Annual Report - City of Richfield

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Letter From The City Council
The year is over and the results are in . . . 2013 was a very productive and exciting year for Richfield! Richfield continues to adapt and
respond to the needs of our community and the region.
The long anticipated first phase of the Richfield Parkway project was completed, providing a direct access to Cedar Point Commons by
connecting Bloomington Avenue to 63rd Street. The City finalized the purchase of 13 homes along the former 17th Avenue, between
63rd and 65th Streets, to make way for the next phase of the project.
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Looking Back at 2013
This report contains some
of the City of Richfield’s
accomplishments and
highlights over the past
year.
Budget
Transparency
Tool
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A new and significantly expanded Menards opened at the corner of Nicollet Avenue and 77th Street. Further to the west, along 77th
Street, the new LaMettry’s has opened and a vastly enhanced Richfield Bloomington Honda/Mitsubishi is now under construction and
scheduled to be opened in 2014. It will include the tallest Honda building in the United States.
In the heart of Richfield, along Lyndale Avenue, the renewal of the City continues. The remodeled Municipal Liquor Store, at 64th and
Lyndale, opened at the end of May. The result is a stunning retail liquor facility that provides a quality shopping experience, offering a
large array of craft beers and organic wines. Further to the north, at the site of the former Lyndale Garden Center, work has begun on
the Lakewinds Co-op grocery store, which is scheduled to open in late spring of 2014. A new Wednesday Farmer’s Market opened on
the site in 2013 and promises to provide Richfield residents with another excellent source of locally grown produce. In addition, new
rental housing, retail and office space and quasi-public amenities will follow beginning in 2014.
In Veterans Park, the completed Honoring All Veterans Memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day to a record crowd. This beautiful
memorial should serve as a venue for hundreds of future veteran events. Just to the east of the memorial, construction has begun on
a new locker room addition to the Richfield Ice Arena, which is now home to the Minnesota Magicians, a Tier II Junior Hockey League
team based in Richfield.
This is just a sampling of what happened in Richfield for 2013. To stay connected to our ongoing projects and to provide us with
helpful feedback as we consider new initiatives, we encourage you to visit Richfield Connect – our new, online civic engagement site.
Sign up through the City’s website at www.cityofrichfield.org. With your help, we can make 2014 even better.
Civic
Engagement
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Richfield Mayor and City Council
Mayor
Debbie Goettel
dgoettel@cityofrichfield.org
Councilmembers
Sue Sandahl, At-Large
ssandahl@cityofrichfield.org
Pat Elliott, Ward 1
pelliott@cityofrichfield.org
Edwina Garcia, Ward 2
egarcia@cityofrichfield.org
Tom Fitzhenry, Ward 3
tfitzhenry@cityofrichfield.org
Minnesota
Magicians
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EXECUTIVE & ADMINISTRATIVE
Altdorf Class Visit
In September, high school students from Altdorf Germany spent three
weeks in Richfield as part of an exchange program with Richfield High
School. During their trip, the students met with Mayor Goettel and
City staff to learn about local government.
MAC News
In September, an amendment to the 2007 Consent Decree with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) received judicial approval, ensuring the continuation of residential noise mitigation for homes impacted
by airport noise at MSP through the end of December 2024. The modified program provides mitigation based on specific criteria, including
how long a home has been within actual (not forecasted) noise contours. For details of the program, contact MAC at 612-713-7499 or visit
www.macnoise.com/residential-noise-mitigation-program.
To get the latest news and updates about airport-relevant information, sign up for the Richfield Sky-Lines e-newsletter at
www.cityofrichfield.org/enotify.
Study Exchange
Mayor Debbie Goettel and City Manager, Steve Devich, greet Sudhir Kochar, of Bhopal India. Mr. Kochar,
IT officer with the government of Bhopal, visited Richfield as a participant of the India to USA group study
exchange hosted by the Rotary.
Richfield Connect
The City is excited to announce the launch of a new
online civic engagement tool called Richfield Connect.
At Richfield Connect, residents can share their feedback, ideas and opinions about the topics and issues
that affect them and their community.
Discover. Engage. Connect.
The online forum offers an additional way for Richfield residents to stay abreast of timely issues and weigh in on topics such as street reconstruction
projects, service delivery methods and redevelopment initiatives. Civility and respect are essential as we encourage our friends and neighbors to
engage and participate in valuable discussions about the future of Richfield. Join the conversation and share your ideas at www.richfieldconnect.
mindmixer.com.
FINANCE
Budget and Tax Levy
In December, the City Council approved the 2014 Budget and Tax Levy.
The City will operate in 2014 with a balanced General Fund budget
just under $21 million. The 2014 gross tax levy represents an increase
over the 2013 tax levy of 1.51%.
The increase is comprised of four components; a General Fund Levy,
a Debt Service Tax Levy that includes bonds for the new Richfield
Municipal Center, a tax levy to replace rolling stock and technology
equipment, and a tax levy for the Cedar Point Tax Abatement District.
Issuance of New Debt
During 2013, the City successfully issued G.O. Improvement Bonds,
Series 2013A in the amount of $3,120,000. These bonds will be used
to fund improvements as part of the Richfield Parkway Project. In
addition, the City issued G.O. Stormwater Revenue Bonds, Series
2013B in the amount of $2,770,000. These bonds will be used to fund
improvements as part of the Taft Lake Stormwater Project.
Issuance of New Debt
Budget Transparency Tool
In November, Richfield became the first city in Minnesota to launch a
new budget transparency tool. The user-friendly format allows residents
to analyze and view the City budget and finances in a detail-specific to
big picture spectrum. The tool displays five years of data so residents
can track trends and changes through charts, tables and graphs. The
budget transparency tool can be accessed on the City’s website and at
www.richfield.opengov.com.
State Aid Reductions
Beginning in 2011, the City Council directed staff to begin a process to
eliminate the City’s dependence on Local Government Aid (LGA). This was
done in response to several years of mid-year LGA reductions imposed
by the State of Minnesota.
Accordingly, the City has reduced the amount of LGA budgeted every year and for 2013 and 2014 the budgeted amounts are $400,000 and $300,000 respectively. It is planned that the City will be independent of
LGA within the next two to three years.
As part of the issuance process of the Series 2013 bonds, the City’s AA+ rating from Standard & Poor’s was reaffirmed.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Housing
The Housing Division purchased three properties (four lots) for new housing opportunities. Seven lots were sold and one development credit was issued for construction of
new, market-rate homes through the Richfield Rediscovered program.
There were four Transformation Home Loans awarded, averaging $15,466, to facilitate
extensive remodeling projects with an average project cost of $103,603.
The four Community Development Block Grant Deferred Loans for home improvements
averaged $16,204 each and the six Fix-Up Fund loans, averaging $18,538 each, were
facilitated at a reduced interest rate of 3% for home improvements.
The Housing Division also facilitated the purchase and rehabilitation of two foreclosed
houses through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and awarded four Foreclosure
Purchase Incentive Program (FPIP) loans for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed
houses.
The photos on the top right are of two newly constructed Richfield Rediscovered homes.
The HRA acquired the properties and demolished the small, sub-standard houses on the
lots. The lots were subsequently purchased by the current homeowners who constructed
new homes on the properties.
The photos to the right is of a recently remodeled home that utilized the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority’s Transformation Home Loan program to pay for a portion
of the costs. The homeowners added a new bedroom and bathroom, and remodeled
the kitchen, dining room, and entry way.
Planning & Zoning
Redevelopment
Land use applications were processed for numerous developments including Lyndale
Gardens and Lakewinds Co-op (64th Street and Lyndale Avenue), Richfield-Bloomington
Honda and Mitsubishi (77th Street and Harriet Avenue), Taco Bell (140 78th Street), Cinco
de Mayo (811 66th Street), Mother Duck Learning Center (6341 Penn Avenue), National
Cremation Society and El Tejaban restaurant (66th Street and Nicollet Avenue) and two
adult day care facilities on Penn Avenue.
A few of the redevelopment highlights from the past year include:
City Ordinances were revised related to parking for restaurants within shopping centers
and parking stall and drive aisle dimensions. These revisions are intended to remove an
unnecessary barrier to restaurants serving minimal alcohol that want to locate within a
shopping center, and to ensure that parking lots are designed in a way to safely accommodate vehicle movements.
Lyndale Gardens (former Lyndale Garden Center) - 6400 Lyndale Avenue
The development will include a grocery store, 120 units of rental housing, retail/office and
quasi-public amenities. The grocery store, Lakewinds Natural Foods, began construction in
the fall and is anticipated to open in the spring 2014. Below is a photo of the new Lakewinds
grocery store under construction. Construction of the rental housing and restaurant/retail
building is scheduled to begin in the spring 2014 with an anticipated completion of midto-late 2015.
The City received a grant for pedestrian and infrastructure improvements on Lyndale Avenue
at 64th Street as part of the Lyndale Gardens development. Planning for those improvements
has been completed and construction will begin in the spring of 2014.
A new Zoning Technician position was added to assist with mapping, code enforcement,
sign permits, general land use applications and other general administrative tasks. The
addition of this position offers the City Planner additional time to focus on more complex
land use applications, code amendments and bigger picture planning.
Inspections
The inspections division issued 4,341 permits, performed 6,159 inspections for construction related work and conducted 627 Point-Of-Sale inspections. Point-of-sale
inspections are required when a single-family house or duplex is sold or transfers title.
This program helps to ensure the safety of the City’s owner-occupied housing and aid
in maintaining property values.
Rental licenses were issued for 222 apartment buildings, 113 duplexes and 698 single
family homes. There was approximately $850,000 received from permit and rental
license fees. All residential rental properties within the City are required to be licensed.
This program also helps to ensure the safety of the City’s residential rental properties
and to aid in maintaining property values.
Menards - 7701 Nicollet Avenue
In 2012 Menards demolished their existing, out-dated one-story building, along with a
restaurant at the corner of 77th Street and Nicollet Avenue. They completed construction of
a new two-story 200,000 square foot building in early 2013.
LaMettry’s - 509 W. 77th Street
LaMettry’s purchased a property owned by the HRA and began construction of a new building. The new LaMettry’s was completed in December 2013 and their former property was
sold to Honda for the Richfield-Bloomington Honda/Mitsubishi expansion.
Richfield Bloomington Honda/Mitsubishi - 400 W. 77th Street
Richfield Bloomington Honda began demolition of their existing dealership in September.
They are in the process of constructing a new, two-story building that will house both Honda
and Mitsubishi dealerships. The dealership is expected to be completed in 2014.
Economic Development
The Economic Development Division was newly created in 2013 to attract new businesses to the City of Richfield, to aid in the establishment of new businesses, and to assist existing businesses to grow and thrive.
In its first year, the Economic Development Division established a Richfield Business Council, in partnership with the Richfield Chamber
of Commerce, to bring together people, public institutions, businesses and community organizations with interest in the local economy.
It also launched the Open to Business program, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD), to
assist new and existing small businesses. The Open to Business program helped 24 Richfield entrepreneurs with a total capital of $196,204.
This first year also saw the relocation of US Bank Mortgage Processing Division to a portion of the Best Buy Campus, bringing 400 new
employees to the community. The photo on the left is of Rob Smolund, the Open to Business consultant for the City of Richfield. He
offers walk-in appointments the fourth Wednesday of every month from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Municipal Center. He is also available
by appoint outside of those hours by calling 612-789-7337, ext. 260.
PUBLIC
SAFETY
Police Division
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The Richfield Police responded to over 11,000 calls for service in 2013.
The Police Division continued on-going community policing programs Safety Day, Teen
Academy, Unity in the Community, Night to Unite (164 block parties) and the 20th Annual
Citizens Police Academy. There was also continued participation in the State funded campaign Towards Zero Deaths, or “TZD.”
Restructuring occurred when a contract was signed with the City of Edina to provide dispatching services for Fire and Police. Richfield’s dispatch center was closed on December
2nd after 73 years of service to the community.
Three new police officers were hired to fill vacancies, two officers were promoted to Sergeant and one officer was promoted to Detective. There was also a new position of Records
Technician that was created to offset the work that the dispatch center provided.
The Home Alone Safety Sessions for children ages 9-12 were given through a partnership
with Fire, Recreation Services and Community Education. These sessions were sponsored
by Richfield READY.
The 1st annual Coffee with a Cop event was held at Caribou Coffee and hosted over 75 people
and kids that asked questions of the officers and toured police vehicles.
The Target grant funded & community supported Heroes & Helpers program, which pairs
police officers with children to shop for holiday gifts for their family, was expanded to 12
participants.
Support Services
Support Services completed a comprehensive public education program for the
environmental health area using a variety of media resources for resident education.
Also completed were code revisions and Council approval of code changes to hoarding,
prairie vegetation, tobacco (E-cigarette) and firewood.
New Technology and Upgrades
A new cellular telephone forensic exam system was purchased. The new system gives the
police department the capability to conduct forensic exams on smart phones. This ability
greatly improves investigative capabilities.
The department is developing and incorporating Digital Body Cameras into patrol functions
and received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce to begin implementation of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) for two police vehicles.
The outdoor warning siren at 68th Street and Morgan Avenue was replaced after 50 years
of service. This is just one of the seven outdoor warning sirens in Richfield. Also replaced
were department issued handguns that had been in service for over 12 years.
Map Arc software was implemented in 2013. This mapping software is used for analysis of
crime trends.
The Employee Emergency Handbook for the Municipal Center was developed in cooperation with Fire and the City Administration. A video tutorial was also developed and produced
for employees.
Code Red community alerting system was changed to Ever Bridge community alerting
system. You can register for the new alert system at www.cityofrichfield.org.
A part time Business Licensing Clerk was hired to assist in conducting necessary activities for the area.
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield public/private partnership called “do.town” was completed along with the cities Bloomington and Edina.
An assessment of software options for business licensing was completed. The LOGIS
system will be put into place an early 2014.
FIRE
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Training
Operations
It was a very busy and exciting year for the Richfield
Fire Department. 2013 was the second year in a row
where run volume exceeded 4,000 calls for service.
This is a 16.8% increase in calls for service since
2003, but Richfield Fire has been able to maintain
an excellent average response time of less than four
minutes to all emergency calls.
In March, the department was able to take advantage of a federal grant program to certify
all officers and the majority of firefighters in the Blue Card Incident Command system which
is the only nationally recognized incident command certification for local hazard incidents.
The department hosted a live fire training exercise with the department’s mutual aid partners in November. Over 275 firefighters took part in the training over three days. It was the
largest live fire training exercise ever held in Minnesota.
This led to two high-profile CPR saves, both with
media coverage. The importance of citizen involvement in beginning compression only CPR, also
known as “Hands-Only CPR,” along with the growing number of public access defibrillators, helps
us achieve one of the highest survival rates from
sudden cardiac arrest in the nation. To support this effort, the department taught more
than 300 people “Hands-Only CPR” at various events throughout the City.
Dispatch Transition &
Fire Station Renovation
The two largest projects for 2013 were moving dispatch operations to Edina and renovating Fire Station #2. The move to Edina dispatch allowed the department to implement
additional new technologies which has already improved department operations. The
computer-aided-dispatch software used by Edina, and now available to Richfield, is
three generations in functionality more advanced than what the City was previously
using. Additionally, this platform allows a more smooth and flexible upgrade path as new
technologies are developed.
Planning for the Fire Station #2 remodel began in 2012. Construction started in June and
was completed in December. The station renovation included energy efficient upgrades,
the creation of individual sleeping rooms for firefighters, a dedicated fitness area, a new
office space and an upgraded building facade.
Technology Upgrades
The department made major technological upgrades which will result in monetary savings to the City, along with better operational response. All front line apparatus have
been outfitted with Apple iPads, rather than rugged portable computers, saving the City
approximately $35,000. Additionally, the fire department moved its reporting system to
a cloud-based system which will alleviate staff time for system maintenance and provide
better access to information for responding units.
PUBLIC
WORKS
77 Street
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Street Maintenance Projects
A concrete pavement repair project took place on 77th Street over the summer. The purpose The 2013 Street Maintenance Projects, funded by the Gas & Electric Franchise Fee, included
of the project was to repair and reseal the pavement joints, replace damaged curb and 21.5 miles of sealcoating, repair of 30 catch basins and 40 manholes, and repair of 7,613
gutter and repair deteriorated manholes and catch basins. This is the first major repair feet of concrete curb and gutter.
project done on 77th Street since it was constructed 20 years ago, the project was necessary
to prolong the life of the roadway.
Submersible Pumps
The Utilities Division replaced four submersible pumps with submersible vortex pumps
at two different sanitary lift stations. These pumps are less prone to clogging and allow
more debris to be pumped.
Reactor/Clarifier Project
The Utilities Division completed a reactor/clarifier project at the water plant that was
started in 2012. The reactor combines raw water lime. The clarifier induces the minerals
to settle out of the water, making the City’s water clear and soft. The north and south
clarifiers at the water plant were deteriorating and in need of replacement.
County Road Reconstruction
Hennepin County and the City of Richfield are working together to develop a preliminary
design plan for the reconstruction of Portland Avenue and 66th Street. The pavement
renewal projects are opportunities to improve the operational safety for pedestrians,
bicyclists, transit users and vehicles.
In preparation for the reconstruction of these county roads, the Transportation Commission
led efforts to create both the Guiding Principles and Complete Streets Policy to be used in all
upcoming projects. The Commission also hosted the first public open house for the projects.
Six-Year Mill & Overlay
To preserve the base lift of the asphalt roads, the City is implementing an accelerated mill
and overlay program that is funded through an increase to the gas and electric franchise
fee. This program will mill and overlay 85 of the 100 miles of Richfield residential streets.
Fifteen miles have already been completed through the current maintenance program or
in conjunction with previous projects. Preparation work will start in 2014, with the milling
to begin in 2015.
Smoke Testing
Smoke testing was completed in the southwest part of the City as part of the sanitary
sewer model investigation for inflow and infiltration. Inflow and infiltration is clear water
entering the sanitary sewer system through cross-connection which can cause surcharges
in the collection system, as well as the wastewater treatment plants.
Joined MnWARN
The City of Richfield officially became a member of MnWARN, a statewide Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN). This network assists members with: emergency
assessment, response and recovery and Mutual Aid Agreements for sharing emergency
resources. MnWARN also acts as an emergency contact network and provides resourcess
to help recover from a disaster.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Richfield Parkway
Staff concentrated EAB preventive measures on the east side of the City, from Cedar
Avenue to Portland Avenue. This decision was made based on the newest EAB find at Fort
Snelling Golf Course. In 2013, 689 trees were treated and 198 were marked for removal.
If you suspect any tree on your property to be infested with EAB, please contact the
Forestry Division at 612-861-9170.
Identified as the replacement road for Old Cedar Avenue, the Richfield Parkway project
now provides direct access to Cedar Point Commons by connecting Richfield Parkway to
Bloomington Avenue at 63rd Street.
In conjunction with the opening of the connection, the Taft Lake Frontage Road was closed.
The City also finalized the purchase of 13 homes for the final phase of the project.
Electronic Utility Bill Payments
Since the electronic (on-line) payment system was rolled out in July, there have been 5,684
credit card transactions totaling $232,705. E-billing had 617 customers sign up, and 445
customers signed up to pay using the credit card system while receiving paper bills. The
1,062 customers using the new system represent approximately 10% of total customers.
Did You Know?
If you are having your water lines cleaned, you should call the Public Works Utilities
Division at 612-861-9790. The City will then come out and flush the main line to prevent
back-ups further down the street.
RECREATION
Open Streets at Penn Fest
An estimated 5,000 people attended the event on September 15th. Over 100 businesses
and community groups converged on the street to offer incentives, attractions and
activities. A $10,000 sponsorship, provided by the Center for Prevention at Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Minnesota, along with the partnership of Penn Central, helped make
the event a success.
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Veterans Park
A new electronic marquee was installed at Vets Park to help promote facilities and
events. The Outdoor Pool received 17,168 daily visits during the summer. The Vets Park
Picnic Shelter hosted 127 private events, and the Ice Arena stayed in heavy demand as
a regional ice facility.
Minnesota Magicians
The Richfield Ice Arena became the home of the Minnesota Magicians, the State’s
newest Tier II NAHL Junior Hockey League. The team started their inaugural season
with Champps Restaurant serving great food and beer during the games. Construction of a dedicated locker room began in the fall, with further building improvements
planned for 2014 to better accommodate the team and other events at the arena.
Visit www.magicianshockey.com to view their game schedule.
Youth Soccer Camp
Richfield Recreation partnered with Sanneh Foundation to offer a free youth soccer camp
that was attended by 108 young soccer players.
Art Center Bike Sculpture
Under the leadership of Kevin Klos, the Richfield Arts Commission worked with local
artists, Judith and Dillon Allen, to create and donate a recycled bicycle sculpture for the
wall between the Art Center and Malt-Tees.
Wood Lake Nature Center
Wood Lake had a busy year participating in Penn Fest, honoring the 100th birthday of
Emily Day with a pavilion fundraiser, hosting Half-Haunted Halloween and coordinating
the eleventh-annual Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K races.
Honoring All Veterans Memorial
The completed Honoring All Veterans Memorial was unveiled on Memorial Day, by
Minnesota Adjutant General Richard Nash, to a record crowd. Over 100 engraved names
were added to the granite tablets and 40 more will be engraved next year.
Youth Athletics
Recreation staff partnered with Richfield Baseball, Inc. and Richfield Babe Ruth to create
a flex-field in Donaldson Park, allowing play for both the pony-age and older-age groups.
Richfield Farmers Market
This year, the Wednesday Farmers Market established itself at Lyndale Gardens. The market
averaged twice as many vendors and customers as the auxiliary markets of the last three
years. EBT/credit card transactions grew by 83% over 2012. In 2014, the Wednesday Market
will have a cooperative partnership with Lakewinds Coop with a more visible location.
Fare For All Express
The Fare For All Express grocery program grew 2% over 2012. This service is community
supported and open to everyone. There is no need to register for this service, which
provides affordable fresh fruits, vegetables and frozen meats at wholesale costs at the
Community Center. For more information visit www.fareforall.org.
Malt-Tees Ice Cream & Mini Golf
The newly remodeled facility had another successful season, with sales of 32,396 rounds
of mini golf and 21,000 visitors to their Fall Pumpkin Patch.
Adaptive Bowling League
The League continues to be a popular program, with over 150 participants. who have
developmental disabilities.
RECREATION
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Free Summer Food Program
Augsburg Skate Park
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This past summer, almost 1,800 free meals were served to area youth through the Free
Summer Food Program sponsored by Richfield Recreation Services, Richfield School
District, the MN Department of Education and the USDA Summer Food Service Program.
Social Media Activity
Skaters enjoyed their first season on a new 5,300 square-foot, poured-in-place concrete
skate park in Augsburg Park. The facility was designed with stair and railing features to
replicate a street experience and was an instant hit with area skaters.
Richfield Recreation saw a significant increase in social media activity and interaction, with
pages dedicated to Parks and Recreation, Farmers Market, Urban Wildland Half Marathon
& 5K, Arts Commission and Wood Lake Nature Center.
Free Little Library
Using social media as their promotional tool, the Richfield Arts Commission held a Free
Little Library design contest. The winning design was built and painted by Richfield High
School students and unveiled at the Teen Art Show. The Free Little Library’s future home
will be at Veterans Park by the Art Center.
Egg Scramble
The Richfield Egg Scramble attracted over 120 participants to Augsburg Park in its first
year. The Richfield Bloomington Credit Union sponsored event invited kids ages 3-10 to
hop on over to Augsburg Park for an old-fashioned egg hunt. A few lucky kids earned
special prizes for finding a golden egg.
LIQUOR
OPERATIONS
Sales
Improvements
The 64th Street and Lyndale Avenue Store was
closed for business for five weeks (April 1st - May
13th) for an extensive remodeling project.
Additional store identification signage and lighting
were installed in August at the 7700 Lyndale Avenue
Store.
The Penn Avenue Store experienced a decrease
in annual sales directly due the re-construction of
the Penn Avenue Bridge over Highway 62. Penn
Avenue was closed from July through October.
The 64th Street and Lyndale Avenue Store underwent a significant upgrade. Landscaping, sidewalk, parking lot, interior and exterior work
was completed in six weeks (April 1st - May 13th).
Total expenditure for the project was $948,000.
The store had not been remodeled in 50 years.
Profits from sales were put towards Recreation
Services in the amounts of: $50,000 for park maintenance, $28,600 for Lincoln Field improvements,
$60,000 for Taft Lake fishery, $10,000 for Community Gardens relocation, $65,000 for Taft Athletic
Facility lighting and improvements, $47,400 for
Veterans Park play equipment, $14,000 for Wood
Lake Nature Center boardwalk repair and $175,000
for Wood Lake Nature Center parking lot.
The 64th Street and Lyndale Avenue Store held a
grand reopening with special guest, Terri Traen, of 92
KQRS, who greeted guests and handed out prizes. In
the photo to the left is Terri Traen with City Manager
Steve Devich and Liquor Operations Director Bill
Fillmore.
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