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Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota

City Council — Tuesday, November 28, 2023

34 items on the record

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Items on the record

  1. Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approval of the agenda

    The council approved the agenda for the November 28, 2023 regular meeting.

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  2. Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approval of the agenda

    The council approved the agenda for the November 28, 2023 regular meeting.

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  3. Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Human Rights Commission annual presentation

    The council received the annual presentation from Human Rights Commission Chair Walter Burk and thanked the commission for its work and leadership.

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  4. Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Human Rights Commission annual presentation

    The council received the annual presentation from Human Rights Commission Chair Walter Burk and thanked the commission for its work and leadership.

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  5. Item 3Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Sustainability Commission annual presentation

    The council received the annual presentation from Sustainability Commission Chair Amanda Kueper and thanked the commission for its work and vision for the city.

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  6. Item 3Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Sustainability Commission annual presentation

    The council received the annual presentation from Sustainability Commission Chair Amanda Kueper and thanked the commission for its work and vision for the city.

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  7. Item 4AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Blessed Trinity Catholic School gala

    As part of the consent calendar, the council approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Blessed Trinity Catholic School at St. Richard's Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Avenue South, for its December 2, 2023 annual gala.

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  8. Item 4AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Blessed Trinity Catholic School gala

    The council approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Blessed Trinity Catholic School at St. Richard's Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Avenue South, for its December 2, 2023 annual gala.

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  9. Item 4BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Set public hearing for Metro Pawn and Gun license renewal

    The council approved setting a public hearing for December 12, 2023 to consider renewal of the 2024 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc.

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  10. Item 4BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Set public hearing for Metro Pawn and Gun license renewal

    As part of the consent calendar, the council set a public hearing for December 12, 2023 to consider renewal of the 2024 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc.

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  11. Item 4COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    First reading of ordinance allowing micro units as an accessory use to religious institutions

    As part of the consent calendar, the council approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment to allow micro units as an accessory use to religious institutions and scheduled the second reading for December 12, 2023.

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  12. Item 4COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    First reading of ordinance allowing micro units as an accessory use to religious institutions

    The council approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment to allow micro units as an accessory use to religious institutions and scheduled the second reading for December 12, 2023.

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  13. Item 4DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Modification of TIF District 2018-1 RF64 to withdraw parcels

    The council approved a modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF District 2018-1 RF64 to withdraw parcels from the district.

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  14. Item 4DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Modification of TIF District 2018-1 RF64 to withdraw parcels

    As part of the consent calendar, the council approved a modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for District 2018-1 RF64 to withdraw parcels from the district.

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  15. Item 4EOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Designation of 500 East 78th Street structure as structurally substandard

    As part of the consent calendar, the council adopted a resolution designating the existing structure at 500 East 78th Street as structurally substandard within the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area.

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  16. Item 4EOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Designation of 500 East 78th Street structure as structurally substandard

    The council adopted a resolution designating the existing structure at 500 East 78th Street as structurally substandard within the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area.

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  17. Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Second reading of CenterPoint Energy franchise ordinance and agreement

    After a public hearing, the council approved the second reading of the franchise ordinance and agreement with CenterPoint Energy Minnesota Gas, allowing and setting terms for the company's use of city rights-of-way, and approved publication of the ordinance.

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  18. Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Second reading of CenterPoint Energy franchise ordinance and agreement

    After a public hearing, the council approved the second reading of the franchise ordinance and agreement with CenterPoint Energy Minnesota Gas, allowing and setting terms for CenterPoint Energy's use of city rights-of-way, and approved publication of the ordinance.

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  19. Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Aster Commons affordable housing approvals at 6613-6625 Portland Avenue South

    The council approved a comprehensive plan amendment redesignating 6613-6625 Portland Avenue South to High Density Residential; approved the second reading of an ordinance rezoning the property from MR-2 to MU-N; and approved the preliminary plat, site plan, and two variances for Aster Commons, a 38-unit affordable housing development.

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  20. Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Aster Commons affordable housing approvals at 6613-6625 Portland Avenue South

    The council approved a comprehensive plan amendment changing the site designation to High Density Residential, approved the second reading of an ordinance rezoning the property from MR-2 to MU-N, and approved the preliminary plat, site plan, and two variances for Aster Commons, a 38-unit affordable housing development at 6613-6625 Portland Avenue South.

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  21. Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Amendment to Point of Sale Program escrow forfeiture and appeals code references

    The council approved the second reading of an ordinance amending Section 408 to clarify that escrows submitted under the Point of Sale Program could be forfeited if required improvements were not completed, and to correct a code reference related to the appeals process; the council also approved summary publication.

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  22. Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Ordinance amendment on Point of Sale Program escrow forfeiture and appeals code reference

    The council approved the second reading of an ordinance amendment to Section 408 clarifying that escrows submitted under the Point of Sale Program could be forfeited if required improvements were not completed, corrected a code reference related to appeals, and approved summary publication.

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  23. Item 9Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Appointments to city advisory boards and commissions

    The council approved appointments to city advisory boards and commissions.

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  24. Item 9Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Appointments to city advisory boards and commissions

    The council approved appointments to city advisory boards and commissions.

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  25. Item 10Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Authorization for Aster Commons to apply for Hennepin County environmental grant

    The council adopted a resolution affirming that Aster Commons had received city approvals and was authorized to apply for a Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund grant for environmental assessment.

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  26. Item 10Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Authorization for Aster Commons to apply for Hennepin County environmental grant

    The council adopted a resolution affirming that Aster Commons had received city approvals and was authorized to apply for a Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund grant for environmental assessment.

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  27. Item 11Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    City Manager's report

    The council received the City Manager's report, including updates that staff was researching short-term rental regulations and that previously raised concerns about the Whitecaps agreement and speed-limit decision-making had already been addressed at earlier meetings.

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  28. Item 11Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    City Manager's report

    The council received the City Manager's report, including updates that staff was researching short-term rental regulations and that previously raised concerns about the Whitecaps agreement and speed-limit decision-making had already been addressed at an earlier meeting.

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  29. Item 12Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approval of claims and payroll

    The council approved claims and payroll totaling $1,306,762.62.

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  30. Item 12Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approval of claims and payroll

    The council approved claims and payroll totaling $1,306,762.62.

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  31. Item 13Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Hats Off to Hometown Hits

    Council members shared community recognitions, including geocaching at Wood Lake Nature Center, an upcoming housing affordability discussion panel, the indoor winter market at Veterans Park, a gathering of authors at the Community Center, and open applications for the HRA and EDA.

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  32. Item 13Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Hats Off to Hometown Hits

    Council members shared community recognitions, including geocaching at Wood Lake Nature Center, an upcoming housing affordability discussion panel, the indoor winter market at Veterans Park, a gathering of authors at the Community Center, and open applications for the HRA and EDA.

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  33. Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approval of prior meeting minutes

    The council approved the minutes of the November 14, 2023 City Council Work Session, the November 14, 2023 City Council Meeting, and the November 11, 2023 Special City Council Meeting.

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  34. Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approval of prior meeting minutes

    The council approved the minutes of the November 14, 2023 City Council Work Session, the November 14, 2023 City Council Meeting, and the November 11, 2023 Special City Council Meeting.

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