05-15-01 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 15, 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 15, 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 - Response to Condition of Golden Valley Country Club and Pet Feces
Mayor Anderson stated that staff has contacted the Golden Valley Country Club regarding
the condition of their property along Plymouth Avenue and they will take steps to clean up
the site. Mayor Anderson also reviewed the letter that is being sent to the residents in the
surrounding neighborhood regarding the animal control ordinance.
William Joynes stated that staff will look into the possibility of installing containers along the
trails for the deposit of dog waste.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - May 1, 2001
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council meeting minutes of May 1, 2001 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 15, 2001 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Item - City Manager
Recognition.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as amended: Removal of
Departmental Item - Tax Forfeited Property Sale.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
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*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #259 - #265 and #7493 - #7500.
*Massage Parlor License - Leemer-Murphy d/b/a City Looks Salon
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
massage parlor license for Leemer-Murphy d/b/a City Looks Salon.
*Masseuse License
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
masseuse license for Judy Hill at City Looks Salon.
*Fireworks Permit - Fire Relief Association Street Dance
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
fireworks display for the Fire Relief Association Street Dance to be held on June 27, 2001
at the Chester Bird American Legion Post #523.
On -Sale, Off -Sale, Sunday Sale, Club and Wine Liquor License Renewals
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and stated that all licenses can be approved as
indicated.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the renewal of the following liquor licenses unconditionally:
Off Sale: Byerly's Beverages, Inc. d/b/a Byerly's Wine & Spirits; D'Amico Catering d/b/a
D'Amico Beverage Service; Golden Valley Liquor Barrel, Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley Liquor
Barrel; FTL Corporation d/b/a MGM Liquor Warehouse; and S.G.S. Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a
Westview Liquors.
On Sale and Sunday Sale: Golden Valley Country Club; MDB, Inc. d/b/a LaCasita;
D'Amico Catering, Inc. d/b/a The Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom; and GMRI Inc.
d/b/a Red Lobster.
Wine On Sale (including strong beer) and Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor Ying Chee Chan
d/b/a Chan's Restaurant; D'Amico and Sons, Inc. d/b/a D'Amico and Sons; and Piazza's
Ristorante.
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On -Sale, Off -Sale, Sunday Sale, Club and Wine Liquor License Renewals - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
renewal of the following liquor licenses with the stipulation that no information will be sent
to the State Liquor Control Commission nor an actual license issued until either a
Certificate of Liquor Liability form or a bond form is received by the City:
Off Sale: RZMP, Inc. d/b/a Schuller's Tavern; and Queen's Plaza Liquors, Inc. d/b/a
United Liquors #2
On Sale, and Sunday Sale: The Samurai, Inc. d/b/a Benihana; Cliff Corporation d/b/a
Doolittles (including attached, gated patio on west side of building); Scoreboard, Inc. d/b/a
J.J.'s Clubhouse (includes enclosed patio on south side of building); and RZMP, Inc. d/b/a
Schuller's Tavern.
Wine On Sale (including strong beer) and Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor. August Moon
Restaurant, Inc.
Club On Sale and Sunday Sale: Chester Bird American Legion Post No. 523; and Golden
Valley VFW Post 7051.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Building Board of Review - March 5, 2001
Environmental Commission - March 26, 2001
Open Space and Recreation Commission - April 23, 2001
Board of Zoning Appeals - April 24, 2001
Continued Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Portion of Wayzata Boulevard Service
Road and Flag Avenue South
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item 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, wanted to know the procedure for
continuation of the public hearing; asked what portion of the road was transferred, what
price are we selling it for or are we giving it to Rudy Luther; and does this vacation relate to
property owned by Rudy Luther in the Golden Hills Redevelopment Area.
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Continued Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Portion of Wayzata Boulevard Service
Road and Flag Avenue South
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-30
RESOLUTION FOR STREET VACATION
OF A PORTION OF WAYZATA BOULEVARD
SERVICE ROAD AND FLAG AVENUE SOUTH
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.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign deeds that would transfer the underlining fee to each
of the abutting property owners.
Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - Ordinance #250 - PUD #91 - Rudy Luther
Toyota (8801 Wayzata Boulevard)
The following ordinance was MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 250, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of General Plan of Development
Rudy Luther Toyota, Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) No. 91
Rudy Luther, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item. William
Joynes and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
Jonathan Baker, Architect, 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.
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Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - Ordinance #250 - PUD #91 - Rudy Luther
Toyota (8801 Wayzata Boulevard) - Continued
Linda Loomis, 6677 Olson Memorial Highway, asked if the addition is counted against the
reserve capacity of the 1-394 Zoning Overlay Ordinance and if the City has to be
reimbursed for the property.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #250, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Public Hearing - Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) - General Mills, Inc.,
One General Mills Boulevard
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
William Joynes answered questions from the Council.
Kenny Horns, Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc.; Fred Dock, Meyer, Mohhades
Associates, Inc.; and Larry Sawyer, General Mills, were all present to review the item and
answer 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 Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-31
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT (EIS) FOR THE GENERAL MILLS, INC. OFFICE EXPANSION
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.
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Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #251 - Taxicab Licensing
Regulations
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE NO. 251, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Taxicab Licensing Regulations
Roger Johnson, Deputy Chief, 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 Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #251, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #249 - Salaries of Mayor and
Council Members
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE NO. 249, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Salaries of Mayor and Council Members
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 Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing until the June 5, 2001 Council meeting.
*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.
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Tax Forfeited Property Sale
Council Member Micks had questions regarding the use and size of the lot. Jeannine
Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-32
RESOLUTION RECONVEYING CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LANDS BACK TO
THE STATE AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD TO IMPOSE
CONDITIONS ON THE SALE OF SAID TAX FORFEIT LANDS AND TO
RESTRICT THE SALE TO OWNERS OF ADJOINING LANDS
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.
General Mills Tax Abatement
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Don Taylor, Finance Director answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
staff to begin negotiations with General Mills on the City's and School's abatement
agreements.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
staff to formally request abatement of General Mills' taxes by the County.
Announcements of Meetings
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 at
4:00 p.m. in the City Hall.
The Board and Commission Recognition Dinner will be May 30, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Brookview Community Center.
The next City Council Meeting is June 5, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
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Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson stated that Frank Hornstein, Metropolitan Council Representative had
requested that she lobby the Legislature on behalf of Metro Transit Funding and she stated
she did lobby some members for the funding.
Police Officer Oath of Office - Nicole L. Paulsen
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
Robert Shellum, Director of Public Safety, introduced the newest Police Officer, Nicole L.
Paulsen.
Mayor Anderson gave the oath of office to Police Officer Nicole L. Paulsen.
The Council welcomed Officer Paulsen to the City and the Public Safety Department.
City Manager Recognition
Mayor Anderson read the nomination letter submitted by the Council to nominate William
Joynes for the 2001 MCMA Dr. Robert A. Barrett Manager of the Year Award. Although he
did not win the award the Council wanted to publicly recognize City Manager Joynes for his
service to the City.
Adjournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:27 p.m.
Mary E. derson, Mayor
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