11-19-02 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 19, 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 19, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis, and Tremere.
Mayor Loomis introduced the Thomas Burt, the new City Manager. Also present were:
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Petition from Olympia Street Neiqhborhood Group Reqardinq Installation of Stop
Siqns
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the petition from Olympia Street Neighborhood Group, dated November 4, 2002,
regarding installation of stop signs.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried to request staff to prepare
a report for the Council for a future meeting.
Approval of Minutes: Special Citv Council Metinq - October 10 and 22, 2002; Citv
Council Meetinq - November 4, 2002 and Council/Manaqer Meetinq - November 12,
2002
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 10 and October 22, 2002; City
Council Meeting minutes of November 4, 2002 and Council/Manager Meeting minutes of
November 12, 2002 as submitted.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 19, 2002 as submitted.
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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 - October 17, 2002; and Departmental Item - Approval of
Request for One Year Extension of Conditional Use Permit and Setback Variances - BP
Connect (TH 55 and Boone Avenue North).
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the general business licenses as recommended by staff.
*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 - October 14, 2002
Planning Commission - October 14, 2002
Building Board of Review - September 4, 2002
Human Rights Commission - October 10, 2002
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Manaqement
Commission - October 17, 2002
Council Member LeSuer updated the Council about the BCWMC meeting held on
November 19, 2002.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting minutes of October
17, 2002.
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Public Item - Appeal of Board of Zoninq Appeals Decision -2495 Quail Avenue North
Allen Barnard stated the applicant has requested the item be continued.
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 to continue the public item
until the December 2, 2002 or December 17, 2002 meeting and request staff notify the
neighbors when item will be considered.
Approval of Request for One Year Extension of Conditional Use Permit and Setback
Variances - BP Connect (TH 55 and Boone Avenue North)
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development stated the item will be continued to
the December 2, 2002 City Council meeting.
Valley Square Area B Bonds: Authorizinq Issuance and Sale of $3,370,000 General
Obliqation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2003A; and Authorizinq Issuance and Sale
of$1,445,000 General Obliqation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2003B
Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-76
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,370,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 2003A
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.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-77
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,445,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAXABLE TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 2003B
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Vallev Square Area B Bonds: Authorizinq Issuance and Sale of $3,370,000 General
Obliqation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2003A; and Authorizinq Issuance and Sale
of $1,445,000 General Obliqation Taxable Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2003B -
Continued
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.
Call for Public Hearinq -Ordinance Amendment -Drive-In Bank Facilities in Liqht
Industrial Zoninq District -12/17/02
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the item and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding drive-in bank facilities in the
Light Industrial Zoning District for December 17, 2002.
Staff was requested to prepare a map which would show the location of properties where a
drive in bank facility could be located.
*Quotes -Trench Box
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
trench box from the only bidder, Trenches Plus for $17,050.65.
Announcements of Meetinqs
A budget workshop will be held on December 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 2, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. with
the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
The Continued Truth in Taxation Public Hearing will be held on December 10, 2002 at 7:00
p.m. if needed
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 December 17, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
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Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Presentation of Proclamations in Recoqnition of 2002 USSA State Slow Pitch Softball
Champions:
• Fall (14 and Under)
• Summer and Fall (16 and Under)
• Fall (19 and Under)
Mayor Loomis welcomed the families and players of the teams present to receive the
proclamations. The Mayor read the names of the players on their teams and presented
those players and coaches in attendance with a copy of the proclamation.
Presentation of 2002 Human Riqhts Award — Marv E. Anderson
Hilmer Erickson, Chair, Human Rights Commission presented the 2002 Bill Hobbs Human
Rights Award to Mary E. Anderson. Mary Anderson thanked the Council for the award.
The Council expressed their appreciation and congratulations to Mary Anderson.
Recoqnition of Service -William s. Joynes
Mayor Loomis presented William Joynes with an engraved pewter bowl for his service as
City Manager from 1984 to 2002. Each Council Member highlighted events which
occurred during his employment. Joanie Clausen and Mary E. Anderson expressed their
appreciation for his service to the Community. William Joynes thanked the Council for the
recognition.
The Council took a brief recess.
Human Services Foundation Annual Report
Sue Virnig, Assistant Finance Director/Staff Liaison, Human Services Foundation, reviewed
the funding report and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the 2003 Allocation Report, and approve sending the allocation letters to the
organizations involved stating the allocation amount.
The Council expressed their appreciation to the Human Services Foundation for their
fundraising efforts.
Adiournment
Mayor Loomis adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor