06-04-02 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 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 June 4, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis, and Tremere.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public
Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis intrc�duced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing na one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Letter from Jacau�lyn Rosholt Reqard'onq Skate Boardinq
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Jacquelyn Rosholt, dated May 22, 2002, regarding skate boarding.
Approval of Minutes: Special Citv Council Meetinq - April 30, 2002 and Citv Council
Meetinq - Mav 7, 2002
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 30, 2002 and the City Council
Meeting of May 7, 2002 as submitted.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johanson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 4, 2002 as submitted.
A�proval of Cor�sent Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer. seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda indicated by an asterisk, as amended: Removal of
Organizatio�al Item - Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water
IV9ar�agement Commission - April 18, 2002; and Removal of Departrtiental Items -
Authorizatian for the Use of City Credit Cards and Authorization to Sign Agreement with
State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources and Short Elliott Hendrickson for
Natural Resources Inventory.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by L_eSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carrieci unanimo�sey to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.'
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*General Business and Heatinq Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - Southwestern Company
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license f�r the Southwestern Company.
On Sale and Sundav Sale Liquor License Renewal
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried to authorize the renewal of
the following liquor licenses unconditionally:
Off Sale: Byerly's Beverages, Inc. d/b/a Byerly's Wine & Spirits; D'Amico Catering d/b/a
D'Amico Beverage Service; Golden Valley Liquor Barrel, Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley Liquor
Barrel; FTL Corporation d/b/a MGM Liquor Warehouse; RZMP Corporation d/b/a Schuller's
Tavern, Queen's Plaza Liquors, Inc. d!b/a United Liquors #2; and S.G.S. Enterprises, Inc.
d/b/a Westview Liqudrs.
On Sale and Sunday Sa/e: Golden Valley Country Club; The Samurai, Inc. d/b/a
Benihana; Scorebaard Inc. d/b/a J.J.'s Clubhouse (includes enclosed patio on south side of
building); D'Amico Catering, Inc. d/b/a The Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom; RZMP
Corporation c�/b/a Schuller's Tavern; and GMRI Inc. d/b/a Red Lobster.
Wine On Sa/e (including strong beer) and Non-Intoxicating Ma/t Liquor.• Ying Chee Chan
d/b/a Chan's Restaurant; D'Amico and Sons, Inc. d/b/a D'Amico and Sons; and Piazza's
Ristorante.
Club On Sa/e ana' Sunday Sale: Chester Bird American Legion Post No. 523; and Golden
Valley VFW Post 7051.
MOVEa by L,�Sue.r, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to authorize the renewal of
the following I�quor li�enses with the stepulation that no information will be sent to the State
Liquor Control Commission nor an actual license issued until either a Certificate of Liquor
Liability form or a bond form is received by the City:
On Sa/e, and Sunday Sa/e: Cli�f Corporation d/b/a Doolittles (including attached, gated
patio on west side of building).
Wine On Sale (including strong beer) and Non-Intoxicating Ma/t Liquor.• August Moon
Restaurant, Inc.
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On Sale and Sundav Sale Liquor License Renewal - Continued
Council Member Johnson was temporarily out of the room during the discussion and action
on this item.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unani�nously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - April 22, 2002
Board of Zoning Appeals - April 23, 2002
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water ManaQement
Commission �April 18, 2002
Council Member LeSuer stated he was in attendance at the BCWMC meeting on April 18,
2002 and feels that additional copies of materials that are discussed at the meeting be
made available to those in attendance.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimousfy to receive and
file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes of April 18, 2002.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unaniri7nusly to request that
a letter be drafted and forwarded via our representative David Hanson, to the Bassett
Creek Water Nlanagement Commission stating this Council wishes tt�at all materials exist
in duplicate f�r the public who may be interested and in attendance at their meetings.
Public Hearinq - Ordinance #269 � Conditional Use Permit - 850 Florida Avenue South
The fiollowing o�d�nance was MOVED by Tremere, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDIfVANCE �10. 269, 2ND SERIES
AN �RDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of�Conditional Use Permit No. 02-95
850 Florida Avenue South
Aaron Zdon and Mark Muller, Applicants
Mark Muller, Applicant and Jordan Greenburg, Property Realtor, were present to review the
permit and answered questions from the Council.
Peggy Rasmussen, Pl�nning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
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Public Hearinq - Ordinance #269 - Conditional Use Permit - 850 Florida Avenue South -
Continued
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda items and
answered questions from the Council. Jeannine Clancy 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 dosed the p�ablic hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #269, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
GRAYSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES JOHNSON - YES TREMERE - YES
Staff was requested to evaluate Laurel Avenue with the traffic engineer for appropriate
crossing lanes.
Public Hearinq - �onditional Use Permit - 9010 Olson Memorial Hiqhwav
William Joynes sfated the appli�ant had withdrawn their request for a Conditional Use
Permit. Allen Barnard stated there is no need to continue with a public hearing as the
application was wi#hdrawn.
*Approval of Fteq�ests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by LeSuer, �econded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at �rookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Hennepin Countv for Assessment Services
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimo�usly to authorize
the Mayor and C�ty Manager to sign agreement with Hennepin Courety for assessment
services from 2003 to 2006.
Authorizatian for the Use of Citv Credit Cards
Council Member Grayson requested staff review the process for use of credit cards by City
employees.
Don �aylor, Fin�nc¢ Director re�iewed the policy and answer�d q�estions from the
CounciL
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Authorization for the Use of Citv Credit Cards - Continued
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the use of credit cards from the following companies: PB Amoco, Sears , Home Depot and
Marshall Fields by any city employee, who has received the prior approval of the
appropriate supervisor to do so.
Authorization to Siqn Apreement with State of Minnesota, Department of Natural
Resources and Short Elliott Hendrickson for Natural Resources Inventorv
Council Member LeSuer asked questions regarding the agreement.
Jeannine Clancy, Allen Barnard and William Joynes answered questions from the Council.
Member LeSuer intrnduced the following resolution and moved its adop�ion:
RESOLUTION 02-42
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FOR A NATl1RAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
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, Johr�son, LeSuer, Loomis and Tremere; and the following voted against the
same: none, wh�reupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed
by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Authorizinq Issuance and Sale of $10,300,000 General Obliqation Improvement
Bonds, Series 2002A; and $570,000 General Obliqation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness. Series 2002B
� Dave MacGill�vrary, Springsted, lnc. re�oev�red the bonds and answered questions from the
Council.
Member Johnsor� ir�troduced the followi�ng resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-43
RESOLUTf�N PeJTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $10,300,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2002A
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Authorizinq Issuance and Sale of $10.300,000 General Obliqation Improvement
Bonds, Series 2002A; and $570,000 General Obliqation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness, Series 2002B - Continued
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 dec�ared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-44
RESOLUTIORf AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $570,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 20026
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.
Police Officer Oath of Office -Terrv Sleavin
Robert Hernz, Director of Public Safety, introduced the newest Poiice Officer, Terry
Sleavin.
Mayor Loom�s gave the oath of off6�e to Police Officer Terry Sleavin.
The Council welcomed Officer Sleavin to the �ity and the Public Safety Department.
Introduction of Police Serqeants
F�obert Hernz, Director of Public Safety, introduced the newest Polic� Sergeants Mike
Meehan and Kelly Blad.
The Council welcomed Sergeants I\/Isehan and Blad and congrat�la�ed them on their
promotions.
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*Bids -Sealcoatinq
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bids for 2002 sealcoating to the lowest responsible bidder, Allied Blacktop Company for
$69,935.20. The bids are as follows:
Allied Blacktop Company $69,935.20
Asphalt Sur€ace Technology Corp. 85,136.00
Announcements of Meetinqs
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting is June 11, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting is June 11, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Staff w�s requested to
add an item regarding the Budget Process.
The next City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, June 17, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
�"h� League af Minnesota Cities Annual Conference in Rochester, Minnesota will be held
June 18 to 21, 2002.
The Fire Depar�ment Open Hous� will be held on June 19, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m.
The Bassett Creek 1lVater Managemen� Tour will be held on June 20, 2002.
The Fire Rel�ef Association Street Dance will be held on June 22, 2002 from 3:00 pm to
11:00 p.m. at the Chester Bird American Legion.
The Open Space and Recreation Commission will hold a park tour on June 24, 2002.
Mavor and Council Communications
The Council discussed the Jurae 1, 2002 Legislative Breakfast Meeting and Legislative
W rap-u p.
Persnnnel De�isions International.(�DI) is providing the Council with weekly updates and
have placed announcement of the opening notices in the upper Midwest area.
William Joynes u�dated the Council on the status of the Conditional Use Permit request for
Olson School.
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Board/Commission Appointment/Reappointment Process and Set Dates for
Interviews
Mayor Loomis introdu�ed the agenda item�
The Council set the following dates for board/commission interviews: June 12 and June
13, 2002 and June 26 and 27, 2002.
Bassett Creek Water Manaqement Commission Vacancv and Appointment to
Technical Advisorv Committee
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
IVlember Johnson ;ntroduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-45
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JEANNINE CLANCY, MEMBER,
AND JEFF OLIVER AND AL LUNDSTROM, ALTERNATE MEMBERS,
TO THE BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION'S
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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, Johnsc�n, LeSuer, Loomis and Tremere; and the following vot�d against the
same� none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed
by the Mayor an� her signature �ttested by the City Clerk.
Tribute to dr. Bob Hoover
Dr. Hoover's �Nidow was unable to attend the tribute and this item will be rescheduled to a
future Coun�il Me�ting date.
Adiournment
MOVED by Johnsan, seconded �y Tremere and motion carried unanir�o�asly to adjourn #he
meeting at 8:30 p,m.
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Li da R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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J �lall Administ�at' e Assistant