11-04-02 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 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 November 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 introduced the agenda item.
Julie Lang, 401 Meadow Lane North, stated she invited the Council to come to her home to
look at the curb and gutter project, wants to meet with each Council Member at her home
to review the impact of the pavement management program and asked the Council to call
her to set a date to come to her house.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: Citv Council Meetinq - October 1 and October 15, 2002
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council Meeting of October 1, 2002 minutes as submitted and the
October 15, 2002 as amended by the City Attorney.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 4, 2002 as amended: Mayor and Council Item - Golden Valley
Community Foundation.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda indicated by an asterisk, as amended: Removal of
Organizational Item: Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission - August 15, 2002.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
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*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the general business licenses as recommended by staff.
*Therapeutic Masseuse License - Janet Midthun
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
therapeutic masseuse license for Janet Midthun at Artistic Urges Hair Consultants.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Human Services Foundation - September 9, 2002
Board of Zoning Appeals - September 24, 2002
Environmental Commission - September 23, 2002
Open Space and Recreation Commission - September 24, 2002
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Manaqement
Commission - Auqust 15, 2002
Council Member LeSuer updated the Council on 2003 budget and water quality
improvements. Council Member Tremere asked if the Council could get on the mailing list
to receive the BCWMC agenda and minutes. The Council also requested that an updated
financial report be provided to the Council and the item be discussed at a future
Council/Manager meeting.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting minutes of August 15,
2002.
Continued Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #96 - Central
Bank (925 and 955-957 Winnetka Avenue North)
Larry Albert, President, Central Bank; Barry Morgan, Master Civil and Construction
Engineering; and Ted Redmond, BKV Group, reviewed the plan and answered questions
from the Council.
Kevin McAleese, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Jeannine Clancy and William Joynes answered
questions from the Council.
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Continued Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #96 - Central
Bank (925 and 955-957 Winnetka Avenue North) - Continued
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Brittny Barnes, 8106 Golden Valley Road, stated she supports the proposal and feels the
architecture fits nicely into the area, likes the idea of pushing the facility forward a little,
supports on-street parking and is interested in creating an urban bank, expressed some
concern about creating a community that is friendly to children and families, and suggested
adding some green space on the site.
Alexandra Phoenix, 8116 Golden Valley Road, appreciated the willingness of Central Bank
to meet with the area residents, supports the proposal; feels this site is a gateway from
when people are coming north on Winnetka and suggested a fountain be placed on the
site for traffic calming effect; likes the idea of moving the building closer to Winnetka; would
like the backside not to look so industrial and suggested adding some green space in the
parking area; expressed some safety concerns about the pond on the site and feels that
children may be drawn to the area to skateboard.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the preliminary design plan, PUD #96, Central Bank, subject to the following conditions:
1. All recommendations and requirements set out in the Engineering memo from City
Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, dated 7/3/02.
2. All recommendations and requirements set out in the memo from Deputy Fire Marshal
Ed Anderson dated 7/24/02
3. The Building Board of Review, as part of the building permit process, must approve
the landscape plan.
4. The site plan and preliminary elevation plans prepared by BKV Group for the Central
Bank (undated) shall become a part of this approval. "This site plan will be revised as
part of the General Plan of Development to further improve internal circulation in a
manner acceptable to the City Engineer with consultation with the City's traffic
consulting engineer, Glen VanWormer, PE."
5. The preliminary plan and preliminary grading plan prepared by Master Civil
Construction Engineering and dated 7/19/02 shall become a part of this approval.
6. The approval is subject to any other state, federal and local ordinances, regulations or
laws with authority of this development
7. A traffic study by SEH Traffic Engineer, Glen VanWormer, shall be submitted and
become a part of this approval.
8. To change the text of the zoning code to permit drive-up facilities in the light industrial
zoning district. This change must be completed prior to approval of the general plan.
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Continued Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #96 - Central
Bank (925 and 955-957 Winnetka Avenue North) - Continued
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to add the
following condition:
9. The applicant consider an alternate plan which brings the building closer to Winnetka
Avenue North.
Public Hearinq - Ordinance #273 - Council Extension for Approval of Planned Unit
Development Plats, Conditional Use Permits and Variances
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson:
ORDINANCE NO. 273, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Chapter 11 Regarding Allowing Time Extensions for the Filing of a
Final Plat for a Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permits and Variances
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
Kevin McAleese, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
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 Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #273, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
GRAYSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES JOHNSON - YES TREMERE - YES
*Receipt of September 2002 General Fund Budqet Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the September 2002 general fund budget report.
*Approval of Plat - Sessoms Addition
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-75
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - SESSOMS ADDITION
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*Approval of Plat - Sessoms Addition - 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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Approval of Summarv Ordinance for Publication - Ordinance #271 -
Telecommunications Towers and Antennas, Repealinq Open Development Zoninq
District and Radio and Television Zoning Districts; Rezoning to Commercial Zoninq
District - 2510 Mendelssohn Avenue North, Rezoninq to Liqht Industrial Zoninq
District - 917 North Lilac Drive and Rezoninq to Industrial Zoninq District - P.I.D. 19-
029-24-13-0016 (Behind 4680 Olson Memorial Highway)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
publication of summary Ordinance #271.
*Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with North Suburban Towinq for Vehicle Impound
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract with North Suburban Towing for towing
and impound services until November 15, 2005.
Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Rondoni & Schneider Ltd. for Prosecutinq
Attorney Services
William Joynes stated the Council would like to delay consideration of this item until it is
discussed at the budget workshop.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to consider
approval of the agreement at the December 17, 2002 Council meeting when the budget is
approved.
*Quotes - Carpet
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the removal and installation of new carpet from the lowest responsible bidder, Dayton's
Commercial Interiors for $21,827.46. The quotes were as follows:
Dayton's Commercial Interiors $21,827.46
Spectra Contract Flooring 22,225.33
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Announcements of Meetings
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting is November 12, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
The Council/Manager meeting is November 12, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
The next City Council meeting will be held on November 19, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
There will be a Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting on Tuesday,
November 19, 2002 at noon.
A City Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 2, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
A City Council meeting will be held on December 17, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
Announcements of Meetinq - Set Date for Budqet Workshop
The Council set the following dates for the budget workshop:
November 14, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. and November 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. if needed.
Mavor and Council Communications
Council Member Tremere has a letter he will forward to staff for distribution to the rest of
the Council.
Firefiqhter Recoqnition
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced the 2002 Probationary
Firefighter Recruitment Class, which consists of: Stephen Baker, Richard Cisneros, Chris
Dunleavy, Ryan Johnson, Terri Kiblin, Justin Opatrny, Doug Soderling, Peter Suchoski and
Michael Trebesch and each firefighter participated in the swearing in ceremony. Mark
Kuhnly, also presented Terri Kiblin with a stork pin for assisting in the delivery of a baby girl
during her ride along with North Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kuhnly also presented the
following area businesses who were present and participated in the Corporate Call with a
plaque: General Mills, Tennant Company, Allianz Life, Streicher's, Homeward Bound and
SSA Global Technologies. Mr. Kuhnly stated that Sarah Larson, Public Education
Specialist/Training Coordinator, was honored with the 2002 Public Safety Education Award
at the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs annual conference.
The Council expressed their appreciation to the firefighters and the businesses that
participate in the Corporate Call.
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Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reportinq
William Joynes presented Sue Virnig, Assistant Finance Director, with the Certificate of
Achievement for Financial Reporting. The Council congratulated and thanked the staff.
Leaque of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Proposed 2003 City Policies
The Council will provide staff with their top five priorities prior to the Council/Manager
meeting on November 12, 2002. At the Council/Manager meeting they will finalize the list,
which will be forwarded to the LMC.
Environmental Commission Report
Council Member LeSuer updated the Council on the Joint Environmental Commission and
Open Space and Recreation Commission he attended.
Golden Vallev Communitv Foundation
Council Member Grayson updated the Council on the meeting held to discuss the
formation of the Community Foundation, which will raise monies for possible events such
as parades, arts in the parks and music in the parks.
Adiournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 9:03 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant