12-02-02 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
December 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 December 2, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis, and Tremere.
Also present were: Thomas Burt, 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: Citv Council Meetinq - November 19, 2002
The City Council Meeting minutes will be approved at the December 17, 2002 meeting.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of December 2, 2002 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda indicated by an asterisk, as amended: Removal of
Departmental Item - Approval of Conditional Use Permit and Setback Variance Extension
for BP Amoco (TH 55 and Boone Avenue North) and Manager's Item - Quotes - Squad
Cars and Unmarked Cars.
*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 Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the general business licenses as recommended by staff.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 28, 2002
Environmental Commission - October 28, 2002
Public Hearinq - 2003 Budqet
Don Taylor, Finance Director presented the 2003 Recommended Budget and answered
questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
The budget presentation included information regarding the budget schedule, 2003 budget
financial uncertainties and their impact; 2003 adjusted recommended levy and adjustments
to the levy; 2003 levy limit analysis; levy impact on city tax; analysis of fund balance;
budget rule of thumb; tax breakdown for district #270 and district #281.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their view thereon.
Bob Provost, 1429 South Tyrol Trail, Golden Valley Historical Society President, feels the
Council sets the tone for citizen and business support of the Society; asked for
reconsideration of some or all of the their budget request; reviewed their budget and
programs presented by the Society, stated that neighboring cities financially support their
their Societies; stated they currently are requesting bids for the installation of handicapped
bathroom facilities; they are submitting a request to the State Historical Society for a grant;
and answered questions from the Council.
Don Anderson, 3030 Scott Avenue North; Historical Society member, reviewed the
Historical Society budget and answered questions from the Council.
Nancy Azzam, 2300 Noble Avenue North, Historical Society member, stated they initially
offered programs that were historically correct but only attracted a small number of
participants. They then decided they wanted to attract children to their programs and
invited a number of speakers who spoke about critters and requested the speakers relate
their topics to the history of the city and state; feels that their building does provide
historical significance and they try to keep up the appearance so the public is more aware
of its presence.
The Mayor closed the public hearing. �
The Council will adopt the 2003 budget after a public hearing which will be held at the
December 17, 2002 City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Continued Public Item - Appeal of Board of Zoninq Appeals Decision - 2495 Quail
Avenue North
Mayor Loomis stated the applicant has requested the item be continued to the next City
Council meeting. Allen Barnard 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 Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for consideration of an appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision
for 2495 Quail Avenue North to the City Council meeting of December 17, 2002.
*Appointment of Citv Manaqer to Joint Water Commission
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-78
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY MANAGER AS
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY REPRESENTATIVE
ON THE GOLDEN VALLEY-CRYSTAL-NEW HOPE
JOINT WATER COMMISSION
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.
*Locations of Properties Zoned Liqht Industrial with Frontaqe on a Collector or Minor
Arterial Street
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the map indicating location of properties zoned light industrial with frontage on a
collector street or minor arterial street.
Approval of Conditional Use Permit and Setback Variance Extension for BP Amoco
(TH 55 and Boone Avenue North)
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
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Approval of Conditional Use Permit and Setback Variance Extension for BP Amoco
(TH 55 and Boone Avenue North) - Continued
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the City
Council grant the following extensions, conditioned that the agreement between BP and
the City be signed by December 31, 2002 and that the necessary street easement for
Boone Avenue be given to the City prior to December 31, 2002:
1. A one-year extension for the BP conditional use permit to allow the construction of a
gas/convenience store at the northeast corner of TH 55 and Boone Avenue. The
extension will run until December 3, 2003.
2. A one-year extension on the front yard setback variance issued to BP for the
construction of the gas/convenience store as permitted by the conditional use permit.
The extension will run until December 7, 2003.
Authorization Issuance, Awardinq of $3,370,000 General Obliqation Tax Increment
Bonds, Series 2003A and Authorizinq Issuance, Awardinq Sale of$1,445,000 Taxable
General Obliqation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2003B
Dave MacGillivray, Springsted, Inc. reviewed the bond sale and answered questions from
the Council. Don Taylor, Finance Director, answered questions from the Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-79
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE,
PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PAYMENT 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 Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-80
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE,
PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PAYMENT OF $1,445,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION
TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 2003B
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Authorization Issuance, Awardinq of $3,370,000 General Obliqation Tax Increment
Bonds, Series 2003A and Authorizinq Issuance, Awardinq Sale of$1,445,000 Taxable
General Obliqation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 2003B - 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.
Meadow Lane Area North Sidewalk Construction and Related Impacts to 401
Meadow Lane North
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Jeannine Clancy reviewed the project and
answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to direct staff
to coordinate and work with the Langs and come back to the Council with a proposal and
cost estimates before the next growing season for replacement of screening plant material
and installation of economical equivalent fencing for the property at 401 Meadow Lane
South.
Letter to Bassett Creek Water Manaqement Commission Reqardinq Floodproofinq
Proqram
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve
the correspondence to the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission regarding the
level of funding for the proposed floodproofing program within the City.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to accept the
Flood Damage Reduction Study prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. dated August
22, 2002.
Call for Public Hearinq - 2003 Pavement Proqram - 03-1 - Brookview Neiqhborhood
02-81
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
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Call for Public Hearinq - 2003 Pavement Proqram - 03-1 - Brookview Neiqhborhood
02-81
Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-81
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
03-1
BROOKVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD
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.
Staff was requested to send a letter informing residents of the proposed pavement
management program who live near the streets which are included in the program.
Quotes - Squad Cars and Unmarked Car
Sue Virnig, Assistant Finance Director answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
from the 2003 State of Minnesota Vehicle contract from Superior Ford three marked police
squad cars for a total of $64,087 and one unmarked car for $20,921.
Announcements of Meetinqs
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting is December 10, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
The Council/Manager meeting is December 10, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
The next City Council meeting will be held on December 17, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will hold a public hearing to consider
funding the proposed floodproofing program on January 16, 2003 at noon in the Golden
Valley City Hall.
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Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant