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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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 4, 2002 Page 2 *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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 4, 2002 Page 3 �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 Page 4 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 4, 2002 Page 5 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 4, 2002 Page 6 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 4, 2002 Page 7 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 4, 2002 Page 8 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 4, 2002 . Page 11 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 Regular Meeting of the City Council 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. __ � ��� Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: `f l J d Nally, dministrativ ssistant