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05-02-00 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council May 2, 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 May 2, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager (arrived at 7:08 p.m.); Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Citizen Input Joanne Murphy, 1�507 Pioneer Road, Minnetonka, expressed concerned over the way dogs and cats are killed or euthanized at the Animal Humane Society when they are not adopted. They use a carbon monoxide gas channber to euthanize the animals and she feels they should be euthanized by lethal injection. She submitted a copy of a study from the American Protection Institute, and requested the Council consider approval of a ban on the use of gas charnbers to euthanize animals. Mayor Anderson r�quested that a staff report be prepared for the Council consideration, and that a copy be �ent to Ms. Murphy. Letter from Minnesota Association of Governm�nt Communicators Regarding Award of Excellence for the City's Web Site William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Cheryl Weiler, Communications Coordinator presented information on the activity of the web site. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Barbara Averill, President, Mlinnesota Association of Government Communicators, dated April 17, 2000. Approval of Minut�s: Citv Council Meetinq -April 18, 2000 MOVED by Johnsom, seconded by Bakken and mation carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of April 18, 2000 as submitted. Approval of AQenda MOVED by LeSuer; seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of May 2, �000 as amended: Mayor and Council Items - Breck School Sound Wall. � Regular Meeting of the City Council May 2, 2000 Page 2 Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as amended: Removal of Departmental Item - Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - March 16, 2000. . Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. *Approval of Check Register ' MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and rr�otion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and rr�otion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #17863 to #17871 and #73�2 to #7327. *Gamblinq Premises Permit Renewal -Americam Lepion Post 523 Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-29 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY O�F GOLDEN VALLEY APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A'PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWVFUL GAMBLING (AMERICAN LEGION 'POST 523) 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. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and mation carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - March 9, 20000 Planning Commission -April 10, 2000 Board of Zoning Appeals - March 28, 2000 Regular Meeting of the City Council May 2, 2000 Page 3 Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Manaqement Commission Don Taylor, Finance Director, updated the Council on the financial report. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes dated March 16, 2000. Public Hearinq - Ordinance #227 - General Plarn Amendment Approval - Amendment #2 - PUD #39 - West Metro Surgical Center , The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer: ORDINANCE NO. 227, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of Amendment to General Plan of Development West Surgical Center, P.U.D. No. 39; Amendment No. 2 Teacher Federal Credit Union/Struthers Parkinson's Center, Applicants Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the CounciL Stan Schmike, and Robert Linder, Jordon Architects, 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 Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #227, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON '- YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES *Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and mation carried unanimously to approve the beer and/or wine at Brookview Park. *Receipt of Final 1999 General Fund Budget Report MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the final 1999 general fund budget report. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 2, 2000 Page 4 Authorization to Siqn Joint Powers Aqreement with the Hopkins School District and the Housinq and Redevelopment for Meadowbrook School Addition William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Joint Powers Agreement with Hopkins School District for Meadowbrook School Addition. Authorization to Siqn Amendment PUD Permit - Amendment #2 - PUD #39 - West Metro Surqical Center MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the amended PUD permit for PUD #39, West Metro Surgical Center, Amendment #2. *Quotes - Dump Bodies and Hydraulics MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase two dump bodies and hydraulics from the lowest responsible bidder, Midland Equipment, Co. for a total of $17,386.00. The quotes were as follows: Dump Body #1 Dump Body #2 Midland Equipment, Co. $8,693.00 ' $8,693.00 J-Craft, Inc. 10,002.00 No bid Bids - Pavement Management Program - 00 SI 3 - Bassett Creek Area, and Olvmpia Street Sidewalk Jeannine Clancy presented an overview of the Olympia Street sidewalk proposals and answered questions from the Council. Linda Loomis, Chair, Open Space and Recreation Commission, and Sidewalk Committee Member, stated the Open Space and Recreation Commission concurred with the recommendations of the Sidewalk Committee. Paula Pentel, Chair, Planning Commission, and Sidewalk Committee Member stated she had reviewed the Sidewalk Committee's recommendation with the Planning Commission. Bill Flanary, 6373 Olympia Street, neighborhood representative, stated they would prefer a 32-foot wide street, with parking on one side and no sidewalks, and answered questions from the Council. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 2, 2000 Page 5 Bids - Pavement Manactement Proqram - 00 SI 3 - Bassett Creek Area, and Olvmpia Street Sidewalk - Continued MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for 00 SI 3 to the lowest responsible bidder, CS McCrossan for $7,142,725.60. The bids are as follows: CS McCrossan Construction $7,142,725.60 Hardrives, Inc. 7,321,046.60 Thomas and Sons, Inc. 7,278,684.30 MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the bid alternate for the construction of sidewalk on the south side of Olympia Street, from Louisiana Avenue North to Florida Avenue North, next to the curb, allowing for parking on one side, construct a 28 foot wide street, with the Pavement Management Program picking up any excess costs, and staff will evaluate and determine which side of the street that parking will be permitted. Announcements of Meetinqs The next Council/Manager meeting is May 9, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting is May 9, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. The open house regarding the Sheriff's property will be held in June. The Human Rights Essay Contest will be held on May 3, 2000 at City Hall. The Board/Commission Recognition Dinner will be on May 23, 2000 at Brookview Community Center at 6:30 p.m. The next City Council meeting is May 16, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place. *Approval of Housinq Initiative Goals and Activities MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the housing initiative goals and activities as outlined in the memo from Mary Anderson, Mayor, dated April 21, 2000. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 2, 2000 Page 6 Presentation to Edward Silberman Mayor Anderson reviewed the history of the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission. She also reviewed Edward Silberman's years of service on the Commission and reviewed some of his accomplishments. Mayor Anderson read the inscription and presented a pewter bowl to Edward Silberman on behalf of the Council. Peter Enck, Chair of the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission expressed his personal thanks to Edward Silberman for his years of service on the Commission. Edward Silberman reviewed some of the history and highlights from his work on the Commission and thanked the Council for the recognition. Presentation of Certificates of Appointment Mayor Anderson presented Certificates of Appointment, mugs and city pins to the following Environmental Commission appointees who were present: Rick Baker, Alicia Brown, David Fellman, Sue Hess and Dawn Hill. Nancy Quattlebaum Burke and Alan Kuentz; were unable to attend the meeting and their Certificates will be mailed. The Council expressed their appreciation to those who serve on the boards and commissions. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reportinq William Joynes presented Don Taylor, Finance Director, with the Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting. The Council congratulated and thanked the staff. Registration for League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference -June 13-16, 2000 Mayor Anderson asked that Council Members notify staff if they plan on attending the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference. Breck School Sound Wall Mayor Anderson updated the Council on the request Breck School made to MnDOT to remove the Highway 100 sound wall near their school and reviewed the process for removal of that section. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 2, 2000 Page 7 Adjournment MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. � Gt Mary E. derson, Mayor ATTEST: �� �-.._. Ju y Nally, dministrative ecretary