06-06-00 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 6, 20a0
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular rneeting of the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on June 6, 2000 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks; and the
following was absent: Bakken. Also present uvere: William Joynes, City Manager;
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen 'Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Secretary.
Tribute to Former Council Member Ray B. Stockman
Mayor Anderson wanted to pay tribute to former Council Member Ray B. Stockman, who
passed away on June 5, 2000. Ray Stockman served on the original Park Board, served
on the Council from 1967 to1972 and 1977 to 1994; served as Chair of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority; and represented Golden Valley on the Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission from 1972 to 1999. The Mayor asked that we observe a
brief moment of silence in remembrance of him. A memorial service will be held on Friday
at 3:00 p.m. at Valley Community Presbyterian Church.
Citizen Input - Response to Request Amiendment to City Code Regarding
Euthanizin�of Animals
William Joynes stated the City had received e-mail and letters regarding the issue of
euthanizing of animals at the Animal Humane Soci�ety. He stated staff is recommending to
the City Council that no changes be made to the City Code regarding euthanizing of
animals and that those decisions should be made by the Humane Society.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - M�y 16. 2000
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of May 16, 2000 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 6, 2000 as submitted.
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Approval 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
Organizational Item - Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Sidewalk Committee - May 10,
2000.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*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 #17937 to #17963 and #7332 to #7341.
*Solicitor's License - Fund for Public Interest Research/Sierra Club
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and moti�on carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for the Fund for Public Interest Research/Sierra Club.
*Taxi Cab Driver License
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and moti�n carried unanimously to approve the
taxi cab driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Citv Gambling License -#17570 - Southwest Hockey Inc
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve city
gambling license #17570 for Southwest Hockey Inc., located at Metropole, 604 North Lilac
Drive.
On-Sale, and Sunday Sale Liquor License Renewal
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
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On-Sale, and Sunday Sale Liguor License Renewal - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
renewal of the on-sale and Sunday sale liquor license for MBA Enterprises LLC d/b/a
Metropole, with the stipulation that no information will be sent to the State Liquor Control
Commission nor an actual license issued until either a certificate of Liquor Liability form or
a bond form is received by the City.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission -april 20, 2000
Human Services Foundation - May 8, 2000
Planning Commission May 8, 2000
Board of Zoning Appeals April 25, 2000
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Sidewalk Committee - May 10, 2000
Mayor Anderson suggested the Council review the sidewalk plan at a future
Council/Manager meeting with the committee members. Jeannine Clancy answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motiora carried unanimously to receive and file
the Sidewalk Committee minutes of May 10, 2000.
Staff was requested to place on a future Council/Manager agenda the review of the
sidewalk plan and request the Sidewalk Committee members attend the meeting.
Continued Public Hearinq - Ordinance #228 - General Plan Approval - PUD #86 -
Wesley Commons
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 228, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of General Plan of Development
Wesley Commons Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) NO. 86
David Bernard Builders and Developers, Brookstone-Vanman, LLP and the
Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), Applicants
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Continued Public Hearinq - Ordinance #228 - General Plan Approval - PUD #86
Wesley Commons - Continued
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the plan and answered
questions from the Council. Bill Joynes answered questions from the Council.
Richard Palmiter, David Bernard; and Rick Martens, Brookstone-Vanman LLP, 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.
Bill Johnson, Photo Fast, stated he and the other business owners appreciate the support
they have gotten from the Council, stated the Tower Building has had some roof leaks this
spring and requested the Council do whatever can be done to expedite the project.
Chris Larsen, Realtor, stated she had informed some clients of the housing plans and they
are anxious for the project to begin and asked what the price range for the units would be.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #228, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN -ABSENT JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to
work with the developer regarding the lock boxes for the fire department.
Continued Public Hearing - Alley, Drainage and Utility Easements - T H 55 and
Dahlberq Drive - North Wirth Redevelopment Area
Jeannine Clancy 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.
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Continued Public Hearinq - Allev, Drainaqe and Utilitv Easements - T H 55 and
Dahlberq Drive - North Wirth Redevelopment Area - Continued
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-33
RESOLUTION VACATING AN ALLEY AND CERTAIN DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY EASEMENTS AT T.H. 55 AND DAHLBERG DRIVE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resotution 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.
Continued Public Hearinq - Utility Easements and Maren Lane Riqht-of-Wav Vacation -
Valley Square Redevelopment Area B
William Joynes stated staff recommends continuing the public hearing until June 20, 2000.
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 motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of the utility easements and Maren Lane right-of-way
vacation in Valley Square Redevelopment Area B until June 6, 2000.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
beer and/or wine at Brookview Park.
*Liquor Compliance Checks Follow-up
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the liquor compliance checks follow-up memo from Robert Shellum, dated May 18, 2000.
*Receipt of April 2000 General Fund Budqet Report
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the April 2000 general fund budget report.
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*Authorization to Sian Contract with Barr Engineering for Wisconsin Avenue Control
Structure Revisions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign a contract with Barr Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services
for modifications to the Wisconsin Avenue control structure for an amount not to exceed
$56,800.00.
Call for Public Hearina - Drainage and Utility Easement Vacations - Sirney Addition
7/5/00
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously_ to call for a
public hearing to consider platted drainage and utility easements in the Sirney Addition on
July 5, 2000. ,
Call for Public Hearinq - Removal of Noise Wall - East Side of T H 100 - Breck School -
6/20/00
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider the request made by Breck School that MnDOT remove the
noise wall on the east side of T.H.100 in the vicinity of the school for June 20, 2000.
Call for Public Hearinq - Street Right-of-Way Vacation - Golden Valley Road at Maren
Lane - 6/20/00
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to call for a public
hearing to consider street right-of-way vacation for Golden Valley Road at Maren Lane for
June 20, 2000.
*Bids - Sanders
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to purchase two
sanders from the MnDOT contract under Aspen Equipment for a total of$4,392.00.
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*Bids - Snowplows with Hitch
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to purchase finro
snowplows and hitches under the MnDOT contract from Aspen Equipment for a total of
$14,120.00.
*Bids -Dump Body, Hydraulics and Ice Scraper
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
dump body, hydraulics and an ice scraper under the MnDOT contract from J-Craft, Inc. for
a total of$18,488.00.
*Bids - Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
tandem axle cab and chassis under the MnDOT contract from Boyer Ford Trucks Inc. for
$68,130.00.
Announcements of Meetinas
The next Council/Manager Meeting will be held on Monday, June 12, 2000 at 5:15 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting wili be held on Monday, June 12,
2000 at 6:00 p.m.
The next City Council meeting is June 20, 2000 at 6:30 p.m.
The League of Minnesota Cities Annual conference will be held June 13 - 16, 2000.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Laurel/Winnetka Advisory Committee Update
Jeannine Clancy updated the Council on the Committee activities and answered questions
from the Council.
The Council set the presentation by the Laurel/Winnetka Advisory Committee presentation
for July 11, 2000 at 5:30 p.m.
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Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at
7:42 p.m.
Mary E. derson, Mayor
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