03-04-02 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 4, 2002
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 March 4, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Grayson, LeSuer, Johnson, Loomis, and Tremere.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public
Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
*Petition Aqainst Pavement on One Block Section of France Avenue North
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the petition against pavement on one-block section of France Avenue North, received
February 13, 2002.
*Petition from Briar Wood Patio Homes Association Favorinq On-Street Trail
Proposal
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the petition from Briar Wood Patio Homes Association on favoring on-street trail
proposal dated February 25, 2002.
*Letters from John Quinn, Mark and Linda Nwall, John and Anne Murrav,
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, John and Celia Gibbons, Llovd Anderson and
Don and Shirlev Wiese Reqardinq Pavement Manaqement Proqram
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letters from John Quinn, dated February 5, 2002 and February 13, 2002; Mark and
Linda Nyvall, dated February 19, 2002; John and Anne Murray, dated February 19, 2002;
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, dated February 22, 2002; John and Celia Gibbons,
dated February 24, 2002; Lloyd Anderson, dated February 28, 2002; and Don and Shirley
Wiese, dated March 1, 2002 regarding the pavement management program.
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*Letters from Edna Louise Miller, Craiq and Linda Franz, David Berqet, Dick and
Carol Conrad, Dick McGowan and Citv of Crystal Reqardinq TH 100 Pedestrian
Bridqe
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letters from Edna Louise Miller, dated January 25, 2002; Craig and Linda Franz,
dated January 28, 2002; David Berget, received February 1, 2002; Dick and Carol Conrad,
received February 1, 2002; Dick McGowan, received February 22, 2002; and City of
Crystal, dated February 26, 2002 regarding TH 100 Pedestrian Bridge.
Approval of Minutes: Citv Council Meetinq - Februarv 19, 2002
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council Meeting minutes of February 19, 2002 as submitted.
Approval of AQenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 4, 2002 as amended: Addition of Letters and/or Petitions - Letter from
Lloyd Anderson and Don and Shirley Wiese Regarding Pavement Management Program.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as amended: Addition of Letters
and/or Petitions - Letter from Lloyd Anderson and Don and Shirley Wiese Regarding
Pavement Management Program; Departmental Item - Reset the Standard Meeting Time
for Council/Manager Meetings and Manager's Item - Bids and Quotes - Rotary Mower -
Quotes; Light Duty Trucks - Quotes; Sanders - Quotes; Snowplows and Universal Quick
Hitch - Quotes; Dump Body, Hydraulics, Snow Wing, Underbody Scraper - Quotes; and
Dump Body, Hydraulics, Snow Wing, Underbody Scraper and Electric Tarp - Quotes.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heatinq Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
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March 4, 2002
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�Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Church of Christ
the Kinq
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Church of Christ the King.
*Massaqe Parlor License -Artistic Urqes Hair Consultants
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve the
massage parlor license for Artistic Urges Hair Consultants.
*Masseuse License - Theresa Thompson
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve the
masseuse license for Theresa Thompson at Artistic Urges Hair Consultants.
On Sale and Sundav Sale Liquor License - Webb Golden Vallev Inc. d/b/a Coco Cha
Cha
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the On sale and Sunday Sale liquor licenses for Webb Golden Valley Inc. d/b/a Coco Cha
Cha with the stipulation that no license be issued until such time as the final building
inspection is conducted on the premises, and both the Certificate of Liquor Liability
Insurance form and the Workers' compensation form is received by the City.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - January 17, 2002
Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 28, 2002
Environmental Commission - January 28, 2002
Civil Service Commission - February 11, 2002
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 4, 2002
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Public Hearinq - Ordinance #266 - General Plan Approval - Amendment #1 - PUD #95 -
Carousel Audi (9191 and 9393 Wavzata Boulevard)
The following ordinances were MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 266, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Amendment to General Plan of Development
Carousel Porsche Audi, P.U.D. No. 95, Amendment No. 1
Carousel Automobiles, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
Jon Baker, Architect, reviewed the plan 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #266, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
GRAYSON - YES LESUER - NO LOOMIS - YES JOHNSON - YES TREMERE - NO
Public Hearinq - 2002 Urban Hennepin Countv Communitv Development Block Grant
Proqram (CDBG)
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development reviewed the agenda item 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.
Julie Danzl, 3410 Pillsbury Avenue South, Minneapolis, Greater Minneapolis Day Care
Association, thanked the Council for previous and continued support and updated the
Council on their program.
Marcy Harris, Community Action for Suburban Hennepin, 33 Tenth Avenue South,
Hopkins, thanked the Council for past support stating they appreciate any support that can
be given, and reviewed their program.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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March 4, 2002
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Public Hearinq - 2002 Urban Hennepin Countv Communitv Development Block Grant
Proqram (CDBG) - Continued
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-17
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 2002 URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
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.
Public Hearinq - 2002 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 02-2 - Unitv Avenue North;
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Restrictinq Parking on Meadow Lane North and 02-2 -
South Tyrol Hills
Jeannine Clancy presented the projects and answered questions from the Council.
William Joynes, Allen Barnard, Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, and Glen Van Wormer and Barry
Peters from Short Elliott Hendrickson, answered questions from the Council.
02-2 Unity Avenue North
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Dave Warren, 2442 Unity Avenue North, stated he is Vice President of the Briar Wood
Association; stated they feel that the trail portion of the project is too close to patios and
fences, the trail would decrease their ability to use their patios; concern over snow removal
and storage; feels the project will change the character of the neighborhood; concerned
over loss of trees and the size of the replacement trees; concerned over increase of traffic,
bikers and pedestrians will raise visibility and possibly increase crime; feels that narrowing
the street, putting a bike trail on it will adversely effect traffic; suggested improving the trail
on the east side of Briar Wood on the existing nature trail that runs along the edge of
Bassett Creek; asked how much the trail would cost and how much is going to be spent on
the street project; stated there is an option of not putting the trail in; concerned over the
quality of life for the people whose homes are too close to the trail.
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March 4, 2002
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Public Hearinq - 2002 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 02-2 - Unitv Avenue North;
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Restrictinq Parkinq on Meadow Lane North and 02-2 -
South Tyrol Hills - Continued
02-2 Unitv Avenue North - Continued
Judy Reinking, 2424 Unity Avenue North, stated one-half of the greenery in her yard will be
removed if the trail goes thorough; has attended the neighborhood meetings and said they
were never told there was an off-street trail; attended the meetings and saw the map but
did not understand the significance of the trail and she thought it was just part of the
roadway.
Mary Behr, 2429 Unity Avenue North, stated she uses the street to park and suggested
that parking be allowed only on one side of the street and the other side be used for trail
purposes; their street is a dead end and no one goes down there unless they live there;
stated it is a quiet neighborhood and she would like to keep it that way; suggested posting
better trail signs so people would know where to go; doesn't think anyone will use the trails
as people use the middle of the street to walk; and feels people on the trail will be too close
to their homes and patios.
Meta Weiss, 2539 Unity Avenue North, enjoys the greenery, privacy and quietness of the
neighborhood, especially now that Unity doesn't enter into Highway 100; stated no one is in
favor of the sidewalk; they have a pool in Briar Wood and people come, park their cars and
climb over the fence and use the pool and feels that will happen again if the sidewalk is
installed.
Wayne Sivertson, 2420 and 2422 Unity Avenue North, stated he saw a map that showed
the path going through the wetland and is concerned over a wetland path; some of the
areas have no privacy fences and only have sliding doors; stated there have been break-
ins in the area, and feels that putting the trail in the street is the best solution.
Barbara Dacy, 2553 Unity Avenue North, stated she is in favor of the project and in favor of
an off-street trail; feels that a reduction in street width does tend to calm traffic; feels the
street will still permit parking and two-way traffic with an adequate amount of lanes; feels
the off-street trail is safer and if there is an opportunity to create an off-street trail it is the
safest thing to do; suggested the city should push the snow all the way to the end of the
street; suggested that vegetation should be planted between the trail and the fences and
that they should be of substantial height and the Board of Directors should be consulted in
the type and height of the vegetation.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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March 4, 2002
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Public Hearinq - 2002 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 02-2 - Unitv Avenue North;
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Restrictinp Parkinq on Meadow Lane North and 02-2 -
South Tvrol Hills - Continued
02-2 Unity Avenue North - Continued
Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-18
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
02-2
UNITY AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
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.
Staff was directed to develop possible options regarding the placement of the trail, meet
with the neighborhood within the next few weeks and report back to the Council at a future
Council Meeting in April, 2002.
02-1 - Meadow Lane North
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Connie Kusche, 416 Meadow Lane North, stated she thought they would have more
options to discuss at the open houses; the only option was the width of the street; because
it was State Aid, it had to have curb and gutter and that a sidewalk was planned, feel like
they were mislead about their input; feels there are few people who are interested in the
sidewalk; concerned over the loss of trees and the sidewalk is going right in front of her
house; doesn't feel a sidewalk is needed as there is not a lot of traffic; opposed to the no
parking restrictions, especially with alley parking; stated company would have to come in
through her unfinished basement; feels the median on Meadow Lane and Glenwood won't
slow the traffic down; asked about the cost of the project and what impact the project will
have on snow removal.
Tammy Pulver, 105 Meadow Lane North, doesn't want any no parking signs installed;
wants to maintain the rural feel of Meadow Lane as much as possible; suggested painting
the curb no parking instead of signage; doesn't feel the parking will be enforced; concerned
about an 8 foot sidewalk; suggested wood chip or asphalt trail like in Theodore Wirth; feels
that Meadow Lane North and South should be consistent in their look.
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March 4, 2002
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Public Hearinq - 2002 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 02-2 - Unitv Avenue North;
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Restrictinq Parkina on Meadow Lane North and 02-2 -
South Tyrol Hills - Continued
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Continued
Anna Murray, 12 Meadow Lane North; stated she sees the walkers and they are basically
people on Meadow Lane and a few block in the surrounding area; stated her entire front
yard is going to be cut in half and people will be walking to close to her picture window;
wanted to know how many trees will be lost and what size are they; stated it is a quality of
life issue and doesn't want the city to look like Minneapolis; feels that if the sidewalk is
removed from project, the street width can readdressed; stated she is against the median
and enlarging the street at that end.
Steve Shapiro, 219 Meadow Lane North, stated the neighborhood is unique and unusual;
feels that most of the changes will make an urban street out of a rural lane; opposed to
curb and gutter as it will change the character of the neighborhood and is concerned for
the loss of trees.
Lloyd Javfert, 4200 Poplar Drive, objects to the placement of sidewalk in the area; likes the
tree canopy and would like to keep it that way; feels if the sidewalk is built the tree canopy
will be lost; doesn't feel a sidewalk is needed; suggested changing the trail area so the
trees are not destroyed.
William Downey, 125 Meadow Lane North, sees the project as an opportunity to improve
safety in the neighborhood; stated there is a significant heavy traffic flow and that a fellow
dog walker almost got hit by a car; even though you are careful, a sidewalk is more secure;
feels that a 28 foot street with no sidewalk is not safe ad there is not enough room for
pedestrian traffic; suggested having a sidewalk with trees in the boulevard and adding
more trees to recreate the canopy of street; suggested replacing two trees planted for
every one tree removed; suggested using shrubs or greenery as a buffer; feels the water
and sewer mains should be repaired; submitted a water management plan for his property;
stated his yard and basement flood; he has a sump pump in his back yard and several in
his home; the water pools in his backyard when there is a greater than 2 inch rain; and
requested the city meet with him to help alleviate the drainage problem on his property.
John Quinn, 309 France Avenue�North, objects to paving France Avenue; stated 100% of
the people signed a petition against paving France Avenue; also spoke for Mrs. Larson,
425 France Avenue North who could not be at the meeting but she opposes paving the
road.
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March 4, 2002
Page 9
Public Hearinq - 2002 Pavement Manaqement Program - 02-2 - Unitv Avenue North;
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Restrictinq Parkinq on Meadow Lane North and 02-2 -
South Tvrol Hills - Continued
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Confinued
Brian Lee, 421 France Avenue North, stated 100% of the people who live on France
Avenue are opposed to paving the street; stated he moved to the neighborhood because of
the dirt road; feels the dirt road in not environmentally bad; doesn't believe information
about the amount of gravel that is dumped on the road; feels a bituminous road will
decrease the property value as it is a unique area next to the park; expressed concern over
the small children in the area; feels that the gravel road keeps traffic down; most of the
people who live on France enter from the back of the home; stated the road grader used
on their street is used for other city streets; there is no salt used in the winter on the street
now but if it is paved there will be salt used; feels the street should be left alone and the
trees not destroyed.
Bernice Ficek-Swenson, 401 France Avenue North, feels they didn't have any voice in
what is going to happen in the street; feels the project is railroaded through; feels the street
should be left alone; and that 100% of the residents who live on the street feel that the
street should not be changed; expressed concern for trees in the shelter belt which
belongs to the City of Minneapolis; feels the street should be viewed as a land mark; likes
the rural setting and the fact that we are only three miles from downtown; wants to
preserve the history and uniqueness; stated the road is low maintenance; feels the water
runoff is very minimal; there is very little traffic on the road; doesn't feel the road needs to
be paved.
Todd Grant, 3910 Poplar Drive, stated the majority of the residents around France Avenue
North feel it would have a negative impact on the way the neighborhood looks and feels if
the street is paved; feels that attractiveness of the neighborhood is reflected in the property
values and encouraged the Council to consider rejecting the paving of France Avenue.
John Swenson, 401 France Avenue North, suggested comparing the cost of the machine
used to grade the street versus the cost of paving the street; feels there is very little water
runoff from the street; any runoff goes into a standing pond to catch any matter before it
goes into Wirth Lake; concerned for safety in the neighborhood as traffic will increase if the
street is paved; people slow down when they drive onto the gravel street; stated he likes
the uniqueness of the street and the historical value of it; other people who have visited the
area think it is unique; does agree for the need for better water and storm drainage and
understands the need for fixing the infrastructure.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 4, 2002
Page 10
Public Hearinq - 2002 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 02-2 - Unitv Avenue North;
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Restrictinq Parkinq on Meadow Lane North and 02-2 -
South Tvrol Hills - Continued
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Confinued
Molly Leonhardt, 4309 Beverly Avenue, feels the project was not studied during the winter;
stated that Beverly is an uphill road and that she has a hard time getting in and out of the
driveway; Beverly Avenue is very slippery; she has to come Westwood Drive and hug the
road until she reaches her driveway; feels drivers have to take advantage of the generous
road to get around because of the steep grade of the hill; stated busses and delivery
vehicles get stuck on Beverly Avenue and they go back down and restart up the hill;
suggested that narrowing the road will create a safety hazard to kids walking and biking.
David Cohoes, 4312 Beverly Avenue, opposes changing the intersection; not an unsafe
intersection; the only problem is the hill is so steep; if a stop sign is installed at top of hill it
will make it worse.
Carla Adams, 340 Westwood Drive North, opposed to the change in the intersection on
Westwood Drive and Beverly Avenue; feels traffic is very low and it is not a dangerous
intersection; stated it is not a through street; everyone slows down at that intersection;
there has never been an accident there; stated she is speaking on behalf of Mike and Suzy
Andrews, 416 Meadow Lane who can't attend the meeting and they are opposed to the
change in the intersection; feels that the intersection needs proper signage and the
redesign is overkill.
Ralph Lowis, 316 Westwood Drive North, concerned for safety for property owners who are
backing out of driveways onto a narrow street; concerned for safety of children; feels that
the school busses that come through the intersection need the additional space to get up
the hill; stated the intersection is not a major area; stated he is against narrowed road but
feels there is need for the drainage work.
Steve Savitt, 332 Westwood Drive North, stated that four years ago his seven year old son
was struck by a neighborhood garbage truck just down from the intersection; feels there is
no gain in safety in the redesign; there is not enough traffic to raise any type of argument
that safety is improved by the redesign.
John Haberman, 320 Sunnyridge Lane, asked about the various assessment rates; stated
he brings visitors down Wirth Parkway, Meadow Lane and France Avenue to show them
the neighborhood; feels that putting a 6 or 8 foot sidewalk and paving France Avenue
would be a degradation to the city.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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March 4, 2002
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Public Hearinq - 2002 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 02-2 - Unitv Avenue North;
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Restrictinq Parkinu on Meadow Lane North and 02-2 -
South Tyrol Hills - Continued
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Continued
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proceed
with the pavement management project 02-1, Meadow Lane North, excluding France
Avenue North from the project and request staff to explore alternatives and report back to
the City Council at its meeting of April 1, 2002.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-19
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
02-1
MEADOW LANE NORTH
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.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to proceed with
the pavement management project 02-1, Meadow Lane North, and request staff to explore
alternative options for the intersection of Beverly Avenue and Westwood Drive, including
review of the driveway entrance at 4309 Beverly Avenue and report back to the City
Council at its meeting of April 1, 2002.
Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-20
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON MEADOW LANE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
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
March 4, 2002
Page 12
Public Hearinq - 2002 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 02-2 - Unitv Avenue North;
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Restrictinq Parkinq on Meadow Lane North and 02-2 -
South Tyrol Hills - Continued
02-2 -South Tyrol Hills
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Doug Kline, 1509 Alpine Pass, South Tyrol Hills Neighborhood Association President,
representing the area from 394 south to St. Louis Park and France Avenue to the western
edge of Alpine Pass; reviewed the history of the area and the surveys he collected for his
Association members; stated the majority of the members endorse the pavement
management program; stated they would like surmountable curb installed; would like to
modify the pond landscape plan by allowing for a small surface area and access to the
pond edge and requested the park service road to the lift station not be paved with this
project or at any time in the future.
Mark Nyvall, 1439 Alpine Pass; wants to preserve the charm, character and value of the
South Tyrol area; feels that curb and gutter will have a negative effect on the area; had
questions regarding how much space there would be between the curb and the retaining
walls; feels the city should provide for cost reimbursement for the replacement of any stone
retaining walls that have to be reconstructed.
Gary Cohen, 4530 Douglas Avenue, supports the pavement management program
including curbs and gutters and thanked staff for their time and effort in meeting with the
neighborhood.
Jim Ladner, 1414 Tyrol Trial, stated he is generally supportive of the program and feels
that surmountable curbs are a good compromise; and wants to preserve the character of
the neighborhood.
Linda Ahlberg, 4440 Tyrol Crest, stated she is looking forward to the completion of the
project; asked questions about surmountable curb and feels that if it is aesthetically
pleasing that it should be considered for the entire project area; would also like to see an
area next to the pond where children can get close to the water to sail their boats and feed
the ducks; and feels the stone walls have character and should be saved.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 4, 2002
Page 13
Public Hearinq - 2002 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 02-2 - Unitv Avenue North;
02-1 - Meadow Lane North - Restrictinq Parkinq on Meadow Lane North and 02-2 -
South Tvrol Hills - Continued
02-2 -South Tyro/Hills
Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as
amended: installation of surmountable curb in the east area:
RESOLUTION 02-21
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
02-2
SOUTH TYROL HILLS
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.
*Supportinq Minnesota Department of Aqriculture's Efforts to Control Gvpsv Moths
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-22
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
IN ITS EFFORTS TO CONTROL GYPSY MOTH INFESTATION IN GOLDEN VALLEY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Tremere 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.
Reset the Standard Meetinq Time for Council/Manaqer Meetinqs
Council Member Grayson requested the Council/Manager meeting time be changed to
start at 7:30 p.m. beginning in April 2002 in order to give public notice of the change.
Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-23
RESOLUTION RESETTING A STANDARD MEETING TIME
FOR COUNCIL/MANAGER MEETINGS
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March 4, 2002
Page 14
Reset the Standard Meetina Time for Council/Manaqer Meetinqs - Continued
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.
Trunk Hiqhwav 100 Pedestrian Bridqe - Requestinq Fundinp from Suburban
Hennepin Parks District and Aqreement of the Concept Aliqnment for the First Tier
Trail - Requestinq and Authorizina MnDOT to Award the Contract to Schafer
Construction - Approvinq Joint Powers Agreement with City of Crvstal for
Construction and Maintenance
MOVED by LeSeur, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring the
item on the table for discussion and action.
Jeannine Clancy introduced and answered questions from the Council. Jeff Oliver, City
Engineer answered questions from the Council.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-24
RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE SUBURBAN HENNEPIN
PARKS DISTRICT FOR THE TH 100 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT
AND AGREEING TO THE CONCEPT ALIGNMENT FOR THE FIRST TIER TRAIL
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.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-25
RESOLUTION REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZING
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO
AWARD THE TH 100 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONTRACT
TO SCHAFER CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,521,760
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
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
March 4, 2002
Page 15
Trunk Hiqhway 100 Pedestrian Bridqe - Requestinq Fundinq from Suburban
Hennepin Parks District and Aqreement of the Concept Aliqnment for the First Tier
Trail - Requestinq and Authorizinq MnDOT to Award the Contract to Schafer
Construction - Approvinq Joint Powers Aqreement with Citv of Crvstal for
Construction and Maintenance - Continued
Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-26
RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF CRYSTAL AND GOLDEN VALLEY
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
TRUNK HIGHWAY 100 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
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 Public Hearinq- Street Easement Vacation - Portion of St. Croix Avenue
North-4/1/02
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-27
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 1, 2002 TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF A
STREET EASEMENT FOR ST. CROIX AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Tremere 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 Public Hearinq- Platted Drainape and Utilitv Easement Vacation - KQRS 2nd
Addition -4/1/02
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-28
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 1, 2002 TO CONSIDER VACATION OF PLATTED
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS IN THE KQRS 2ND ADDITION
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 4, 2002
Page 16
Call for Public Hearinu- Platted Drainaqe and Utilitv Easement Vacation - KQRS 2nd
Addition -4/1/02 - Continued
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.
Authorization to Siqn Amended PUD Permit - Amendment #1 - PUD #95 - Carousel
Audi
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to sign the amended PUD permit, Amendment #1, PUD #95, Carousel Audi.
Council Member LeSuer and Mayor Loomis voted no.
Bids and Quotes - Rotarv Mower - Quotes; Liqht Dutv Trucks - Quotes; Sanders -
Quotes; Snowplows and Universal Quick Hitch - Quotes; Dump Bodv, Hydraulics,
Snow Winq, Underbodv Scraper - Quotes; and Dump Bodv, Hvdraulics, Snow Winq,
Underbody Scraper and Electric Tarp - Quotes
Council Member Tremere asked about the purchase of the equipment and possible
impacts of future budget cuts.
Don Taylor, Finance Director, reviewed how the capital improvements and equipment are
funded.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
the following equipment:
• One 16-foot rotary mower from the MnDOT contract from MTI Distributing Co. in the
amount of$60,420.00.
• Two pickup trucks from the MnDOT contract from Superior Ford in the amount of
$32,942.00.
• One vibratory roller from the MnDOT contract from Aspen Equipment in the amount of
$27,364.00.
• Two sanders from the MnDOT contract from Aspen Equipment in the amount of
$5,920.00.
• Two snowplows and quick hitch from the MnDOT contract from Aspen Equipment in the
amount of $12,292.00.
• One dump body, associated hydraulics, snow wing and underbody scraper from the
MnDOT contract from J-Craft, Inc. in the amount of$35,313.64.
• One dump body, associated hydraulics, snow wing, underbody scraper and electric tarp
from the MnDOT contract form J-Craft Inc. in the amount of$41,366.60.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 4, 2002
Page 17
Announcements of Meetinqs
The next City Council meeting is March 19, 2002 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be on March 12, 2002 at 5:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be on March 12, 2002 at 7:00
p.m.
The Council will conduct interviews with applicants for the vacancies on the Boards and
Commissions on March 14, 2002 beginning at 6:15 p.m.
The Council will hold Council Workshops to discuss the search for the City Manager
position on the following dates: March 18, 2002 beginning at 7:00 p.m.; March 30, 2002
beginning at 8:30 a.m. and April 18, 2002 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 12:05 a.m.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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J d Nally, dministrativ ssistant