2001 LICENSE, PERMIT
AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE
OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No.’s 8977 – 8991 in
Resolution Book No. 72.
Item #25CONSIDERATION OF CONDUCTING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2000 IF UNABLE TO FINISH ITEMS ON
TONIGHT’S AGENDA
The meeting was not continued.
Item #26AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
Council Member Susag stated that the National League of Cities, House of
Delegates, approved the policy amendments including introducing the concerns for low
frequency sound level considerations.
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Item #27OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
Item #27APRESENTATION TO OUTGOING WARD 2 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
RUSS SUSAG AND OUTGOING WARD 3 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
KRISTAL STOKES
Mayor Kirsch thanked Russ Susag for being Mayor Pro-Tempore and presented Mr.
Susag with a plaque for dedicated service as a Council Member from January 1993 until
December 2000.
Council Member Susag wanted to remind everyone that Friends of Augsburg Park
Library is having book sales at the Library on the second Saturday of January, February
and March.
Mr. Susag also stated that the City has outstanding staff throughout. The City staff
are knowledgeable, efficient and a pleasure to work with. They are one of the factors that
make Richfield a great place to live. The Police Reserves and City Commission Members
contribute time and talent without compensation and don’t receive adequate credit. It has
been a pleasure to serve with the current City Council, Mike Sandahl and Don Priebe. It
has been a great eight years. Thank you.
Mayor Kirsch presented Kristal Stokes with a plaque for dedicated service as a
Council Member from January 1997 until December 2000.
Kristal will return in January to make her farewell to Richfield residents. She
thanked Council Members for their patience and willingness to listen and she also thanked
City staff for being so great and willing to work with her also.
Item #28CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Susag, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INT Checks:101751 - 101781$377,591.57
H/C103402 - 103755$813,666.65
PAYROLL22589 - 22762$454,155.80
TOTAL$1,645,414.02
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Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 12:33 a.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Deborah J. GuiherSamantha Orduno
Deputy City ClerkCity Manager