04-18-00 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 18, 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 April 18, 2000 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), Johnson,
LeSuer and Micks. 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 Anderson introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: Citv Council Meeting - April 4 2000 and Council/Manager
Meeting -April 11. 2000
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of April 4, 2000; and the Council/Manager Meeting of April
11, 2000 as submitted.
The Mayor summarized the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of April 11, 2000.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and moti�on carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 18, 2000 as amended: Mayor and Council Items - Request by John Giese
for Sound Barrier for Highway 100 Project; and Run the Valley.
Auproval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as amended: Removal of
Departmental Item - Authorization to Sign Contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson for
Minnaqua Pond Project and Authorization to Sign Right-of-Way Permit and Facility Use
Agreement with Metricom, Inc.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
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*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #17852 to #17862 and #7312 to #7326.
*Peddler's License - Chester Bird Legion
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's license for Chester Bird Legion.
*Peddler's License - Golden Valley VFW
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and moti�on carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's license for Golden Valley VFW.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement -YMCA
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the gambling license exemption and approve th� waiver of notice requirement for the
YMCA.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes received as follows:
Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 28, 2000
Human Services Foundation - March 13, 2000
Public Hearing - Conduit Revenue Bonds - Shelter Coraoration
Don Taylor, Finance Director, 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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Public Hearinq - Conduit Revenue Bonds - Sheliter Coraoration - Continued
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-22
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE
ACQUIRED, OWNED AND OPERATED BY ELMBROOK - GV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
A MINNESOTA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS
TO FINANCE THE COSTS THEREOF UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER
462C, AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA, GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
THERETO, ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT
REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED,
GRANTING APPROVAL FOR ENTERING INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, AND
TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS VVITH RESPECT THERETO
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resol�ution 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 pas$ed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Continued Public Hearina - Preliminary Plat Approval - Area Bounded by Olson
Memorial Hiqhwav on the South Dahlberg Drive on the West and North and 4101
Dahlberg Drive on the East
Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Paul Dahlberg, ACC Architects, reviewed the pl��an and answered questions from the
CounciL
Kevin McAleese, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
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 for the Breck School Ice Arena addition subject to the dedication of
easements for right-of-way as indicated in the Oliver memo dated March 6, 2000 and other
standard drainage and utility easements required along all property lines.
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Continued Public Hearinq - Ordinance #226 - Conditional Use Permit - Area Bounded
bv Olson Memorial Hiqhway on the South. Dahlperg Drive on the West and North and
4101 Dahlberg Drive on the East
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 226, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 00-81
That Area Bounded by Olson Memorial Highway on the South, Dahlberg Drive
on the West and North and 4101 Dahlberg Drive on the East
Breck School, Applicant
Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
Paul Dahlberg, ACC Architects, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the
Council.
Kevin McAleese, Planning Commission, presented #he Commission report.
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 LeSuer and r�notion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #226, 2nd Series; amending condition number 9. A landscape plan shall be
submitted for review by the Building Board of Revie!w and Environmental Technician. Upon
a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
*Authorizina an Inter-Fund Loan for Storm Sewer Debt Service Fund
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-23
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTER-FUND LOAN FOR THE
STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT BOND DEBT SERVICE FUND
AND SETTING THE TERMS OF THIS INTER-FUND LOAN
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*Authorizina an Inter-Fund Loan for Storm Sewer Debt Service Fund - Continued
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,
Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; and the following was absent: Bakken, 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.
*Establish a No Parkina Zone on Wayzata Boulevard North Frontage Road at Florida
Avenue South
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-24
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON A PORTION OF
THE NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD OF WAYZATA BOULEVARD
AND FLORIDA AVENUE SOUTH
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,
Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; and the following was absent: Bakken, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature atfiested by the City Clerk.
*Authorizina Issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness for the Purchase of Public
Safetv, Public Works and General Administratio� Equipment
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-25
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF
INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY,
PUBLIC WORKS AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT
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,
Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; and the following was absent: Bakken, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature att�ested by the City Clerk.
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Authorization to Sian Contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson for Minnaqua Pond
Project
Council Member Micks had questions regarding the item.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
entering into an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson for the Minnaqua Pond project
for $77,731.00. Council Member Bakken was absent.
Authorization to SiQn Right-of-Way Permit and Facility Use Agreement with
Metricom. Inc.
Council Member LeSuer had questions regarding the agenda item.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
Max Thompson, Metricom, Inc. answered questions from the Council.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-26
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT
AND FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH METRICOM, INC.
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.
Call for Public Hearing - Drainage and Utility Easements and Alley Vacation - North
Wirth Redeveloument Area B - 5/16/00
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider vacating an existing alley and drainage and utility easements
located north of Highway 55 and east and south of Dahlberg Drive in the North Wirth
Redevelopment Area B for May 16, 2000.
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Call for Public Hearinq - Utility Easements and Maren Lane Right-of-Way Vacation -
Valley Square Redevelopment Area B - 5/16/00
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider the vacation of Maren Lane and all easements in favor of the
City of Golden Valley bounded by Golden Valley Road on the south, Winnetka Avenue on
the east, Wisconsin Avenue on the west, and Bassett Creek on the north for May 16, 2000.
Authorization for Hennepin Parks to Acquire Ttail Easement by Condemnation from
the Sage Company
Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation, reviewed the agenda item and answered
questions from the Council.
Bob Wicklund, Hennepin Parks, reviewed the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-27
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL FOR HENNEPIN PARKS TO ACQUIRE A
TRAIL EASEMENT BY CONDEMNATION FROM THE SAGE COMPANY
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,
Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; and the following was absent: Bakken; 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.
Adoption of Capital Improvement Program
Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
2000 - 2004 Capital Improvement Program as presented.
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Adoation of Capital Improvement Program - Continued
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-28
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2000 BUDGETS OF THE
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMEN'T, BUILDING AND
PARK IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
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.
The Council requested a presentation about the status of the sidewalk program be placed
on a future agenda.
*Bids - Street Construction and Maintenance Materials
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to award the bids
for the purchase of the following street construction and maintenance materials to the
lowest responsible bidders. The bids are as follows:
Class 2 Aggregate Bryan Rock Product, Inc. $9.70/ton
Sand FA-1 SA-AG, Inc. 5.22/ton
Crushed Rock Bryan Rock Product, Inc. 13.90/ton
Type41A Wearing Mix Course Mix (2331) C. S. McCrossan 24.25/ton
Ball Diamond Mix Bryan Rock Product, Inc. 13.65/ton
*Bids - Miscellaneous Concrete Repair
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for miscellaneous concrete repair to the lowest responsible bidder, Ron Kassa
Construction for $20,960.00. The bids are as follows:
Ron Kassa Construction $20,960.00
Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. 26,150.00
Nadeau Utility Inc. 29,405.00
Task Masters rejected
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*Quotes - Portable Radios
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to purchase
portable radios for the police department from the lowest responsible bidder, Infinity
Wireless for $21,275.51. The quotes were as follows:
Infinity Wireless $21,275.51
Bear Comm 21,561.28
*Bids - Outfront Mower
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
outfront mower from the State of Minnesota contract from North Star Turf for $39,426.37.
*Bids - Brookview Community Center Deck Reulacement
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for the replacement of the deck boards on the west side of the Brookview Community
Center from the lowest responsible bidder, Ray Landkamer Building & Remodeling for
$17,775.00.
Ray Landkamer Building & Remodeling $17,775.00
Concept Builders 15,850.00
David McKown Company 18,186.00
Bids - Pavement Management Program - 00 SI 2 -Wesley Park Area
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for 00 SI 2 to the lowest responsible bidder, Ingram Excavating for $2,641,140.15. The
bids are as follows:
Ingram Excavating $2,641,140.15
C. S. McCrossan, Inc. 2,813,382.89
Hardrives, Inc. 2,817,291.15
MidwestAsphalt, Inc. 3,151,686.00
Thomas & Sons, Inc. 3,651,854.76
The Council requested updates be provided to the Council on the pavement management
project on the agenda in addition to any project newsletters that are sent to the residents.
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Announcements of Meetinqs
The next City Council meeting is May 2, 2000.
The Board of Review will be held on April 24, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The League of Minnesota Cities Transportation Summit is May 19, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. at the
Minnetonka Community Center.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson stated she and HRA Chair Johnson, Cindy Larsen, neighborhood
representative, Mary Hepokoski, League of Wornen Voters, Mark Grimes, Director of
Planning and Development and Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the Manager met to discuss
the former Hennepin County pistol range property and a process for getting input from the
neighborhood and the formation of a Task Force. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for
May 3 or May 4.
Mayor Anderson stated that Edward Silberman will be recognized at the May 2, 2000
meeting for his work on the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission.
Set Date for Board/Commission Dinner
The Council discussed the meeting date for the Board/Commission Recognition dinner and
requested staff to check the availability of May 22, or May 23, 2000 as possible dates.
Appointment to Environmental Commission
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer to appoint the following to the Environmental
Commission.
David Fellman 1 year term term expires - 3/1/01
Dawn Hill 1 year term term expires - 3/1/01
Alicia Brown 2 year term term expires - 3/1/02
Sue Hess 2 year term term expires - 3/1/02
Rich Baker 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
Nancy Burke 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
Alan Kuentz 3 year term term expires - 3/1/03
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Appointment to Environmental Commission - Continued
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Micks and motion carried to amend the foregoing
motion to change David Fellman and Dawn Hill from a 1 year term to a 3 year term; and
change Nancy Burke and Alan Kuentz from a 3 year term to a 1 year term. Council
Member Johnson voted no.
Request by John Giese for Sound Barrier for Highway 100 Project
Council Member LeSuer stated John Giese had spoken with him and received a request
for additional landscaping on his property for the Hi�ghway 100 project.
The Council requested Council Member LeSuer provide staff with the materials he has
received. The Council requested staff to prepare a report and recommendation.
Run the Vallev
Council Member Johnson reported there were 515 runners and walkers for the Human
Services Foundation event and thanked the participants, sponsors and Human Services
Foundation for their support.
Adjournment
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at
8:05 p.m.
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Mary E. erson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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