05-01-01 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 1, 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 May 1, 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; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Citizen Input
Marcella Gurewitz, 1310 Louisiana Avenue North, stated she lives across the street from
the Golden Valley Country Club and submitted pictures of the site which show that the
fence is broken and in need of repair, stated there are old tires and fallen tree limbs on the
site, stated the site is not mowed very much and she would like to see the area cleaned up.
Harvey Gurewitz, 1310 Louisiana Avenue North, stated that there a number of residents
who walk along the street with their dogs and let their dogs go to the bathroom in the
pathways along the street as well as his yard and wanted to know if there was a way to
police the area.
Mayor Anderson stated that staff will respond to their concerns.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - April 17, 2001
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council meeting minutes of April 17, 2001 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 17, 2001 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Presentation
of Certificate of Appointment.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer 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 Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #251 - #258 and #7481 - #7492.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - March 8, 2001
Human Services Foundation - April 16, 2001
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - January 18, and February 15, 2001
Planning Commission - April 9, 2001
Public Hearing - Vacation of Portion of East Half of Turner's Crossroad, South of
Glenwood Avenue
Jeannine Clancy 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.
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-24
RESOLUTION VACATING THE EAST HALF OF TURNER'S CROSSROADS
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO LOTS 26 AND 27, BLOCK 4,
SPRING GREEN (ABOUT 220' SOUTH OF GLENWOOD AVENUE)
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, 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.
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May 1, 2001
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Public Hearings - Preliminary Plat Approval; Ordinance #246 - Rezoning to
Residential Zoning District; and General Land Use Plan Map Amendment - 7001
Harold Avenue
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. William Joynes answered questions from the
Council.
Marshall Keiffer, Applicant, reviewed the 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.
Peter Marcus, 7031 Glenwood Avenue, stated he would like to see homes built that are not
a track housing situation where the homes all look the same, would like to see homes with
variation and appeal.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plat for 7001 Harold Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
1. The recommendations of City Engineer Jeff Oliver as found in his memo dated April 2,
2001 become a part of this approval.
2. Park dedication fees be paid.
3. The site plans submitted by the applicant, dated March 19, 2001 shall become a part
of this approval.
The following ordinance was MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 246, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rezoning from Institutional (1-1) Zoning District
to Residential Zoning District
Property Located at 7001 Harold
Lions Park Development, Applicant
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #246, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
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Public Hearings - Preliminary Plat Approval; Ordinance #246 - Rezoning to
Residential Zoning District; and General Land Use Plan Map Amendment - 7001
Harold Avenue
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-25
RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN'S GENERAL LAND USE PLAN MAP
RESPECTING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7001 HAROLD AVENUE
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.
Public Hearing - Ordinance #247- Conditional Use Permit - 6731 Golden Valley Road
The following ordinance was MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 247, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Conditional Use Permit No. 87
6731 Golden Valley Road
Qwest Wireless, Applicant
David Mitchell, Qwest, reviewed the plans and answered questions from the Council. John
Gannon, Real Estate Agent, and Garrett Lysiak, Owl Engineering answered questions from
the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the plan and answered
questions from the Council. 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.
Linda Loomis, 6677 Olson Memorial Highway, concerned that some non-profit property
owners are being taken advantage of unfairly when negotiating the antenna agreements;
concern for microwave effect on properties; and that adjacent property owners should also
be compensated.
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #247- Conditional Use Permit - 6731 Golden Valley Road
Christine Bauler, 6712 Golden Valley Road, expressed concern for radiation and
microwave effect; asked if there are any studies that outline any effects; concern for
property values, concern for height of tower and potential eyesore; and wanted to know if
there is going to be any interference from the tower on radios and TV's.
Ardyce Paulson, 1001 Idaho Avenue North; stated she checked with the FCC and they
have no known study about effects of microwaves; stated she is concerned about
interference with her TV and radio and about property values.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #247, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - NO
Public Hearing - Ordinance #248 - Conditional Use Permit - 200 Lilac Drive North
The following ordinances were MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE NO. 248, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Conditional Use Permit No. 88
200 Lilac Drive North
Qwest Wireless, Applicant
David Mitchell, Qwest, reviewed the plans and answered questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the plan and answered
questions from the Council. Bill Joynes 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 Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #248, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
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May 1, 2001
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Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #249 - Salaries of Mayor and
Council Members
The following ordinance was MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks:
ORDINANCE NO. 249, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Salaries of Mayor and Council Members
Council Member LeSuer and Bakken introduced the agenda item and answered questions
from the Council. William Joynes 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 Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #249, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
beer and/or wine at Brookview Park.
*Receipt of March 2001 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the March 2001 general fund budget report.
*Call for Feasibility Study - 01-15 - Water Main Replacement - Unity Avenue North,
Minnagua Drive to T.H. 100
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-26
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO 01-15
WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
UNITY AVENUE NORTH, MINNAQUA DRIVE TO T.H. 100
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May 1, 2001
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*Call for Feasibility Study - 01-15 - Water Main Replacement - Unity Avenue North,
Minnagua Drive to T.H. 100 - 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: 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.
*Authorization to Sign Joint and Cooperative Agreement for Use of Law Enforcement
Personnel and Equipment
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-27
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR USE
OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT OF JULY 1, 2001 FROM
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION MUTUAL AID PACT
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: 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.
*Issuance of Certificate of Indebtedness for Purchase of Public Safety, Public Works
and General Administration Equipment
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-28
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF
INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY,
PUBLIC WORKS AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT
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: 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.
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*Authorization to Sign Contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc for Concept Study
for Railroad Bridge Reconstruction - Golden Valley Road, Douglas Drive and T H 100
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign a contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. to prepare a
concept study for the reconstruction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad Bridge over Golden
Valley Road between Douglas Drive and Trunk Highway 100 for a cost not to exceed
$63,838.00.
Authorization to Sign Purchase Agreement with Golden Valley Lutheran Church for
Sale of Lots at 5431 Glenwood Avenue and 21 Turner's Crossroad
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor to sign the Purchase Agreement between the City of Golden Valley and the Golden
Valley Lutheran Church for Lots 26 and 27, Block 4, Spring (5431 Glenwood Avenue and
21 Turner's Crossroad).
Call for Informal Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Taxicab Licensing
Regulations - 5/15/01
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for an
informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding taxicab licensing
regulations for May 15, 2001.
Call for Public Hearing - Street and Alley Vacations - Fred Place, Portion of Jersey
Avenue North Within Golden Valley - 6/5/01
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-29
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JUNE 5, 2001 TO CONSIDER VACATION
OF FRED PLACE, A PORTION OF JERSEY AVENUE NORTH,
AND THE ALLEYS IN THE GOLDEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB
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Call for Public Hearing - Street and Alley Vacations - Fred Place, Portion of Jersey
Avenue North Within Golden Valley - 6/5/01 - 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 - 2001 Pavement Striping
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to award the
bids for 2001 pavement striping to the lowest responsible bidder, United Rental for
$56,886.00. The bids are as follows:
United Rentals
AAA Striping Service
$56,886.00
65,642.00
*Bids - 2001 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for miscellaneous concrete repair to the lowest responsible bidder, Ron Kassa
Construction for $22,205.00 The bids are as follows:
Ron Kassa Construction
$22,205.00
Asphalt Specialties Co.
34,852.50
Standard Sidewalk, Inc.
36,135.00
*Bids - Laurel Avenue Reconstruction, Florida Avenue South to Colorado Avenue
South
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for the Laurel Avenue Reconstruction between Florida Avenue and to Colorado Avenue
South to the lowest responsible bidder, Eureka Construction, Inc. for $748,586.85. The
bids are as follows:
Eureka Construction, Inc. $748,586.85
Veit & company, Inc. 776,948.33
F.M. Frattalone Excavating & Grading, Inc. 799,792.18
C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. 805,225.25
Hardrives, Inc. 828.854.63
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Announcements of Meetings
The next Council/Manager Meeting is May 8, 2001 at 5:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting is May 8, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Anderson and Council Member Bakken will conduct orientation for the new
members of the Human Rights Commission on May 10, 2001.
The next City Council Meeting is May 15, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
A Joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting will be held on May 21, 2001 at
6:00 p.m. to discuss the PUD Ordinance.
The Sandburg Middle School Essay Contest Ceremony will be held on May 23, 2001 in the
City Hall.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Request from Planning Commission Regarding Park Dedication for Hidden Lakes
Amended PUD
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to refer the
request from the Planning Commission regarding park dedication for Phase II of the
Hidden Lakes to the Open Space and Recreation Commission for their recommendations.
Mayor Anderson will write a written request to the Open Space and Recreation
Commission.
Campaign to "Advance Human Rights and Counter Hate and Bigotry"
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the material from the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission, dated March
27, 2001 regarding the statewide campaign and refer it to the Human Rights Commission.
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Contribution to Robbinsdale District 281 Joint Grant Writing Effort
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
William Joynes answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
contribution of $3,000 to the Robbinsdale School District 281' for a joint grant writing effort.
Registration for League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference - June 19-22, 2001
Mayor Anderson requested that any Council Member who wishes to attend the LMC
Conference notify staff.
Recognition of Third District Nurses
Mayor Anderson announced that May 6 - 20, 2001 is a week when the Third District
Nurses are being recognized for their service to residents and our community, described
the organization and noted the importance of the nursing profession and the need for new
recruits.
Presentation of Certificate of Appointment.
Mayor Anderson presented Certificates of Appointment, mug, city pen, pencil and pin to
Dave Cera, Board of Zoning Appeals member who was present.
The Council expressed their appreciation to those who serve on the boards and
commissions.
Change Meeting Time for June 18, 2001 City Council Meeting
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to change the
meeting time for the June 18, 2001 City Council meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Adjournment
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:19 p.m.
MaryE. nderson, Mayor
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