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06-18-01 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 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 June 18, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, LeSuer and Micks; and the following was absent: Johnson. Also present were: Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Citizen Input - Response Regarding Glenwood Avenue Trail Mayor Anderson reviewed the staff response to concerns that were expressed at the June 5, 2001 City Council meeting. The Mayor continued the meeting. *Petition from 1200 Block of Yukon Court and Castle Court Regarding Rear Yard Drainage MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the petition from residents on the 1200 blocks of Yukon Court and Castle Court, dated April 27, 2001 and authorize staff to study the feasibility of providing drainage in this location. *Letter from Renee Bergquist Regarding PUD #93, KQRS 3rd Addition MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Renee Bergquist, dated June 4, 2001 regarding PUD #93. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - June 5, 2001 and Council/Manager Meeting - June 12, 2001 MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council Meeting minutes of June 5, 2001 and the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of June 12, 2001 as submitted. Mayor Anderson read the Council/Manager meeting minutes of June 12, 2001. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of June 18, 2001 as submitted. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 2001 Page 2 Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, 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. *Approval of Check Register MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #268 - #270 and #7505 - #7509. *Peddler's License - Kelly Taing/Southwestern Company MOVED by Micks, LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for Kelly Taing/Southwestern Company. *Solicitor's License - Fund for Public Interest Research MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Fund for Public Interest Research. On -Sale, Off -Sale, Sunday Sale, Club and Wine Liquor License Renewals Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item and stated that all licenses can be approved as indicated. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the renewal of the On Sale and Sunday Sale for MBA Enterprises LLC d/b/a Metropole 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 2001 Page 3 *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Planning Commission - May 14, 2001 Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #93 - KQRS 3rd Addition (917 North Lilac Drive) Larry Martin, representing applicant, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Les Eck, Planning Commissioner presented the Commission report. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, 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. Louis Robards, Assistant Attorney General, State of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Transportation, reported the State has been working with the owner of the property and have changed the plan for the loop road to allow easy access for fire trucks, stated the watermain has been extended for placement of a fire hydrant that connects to the parking lot and will be working with the property owner to add to the existing sprinkler system; and stated the State strongly supports the preliminary design plan. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the preliminary design plan for PUD #93, KQRS 3rd Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. The Preliminary Plat of KQRS 3rd Addition prepared by Schoell and Madson shall become a part of this approval. 2. The Site Plan and Watermain Service Plan prepared by Schoell and Madson and dated 4/26/01 shall become a part of this approval. 3. The recommendations and findings in the report of City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, dated May 7, 2001 to Mark Grimes shall be a part of this approval. 4. Prior to the occupation of the KQRS building for office space, all improvements indicated on the Site Plan and Watermain Service Plan shall be completed. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 2001 Page 4 Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #93 - KQRS 3rd Addition (917 North Lilac Drive) - Continued 5. Proposed Lot 1 is rezoned from Radio and Television to Business and Professional Office at the time of General Plan approval. 6. The mechanical equipment for the towers is moved to the garage on Lot 2 prior to occupancy of the Lot 1 building for office purposes or no later than December 31, 2001. 7. Prepare a parking lot landscaping plan. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - ABSENT LESUER - YES MICKS - YES Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - Amendment #1 - PUD #74 - Hidden Lakes Development (South of Hidden Lakes Parkway and Golden Valley Road Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, stated that because of the absence of one Council Member the applicant requested the item be delayed until a full Council is present. The public hearing will be reset for another date and a hearing notice will be published in the newspaper and notices will be sent to those on the mailing list. 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 cancel the June 18, 2001 public hearing on the preliminary design plan, Amendment #1, PUD #74, Hidden Lakes Development. Public Hearings - Rezoning to Institutional (1-1) Zoning District - 5431 Glenwood Avenue and 21 Turners Crossroad South; and Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map Amendment - 5431 Glenwood Avenue and 21 Turners Crossroad Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, stated that because of the absence of one Council Member the applicant requested the item be continued until July 17, 2001. 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 2001 Page 5 Public Hearings - Rezoning to Institutional (1-1) Zoning District - 5431 Glenwood Avenue and 21 Turners Crossroad South; and Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map Amendment - 5431 Glenwood Avenue and 21 Turners Crossroad - Continued MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing for consideration of the rezoning to institutional zoning district and the comprehensive land use plan map amendment for 5431 Glenwood Avenue and 21 Turners Crossroad South to July 17, 2001. *Authorization to Sign Contract with Decision Resources Ltd for Community Visioning Process MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign a contract with Decision Resources Ltd. for a three-phase plan for a community visioning process for a total cost not to exceed $41,850.00. Call for Public Hearing - Right -of -Way Easement Vacation - Bassett Drive at Rhode Island Avenue North - 7/17/01 Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-36 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 17, 2001 TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF BASSETT DRIVE 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, LeSuer, and Micks; and the following were absent: Johnson; 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. Call for Public Hearing - Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - PUD #87 - Allianz USA Addition - 7/17/01 Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 2001 Page 6 Call for Public Hearing - Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - PUD #87 - Allianz USA Addition - 7/17/01 - Continued Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-37 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 17, 2001 TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF CERTAIN PLATTED DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS IN THE PLAT OF ALLIANZ LIFE USA ADDITION P.U.D. NO. 87 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, LeSuer, and Micks; and the following were absent: Johnson; 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. Call for Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Zoning Voting Requirements - 7/17/01 Allen Barnard introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding zoning voting requirements for July 17, 2001. Announcements of Meetings The Open House will be held on June 27, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall Complex and Fire Station #2 and Fire Station #3. The next City Council meeting is July 10, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. The next Council/Manager meeting will be July 10, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be July 10, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. The League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference will be held June 19 - 22, 2001 in Duluth, Minnesota Mayor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 2001 Page 7 Environmental Commission Vacancy Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Mayor Anderson will check with the those applicants who have submitted an application to see if they would still be interested in serving on the Commission and report back to the City Council. Board/Commission Guidelines Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. The Council discussed the absentee policy and the Council supported the original recommendations. Since Council Member Johnson was absent the Council postponed any action on the guidelines item until she is present to give her input. Establishing a Memorial Garden Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Staff was requested to check with the League of Minnesota Cities to see what types of memorial or recreational activities other cities have done and report back to the City Council for discussion at a future Council/Manager meeting. Request by Human Rights Commission to Participate in Campaign to Advance Human Rights and Counter Hate and Bigotry Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to refer the item to staff and suggested that an article appear in the City newsletter and on the web site when space is available. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 2001 Page 8 Adjournment MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Irson, Mayor ATTEST: