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07-01-03 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council July 1, 2003 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City on July 1, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis, and Tremere. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant. Presentation - Envision Recommendation Regarding Dates and Facilities Pastor Mary Brown, representing the Envision Facilities Subcommittee, reviewed the recommendation. MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Envision Golden Valley Steering Committee regarding the dates and the facilities as follows: lock in the dates at the Golden Valley Country Club, with February 26 as the preferred date and March 4 as a backup for inclement weather and to lock in the January 8 and 15 at Brookview Community Center for training, and also December 11 and 18 for other activities still to be identified. Envision Update Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the status of the planning for the Envision process. Approval of Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of July 1, 2003 as amended: Addition of Email from Carol Aljadah regarding Ordinance #282. Citizen Input Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor continued the meeting. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except removal of Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Environmental Commission - May 19, 2003 and Board of Zoning Appeals - May 27, 2003; Acquisition by Purchase or Condemnation of Easements at 400 and 410 Winnetka Avenue North and Call for Feasibility Study - Storm Water Improvement - 03-13 - Rhode Island Avenue North and Olson Memorial Highway. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 1, 2003 Page 2 Approval of Consent Agenda - Continued Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda. *Approval of Minutes: City Council Meetings - May 6 and 20, 2003 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of May 6 and 20, 2003 as submitted. *Approval of Check Register MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Planning Commission - May 12, 2003 Human Rights Commission - May 8, 2003 Envision Steering Committee - May 29, 2003 Open Space and Recreation Commission - May 19, 2003 Families Sharing the Dream Committee - March 20, 2003 Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Environmental Commission - May 19, 2003 Council Member Tremere stated the minutes should be changed in the last paragraph under Other Business - change "Wastewater" to "Water". MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Environmental Commission minutes for May 19, 2003. Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Board of Zoning Appeals - May 27, 2003 Council Member Tremere asked about the status of the changes the zoning chapters of the city code regarding minor variance amendments. Thomas Burt and Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes of May 27, 2003. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 1, 2003 Page 3 Acquisition by Purchase or Condemnation of Easements at 400 and 410 Winnetka Avenue North Council Member LeSuer had questions regarding the condemnation process. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council. Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 03-27 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 AND 410 WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. Call for Feasibility Study - Storm Water Improvement - 03-13 - Rhode Island Avenue North and Olson Memorial Highway Council Member LeSuer had concerns about the pond improvements and the pedestrian crossings in that area. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council. Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 03-28 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT STORM WATER IMPROVEMENTS 03-13 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NORTH AND OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Grayson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 1, 2003 Page 4 Public Hearing - Ordinance #282 - Conditional Use Permit - 9010 Olson Memorial Highway The following ordinance was MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere: ORDINANCE NO. 282, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 03-102 9010 Olson Memorial Highway Elite Auto Sales Inc., Applicant Robert Sarvey, Applicant, reviewed the request and answered questions from the Council. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, answered questions from the Council. Kevin McAleese, Planning Commissioner presented the Commission report and answered questions from the Council. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon Steve Johnson, 8951 Olson Memorial Highway, stated the former occupant of the site did turn down the lights at the end of the night, feels security lighting at night is okay, expressed concern the area will turn into "Lake Street" with all the businesses that deal with cars such as gas stations, tire repair shop, oil change business, and car dealerships. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Tremere, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #282, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: GRAYSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES TREMERE - YES Second Consideration - Ordinance #281 - Amending Salaries of Mayor and Council Members The following ordinance was MOVED by Tremere, seconded by LeSuer: ORDINANCE NO. 281, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amending Salaries of Mayor and Council Members Regular Meeting of the City Council July 1, 2003 Page 5 Second Consideration - Ordinance #281 - Amending Salaries of Mayor and Council Members - Continued Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Staff was requested to survey other cities to and find out if they pay board/commission members and what the payment amount is. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #281, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: GRAYSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES TREMERE - YES Announcement of Meetings There may not be a Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting held on July 8, 2003. The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on July 8, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. The next City Council meeting will be held on July 1, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting will be held on July 17, 2003 at noon in the Council Conference Room. There will be an Envision Steering Committee meeting on July 17, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. A City Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 4, 2003 July 1, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. National Night Celebrations will be held throughout the evening on August 5, 2003. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on August 12, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on August 12, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor and Council Communications Council Member LeSuer updated the Council on the Bassett Creek Water Management Committee meeting he attended in June regarding governance of the Commission. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 1, 2003 Page 6 Adiournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. I. III l ♦i / 4 _I Linda R. Loomis, ATTEST: