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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 25, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Pat Elliott; Fred Wroge and Tom
Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; John Stark, Community
Development Director; Dave Conrads, Building Maintenance Supervisor;
Todd Sandell; Police Deputy Director/Chief; Corrine Heine, City Attorney;
Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant to the City Manager; and Cheryl Krumholz,
Recording Secretary.
OPEN FORUM
None.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Wroge, S/Elliott to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession of
January 7 2011; (2) Special City Council Meeting of January 8, 2011; and (3) Regular City Council
Meeting of January 11, 2011.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1 RECOGNITION OF DARRIN MAENKE, MAENKE BROS. OUTDOOR, FOR
CONTRIBUTION OF SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES AT HONORING ALL
VETERANS MEMORIAL
Len Gudmundson, representing the Honoring All Veterans Memorial, presented a certificate
of appreciation to Darrin Maenke.
Item #2 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
The City Council acknowledged the success of the recent Richfield Remodeling Fair.
Council Member Fitzhenry announced the January 31 open meeting regarding the preferred
Revitalization Plan for the 66th Street Corridor.
Council Member Sandahl acknowledged the City's 100% timeliness of submitting workers'
compensation claims to the MN Department of Labor and Industry.
Council Member Sandahl acknowledged the Richfield Water Division's recent upgrades to
equipment at the water plant highlighted by Xcel Energy due to the resulting rebates and energy
savings.
Council Member Elliott stated that at a recent meeting he attended, contractors expressed
their pleasure working with City staff.
Mayor Goettel stated that during her meetings with businesses and the Richfield Chamber
of Commerce, several businesses expressed their appreciation for the quick and professional
responses by Richfield Public Safety.
Mayor Goettel reported on a recent Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class
she attended.
Mayor Goettel stated she would not be holding Mayor's House on January 28.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing summary publication of an ordinance
amending Richfield City Code Appendix D establishing a change to the fee for Public
Works Section 3, Subsection 10 and to move the fees to the Appendix D resolution S.R.
No. 14
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RESOLUTION NO. 10473
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF BILL NO. 2011-1
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10473.
B. Consideration of approval of first reading of an ordinance amending Subsection 305.05,
Subd. 3 of the City Code to reduce the number of appointed Planning Commissioners from
nine to seven members S.R. No. 15
C. Consideration of approval of a resolution authorizing the City of Richfield to enter into a
contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Traffic Signal Optimization
along I-494 in Bloomington, Richfield and Edina S.R. No. 16
RESOLUTION NO. 10474
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER INTO Mn/DOT
CONTRACT NO. 97459 WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE OPTIMIZATION
OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ALONG I-494.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10474.
D. Consideration of approval of a resolution requesting an advance payment of 2012-2013
Municipal State Aid (MSA) funds S.R. No. 17
RESOLUTION NO. 10475
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADVANCE OF 2012-2013 MUNICIPAL STATE AID
STREET FUNDS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10475.
E. Consideration of approval of a purchase order to Elk River Ford Inc. in the sum of
$45,993.28 plus tax for two new squad cars S.R. No. 18
F. Consideration of approval of a purchase order for an unmarked Public Safety vehicle to
Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet for $17,518.41, plus tax & license fees S.R. No. 19
G. Consideration of approval of the purchase of two single axel dump trucks for use by the
Street Maintenance Division in the amount of $150,841.24 to Astleford International Trucks
for chassis and $156,529.12 to Towmaster Truck Equipment for box, hydraulics and snow
fighting equipment S.R. No. 20
H. Consideration of approval of a resolution accepting a donation of $50 to the police safety
vest fund from Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Auxiliary #435 S.R. No. 21
RESOLUTION NO. 10476
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO ACCEPT A
DONATION OF $50 FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION
AUXILIARY UNIT 435
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10476.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF A DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP
REGISTRATION ORDINANCE AND CONSIDER SETTING SECOND READING
FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2011 (STAFF REPORT NO. 22)
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 22.
Council Member Fitzhenry stated he preferred a resolution supporting a domestic registry to
submit to the State because it was a State responsibility. He added there did not appear to be any
real benefit on a City level except on the cost of some City services.
Council Member Sandahl agreed it should be established at a State level but, in the
meantime, the registry should start at the local level. She added that it could help with benefit
eligibility with some employers.
Mayor Goettel expressed support for the ordinance and that Representative Slocum
requested an ordinance, not a resolution, to assist with moving the registry forward at the State.
Council Member Wroge expressed agreement with Council Member Fitzhenry. He
discussed conversations he had with representatives from Best Buy, the Mayor of another city who
has the registry, Fairview Southdale Hospital and Glenwood MN Hospital and concluded that State
and Federal regulations are followed, not a local domestic partner registry. He added the registry
should be on a State level so every community is fair and equitable. He also stated he believed
the discussion was negotiating employee benefits at an open meeting when they typically are not.
Council Member Elliott stated he believed the independent research by Council Member
Wroge and Council Member Fitzhenry was misguided. He said he didn't care about other
communities or businesses in relation to a domestic registry. He expressed support for the
ordinance because human rights is an entitlement to everyone and recognizes partnerships.
M/Elliott, S/Goettel that this constitutes the first reading of a domestic partnership
registration ordinance and sets a second reading for February 8, 2011.
Mayor Goettel requested a roll call vote.
Elliott, Sandahl, Goettel aye.
Wroge, Fitzhenry nay.
Motion carried 3-2. (Wroge, Fitzhenry opposed.)
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE
SECTION 310.39, SUBD. 6, BEREAVEMENT LEAVE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, TO
INCLUDE REGISTERED DOMESTIC PARTNERS AND CONSIDER SETTING
SECOND READING FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2011 (STAFF REPORT NO. 23)
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 23.
Council Member Wroge questioned the negotiating of benefits at an open meeting.
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City Manager Devich explained if the ordinance is approved at second reading, upon its
effective date, General Services and Management employees will be eligible for this bereavement
policy. Bargaining units will negotiate the policy.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl that this constitutes the fi
310.39. Subd. 6. Bereavement Leave for Citv ~
Motion carried 3-2. (Wroge, Fitzhenry opposed.)
Item #8 CONSIDER DIRECTING WOLD ARCHITECTS TO INITIATE A PROPOSAL
REQUEST FOR A SOUND MASKING SYSTEM FOR THE NEW
RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER (STAFF REPORT NO. 24)
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 24.
Mike Klass, WOLD, discussed the soundmasking performance standards. Their
recommendation is to have soundmasking in the open areas and exclude private offices and
conferences at this time.
M/Wroge, S/Goettel to initiate a Proposal Request for a Sound Masking system for the new
Richfield Municipal Center.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY
COMMISSIONS (STAFF REPORT NO. 25)
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 25.
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
M/Sandahl, S/Goettel to make the following appointments:
Name Term Expires
Kirsten Johnson January 31, 2014
ARTS COMMISSION
Name Term Expires
Brianna Eicheldinger January 31, 2014
Claire Plank January 31, 2014
William Falwell January 31, 2014
CIVIL SERVICE
Name Term Expires
Phil Mortenson January 31, 2014
Anthony Bradford January 31, 2013
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Name
Gerry Charnitz
Greg Mangold
David Gepner
LuAnn Werner
Term Expires
January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Name
Lall Ram
Philip Lowe, Jr.
Julie Bagby
Kristina Nesse
Term Expires
January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
PLANNING COMMISSION
Name
Dennis Schuller
Rick Jabs
Term Expires
January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Name
Beth Roberts
Sara Nutter
Peter Easterlund
Term Expires
January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
Item #11 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Wroge, S/Elliott that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 1/25/2011
A/P Checks: 200687-200996 $ 2,281,463.35
Payrol1:72486-72806 $ 549,366.39
TOTAL $ 2,830,829.74
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
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None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:12 p.m.
Date Approved: February 8, 2011
January 25, 2011
Cheryl MCrumhblz ° ~~~jh L. D~~
Recording Secretary City Manager