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CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special City Council Meeting
Advisory Board /Commission
Applicant Interview
February 8, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 5:43 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Pat Elliott; Fred Wroge; and
Tom Fitzhenry.
INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS
The City Council conducted interviews of the following applicants for appointment to City
Advisory Boards and Commissions:
Todd Chase
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by L
Date Approved: February 22, 2011
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Cheryl K mhol
Recording Secretary
City Manager
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■ Richfield, Minnesota
Special Worksession
February 8, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott; Fred Wroge; Sue Sandahl; and Tom
Present. Fitzhenry.
Staff Present:: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Barry Fritz, Public Safety Director /Chief; Betsy Osborn, Health
Administrator; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk.
Item # I DISCUSSION REGARDING THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE LICENSING IN
RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 13)
Health Administrator Betsy Osborn introduced Council Memo No. 13.
Cathy Jones and Diane Krueger, massage therapists, explained testing and certification for
massage therapist.
The Council agreed with many of the changes addressed in the memo. .
Council directed staff to come back to Council with more information and to schedule another
work session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
Date Approved: February 22, 2011
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Nancy Gibb
City Clerk
City Manager
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Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 8, 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; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Betsy Osborn,
Health Administrator; Barry Fritz, Public Safety Director /Chief; Corrine
Heine, City Attorney; and Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk.
OPEN FORUM
None.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M /Fitzhenry, S/Wroge to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Meeting of
January 25 2011; (2) Special City Council Worksession of January 25, 2011; and (3) Regular City
Council Meeting of January 25, 2011.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Council Meeting Minutes -2- February 8, 2011
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR FINANCIAL
REPORT TO CITY OF RICHFIELD FINANCE MANAGER CHRIS REGIS
Mayor Goettel presented Finance Manager Regis with a Certificate of Achievement.
Council Member Wroge thanked Chris for his honesty and integrity.
Item #2 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Elliott reminded residents to attend the Bike Task Force meeting on
Wednesday, Feburary 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Richfield High School.
Council Member Elliott wanted residents to know that O'Neil Hampton (of the Biggest Loser)
is having a Health and Wellness fundraiser at the Officers Club on February 24.
Council Member Fitzhenry thanked the people and staff that attended and helped at the 66th
Street project on January 31.
Mayor Goettel reported that she had met with Dr. Slotterback, superintendent of Richfield
School District #280. Dr. Slotterback shared with Mayor Goettel about a new program that will be
offered this summer. The program will be seven weeks of whole day sessions addressing math,
science, reading and specialty programs. Mayor Goettel invited Dr. Slotterback to a future City
Council meeting.
Mayor Goettel presented a video regarding the SHIP, Statewide Health Improvement
Program.
Mayor Goettel thanked everyone from Richfield, Bloomington and Edina for their
participation and support with the SHIP program.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item #4D was removed from the agenda.
M/Wroge, S /Elliott to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of first reading of transitory ordinance providing funding from
Special Revenue Fund for certain capital improvements and scheduling public hearing and
second reading for March 8, 2011 S.R. No. 26
Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 8, 2011
B. Consideration of approval of first reading of ordinance amending Richfield City Code
Appendix 1 changing zoning designation of 7410 and 7420 Cedar Avenue from MR -1
(Two - Family Residential) and MR -2 (Multi - Family Residential) respectively, to C -2 (General
Commercial) to bring properties into conformance with Richfield Comprehensive Plan S.R.
No. 27
C. Consideration of approval of first reading of ordinance amending Richfield City Code
Section 1105 adding new subsection related to criminal background checks on certain
license applicants and scheduling second reading for February 22, 2011 S.R. No. 28
D. Removed from agenda.
E. Consideration of approval of 2011 contract with City of Bloomington using federal grant
funds for public health emergency preparedness /bioterrorism services and development of
response system S.R. No. 30
F. Consideration of approval of continuation of agreement with City of Bloomington for
provision of public health services for City of Richfield for 2011 S.R. No. 31
G. Consideration of approval of hiring Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for engineering services for
repair and reconditioning of Logan Avenue water tower for fee not to exceed $69,600
without further written staff authorization; authorizing staff to approve changes totaling up to
$15,000 without further City Council authorization; and resolution for reimbursement of
certain expenditures from proceeds of bonds to be issued by City for this project S.R. No.
32
Consideration of approval of Richfield Municipal Center change order report for aggregate
net effect of $23,962 in items included in project budget S.R. No. 33
M /Goettel, S/Wroge to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING RICHFIELD
CITY CODE SUBSECTION 544.13 RELATED TO MINIMUM PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS IV (TAKE -OUT ONLY) RESTAURANTS (STAFF
REPORT NO. 34)
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 34.
S /Sandahl
Motion carried 5 -0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP
REGISTRATION ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY
PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE (STAFF REPORT NO. 35)
Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 8, 2011
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 35.
Council Member Wroge stated he had concerns about more paper for staff. Hospitals he
spoke to would not honor this certificate. He also stated that he did not think it was for the City
Council to make a decision but should go to the state legislature.
Council Member Fitzhenry stated that he agreed with Council Member Wroge. He also
stated he would rather see this passed by resolution not ordinance.
M /Elliott, S /Goettel that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2011 -3 establishing a
Domestic Partnership Registration and resolution authorizing summary publication of ordinance.
Motion carried 3 -2. ( Wroge, Fitzhenry opposed.)
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE
SECTION 310.39, SUBD. 6, BEREAVEMENT LEAVE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES,
TO INCLUDE REGISTERED DOMESTIC PARTNERS (STAFF REPORT NO. 36)
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 36.
Council Member Fitzhenry stated he is only supporting this because the Domestic
Registration ordinance just passed.
Council Member Wroge agreed with Council Member Fitzhenry and also voiced financial
concern with this amendment.
M /Sandahl, S /Elliott that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2011 -4 amending
City Code Section 310.39 Subd. 6 Bereavement Leave for City employees, to include registered
domestic partners.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY
CODE SUBSECTION 305.05, SUBD. 3 REDUCING MEMBERSHIP OF PLANNING
COMMISSION FROM NINE TO SEVEN MEMBERS (STAFF REPORT NO. 37)
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 37.
Mayor Goettel stated she prefers a larger commission because it allows more participation.
Council Member Sandahl agreed with Mayor Goettel.
M /Fitzhenry, S/Wroge that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2011 -5 amending
City Code Subsection 305.05 Subd. 3 reducing membership of Planning Commission from nine to
seven members.
Motion carried 3 -2. (Goettel, Sandahl opposed.)
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Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF PLANS AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FORBIDS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WEST CONNECTION BICYCLE ROUTE AND EAST
CONNECTION BICYCLE ROUTE AS RECOMMENDED BY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION (STAFF REPORT NO. 38)
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 38.
Transportation Engineer Pearson explained the time line of the project.
M /Goettel, S /Sandahl to authorize advertisement for bids for construction of West
Connection Bicycle Route and East Connection Bicycle Route as recommended by Transportation
Commission.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SINCLAIR MARKETING
OF MINNESOTA, INC. FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY TAKING AT 6600 PORTLAND
AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $405,000 AND FULL AND FINAL RELEASE
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KENNEDY AND GRAVEN, CHARTERED IN
AMOUNT OF $190,000 (STAFF REPORT NO. 39)
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 39.
M/Wroge, S /Goettel to approve the settlement agreement with Sinclair Marketing of
Minnesota, Inc. for right -of -way taking at 6600 Portland Avenue in the amount of $405,000 and full
and final release settlement agreement with Kennedy and Graven, Chartered in amount of
$190,000.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
(STAFF REPORT NO. 40)
Todd Chase was appointed to the Human Rights Commission.
M /Sandahl, S /Goettel to appoint Todd Chase to the Human Rights Commission with a term
expiration of January 31, 2013.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Item #13 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich reported that staff is putting final touches on a show about the
Richfield STEM school program. He also reported on his program called City 101, a short video
production regarding various topics related to the city which can be viewed on the city's website.
His most current programs are on Municipal Bonds and Tax Capacity.
Council Meeting Minutes -6- February 8, 2011
Item #14 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M /Goettel, S/Wroge that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 2/8/2011
A/P Checks: 200997 - 201368 $ 1,032,976.46
Payroll: 72807 -73128 41835 $ 498,818.65
TOTAL $ 1, 531, 795.11
Motion carried 5 -0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjoumPH by imanimnus consent at 8.16 n.m_
Date Approved: February 22, 2011
Nancy Gibb
City Clerk
City Manager