03-21-00 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 21, 2000
Pursuant to due cali 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 21, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks; and the
following was absent: Bakken. 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: Citv Council Meetinq - March 6 2000 and Council/Manager
Meeting - March 15. 2000
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and mation carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of March 6, 2000 and the Council/Manager Meeting minutes
of March 15, 2000 as submitted.
Mayor Anderson summarized the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of March 15, 2000.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 21, 2000 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Items: Run the
Valley, Status of Visioning, Stop Signs, Non-Smoking Units in New Multi-Unit Housing
Units.
Apuroval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk ('"), as amended: Removal of
Departmental Item - Approval of Wetland Replacerr�ent Plan Application - PUD #88 - Breck
Addition.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
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*Approval of Check Re ister
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and rnotion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and rr�otion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #17537 - #17540; #17743 to #17830 and #7256 to #7289.
*Massaqe Parlor License - Elam Investments Inc d/b/a Pazau Hair and Nail Design
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
massage parlor license for Elam Investments Inc. dJb/a Pazazz Hair and Nail Design.
*Masseuse License
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
masseuse license for Angela Gail-Marie Gove at Pazazz Hair and Nail Design.
*Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Optimist Club of
Golden Vallev
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and mo�ion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Optimist Club of Golden Valley.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - February 17, 2000
Human Rights Commission - February 10, 2000
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Public Hearinq - Preliminary Plat Approval - 1126 Florida Avenue North
Dan Grossman, 1126 Florida Avenue North, reviewed the request to combine two of his
lots and answered questions from the Council.
Rick Groger, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development 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.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plat approval for 1126 Florida Avenue North.
Public Hearinct - Ordinance #223 - Conditional Use Permit - 700 Pennsylvania Avenue
South
The following ordinance was MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE NO. 223, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 00-82
700 Pennsylvania Avenue South
Rudy Luther's GMC Truck & Motor Home Center, Inc., Applicant
Monte Bion, Applicant, stated they have withdrawn the request for conditioning used cars
and will condition new cars only and reviewed the request and answered questions from
the Council.
Matt Reger, Park Midwest Company, Representing Jim Lupient, stated they know there are
sections along Laurel Avenue where there is a gap in the trees and they have no problem
planting trees to alleviate those gaps with the unde�rstanding that they would not be able to
plant the size of tree that currently exists now.
Rick Groger, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item.
Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
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Public Hearinq - Ordinance #223 - Conditional Use Permit -700 Pennsylvania Avenue
South - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried to receive and file the memo
from Monte Bion, Rudy Luther's Toyota, dated March 21, 2000.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Dennis Gustner, 520 Quebec Avenue, asked the Council to request them to plant trees of
a reasonable height, enough to block off the residential view of the building.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to delete
condition #7 - The doors of the facility shall re�main closed except when vehicles or
equipment are taken into or out of the building.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to request the
owner of the property work with the City Forester to add landscaping on the property to
provide effective screening for the residents.
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 -ABSENT JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Informal Public Hearinq - Second Considerati�on - Ordinance #221 - Establishing
Licensing Requirements for Commercial Lawn Fertilizer
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 221, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment Establishing Licensing Requirements for
Comrnercial 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.
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Informal Public Hearinq - Second Consideration - Ordinance #221 - Establishina
Licensina Requirements for Commercial Lawn Fertilizer - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #221, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN -ABSENT JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Informal Public Hearinq - Second Consideratian - Ordinance #222 - Prohibiting the
Use of Fertilizers Containing Phosphorous
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks:
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.
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 rr�otion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #222, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, �he vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN -ABSENT JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Public Hearina - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #86 - Wesley Commons and
Public Hearina - Ordinance #224 - Rezoninq to M-1 (Multiple Dwelling) Zoning District -
Area Bounded by Winnetka Avenue on the E�st. Golden Valley Road on the South
Wisconsin Avenue on the West, and Bassett Creek on the North except the Northwest
Corner of Winnetka Avenue and Golden Valley Road
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. William Joynes 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.
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Public Hearina - Preliminary Design Plan Appnoval - PUD #86 - Wesley Commons and
Public Hearina - Ordinance #224 - Rezoning to M-1 (Multiple Dwelling) Zoning District -
Area Bounded bv Winnetka Avenue on the East, Golden Valley Road on the South
Wisconsin Avenue on the West, and Bassett C�reek on the North except the Northwest
Corner of Winnetka Avenue and Golden Valley Ftoad - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for preliminary design plan approval for PUD #86, Wesley Commons until
April 4, 2000.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #224 until April 4, 2000.
Continued Public Hearinq - Ordinance #220 - General Plan Approval - PUD #87 -
Allianz Life USA/Duke-Weeks, and Continued Pwblic Hearing - Ordinance #215 -Zone
to Commercial Zonina District - Wayzata Bowlevard (Street Right-of-Way) - Area
Bounded bv Golden Hills Drive on the North. Soo Line Railroad on the West. I-394 on
the South, and Properties of 900 and 950 Xenia Avenue and the Existing Breck Ice
Arena Parkinq Lot Abutting the Street Right-of-WaY on the East Side and Continued
Public Hearina - Ordinance #216 - Rezoning to Commercial Zoning District - Area
Bounded bv Golden Hills Drive on the North. Xenia Avenue on the East I-394 and
5760 and 5800 Wayzata Boulevard, and Adjacent Parking Lot on the South and
Wayzata Boulevard on the West
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. William Joynes 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.
Tom Wolfgram, President, Minor Group, Olympic Printing, 700 and 800 Xenia Avenue,
stated he was under the impression that this development and its density issues are going
to max out the density that would be allowed for any type of zoning for his property outside
of light industrial, reviewed some of the discussions he has had with developers who are
interested in his property and asked the Council to have the same consideration for
development proposals for his site contemplating the maximum value of the property.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #220 until the April 4, 2000 Council Meeting.
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Continued Public Hearinq - Ordinance #220 - General Plan Approval - PUD #87 -
Allianz Life USA/Duke-Weeks, and Continued Public Hearing - Ordinance #215 - Zone
to Commercial Zoninq District - Wayzata Bowlevard (Street Right-of-Way) - Area
Bounded bv Golden Hills Drive on the North. Soo Line Railroad on the West I-394 on
the South, and Properties of 900 and 950 Xenia Avenue and the Existing Breck Ice
Arena Parkinq Lot Abutting the Street Right-of-Way on the East Side and Continued
Public Hearinp - Ordinance #216 - Rezoninq to Commercial Zoning District - Area
Bounded bv Golden Hills Drive on the North, Xenia Avenue on the East I-394 and
5760 and 5800 Wavzata Boulevard, and Adjacent Parking Lot on the South and
Wayzata Boulevard on the West - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #215 until the April 4, 2000 Council Meeting.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #216 until the April 4, 2000 Council Meeting.
Approval of Wetland Replacement Plan Applica�ion - PUD #88 - Breck Addition
Jeannine Clancy reviewed the item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Breck School Wetland Replacement Plan subject to the following conditions:
1. The replacement wetland must be monitored for a five (5) year period from the date
of completion.
2. The developer's wetland consultant shall be consulted and conduct periodic
inspections during the construction of all the newly created wetland basins.
3. The developers' wetland consultant shall submit an annual monitoring report to the
City of Godlen Valley on the anniversary datie of the completion of the replacement
wetland for a period of five (5) years. Each report shall contain information
required in WCA rule 8420.0620.
4. The replacement wetland must be constructed concurrently site grading.
5. Prior to disturbing any wetland area, the developer shall submit a letter of credit in
the amount of the cost of the Replacement Plan. The letter of credit shall extend
until completion of the five-year monitoring period. If during the five-year period the
replacement wetland does not perForm as proposed in the plan, necessary work
shall be undertaken by the developer to bring it into conformance.
6. Conservation easements must be recorded ,�covering the wetland replacement and
buffer areas. ,
7. A Storm Water Facility Maintenance Agreement must be executed by the owner
with the City of Golden Valley.
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Announcements of Meetinqs
The next City Council Meeting is April 4, 2000 at 6:30 p.m.
The Council set April 6, 2000 beginning at 6:00 p.m. as the time to interview candidates for
the Environmental Commission.
The First Regional Meeting of the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions and
the Minnesota Department of Human Rights IDEA EXCHANGE is scheduled for Saturday,
March 25, 2000 at the Golden Valley City Hall beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Reset August 1 City Council Meeting
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to reset the
August 1, 2000 City Council meeting to Wednesday, August 2.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Review Staff Workplan
William Joynes reviewed the status report for the 2000 goals and answered questions from
the Council. Jeannine Clancy and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
The Council requested staff to update the status report at a meeting in July or August,
2000.
Recounition Awards - Fire Department Retirement and 24 Years of Service - Dan
Albrecht and Tennant Company Community Service
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, recognized Dan Albrecht for his
retirement and 25 Years of Service. Dan Albrecht acknowledged and thanked his wife, his
employer and other firefighters he has known throughout the years for their support.
Mark Kuhnly recognized Phil Hegberg, Tennant Company, for their community service for
allowing Dan Albrecht and past employees to respond to fire calls during their work day.
Mayor Anderson and the Council expressed their appreciation to Dan Albrecht and the
Tennant Company for their service to the community.
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Proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Week
Mayor Anderson reviewed the Volunteer Recognition Week proclamation.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to proclaim April
9-15, 2000 as Volunteer Recognition Week in Golden Valley.
Board/Commission Reappointments and Appointments
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Human Services Foundation:
Citizen at Large
John Giese 1 year term term expires 4/1/01
Business and Community Organization
Larry Kennebeck 1 year term term expires 4/1/01
Chad Svihel 1 year term term expires 4/1/01
Building Board of Review:
David Hovis 3 year term term expires 3/1/03
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission:
Gena Gerard 2 year term term expires 1/1/02
2000 Census
Mayor Anderson reminded the Council and public that April is Census Month and
encouraged residents to fill out the forms and mail it in.
Run the Vallev
Council Member Johnson reviewed the arrangements for the Run the Valley 5K and 10K
walk and run, which is scheduled for April 15, 2000 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Brookview
Park. She encouraged residents and non-residents to register for the event.
Visioninct
Council Member LeSuer asked about the status of the visioning process the Council
discussed at the January Work Session.
William Joynes stated staff is working on the information the Council requested and it may
be available for discussion at the Council/Manager meeting on April 11, 2000.
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Stop Signs
Council Member LeSuer would like the Council to review requests he has received from
residents regarding the installation of a stop sign, east of Winnetka Avenue and north of
Highway 55.
Council Member LeSuer was requested to submit to staff the particular intersections or the
names of the streets where residents have concerns.
William Joynes reviewed the process for installation of stop signs.
The City Council requested staff to place this item on a future Council/Manager agenda.
Non-Smoking Units in New Multi-Unit Housing Units.
Council Member LeSuer requested the Council discuss at a Council/Manager meeting
consideration of an ordinance that require non-smoking units in new multi-housing units.
Staff was requested to place this item on the Council/Manager meeting on April 11, 2000.
Adjournment
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at
8:00 p.m.
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Mary E. And on, Mayor
ATTEST:
J d Nally dministrativ Secretary