03-06-00 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 6, 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 March 6, 2000 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 Sandra Accola Re arding 00 SI 2
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Sandra Accola, dated February 29, 2000 regarding 00 SI 2.
*Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Loomis Regarding 00 SI 2
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Loomis, dated March 4, 2000 regarding 00 SI 2.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Apuroval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - February 15 2000
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of February 15, 2000 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 6, 2000 as amended: Addition of Letter and/or Petition - Letter from Mr.
and Mrs. Clinton Loomis Regarding 00 SI 2.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as amended: Addition of Letter
and/or Petition - Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Loomis Regarding 00 SI 2.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
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""Approval of Check Re ister
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #17655 to #17742 and #7239 to #7255.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 24, 2000
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - January 20, 2000
Building Board of Review - November 1, 1999
Public Hearing - 00 SI 2 - North of Tenth Avenue North and West of Winnetka Avenue
North (Wesley Park Area); and Public Hearing - 00 SI 3 - North of TH 55 West of
Douqlas Drive. East of Winnetka Avenue North (IBassett Creek Area�
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. William Joynes answered questions from the
Council. Jeannine Clancy presented the projects and answered questions from the
Council. Jeff Oliver, City Engineer answered questions from the Council. Sue Mason from
Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. answered questions from the Council.
Public Hearing - 00 S12 - Wes/ey Park Area
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Bruce Royce, 8355 Julianne Terrace, asked how do they determine that the street needs
to be resurfaced; stated his street has not changed in 20 years except for a little dip on
Julianne Terrace and Wisconsin that creates water and when the snow melts; and asked
what is pavement quality index (PQI) of Julianne Terrace.
Bob Curtis, 1401 Wisconsin Avenue North, canvassed sixteen neighbors in the area and
asked if they felt that the project was necessary or a needless waste of money to repave
the street; nine felt it was a waste of money, three were in favor and four had no opinion;
and asked why does this street need to be replaced.
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Public Hearinq - 00 SI 2 - North of Tenth Avenue North and West of Winnetka Avenue
North (Wesley Park Area); and Public Hearing - 00 SI 3 - North of TH 55, West of
Douqlas Drive. East of Winnetka Avenue North (Bassett Creek Area) - Continued
Public Hearing- 00 SI 2 - Wesley Park Area - Continued
Don Berg, 1424 Orkla Drive, stated he surveyed the whole area and feels that 95% of the
street is sound; asked why does this have to be done, asked where core samples were
taken; when was the last time maintenance was done and what type of maintenance;
asked what is the maintenance schedule for newly constructed streets.
Tom Rosch, 1840 Wisconsin Avenue, asked how much money will be raised; how many
households will be effected; what is the total dollar amount that wilt be generated through
the assessment; stated that part of the wear and tear on the road is caused by garbage
trucks going up and down the road two times a week, stated they are all in a hurry and they
are all leaking oil and fluids on the roads and we will have new roads and fresh oil spilled
on them.
Bonnie Kindt, 1115 Orkla Drive, said her street is not traveled very much and is a very
beautiful street with lots of trees; doesn't want to see curb and gutter put in there; the PQI
of the street is a 7.8 and it is in really good shape except for one end of it and doesn't know
why they can't fix that section; neighbors she has t�lked to have noticed no water problem
on the street.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-10
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTfON OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
00 SI 2
NORTH OF TENTH AVENUE NORTH AND WEST OF WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH
(WESLEY PARK AREA)
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, and LeSuer; and the following voted against the same: Micks,
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 Hearinq - 00 SI 2 - North of Tenth Avenue North and West of Winnetka Avenue
North (Weslev Park Area); and Public Hearing - 00 SI 3 - North of TH 55 West of
Douqlas Drive, East of Winnetka Avenue North (Bassett Creek Area) - Continued
Public Hearing- 00 S/ 3 Bassett Creek Area
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Bill Flanary, 6737 Olympia Street, spokesperson for the group, reviewed the meeting
history of group; stated the group has unanimously rejected a sidewalk; feels the proposed
design will sacrifice too many trees and destroy the natural beauty of the neighborhood;
will eliminate driveway space and force increased parking on the street; the sidewalk can
not be safely accessed by residents living on the opposite side of the street from the
sidewalk; the houses are close to the street; feels there will be a decline of property values;
we feel the design is too expansive given a 50 foot limited right of way; we understand
tonight the main discussion is the sidewalk; our understanding is that we will come back
later to discuss the type of street that will be put in; if you put a sidewalk in you will be
taking out old growth trees; if you put in a 6 foot wide concrete strip and a 2-3 foot
separation barrier plus curb plus a 28-32 foot street we won't be able to tolerate parking on
the street; where will we park our cars, we won't be able to park them on the street.
Eric Boe, 1023 Quebec Avenue North, we have eight houses on our street and we have
garbage trucks that come on our street Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and
there is trash out every day not to mention the recycling truck and feels that is a lot of wear
and tear on the streets and doesn't want to see all these garbage trucks coming up and
down; would like to see some kind of uniform policy; stated he is in favor of the street
project; stated he lives on a dead end street and there are two huge red and white stripped
barricades that are very ugly and when the snow removal people come they have to plow
all the way down the dead end street and they have to try and push the snow up over the
barricades; every year they break the barricades and the neighbor and I spend hours trying
to dig out the fire hydrant that gets buried; we would like to see something much more
aesthetically pleasing and is much less visible to everyone instead of barricades; stated he
walks a lot and that there is antifreeze in the street and there is oil and thinks that a lot of
people use the street as their fourth or fifth garage and would like to see some type of
proposal to eliminate overnight parking on streets; had questions about the timing of the
street projects, the driveway apron program and the proposed Hennepin County trail.
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Public Hearinq - 00 SI 2 - North of Tenth Avenue North and West of Winnetka Avenue
North (Wesley Park Area); and Public Hearing - 00 SI 3 - North of TH 55, West of
Douqlas Drive, East of Winnetka Avenue North (Bassett Creek Area) - Continued
Public Hearing- 00 SI 3 Bassett Creek Area - Continued
Wendy Rubinyi, 1325 Maryland Avenue North, I went around in September and circulated
a petition to get a paved walking path around the northern part of the Golden Valley
Country Club and got 340 names and addresses; feels that this is a very unsafe area to
walk in but people still do and it is very well utilized; I would like to see a paved walkway
installed as part of the pavement management plan along the northern edge of the Golden
Valley Country Club; feels there are several very dangerous points; blind hills, curves and
corners when you walk next to the Country Club; feels residents have no walking or biking
access to get to the newer shopping areas because it is unsafe to walk there and the
library without going farther out of the way; the area already gets a high recreational use;
feels its is a great opportunity to add to the trail system, value to the property and
infrastructure; the costs may seem high but when it is included in the pavement
management program it is well worth the costs; if you put the sidewalk not on the Country
Club property walkers would have to walk over many driveways, cross streets, and come
around corners that are busy.
Mark Tambornino, 1020 Sumter Avenue North, asked why a City without curb and gutter
that has existed now cannot exist without it; feels repaving roads that do not need it in the
interest in doing quadrants as a whole is a waste of taxpayer money; feels the Council
should spend our money as the constituents want it spent.
Bill Coggins, 1612 Aquilla Avenue North, President, Golden Valley Country Club, stated
the Country Club has been in existence since 1914 and has worked on many
neighborhood issues; and have worked with Hennepin County on compromises for the
regional trail; stated their primary concern is safety and drainage onto the golf course; we
feel a sidewalk around the western and northern edge impacts us in that it is close to tee
boxes, greens, stated the Country Club wants to go on record that they have a safety issue
if we continue; use of the extremities of the golf courses would put people in danger in
areas that are already more dangerous then some of the other areas already used for
trails; there are numerous land elevation changes where the golf course is higher in many
cases and there are a few cases where the trail would be lower; suggested the sidewalk be
built on the west side of Pennsylvania and the north side of Plymouth and feels costs
would not be as significant; the sidewalk would be right there and they wouldn't have to
cross the street and dodge the traffic; and stated they are in favor of the street
reconstruction.
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Public Hearinq - 00 SI 2 - North of Tenth Avenue North and West of Winnetka Avenue
North (Weslev Park Area); and Public Hearing - 00 SI 3 - North of TH 55 West of
Douqlas Drive. East of Winnetka Avenue North (Bassett Creek Area) - Continued
Pub/ic Hearing - 00 S/ 3 Bassett Creek Area - Continued
John Kluchka, 1124 Rhode Island Avenue North, looking forward to his street being done;
asked how do you expect street reconstruction to effect the value of the home; will taxes
go up; what assurances do we have that the quality of the new streets will be worth what
we are paying for them; are there any inspections planned to guaranty the quality of the
work, and are there other concrete color options for the program.
Mike Hunegs, 6621 Olympia Street, stated Olympia has a special neighborhood quality
that is important to the people who live; they like the older, quiet neighborhood, and are not
interested in encouraging more traffic down the street; wants to preserve the quality of the
neighborhood; feels the best effort to replace a tree one to one is inadequate and not an
equivalent tree; asked if the sidewalk could be swerved in between the street and trees
and wants to know if there is room for intelligent landscaping design; stated the sidewalk
width should not be changed from five to six feet just because of the equipment used to
clean the sidewalk; asked why the sidewalk along the Country Club doesn't have a
boulevard and why should they have to have one.
Lois Engstrom, 1535 Florida Avenue North, likes to walk around the City and stated if you
walk down and visualize where the sidewalk would be you can see that you would be
eliminating the privacy for a lot of people if the sidewalks are constructed; it would be so
close to some of the homes and you would feel that you are imposing and invited people to
walk area to see what the impact will be.
Harmony Bennett, 540 Varner Circle, asked what her assessment will be in her area; over
what period of time do you pay it off; what interest is charged; stated their Circle is in good
condition; there are only six houses and very little traffic; agree that one garbage carrier for
the whole City would be a good idea; asked what they are going to do regarding the
installation of curb and gutter on Olson Memorial Highway.
Kevin Fox, 6746 Olympia Street, asked about the amount of right of way that will be
needed to construct a street to state aid standards; what about the additional element of a
side walk; they only have a 50 foot right of way and how does that eomplicate the issue on
a state aid street; how many trees will be lost as a result of this proposed design;
requested the Council ask staff for the specific answer to how many trees will be lost;
asked if there was another example of a 50 foot right of way built to state aid specifications .
within the City.
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Public Hearinq - 00 SI 2 - North of Tenth Avenue North and West of Winnetka Avenue
North (Wesley Park Area); and Public Hearing - 00 SI 3 - North of TH 55, West of
Douqlas Drive, East of Winnetka Avenue North (Bassett Creek Area) - Continued
Public Hearing - 00 S13 Bassett Creek Area - Continued
Dan Freeman, 1031 Pennsylvania Avenue, supports the street project; has concerns over
the proposed sidewalk around the golf course; feels what attracts walkers to the golf
course is the lack of development; if we put retaining walls and sidewalk we start to lose
the grass and we lose many of the things that attract the walkers; feels it is a very
expensive project and more study should be made as to the amount of use that it would
actually get; having lived along Pennsylvania Avenue it is the same walkers and feels it
doesn't get that much use; we have some streets that are on bus lines that don't have
sidewalks that we could utilize the money much better in those areas; what is in the original
budget for the street program and the city budget; feels that as it relates to safety it is up to
us as neighborhood who are responsible for the safety of the area; we get very little traffic
and we are the ones who need to slow down, take our time and watch out for the walkers;
a sidewalk doesn't necessarily make it safer, it is the driver.
Bill Valek, 6834 Plymouth Avenue North, supports the walking path around the golf course;
more people walk by, than drive by; would like to take the grandchildren for walk in the
area; it is a difficult and unsafe place to walk.
Dennis Wyszynski, 7200 Glenwood Avenue, asked for a clarification on the curb and gutter
as they were using the term Glenwood and 55 Service Road and wanted to make sure
what they were referring to.
Bud Engstrom, 1535 Florida Avenue North; stated the last time when our citizens group
met on the Olympia Street sidewalk issue, the vote was twenty-seven to zero against
sidewalks.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-11
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
00 SI 3
NORTH OF T.H. 55, WEST OF DOUGLAS DRIVE,
EAST OF WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH
(BASSETT CREEK AREA)
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Public Hearinq - 00 SI 2 - North of Tenth Avenue North and West of Winnetka Avenue
North (Weslev Park Areaj; and Public Hearing - 00 SI 3 - North of TH 55, West of
Douqlas Drive, East of Winnetka Avenue North (Bassett Creek Area) - Continued
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 Bakken and motion carried unanimously to direct staff
to work with the Olympia Street neighborhood to see what the impact of several options will
be, and that the neighborhood will come back before the Council before any construction
begins.
Staff was requested to contact Bill Flanary, the neighborhood spokesperson, to schedule a
meeting and send out notices to the neighborhood about said meeting.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to refer the
request for a trail around the north side of the Golden Valley Country Club to the sidewalk
committee.
Staff was requested to let Wendy Rubinyi know when the item will be considered by the
sidewalk committee.
Public Hearing - 2000 Urban Hennepin County Development Block Grant (CDBGZ
Program
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meetinc� 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 resofution and moved its adoption:
F�ESOLlIT1C7N 00-12
RESOLUTION APPROVING PR(�JECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 2000 URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY nEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
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Public Hearing - 2000 Urban Hennepin County Development Block Grant (CDBG�
Program - Continued
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 - Ordinance #219 - General Plan Approval - Breck School - PUD #88
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE NO. 219, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of General Plan of Development
Breck Addition, P.U.D. No. 88
Breck School, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
Jay Squires, Attorney representing Breck School, stated they have reviewed the
recommendations and generally concur with the recommendation, but they do have some
issues they are working with staff on.
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 Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #219, 2nd Addition. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Public Hearing - Ordinance #220 - General Plan Approval - Allianz Life USA/Duke-
Weeks
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #220 - General Plan Approval - Allianz Life USA/Duke-
Weeks
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 LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #220 to the March 21, 2000 Council Meeting.
Informal Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #221 - Establishing
Licensing Requirements for Commercial Lawn Fertilizer
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks:
ORDINANCE NO. 221, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment Establishing Licensing Requirements for
Commercial Lawn Fertilizer Applicators
Jeannine Clancy 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 Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #221, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Informal Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #222 - Prohibiting the
Use of Fertilizers Containing Phosphorous
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE NO. 222, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment Prohibiting the Use of Fertilizers Containing Phosphorous
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
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Informal Public Hearina - Second Consideration - Ordinance #222 - Prohibiting the
Use of Fertilizers Containing Phosphorous
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 LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #222, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Informal Public Hearinq - Second Consideration - Ordinance #218 - Establishina
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 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 Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #218, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Mayor Anderson stated that information regarding the process for applying for the
Environmental Commission will be on the website, an article will appear in the city
newsletter and the SunPost; the deadline for application will be the end of March; the
Council will interview the candidates the first part of April and make their appointment at
the April 18, 2000 meeting and a memo will be sent to the members of the Surface Water
Management Plan Advisory Committee about the Commission.
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*Approval of Plat- Lester Addition
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-13
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - LESTER ADDITION
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.
*Approval of Plat - PUD #84 -Animal Humane Society
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-14
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT -ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY P.U.D. NO. 84
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 Siqn Amended Southwest Mwtual Aid Association Agreement for
Use of Fire Personnel and Equipment
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-15
RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A REVISED
JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
THE SOUTHWEST MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION
FOR USE OF FIRE PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
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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Staff Reaort - Harvest Weeds and In-Pond Alum Treatment - South Rice Lake
Jeannine Clancy 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.
David Olfe, 2620 Kyle Avenue North, stated that birds and other wildlife use the pond when
the algae is not present in the early spring and later in the fall; he stated that Grimes Pond
and North Rice Lake have settling basins and that the storm water runoff goes directly into
South Rice Lake; that South Rice Lake has much higher levels of phosphates; and that the
algae growths come from last years settlement from the bottom of the pond; asked the
Council to find out what it would cost to treat South Rice Lake only; stated he feels that
educating the residents will go a long way to help with the water quality of the lake; feels it
will be a long time before the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission considers
improvements to this lake as there are other lakes within the district that have a higher
priority.
Bill Linder, 2640 Kyle Avenue North, stated he is a user of the parks in the area; that the
residents have respect for the area and don't litter; people drive there from other areas to
use the park paths; stated someone has spent money fixing the floating walkway; feels the
park improvements and water management improvements have to be looked at together
and that it is a unique and wonderful area and that we need to take care of it.
George Wilcox, 2560 Kyle Avenue, feels that Robbinsdale has done a lot and Golden
Valley has not.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Council requested the staff to prepare a report for Council consideration within one
month, including information such as: clarify where the water is coming from; review the
materials that were presented from the South Rice Lake residents, what are the actual
costs of the project compared to the estimate received; is there a cost difference for
treatment on three ponds versus one; are grant funds available; consider the project as an
open space and recreation project; what are the impacts on the budget if considered a park
project; what other lakes/ponds within the City are similar; how does this project rank in
priority to other similar projects; what other options that are available; what is the interest of
the neighborhood in paying a portion of the costs; what kind of precedent will the Council
be setting; and staff was requested to notify David Olfe of the date and time when the item
will be considered before the Council.
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*Authorization to Siqn Cooperative Construction Agreement with State of Minnesota
for Segment - T.H. 100 Project - Segment II
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption as submitted:
RESOLUTION 00-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS FOR SEGMENT I OF THE T.H. 100 PROJECT
(GLENWOOD AVENUE TO DULUTH STREET)
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.
Call for Public Hearing - Street Right-of Way and Easement Vacations - Allianz PUD
Redevelopment Area -4/4/00
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to vacate Wayzata Boulevard (north I-394 Frontage Road), a portion of
Xenia Avenue south and all of City of Golden Valley easements in the parcels contained in
the proposed Allianz Life USA, PUD #87 for April 4, 2000.
*Quotes - Fire Nozzles
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
twenty 1-1/2" nozzles, finrenty 2-1/2" nozzles, and associated appliances from the lowest
responsible bidder, Danko Emergency for $16,176.00. The quotes were as follows:
Danko Eddy Metro
Pricing Information on 1'/2" Nozzles Emergency Brothers Fire
Elkhart 4000-14 Chief Nozzle Tip $234.00 $250.00 $235.80
Akron 2431 Saber Shut off w/ 15/16" 208.00 225.00 216.00
Straight Bore Orifice
Elkhart 246s Foam Aeration Tube 123.00 130.00 123.60
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*Quotes - Fire Nozzles - Continued
Danko Eddy Metro
Pricing Information on 2'/z" Nozzles Emergency Brothers Fire
Elkhart 4000-24 Chief Nozzle Tip $259.00 $270.00 $259.80
Akron 2433 Saber Shut off w/ 1-1/8" 258.00 285.00 268.80
Straight Bore Orifice
Elkhart 247s Foam Aeration Tube 123.00 145.00 123.60
*Quotes - Utility Department Camera and Transporter
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
camera and transporter from the only bidder, Cues for $22,679.17.
Announcements of Meetinas
The next Council/Manager Meeting is Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 5:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority is Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 7:00
p.m.
The next City Council Meeting is March 21, 2000 at 6:30 p.m.
The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce "State of the City" will be held on March 14, 2000 at
7:30 a.m. at City Hall.
Mayor Anderson reviewed the schedule for various precinct caucus meetings being held
on March 7, and March 11, 2000.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Hennepin County Census Advisory Commission
Blair Tremere, Hennepin County Census Advisory Commission Member, presented the
Council with a packet of information about the census and encouraged all residents of the
County to participate in the 2000 census.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 6, 2000
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Board/Commission Reappointments and Appointments
Mayor Anderson said the item will be discussed at the next Council/Manager meeting
scheduled for March 15, 2000.
Adjournment
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:29 p.m.
Mary E. An rson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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