02-15-00 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 15, 2000
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 February 15, 2000 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks; and the
following was absent: Anderson. Also present were: Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the
Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Citizen Input
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson introduced the agenda item.
John Solberg, Kids, Education, Environment and You Program (KEEY), thanked the
Council for allowing him to start his program in Golden Valley by making rental space
available. He reviewed his program in which kids in schools grow plants, which are then
planted in public areas throughout the metro area.
The Mayor Pro Tem continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: Citv Council Meeting - February 1, 2000 and Special City
Council Meeting - February 8, 2000
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the City Council meeting minutes of February 1, 2000; and the Special City Council
Meeting minutes of February 8, 2000 as submitted.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson summarized the Special City Council Meeting minutes of
February 8, 2000.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and moti�n carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 15, 2000 as submitted.
Auproval 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 Pro Tem Johnson 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 #17637 to #17654 and #7238.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Nptice Requirement - Church of Christ
the Kinq
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
gambling license exemption and waiver of notice �nequirement for the Church of Christ the
King.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
_ MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - January 24, 20090
Civil Service Commission - February 7, 2000
Board of Zoning Appeals - January 25, 2000
Human Rights Commission - January 13, 2000
Public Hearing - Ordinance #217 - Conditional Use Permit - 1 General Mills Boulevard
The following ordinance was MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE NO. 217, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 00-80
1 General Mills Boulevard
General Mills, Applicant
Judy Dixon McQuire, Applicant, reviewed the proposed plan and answered questions from
the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
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Public Hearinq - Ordinance #217 - Conditional Use Permit - 1 General Mills Boulevard -
Continued
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the meeting for pub'lic input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one,
the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #217, 2"d Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON -ABSENT BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Informal Public Hearing - First Consideratio�n - Ordinance #218 - Establishing
Environmental Commission
The following ordinance was MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE #218, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment Establishing the Environmental Commission
Jeannine Clancy and Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item and answered questions
from the Council.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the meeting for pub�ic input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Linda Loomis, 6677 Olson Memorial Highway, asked how this Commission will work with
the Open Space and Recreation Commission.
Alan Kuentz, 3901 Poplar Drive, stated he is pleased to see the establishment of the
Commission, he has served on an Environmental Commission when he lived in another
city, suggested this Committee be allowed to be involved in reviewing the public and
private development that occurs within the city, feels the Committee should be comprised
of some members that have some technical expertise or formal training as well as those
who are interested in the environment and it should be a diverse group.
The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #218, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - ABSENT BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
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*Apuroval of Extension of Deadline for Filing of Plat - Lester Addition
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to grant a six
month extension of deadline for filing of the plat for the Lester Addition.
*Authorizinq Submittal of 2000 Municipal Recycling Grant Application with Hennepin
Coun
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-5
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE 2000 MUNICIPAL
RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
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: Bakken,
Johnson, LeSuer and Micks, and the following was absent: Anderson, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro Tem and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Receipt of Preliminary December 1999 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the preliminary December 1999 general fund budget report.
Receipt of Liquor Compliance Report
Bob Shellum, Director of Public Safety, reviewed the compliance report and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the liquor compliance report.
Authorization to Sign Cooperative Constructiora Agreement with State of Minnesota
for Seqment II - T.H. 100 Project— 29th Avenue North to 39th Avenue North
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Ron Roschle, Final Design Project Manager, Dan Dorman, Superintendent of Final Design
Group, MnDOT reviewed the project and answered questions from the Council.
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Authorization to Siqn Coouerative Construction Agreement with State of Minnesota
for Sectment II - T.H. 100 Project - 29th Avenue North to 39th Avenue North -
Continued
Jeannine Clancy requested the resolution be adopted with the statement that the City
Attorney's concerns relative to the hold harmless clause and the inspection items be
addressed in the final agreement.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-6
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR SEGMENT II OF THE TH 100 PROJECT
(29thAVENUE NORTH TO 39th 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: Bakken,
Johnson, LeSuer and Micks, and the following was absent: Anderson, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro Tem and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Call for Public Hearinq - Communiiy Development Block Grant Program - 3/6/00
Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for a public
hearing to consider the 2000 Community Development Block Grant program on March 6,
2000.
Call for Public Hearing - 2000 Pavement Management Program - 00 SI 2 - North of
Tenth Avenue North and West of Winnetka Avenue North - 3/6/00
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-7
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
00 SI 2
NORTH OF TENTH AVENUE NORTH AND WEST OF WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH
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Call for Public Hearing - 2000 Pavement Management Program - 00 SI 2 - North of
Tenth Avenue North and West of Winnetka Avenue North - 3/6/00
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: Bakken,
Johnson, LeSuer and Micks, and the following was absent: Anderson, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro Tem and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Call for Public Hearing - 2000 Pavement Management Program - 00 SI 3 North of T H
55, West of Douglas Drive. East of Winnetka Avenue North - 3/6/00
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-8
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
00 SI 3
NORTH OF T.H. 55, WEST OF DOUGLAS DRIVE,
EAST OF WINNETKA 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: Bakken,
Johnson, LeSuer and Micks, and the following was absent: Anderson, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro Tem and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Call for Informal Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Establishing Licensing
Requirements for Commercial Lawn Fertilizer Applicators - 3/6/00
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to call for an
informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding establishing
licensing requirements for commercial lawn fertilizer applicators for March 6, 2000.
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Call for Informal Public Hearinq - Ordinance Amendment - Prohibiting the Use of
Fertilizers Containing Phosphorous - 3/6/00
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to call for an
informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment prohibiting the use of
fertilizers containing phosphorous for March 6, 2000.
*Quotes - Greens Mower
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
triplex greens mower from the lowest responsible bidder, MTI Distributing Co. for
$15,575.62. The quotes were as follows:
MTI Distributing $15,575.62
Erv's Lawn Mower 17,673.75
*Bids - Cab/Chassis Truck
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
cab/chassis truck with equipment options under the City of St Paul, Division of Contract
and Analysis Services bid, from Superior Ford for a total of$25,350.00.
*Quotes - Light Duty Trucks
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to purchase six
light duty trucks from the State of Minnesota contract from Superior Ford for a total of
$117,145.00.
*Quotes - Recreation Brochures
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
printing of recreation brochures from the lowest responsible bidder, Nystrom Printing for
$15,551.00. The quotes were as follows:
Nystrom Printing $15,551.00
Sexton Printing 15,593.00
M & M Printing 18,585.00
First Impressions 18,480.00
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Announcements of Meetinqs
The next City Council meeting is Monday, March 6, 2000.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Board/Commission Reappointments
Mayor Pro Tem introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to make the
following reappointments:
Planning Commission:
Rick Groger 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
Robert Shaffer 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
Open Space and Recreation Commission:
Jim Johnson 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
Linda Loomis 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
Jerry Sandler 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
Human Rights Commission:
Marion Helland 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
Ruthie Wuollet 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
Mike Perelstein 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
*Joint Water Commission Reappointment
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to appoint Bill
Joynes to the Joint Water Commission for a term that expires December 21, 2003.
Resolution Supporting Telecommunications Restructuring That Meets Local
Government Needs
Council Member Bakken and Jeanne Andre reviewed the agenda item and answered
questions from the Council.
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Resolution Supportinq Telecommunications Restructuring That Meets Local
Government Needs - Continued
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-9
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
RESTRUCTURING THAT MEETS LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEEDS
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: Bakken,
Johnson, LeSuer and Micks, and the following was absent: Anderson, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro Tem and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Adjournment
The Mayor Pro Tem adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Gloria L. John n, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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u y Nally Administrati Secretary