01-16-01 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 16, 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 16, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public
Works; Barb Ross, Acting City Attorney; 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 Janet Blythe Regarding PUD #89
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Janet Blythe, received January 16, 2001 regarding PUD #89.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 2, 2001, and Council/Manager
Meeting - January 9, 2001
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council meeting minutes of January 2, 2001; and the Council/Manager Meeting
minutes of January 9, 2001 as submitted.
Mayor Anderson read the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of January 9, 2001.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 16, 2001 as amended: Addition of Letters and/or Petitions - Letter from
Janet Blythe Regarding PUD #89.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as submitted.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
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*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #7382.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting - December 11, 2000
Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #89 - Golden
Meadows Addition
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the plan and answered
questions from the Council.
Peter Cole, Attorney, Larkin Hoffman; and Jeff Habisch, SVK Development, Inc. reviewed
the amended plan 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.
Mary Kay Jorgenson, 2200 Valders Avenue North, wanted to know what impact does the
Planning Commission recommendation have on the Council decision; asked about the
density of the new proposal; and if the Council looked at the neighborhood.
David Getz, for Pauline Siepka, 2200 Orkla Drive; feels the density of the development is
not truthful if it is compared to the other homes in the neighborhood; wanted to know what
was the exact acreage of the site; opposed to parking of cars on the street in front of
homes; feels that the development will look too much like the city where the homes are too
close together and the streets are lined with parked cars on both sides of the street; asked
how the emergency vehicles will get through if the cars are parked on both sides of the
street; he read a letter submitted by Pauline Sipeka.
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Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #89 - Golden
Meadows Addition - Continued
Mike Jorgenson, 2200 Valders Avenue North, showed pictures of other areas where lots
were developed with single family homes where the setback requirements were met and
the homes were not just jammed on the site and they fit in with the neighborhood; and
stated that if the development is built the neighborhood will have to live with the problems.
Dave Parks, 8200 23rd Avenue North; stated that one of the constraints of the site as
stated by the developer is that there is an existing structure on the site; but the developer is
the one that moved the house there in the first place; asked what the variances are now
that the proposal has changed; feels that the other homes in the neighborhood should also
be drawn on the plans to show the bigger picture of the neighborhood; and asked why the
Planning Commission is not at the meeting.
Ed Muszynski, 7925 23rd Avenue North, asked about the easements related to the pond,
how will it be designed, how close will it be to his property to the north; will there be utility
easements and where will the pond empty.
John Blythe, 2140 Valders Avenue North, stated he moved to the area because he didn't
want to live in a neighborhood where the houses were on top of each other; feels the
development should meet the code requirements and suggested the size of the
development be reduced.
Ben Scaletta, 2220 Valders Avenue North; expressed concern about water drainage in the
area as there already are homes where the water backs up into their property; and asked
how the development will effect his property.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Peter Cole, Attorney representing the developer stated they would reduce the size of the
development from seven (7) to six (6) lots.
William Joynes stated the applicant has agreed to waive consideration of their application
for an additional 30 -day period.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to request the
developer to amend the preliminary design plan by reducing the number of lots from seven
(7) down to six (6) and return the amended plan to the Council for consideration.
Staff will send out a public hearing notice when the amended preliminary design plan is on
the Council agenda.
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Continued Public Hearing - Drainage, Utility, Roadway and Storm Water Ponding
Easement Vacations - Breck School
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
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 Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of easement vacations for Breck School until the February
20, 2001 City Council meeting.
*Receipt of November 2000 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the November 2000 general fund budget report.
Authorization to Sign Contract with Northern States Power (Xcel Energy) for
Installation of Electric Service to Wisconsin Avenue Control Structure
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manger to sign a contract with Northern States Power (Xcel Energy) to
install electric service to the Wisconsin Avenue control structure for a cost not to exceed
$23,857.
Adoption of 2001 Fee Resolution
Sue Virnig, Assistant Finance Director reviewed the fee resolution and answered questions
from the Council. William Joynes and Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to bring
Resolution 01-03 on the table for discussion.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-03
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AS PROVIDED IN THE CITY CODE
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Adoption of 2001 Fee Resolution - 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, LeSuer and Micks; 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 - Trimming/Removal of Trees and Stumps on Public and Private Property
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for the trimming and removal of trees and stumps on public and private property from the
only bidder, Tim's Tree Service.
Announcements of Meetings
The next City Council Meeting is February 6, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
AN Open House regarding the former Sheriffs Pistol Range Site will be held on February
6, 2001 at Brookview Community Center beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Reset Council Meeting Dates
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
The Council reset the following meeting dates:
from Tuesday, June 19 to Monday, June 18
from Tuesday, September 18 to Wednesday, September 19 at sundown
from Tuesday, November 6 to Wednesday, November 7
from Tuesday, December 4 to Monday, December 3
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to reset the
July 3, 2001 City Council Meeting date to Monday, July 9, 2001.
Set Date for Board of Review
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set April 24,
2001 at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for the Board of Review.
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Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson distributed copies of the newsletter and informational brochure for
Professional Law Enforcement Assistants Association.
We Care About Kids 2001 Activities
Mayor Anderson reviewed the activities of the We Care About Kids Day in the Robbinsdale
School District to be held on Saturday, February 3, 2001 at the Northwest YMCA beginning
at 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Board/Commission Update
Mayor Anderson stated there will be an article in the next City Newsletter inviting residents
to submit an application to serve on a board and/or commission. Applications will be taken
until February 12, 2001. Staff Liaisons are checking with any commission members whose
term expires in 2001 to find out if they are still interested in serving.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to February 22,
2001 as the date to interview board/commission applicants, stating the time to be
determined.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion to appoint carried unanimously
Council Member Micks and Mayor Anderson as the Council subcommittee to the
Environmental Commission
Adjournment
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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Mary E. derson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nally, dmin istrativ ecretary