06-28-05 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 28, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:30 p.m.
Staff Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg; Fred Wroge; and
Bill Kilian.
Steve Devich, City Manager; Bruce Palmborg, Community Development
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety
Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Brad Sveum,
Acting Fire Services Director; Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk; and Corrine
Thomson, City Attorney.
Members Present:
No one was registered to speak.
Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
M/Rosenberg, SlWroge to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Meetino of June
9,2005: (2) Reoular City Council Meetino of June 14. 2005: and (3) Special City Council Meetino
of June 20. 2005.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes
Item #1
-2-
June 28, 2005
Acting Fire Services Director Sveum introduced Dr. Brian Mahoney with the Hennepin
County Medical Center.
Dr. Mahoney gave a presentation explaining the Cardiac Arrest Management Study
regarding the Res Q pump and Res Q pod. Minneapolis and Richfield are one of five metropolitan
areas in the United States asked to participate in this study by the National Institute of Health.
Dr. Mahoney said they are expecting approval of the devices in the next few weeks from
the F.D.A.
Item #2
Item #3
Public Safety Director Scott introduced Mr. Carter from Richfield Bloomington Honda.
Mr. Carter presented the Police Division with a $2,000 check for the K-9 Program.
Council Member Rosenberg presented a proclamation to Connie McDonald and Joan
Lavanant designating July 1, 2005 as Women of Today Founders Day in Richfield.
Item #4
The Richfield Foundation presented Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer with a check
for $10,269.47 for the Richfield Playground Program.
Item #5
Mayor Kirsch thanked Susan Rosenberg for her great job on the Richfield Beautiful Home
and Garden Tour.
Council Member Rosenberg thanked Mary Olafson and Julie Pytlak, her helpers, and City
staff Doris Swanson and Pam Dmytrenko.
Council Meeting Minutes
-3-
June 28, 2005
Council Member Rosenberg told about the mural at Broadway Pizza that the Arts
Commission has been involved in.
Council Member Sandahl received a petition regarding the bicycle path on Lake Shore
Drive. She explained a pedestrian light would be installed, a median and added police monitoring.
Mayor Kirsch recognized the 4th of July celebration and encouraged people to purchase 4th
of July pins. The money from the sale of the pins helps make a successful celebration.
Item #6
Mayor Kirsch removed Item 71 from the consent calendar and placed it on the regular
agenda for consideration as Item 8.
M/Kilian, S/Sandahl to approve the aQenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7
A. Approved resolution declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of
assessment roll for 2004 removal of diseased trees from private property and setting public
hearing for August 9, 2005 S.R. No. 113
RESOLUTION NO. 9629
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2004 TO DECEMBER 31, 2004
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9629 in Resolution Book No. 75.
B. Approved resolutions declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of
assessment roll for 2004 Lyndale/HUB/Nicollet maintenance, and proposing similar
assessment process for 2006 and setting public hearing for August 9,2005 S.R. No. 114
RESOLUTION NO. 9630
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS
OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE
L YNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006.
RESOLUTION NO. 9631
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
L YNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.'s 9630 and 9631 in Resolution Book No. 75.
Council Meeting Minutes
-4-
June 28, 2005
C. Approved resolutions declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of
assessment roll for 2004 77th Street maintenance district, and proposing similar
assessment process for 2006 and setting public hearing for August 9, 2005 S.R. No. 115
RESOLUTION NO. 9632
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT
SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006
RESOLUTION NO. 9633
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 77TH STREET MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004
These resolutions appear as Resolution No.'s 9632 and 9633 in Resolution Book No. 75.
D. Approved resolution authorizing application to Minnesota Department of Finance for
funding of Richfield Recreation Asset Replacement Project (Lincoln Fields Park) through
2006 Capital Budget Bonding Bill S.R. No. 116
RESOLUTION NO. 9634
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
AN APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
FOR FUNDING THE RICHFIELD RECREATION ASSET REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PHASE
TWO THROUGH THE 2006 CAPITAL BUDGET BONDING BILL
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9634 in Resolution Book No. 75.
E. Approved resolution authorizing acceptance of $2,000 donation from Richfield/Bloomington
Honda dealership for Richfield Police Division K-9 Program S.R. No. 117
RESOLUTION NO. 9635
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO ACCEPT A DONATION
OF $2,000 FROM RICHFIELD/BLOOMINGTON HONDA
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9635 in Resolution Book No. 75.
F. Approved resolution authorizing acceptance of $50 donation from American Legion
Auxiliary Post #435 for purchase of police safety vests S.R. No. 118
RESOLUTION NO. 9636
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT, POLICE DIVISION, TO
ACCEPT A CHECK FOR $50 FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION
AUXILIARY #435 TO BE USED FOR TOWARDS PURCHASING POLICE SAFETY VESTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9636 in Resolution Book No. 75.
G. Approved resolution authorizing acceptance of $100 donation from Richfield/Bloomington
Eagles #3208 gambling fund for Richfield Fire Services Department S.R. No. 119
RESOLUTION NO. 9637
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION BY THE
RICHFIELD/BLOOMINGTON EAGLES CLUB #3208, RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ADMINISTER THE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE
AGREEMENTS AND TERMS PRESCRIBED BY THE DONORS
Council Meeting Minutes
-5-
June 28,2005
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9637 in Resolution Book No. 75.
..c...:.....,.....' ..c....:. .
H. Approved resolution authorizIrig'a6ceptance of monetary and provision donations from
various contributors for Richfield Police and Fire Safety Day S.R. No. 120
RESOLUTION NO. 9638
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS
OF MONETARY AND OTHER GIFTS FROM COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS
IN SUPPORT OF SAFETY DAY
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9638 in Resolution Book No. 75.
I. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as
Item 8.
J. Approved community celebration event license and temporary on-sale 3.2 percent malt
liquor licenses, with fees waived, for Fourth of July Committee for annual events scheduled
on June 30 through July 4,2005 S.R No. 122
K. Approved two-year lease between City of Richfield and Tom Price for rental of 4,690
square foot strip of land along edge of Lincoln Field S.R. No. 123
L. Approved new therapeutic massage enterprise license for Complete Chiropractic and
Wellness, 6640 Lyndale Avenue S.R. No. 124
M/Rosenberg, S/Wroge to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8
71. Consideration of approval of resolution supporting renewal of State-issued
gambling premises permit and waiving $100 investigation fee for Church of the Assumption,
305 East 78th Street S.R. No. 121
M/Sandahl, S/Kilian that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes and the $100 investiaation fee not be
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 9639
A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR
THE CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING
75.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9639 in Resolution Book No.
Item #9
Council Meeting Minutes
-6-
June 28, 2005
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 125 regarding a first reading of an
ordinance amendment to City Administrative Code Chapter III, Subsection 310.33 describing
vacation leave and scheduling a second reading for July 12, 2005.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve first readinq of the proposed ordinance amendment to
the City Administrative Code Chapter III. Subsection 310.33 describinq vacation leave and schedule
the second readinq for July 12. 2005.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 126 regarding a disciplinary hearing
and consideration of a resolution regarding civil enforcement for an establishment in Richfield that
recently underwent tobacco compliance check conducted by Richfield Public Safety staff failed by
selling tobacco to underage youth.
Michael Mohinani, manager of 6545 Portland Avenue Amoco, introduced himself and was
present for questions.
M/Sandahl, SlWroge that the followinq resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes that the license be suspended for sixty
days with a $1.000 fine:
RESOLUTION NO. 9640
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE TOBACCO LICENSE FOR UP TO 60 DAYS, WITH
THE OPTION TO REVOKE THE LICENSE FOR ONE YEAR FOR PORTLAND AMOCO, 6545
PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FOURTH TIME
TOBACCO COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Public Safety Director Scott suggested a friendly amendment to the motion that Mr.
Mohinani meet with the Public Safety Director.
M/Sandahl, SlWroge that the fOllowinq resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes that the license be suspended for sixty
days with a $1.000 fine and that Mr. Mohinani meet with Public Safety Director Scott:
RESOLUTION NO. 9640
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE TOBACCO LICENSE FOR UP TO 60 DAYS, WITH
THE OPTION TO REVOKE THE LICENSE FOR ONE YEAR FOR PORTLAND AMOCO, 6545
PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FOURTH TIME
TOBACCO COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9640 in Resolution Book No.
75.
Council Meeting Minutes
-7-
June 28, 2005
Item #11
Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 127 regarding a resolution approving
Special State Legislation creating a Tax Increment Financing District for Cedar Avenue Corridor.
M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg that the followinQ resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9641
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2005 MINNESOTA LAWS, CH. 152, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 25,
RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO CREATE A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT IN THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD
75.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9641 in Resolution Book No.
Item #12
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 128 regarding consideration of
appointments to City advisory commissions.
MlWroge, S/Rosenberg to appoint the followinQ persons to fill the expirinQ or vacant terms
on the City advisory commissions.
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
Barbara Johnson
Term Expires January 31,2006
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Rafael Morataya
Term Expires January 31,2007
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Sara Nutter
Michael Titzer
Term Expires January 31, 2008
Term Expires January 31,2008
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13
City Manager Devich reported on the following:
. Airport statistics from May 2002 to May 2005.
. Legislative issues regarding City budget.
Council Meeting Minutes
-8-
June 28, 2005
Item #14
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that the followino claims and pavrolls be approved:
M&IBANK
NP Checks: 141160 - 141513
PAYROLL 21170-21568,39701 - 39716
TOTAL
$ 1,035,103.66
$ 477,263.62
$ 1,512,367.28
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #15
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:02 p.m.
\'
Date Approved: July 12, 2005
"--1\jlU~ liJv
Nancy Gibbs
City Clerk