07-02-02 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 2, 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 July 2, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis, and Tremere.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Barb Ross, Acting City Attorney; and
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Citizen Input
William Downey, 125 Meadow Lane North, distributed copies of a sketch of his backyard
and surrounding neighborhood along with a written description of his existing drainage
problems in his backyard, showed photos of his yard after a rainfall, presented estimated
costs for improvements to his property; wants financial assistance from the City to alleviate
his problem and feels it could be remedied during street reconstruction.
The Council directed staff to prepare a response to include how large of an area is affected
by the water runoff problem and if the timing is right to consider this request in conjunction
with the pavement management program.
Letter from Robbinsale School District Reqardinq Withdrawal of Request for
Conditional Use Permit for Olson Elementary and Letter from Golden Vallev
Historical Societv Reqardinq Fundinq Request
Mayor Loomis read the letter from the School District regarding the withdrawal of the
request for a conditional use permit for Olson Elementary
Mayor Loomis read the letter from the Golden Valley Historical Society regarding their
funding request.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the following letters: Thomas Walerius, Robbindsale School District, dated June 21,
2002 regarding the withdrawal of the request for a conditional use permit for Olson
Memorial Elementary; and Judy Mustard, Golden Valley Historical Society, dated June 19,
2002 regarding funding request.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to direct staff
to bring back the 2002 budget recommendations with a status report and invite the Golden
Valley Historical Society to attend the July 16, 2002 City Council meeting.
Approval of Minutes: Citv Council Meetinq - June 4, 2002
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of June 4, 2002 as submitted.
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Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 2, 2002 as amended: Addition to Organizational Item - Heating Licenses -
addition of license #7684 and #7685.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda indicated by an asterisk, as amended: Removal of
Letters and/or Petitions: Letter from Robbinsdale School District Regarding Withdrawal of
Request for Conditional Use Permit for Olson School; and Minutes of Boards and
Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - May 16, 2002.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heatinq Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Wavier of Notice Requirement - Muscular
Dvstrophy Association
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Building Board of Review - March 18 and April 1, 2002
Civil Service Commission - May 6, 2002
Planning Commission - May 6, 2002
Board of Zoning Appeals - May 29, 2002
Families Sharing the Dream Committee - May 2, 2002
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Basset Creek Water Manaqement
Commission - Mav 16, 2002
Council Member LeSuer had questions regarding setting the BCWMC budget and Council
Member Tremere expressed concern about the budget for capital improvements proposed.
William Joynes answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to designate
two members of the City Council and appropriate staff to meet with members from the
Plymouth City Council and their staff to meet in an executive session to discuss the second
generation policies and capital improvement program.
Council Member LeSuer and Mayor Loomis will meet with the City of Plymouth.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously t to receive
and file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes of May 16, 2002.
Public Hearinq - Preliminary Plan Approval - 941 and 1021 Anqelo Drive
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to bring the
item on the agenda.
Paul Pentel, 941 Angelo Drive, reviewed his request and answered questions from the
Council.
Rick Groger, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plat for 941 and 1021 Angelo Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the
final plat.
2. The comments of Jeff Oliver, PE in his memorandum to Mark Grimes, dated May 3,
2002 shall become a part of this approval.
3. The Certificate of Survey submitted by the applicants, dated April 17, 2002 shall
become a part of this approval.
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Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Plan Approval - 941 and 1021 Anqelo Drive - Continued
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows;
GRAYSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES TREMERE - YES
Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Plat Approval - 4930 and 4940 Normandy Place
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to bring the
item on the agenda.
Anne Sessoms, 4940 Normandy Place; and Linda Lund 4930 Normandy Place reviewed
the preliminary plat and answered questions from the Council.
Rick Groger, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff report and
answered questions from the Council. Barb Ross 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.
Linda Lund, 4930 Normandy Place, stated she has a good neighbor that needs to replace
her garage and the process seems overwhelming to both of them, the cost is very
prohibitive; feels that if her garage is moved it will fall to pieces; and asked if it could be
written that if the garage is ever replaced that at that point it be brought into conformance
with the building codes.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plat for 4930 and 4940 Normandy Place, subject to the following conditions:
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the
final plat.
2. The Certificate of Survey submitted by the applicants, dated January 29, 2987 shall
become a part of this approval.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows;
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Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Plat Approval - 4930 and 4940 Normandv Place -
Continued
GRAYSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES TREMERE - YES
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to direct staff
to pursue with the City Attorney the possibility of structuring an agreement that is binding
between the property owners at 4930 and 4940 Normandy Place that if the garage is
rebuilt at 4930 Normandy Place it be legally conforming.
Public Hearinq - Ordinance #270 - Conditional Use Permit No. 98-75 - Amendment #1 -
905 Hampshire Avenue South
The following ordinances were MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson:
ORDINANCE NO. 270, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit No 98,75, Amendment #1
905 Hampshire Avenue South
Borton Volvo, Applicant
David Constable, Architect representing the Applicant, reviewed the proposed plan and
answered questions from the Council.
Rick Groger, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #270, 2nd Series, addition condition #11. That Phase 2 be subject to the
building codes that are valid at the time of construction.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
GRAYSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES TREMERE - YES
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Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval - Amendment #1 - PUD #65 -
Golden Vallev Center Addition (8224 Olson Memorial Highwav)
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to bring the
item on the agenda.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, requested this item be continued to
the August 5, 2002 meeting, and send a letter to extend the time period to consider the
plan until September 10, 2002. William Joynes 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 Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue
consideration of the preliminary design plan, amendment #1, PUD #65, Golden Valley
Center Addition until the City Council meeting of August 5, 2002. Upon a roll call vote, the
vote was as follows:
GRAYSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES TREMERE - YES
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Director of Planning and Development to send a letter to TCF and Trach Properties
extending the time period allowed by state law for consideration of the preliminary design
plan until September 10, 2002.
Announcements of Meetinqs
The Laurel Avenues Businesses will be hold a meeting on the "Sights and Sounds of the
Golden Valley City Government" on July 9, 2002 at Liberty Carton at 5:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting is July 9, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting is July 9, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Loomis requested
that a representative from the League of Minneosta Cities attend the meeting to discuss
the open meeting law.
The next City Council Meeting is July 16, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting will be held on July 18, 2002 at
noon.
The Council will meet with Personnel Decisions International on July 15, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
The Council will meet with members of the Board of Zoning Appeals along with other
applicants for board/commission vacancies on July 29, 2002 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Mavor and Council Communications
Council Member Johnson showed the award given to William Joynes from the Rotary Club
as its 2002 Golden Valley Citizen of the Year; acknowledge him being named as WCCO
Good Neighbor Award on June 25, 2002; and outlined many of his accomplishments. The
Council expressed appreciation to William Joynes.
Mayor Loomis stated the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is assembling a Citizens
Advisory Committee for Theodore Wirth Beach Redevelopment and is looking for a
representative from the City. The Council will forward the letter to the Open Space and
Recreation Commission for their review and to request a member serve as our
representative on the Committee.
Mayor Loomis stated the deadline was June 29, 2002 the city has received 48 applications
for the City Manager position.
Acknowledqement of Leaque of Minnesota Cities Achievement Award in Public
Safety Cateqory
William Joynes showed the League of Minnesota Cities award presented to the City for the
2002 Public Safety City Achievement Award. Mr. Joynes requested those employees who
were present come forward Cheryl Weiler, Communications Coordinator, Mark Kuhnly, Fire
Chief, Sarah Larson, Fire Department Education Specialist; and Judy Smith,
Administrative Assistant. Mark Kuhnly reviewed the recruitment program and answered
questions from the Council. The Council expressed appreciation to the staff.
2003 Budqet Preparations
Council Member Tremere suggested that staff provide various 2003 budget scenarios and
the possibility of having a preliminary hearing at the last meeting in August.
William Joynes answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to present a
budget scenario in addition to what ever staff is proposing that the net effect of the general
fund levy would be no greater than 2002 and staff can take into account new construction.
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Adiournment
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 9:08 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant