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10-02-01 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council October 2, 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 October 2, 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. *Letter from Dean McCarty Regarding Resignation form Human Rights Commission MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from David Hovis, dated August 9, 2001 regarding resignation from the Building Board of Review and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition for his service to the community. Citizen Input Mark Friederichs, 7500 Western Avenue, wanted a clarification of the information he received regarding referendum levies. Don Taylor, Finance Director answered questions from the Council. Approval of Minutes: Council/Manager Meeting - September 11, 2001 and Special City Council Meeting - September 11, 2001 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Council/Manager meeting minutes of September 11, 2001; and the Special City Council meeting minutes of September 11, 2001 as submitted. Mayor Anderson read the Council/Manager meeting minutes of September 11, 2001. The City Council Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2001 and Special City Council Meeting for September 25, 2001 will be approved at the next meeting. Approval of Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of October 2, 2001 as amended: Addition to Mayor and Council Items: Appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 2, 2001 Page 2 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 submitted. 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. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license # #7528 - #7530. *Solicitor License - Clean Water Action MOVED by LeSuer seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Clean Water Action. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - August 16, 2001 Board of Zoning Appeals - August 28, 2001 Human Rights Commission - August 9, 2001 Environmental Commission - August 27, 2001 Public Hearing - Proposed Noise Wall - TH 169, Plymouth Avenue to Hillsboro Avenue North Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Wayne Norris and Pete Wasco, MnDOT presented the proposed plans 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 2, 2001 Page 3 Public Hearinq - Proposed Noise Wall - TH 169, Plymouth Avenue to Hillsboro Avenue North - Continued Willis Tofte, 2008 Mendelssohn Avenue North, he would like to see the noise wall constructed because you can't carry on a conversation in your living room with the windows open; at night you can hear the semis shifting gears and feel the vibration; wouldn't want shrubs in front of the noise wall as rubbish would be collected in the shrubs; stated he mows the green space in front of the fence because they only mow about two times year and the weeds get knee high. Khamben Sanavongsay, 1604 Mendelssohn Avenue North, would like to see the noise wall built because he feels it will help with the noise and pollution problems, stated he has tried to plant trees in front of his home but the wind blows the salt on his trees and they died. Tracy Anderson, 2001 Hillsboro Avenue North; was concerned that the wall look nice and not look "cheap'; feels that plants that are conducive to mowing be planted because we have to look at it from the neighborhood; and suggested that more of the neighborhood should be invited to the future neighborhood open houses. Carolyn Johnson, 2215 Stroden Circle, in favor of the wall, stated when she is on her patio you can't carry on a conversation and can't have the windows open in the upstairs bedroom or the front doors open because of the noise. Connie Augeson, 9450 Winsdale Street, in favor of the wall because it will cut down the noise and you can't have a conversation when you are on the deck. Bev Lutz, 2318 English Circle, in favor of the wall; sated it is difficult to carry on a conversation because of the noise when you are on the patio and suggested maybe some ivy could be planted along the wall like some of the walls in New Hope. Kevin Thomas, 1528 Mendelssohn Avenue North, is in favor of the wall, moved from Edina where he lived behind a sound wall and the noise level between his home in Golden Valley and Edina from the same distance is night and day. Gretchen Scanlon, 1912 Mendelssohn Avenue North, in favor of the wall because it will control the noise level; can't open the windows on the north side of the house, creates problems when trying to sleep. Lowell Benson, 2123 Tamerian Trail, in favor of the wall, feels the houses along Mendelssohn will sell better when the wall goes in, stated that the homes in Kings Valley that are not near 169 resell faster than those that front 169. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 2, 2001 Page 4 Public Hearing - Proposed Noise Wall - TH 169, Plymouth Avenue to Hillsboro Avenue North - Continued The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-53 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A NOISE WALL ON THE EAST SIDE OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 169 BETWEEN WINSDALE STREET AND MENDELSSOHN LANE IN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY 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. Public Hearing - Special Assessments Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Jeannine Clancy presented the report on Project 01-1. 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 Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-54 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 2001 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 01-1 34TH AVENUE NORTH, REGENT AVENUE NORTH TO KYLE AVENUE NORTH 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 2, 2001 Page 5 Public Hearing - Special Assessments - Continued Don Taylor, Finance Director presented the information about the delinquent utility bills. 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 01-55 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Micks 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. Don Taylor, Finance Director reviewed the assessment roll for miscellaneous charges 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 Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-56 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS BILLING The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Micks 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 2, 2001 Page 6 Public Hearing - Watermain Easement Vacation - Adiacent to 1-394 and TH 169 Jeannine Clancy 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. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-57 RESOLUTION VACATING A WATERMAIN EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1-394 AND TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 169 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. *Approving Appointment of Election Judges for General Election Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-58 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2001 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. *Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - PUD #89 - Golden Meadows Addition MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for PUD #89, Golden Meadows Addition. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 2, 2001 Page 7 *Approval of Plat - PUD #94 - General Mills Second Addition Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-59 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - GENERAL MILLS SECOND ADDITION P.U.D. NO. 94 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. *Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - PUD #94 - General Mills World Headquarters Campus MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for PUD #94, General Mills World Headquarters Campus. Approval of Plat - PUD #95 - Carousel Automobiles William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-60 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - CAROUSEL AUTOMOBILES P.U.D. NO. 95 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. Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - PUD #95 - Carousel Automobiles William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for PUD #95, Carousel Automobiles. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 2, 2001 Page 8 Call for Public Hearing and Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of $5,200,000 Conduit Bonds - Courage Center -11/7/01 Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 01-61 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS 469.152 THROUGH 469.165 COURAGE CENTER 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. Announcements of Meetings The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on October 9, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on October 9, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. The next City Council meeting will be held on October 16, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set the following budget work sessions: November 13, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. staff presentation of the 2002 budget November 20, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. Council discussion of the 2002 budget MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set the 2002 Budget Hearing for December 11, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor and Council Communications Council Member Micks stated she has Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 16, 2001 and she will try to make it to the City Council meeting by the time the public hearings start. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 2, 2001 Page 9 Mayor and Council Communications - Continued The City Council has agreed to invite the Superintendents from the Robbinsdale and Hopkins School Districts to attend the October 16, 2001 City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. to allow them time to educate the public on the upcoming school referendums. Mayor Anderson will contact the School Superintendents to invite them to attend. Appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to appoint Larry Smith to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term to expire April 1, 2002. Adjournment MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. F®RM lerson, Mayor - ATTEST: