03-20-01 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 20, 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 March 20, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks; and the
following member was absent: Bakken. Also present were: William Joynes, City
Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, 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 Linda Ballard Regarding Resignation from Human Services Foundation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Linda Ballard, dated March 12, 2001 regarding resignation from the
Human Services Foundation; and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in
recognition for her service to the community.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - March 6, 2001; and Council/Manager
Meeting - March 13, 2001
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council meeting minutes of March 6, 2001; and the Council/Manager meeting
minutes of March 13, 2001 as submitted.
Mayor Anderson read the Council/Manager meeting minutes of March 13, 2001.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 20, 2001 as amended: Addition of Organizational Item - Gambling
License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - National Alliance for the Mentally
III of Minnesota, Inc.; and Mayor and Council Items - Appointment to Human Services
Foundation; and Support Anti -Phosphorus Legislation.
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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 amended: Addition of
Organizational Item - Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement -
National Alliance for the Mentally III of Minnesota, Inc.; and Removal of Manager's Items. -
Bids - Laurel Avenue Reconstruction, Florida Avenue South to Colorado Avenue South.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*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 #177 - #227 and #7417 to #7430.
*Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously approve the taxi
driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Temporary On -Sale Liquor License - American Diabetes Association
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve a
one day temporary on -sale liquor license for the American Diabetes Association on March
23, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Meadowbrook
PTO
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Meadowbrook PTO.
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*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - National Alliance
for the Mentally III of Minnesota, Inc
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
National Alliance for the Mentally III of Minnesota, Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - February 8, 2001
Planning Commission - February 26, 2001
Human Services Foundation - February 12, 2001
Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 26, 2001
Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Wayzata Boulevard and Flag Avenue South
William Joynes introduced the agenda item 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing to consider the street vacation for Wayzata Boulevard and Flag Avenue
South until the May 15, 2001 City Council meeting.
Public Hearings - Preliminary Plat Approval - 9120 Plymouth Avenue North and
Rezoning to Two -Family Residential Zoning District - 9120 Plymouth Avenue North
William Joynes introduced the agenda item 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of the preliminary plat approval and rezoning to two-family
residential zoning district for 9120 Plymouth Avenue North until the April 3, 2001 City
Council meeting.
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Continued Public Hearing - Drainage, Utility, Roadway and Storm Water Ponding
Easement Vacations - Breck School
William Joynes introduced the agenda item 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Continued Public Hearing - Drainage, Utility, Roadway and Storm Water Ponding
Easement Vacations - Breck School - Continued
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of drainage, utility, roadway and storm water ponding
easement vacations for Breck School until April 17, 2001.
Call for Public Hearing - Golden Hills Tax Increment Financing Plan - Amendment #3 -
4/3/01
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider the Golden Hills Tax Increment Financing Plan, Amendment #3
on April 3, 2001.
Bids - Laurel Avenue Reconstruction, Florida Avenue South to Colorado Avenue
South
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to reject the bids
for the Laurel Avenue Reconstruction, Florida Avenue South to Colorado Avenue South.
Announcements of Meetings
A Legislative Breakfast will be held on March 31, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at the Crystal City Hall.
The next City Council Meeting is April 3, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
Council Member LeSuer and Mayor Anderson will meet with the Planning Commission on
March 26, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
Council Member Micks and Mayor Anderson will meet with the Environmental Commission
on March 26, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Bakken and Mayor Anderson will meet with the Human Rights
Commission on April 12, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Johnson and Council Member Micks will set a date to meet with the Open
Space and Recreation Commission.
Announcements of Meetings: Set Date for Board/Commission Recognition Dinner
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to set the
Board/Commission Recognition Dinner for Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Brookview Community Center.
Announcements of Meetings: Set Date for Joint Meeting with Former Sheriffs Pistol
Range Advisory Board
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set the date for
the Joint Meeting with Former Sheriff's Pistol Range Advisory Board for Tuesday, April 17,
2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Presentation of Certificate of Appointments
Mayor Anderson presented Certificates of Appointment, mugs, city pen, pencil and pin to
the following board/commission appointees who were present: Lance Ness, Open Space
and Recreation Commission; Danitra Easton and Kari Amundson; Human Services
Foundation; and Scott Charlesworth -Seiler, Human Rights Commission. Dean McCarty
and Karen Dahlgren, Human Rights Commission; and Greg Tjapkes, Human Services
Foundation; were unable to attend the meeting and their Certificates will be mailed.
The Council expressed their appreciation to those who serve on the boards and
commissions.
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Recognition of Detective Jim Beardsley on His Retirement
Bob Shellum, Director of Public Safety, reviewed Detective Beardsley's career history and
his accomplishments while serving in the Public Safety Department.
The Council expressed their appreciation to Detective Beardsley for his service to the
Community.
Request for Additional Plantings for Brunswick/Dakota/Laurel Avenue Buffer
Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation introduced the agenda item, and
answered questions from the Council. William Joynes answered questions from the
Council.
Bill Hume, 320 Brunswick Avenue South, reviewed the history of the area and the request
for additional plantings for the buffer.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to concur with
the Open Space and Recreation Commission recommendation of planting up to six
evergreen spruce trees for replacement trees under the direction of the city forester.
The Council requested that the item of developing a policy for a tree planting program be
placed on a future Council/Manager agenda.
Request for Funding from South Rice Lake Association
Jan Olfe, 2620 Kyle Avenue North, reviewed her request for a donation of $5,000 to help
lower the phosphorus content in the lake and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks to approve a $5,000 donation to the Rice Lake Association pending staff
review. Motion died due to lack of a second.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to direct staff
and Mayor Anderson to set up a meeting to include members of the South Rice Lake
Association, Frank Hornstein, Metropolitan Council Representative, Department of Natural
Resources, City of Robbinsdale, Bassett Creek Water Management Commission and a
Open Space and Recreation Commissioner to meet to discuss and develop a
recommendation on how to proceed and report back to the City Council at the April 3, 2001
meeting.
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General Mills, Inc. Office Expansion Environmental Assessment Worksheet:
Authorize Distribution and Publication; Set Public Information Meeting - 4/3/01; and
Call for Public Hearing - 5/15/01
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to 1) authorize
distribution of the EAW for the proposed General Mills, Inc. Office Expansion and
publication of its availability in the EQB Monitor; 2) schedule a public information meeting
on April 3, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. to hear comments and questions about the EAW; and 3) call
for a public hearing on May 15, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. to consider comments received and
determine whether additional environmental review is needed.
Appointment to Human Services Foundation
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Carrol Gatlin to the Human Services Foundation for a two year appointment which expires
April 1, 2003.
Support Anti -Phosphorus Legislation
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
The Council requested more information about the proposed legislation and placed this
item on the April 3, 2001 City Council meeting for discussion and action.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:48 p.m.
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