10-16-01 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
October 16, 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 16, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson and LeSuer. The
following member was absent: 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
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - September 19, 2001 ; and Special Citv
Council Meeting - September 25, 2001
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council Meeting for September 19, 2001; and the Special City Council meeting
for September 25, 2001 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of October 16, 2001 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson 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 Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #290 - #291 and #7531 - #7532.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - September 13, 2001
Planning Commission - September 24, 2001
Public Hearing - Ordinance #259 - Conditional Use Permit - 9130 Olson Memorial
Highway
The following ordinances were MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 259, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 01-90
9130 Olson Memorial Highway
Auto Point, Ltd., Applicant
Rick Foreman, Auto -Point Ltd, reviewed the permit request.
Jay Hoffman, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #259, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - ABSENT
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval -1407 June Avenue South
Richard Bodin, Applicant, reviewed the preliminary plat.
Jay Hoffman, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the plan and answered
questions from the Council
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval -1407 June Avenue South - Continued
William Joynes and Jeannine Clancy 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.
Dennis Dylong, 1440 June Avenue South, stated there has been some removal of trees in
the area and wanted to know if the tree preservation plan was being followed.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plat for Rainbow Estates.
*Authorization to Sign Boulevard Turf and Stairway Maintenance Agreement with
Brookstone-Vanman LLC for Valley Square Pedestrian Improvement Project
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Boulevard Turf and Stairway Maintenance
Agreement with Brookstone-Vanman LLC for the stairway connecting the Town Square
parking lot located at the northwest corner of Golden Valley Road and Winnetka Avenue
North to the public sidewalk along Golden Valley Road.
*RSL 227 - 810 10th Avenue North - Waiver of Public Hearing and Order Construction
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-62
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT
TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBDIVISION 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
RSL 227
8101-21 TENTH AVENUE NORTH
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 and LeSuer; and the following was absent: 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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*Wavier of Public Hearing - 2001 City Driveways
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-63
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS THAT INVOLVE 2001 CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS
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 and LeSuer; and the following was absent: 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.
*Support for Valley Square Commons Affordable Housing and Financing
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-64
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
IN SUPPORT OF VALLEY SQUARE COMMONS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND FINANCING BY THE
HENNEPIN COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE FUND
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 and LeSuer; and the following was absent: 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 Addendum Agreement with Rondoni. MacMillan & Schneider
Ltd. for Prosecuting Attorney Services
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Addendum to Legal Services Agreement with
Rondoni, MacMillan & Schneider Ltd. for vehicle forfeiture prosecuting attorney services for
January 1, 2001 until December 31, 2002.
Announcements of Meetings
The next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
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Announcements of Meetings - Set Date for Canvassing Board Meeting
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set the
Canvassing Board Meeting for November 7, 2001 at 6:15 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
School District 270 and 281 Presentations Regarding Referendum lew
Mike Kremer, Superintendent, Hopkins School District and Stan Mack, Superintendent,
Robbinsdale School District reviewed the background material regarding the levy
referendums for each of the school districts and answered questions from the Council. Mr.
Mack introduced Bob Hernz and Bev O'Connor, Robbinsdale School Board members who
live in Golden Valley. They asked for the Councils endorsement and support for the
referendums this fall and they encouraged the residents to vote yes on the referendum.
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-65
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM
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 and LeSuer; and the following was absent: 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.
Human Services Foundation Annual Report
Sue Virnig, Assistant Finance Director/Staff Liaison, Human Services Foundation, reviewed
the funding report and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the 2002 Allocation Report, and approve sending the allocation letters to the
organizations involved stating the allocation amount.
The Council expressed their appreciation to the Human Services Foundation for their work
determining the allocation and their fundraising efforts.
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Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Mary E. $derson, Mayor
ATTEST:
J�dy Nally^dministray, b Secretary