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01-02-01 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council January 2, 2001 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 January 2, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, and Micks; and the following was absent: LeSuer. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Citizen Input Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor continued the meeting. *Letter from Ruthie Wuollet Regarding Resignation from Human Rights Commission MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Ruthie Wuollet, dated December 16, 2000 from the Human Rights Commission; and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in recognition for her service to the community. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - December 19, 2000 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of December 19, 2000 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of January 2, 2001 as submitted. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except Organizational Item - Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Human Rights Commission - November 9, 2000. Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 2, 2001 Page 2 Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Johnson as Mayor Pro Tem for a period of one year. *Set Time and Place of Agenda Closing MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set the closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Council agenda at 4:30 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Council Meeting in the City Manager's Office. *Designation of Official Publication MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to designate the New Hope -Golden Valley SunPost as the City's official newspaper. *Approval of Check Register MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #34 - #36 and #7380 - #7381. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Board of Zoning Appeals - November 28, and December 19, 2000 Joint Meeting of Environmental Commission, Planning Commission and Open Space and Recreation Commission - November 27, 2000 Human Services Foundation - November 13, 2000 Regular Meeting of the City Council January 2, 2001 Page 3 Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Human Rights Commission - November 9, 2000 Council Member Micks had questions regarding NLC Undoing Racism program. Council Member Bakken updated the Council on the status of the information he provided at the NLC Convention in December. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes of the Human Rights Commission for November 9, 2000. *Designation of Depositories for City Funds Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-01 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS 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: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, and Micks; and the following was absent: LeSuer; 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. *Authorization to Sign Sanitarian Contract for 2001 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager sign the 2001 Sanitarian Agreements. Approval of Concept Plan - TH 100 - Segment V Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Beth Neuendorf, MnDOT Project Manager, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-2 RESOLUTION FOR CONCEPT (LAYOUT) APPROVAL TRUNK HIGHWAY 100, SEGMENT V Regular Meeting of the City Council January 2, 2001 Page 4 Approval of Concept Plan - TH 100 - Segment V - Continued The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Bakken and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, and Micks; and the following was absent: LeSuer; 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. *Bids - Skid Steer Bobcat MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase a skid steer bobcat from the MnDOT purchasing division from Tri State Bobcat for $21,483.18. Bassett Creek Nature Preserve Update William Joynes updated the Council on the Nature Preserve. He stated that General Mills has requested the public hearing for the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) be rescheduled from January 16, 2001 to February 6, 2001. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to reschedule the public hearing for the Bassett Creek Nature Preserve EAW to February 6, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. and to send amended hearing notices to those persons who were previously noticed as well as the Environmental Quality Board. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Marion Hendel, 9141 Highway 55, #202, asked what is an EAW? Jack Downer, 8920 Wally Street, asked if the comment period for submitting written letters regarding the EAW changes because of the new public hearing date? Charles Claude, 9141 Highway 55, #202, submitted a letter on behalf of the Bassett Creek Area Neighbors . The Mayor closed the public hearing. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 2, 2001 Page 5 Announcement of Meetings A Legislative Breakfast will be held on January 6, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at the Crystal City Hall. A Joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting will be held on January 8, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on January 9, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on January 9, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. A Council/Staff workshop will be held on January 13, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at the Brookview Grill. The next City Council meeting will be held on January 16, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. Announcements of Meetings - Reset Meeting Dates Mayor Anderson and William Joynes introduced the agenda item. The Council delayed action on this agenda item until the full Council is present. Mayor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place. Council Assignments - Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson, League of Minnesota Cities, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Council Commission Subcommittees Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to make the following appointments: Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson - Mayor Anderson - 1 year term League of Minnesota Cities - Council Member Bakken, Delegate; and Council Member Johnson, Alternate - 1 year term Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Council Member LeSuer, Delegate; and Council Member Micks, Alternate - 1 year term Regular Meeting of the City Council January 2, 2001 Page 6 Council Assignments - Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson, League of Minnesota Cities, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Council Commission Subcommittees - Continued Council Subcommittee appointments: - 1 year term: Planning Commission Subcommittee - LeSuer and Anderson Human Rights Commission - Bakken and Anderson Open Space and Recreation Commission - Johnson and Micks The Council will appoint a Subcommittee for the Environmental Commission at the next City Council Meeting. Council Appointments - Assistant Weed Inspector Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Mayor Anderson will appoint Ron Hammer as the Assistant Weed Inspector for a one year term. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to appoint Gloria Kumagai to the Civil Service Commission for a three year term which expires January 1, 2004. Registration for NLC Annual Congressional City Conference Mayor Anderson requested that Council Members notify staff if they plan on attending the NLC Annual Congressional City Conference, which will be held on March 9 to March 13, 2001 in Washington, DC. Adjournment MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Mary E. derson, Mayor ATTEST: