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08-02-00 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council August 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 August 2, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks. Also present were: Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Citizen Input - Response Regarding,Wesley Commons Redevelopment Project Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. J�annine Clancy reviewed the response regarding the Wesley Commons Redevelopment. Mayor Anderson stated that if Mr. Gardner has any questions regarding the response he could meet with staff and have his questions answered. The Mayor continued the meeting. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting -July 18, 2000 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of July 18, 2000 as swbmitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of August 2, 2000 as amended: Addition of Mayor/Council Item - Council Subcommittee Report - Board/Commission Guidelines; and Removal of Manager's Items - Bids - Demolition of 4820 Olson Memorial Highway. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and mo�ion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, as amended: Removal of Departmental Item - Authorization to Sign Agreements with the Suburban Hennepin Parks District, Valley Dental Clinic, Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley Country Club for the North Hennepin Regional Trail and the 2000 Pavement Management Prograrn. Marcel Greenia, 1305 Castle Court; requested that all items on the consent agenda should be presented and discussed at the City Council meetings. Mayor Anderson suggested that Mr. Greenia set Wp an appointment with her so she can explain the rationale behind the placing of items on'the consent agenda. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 2, 2000 Page 2 Approval of Consent Agenda - Continued Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. *Approval of Check Register MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and rr�otion 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 licenses #17971 to #17973 and #7352 - #7354. *Commercial Fertilizer �icenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #7462 - #7464. *Masseuse License MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and mo�ion carried unanimously to approve the masseuse license for Stacy Amsden at City Looks Salon. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions ' MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and mation carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - June 8, 2000 Board of Zoning Appeals - June 27, 2000 *Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and mo�ion carried unanimously to approve the beer and/or wine requests at Brookview Park. *Approval of Plat - Meadowbrook 2nd Addition Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-44 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - MEA�OWBROOK SCHOOL 2ND ADDITION Regular Meeting of the City Council August 2, 2000 Page 3 *Approval of Plat - Meadowbrook 2nd Addition - Continued 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 Sign Agreement with Hennepin Couniy to Construct the Glenwood Avenue Trail Xenia Avenue to Meander Road Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-45 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. PW 28-13-00 WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR GLENWOOD AVENUE TRAIL, XENIA AWENUE TO MEANDER ROAD 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 Sign Agreement with MnDOT for Installation of Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) Systems Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-46 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT NO. 80529R WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE PREEMPTION (EVP) SYSTEMS AT CERTAIN QUALIFYING INTERSECTIONS CITY PROJECT NO. 00 SI 3 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 foll�owing 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 2, 2000 Page 4 *Authorization to Sign Agreement with MnDOT for Revision to Traffic Signals at Mendelssohn/Plymouth Avenues Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-47 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT NO. 80360R WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR REVISIONS TO TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT MENDELSSOHN/PLYMOUTH AVENUES CITY PROJECT NO. 98 SI 8 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Bakken and upon a vote being taken thereon, the follow�ng 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 Sign Agreements with the Suburban Hennepin Parks District, Valley De_n__tal_ Clinic, Calvary Lutheran Church. Golden Valley Country Club for the North Hennepin Reaional Trail and the 2000 Pavement Management Program. Council Member LeSuer removed the item and requested that the residents located near the Pennsylvania trail be given an opportunity to review the trail. Jeannine Clancy, Jeanne Andre, and Allen Barnard reviewed 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. Dan Freeman, 1031 Pennsylvania Avenue North, stated that he sees a minimal number of people who use the street for biking and walking, expressed concern over the trail, feels it will significantly alter the area, large oak trees removed, retaining walls to be added; feels the neighborhood has not had any input into the design and how it will effect the street; and encouraged the Council to defer the item until the neighborhood can find out the details of the project. Wendy Rubinyi, 1325 Maryland Avenue North, petitioned for the sidewalk and got over 300 signatures, feels that there were points along the way that neighbors could have been involved in the process; that the trail is across the street from the homes; and stated that most of the area where the trail is proposed is mostly weeds and there are some oak trees that will be lost, but the trail will be wonderful. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 2, 2000 Page 5 Authorization to Sian Agreements with the Suburban Hennepin Parks District. Valley Dental Clinic. Calvarv Lutheran Church. Golden Valley Country Club for the North Hennepin Reqional Trail and the 2000 Pavement Management Program - Continued Lynne Jenson, 1039 Pennsylvania Avenue North, asked what kind of a trail will it be biking or walking; stated they back their cars into their driveway because backing out is dangerous because of the blinds spots; feels a retaining wall will obstruct their view of the golf course; stated her neighbor, Ellie Ryerson is very concerned about sidewalk, feels it is a waste of money and would cheapen the nice country atmosphere. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption and Member Micks seconded the motion. RESOLUTION 00-48 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENTS WITH THE SUBURBAN HENNEPIN PARKS DISTRICT, VALLEY DENTAL CLINIC, CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH, AND THE GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE NORTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL TRAIL AND THE 2000 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried to amend the above resolution by removing reference to the 2000 Pavement Management Program from the title, and delete recital paragraphs two, three and four. A vote was taken on Resolution 00-48 as amended, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, �eSuer and Micks; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution as amended was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to complete the design, set up field meetings with the neighborhoods to give them an opportunity to meet one on one or as a group within the neighborhood with the staff after the proposed final design has been staked out, including drawings and visuals, and report back at the next City Council meeting. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 2, 2000 Page 6 *Authorization to Sign Agreement (Amendment #1) with MnDOT for T.H. 100. Segment 11 Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-49 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 100, SEGMENT II 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 Informal Public Hearing - Installation of No Parking Sign - Zane Avenue North Between Highway 55 Frontage Road and Golden Valley Road - 8/15/00 Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider the installation of No Parking signs on Zane Avenue North, between Highway 55 Frontage Road and Golden Valley Road on August 15, 2000. *Bids - Sewer and Jet Vactor MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for a sewer and jet vactor cleaner from the MnDOT contract to MacQueen Equipment, Inc. for $164,819.00. *Bids - EVP System and Revised Signal System MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) and revised signal system from the lowest responsible bidder, Kilmer Electric for $99,860. The bids are as follows: Kilmer Electric $99,860 Electrical Installation & Maintenance 109,301 Ridgedale Electric 118,600 Regular Meeting of the City Council August 2, 2000 Page 7 Bids - Demolition of 4820 Olson Memorial Highway This item was removed from the agenda, as the additional signatures required for the assessment agreement have not been obtained. Announcements of Meetinas There will be a Laurel/Winnetka Planning Meeting on August 8, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. The next Council/Manager Meeting will be August 8, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting will be August 8, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. The next City Council meeting will be August 15, 2000. Mayor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place. Presentation of Certificates of Appointment Mayor Anderson presented a Certificate of Appointment, mug and city pin to Elaine Houser, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission. Paul Pyykkonen, Human Rights Commission; and Marit Mechels, West Suburban Mediation Center's Board of Directors; were unable to attend the meeting and their Certificates will be mailed. Presentation of Awards to 2000 Photo Contest VNinners Cheryl Weiler, Communications Coordinator, dispfayed the photos for the eighth annual "Views of the Valley" photo contest. Winners in attendance were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation, cash award, city mug, and pin. The winners are: First Place - Janice Laulainen, 6040 Golden Valley Road; Second Place - Carolyn Hansen, 5700 Golden Valley Road; and Third Place (tie) - Paula Baker, 4915 Culver Road; Rondi Shenehon, 814 Utah Avenue South; and Vaike Radamus, 3000 Kyle Avenue North; People's Choice - Janice Laulainen, 6040 Golden Valley Road. Carolyn Hansen and Paula Baker, were unable to attend. Vaike Radamus donated her cash award to the Human Services Foundation. The Council congratulated the winners. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 2, 2000 Page 8 Implementation of Requested Interim Improvements for Laurel/Winnetka Avenues 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. Larry Shapiro, 60 Garden Park, concerned about what is being recommended for Laurel and Winnetka; asked if what is on the agenda for approval tonight will predetermine what is being planned for in the future; and how the items on this agenda will impact what is discussed at the September 6, 2000 open house. Ted Melander, 145 Winnetka Avenue South, stated he has heard rumors that they are moving the center of the road that will encroach on the east and put kinks in the road to slow traffic down; stated he would like to review plans for the road changes and that he signed the petition for limited trail. Char Jesse, 745 Winnetka Avenue South, she expressed concern that the interim items on the agenda are being approved before the open house; is concerned over the price of the interim sidewalks on Laurel and Winnetka and feels it is fiscally irresponsible to build something with the intention of tearing it apart and redoing it within the near future; and is concerned over the disruption to the neighborhood during I-394 construction, of the street program and the sidewalk; and feels the area has been without sidewalks for decades and the Council should wait until after the open house and finalized designs before the sidewalk is completed. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize staff to solicit bids for interim trail improvements on the east side of Winnetka befinreen I-394 and Western; direct staff to develop a sign plan for Winnetka Avenue that includes a four way stop at the I-394 frontage road and Winnetka, a double yellow striping pattern on Winnetka, revised crosswalk signage with pedestrian lights at Western and Winnetka, crosswalk signage and striping at Laurel Avenue and Rhode Island, and miscellaneous directional signage; and submit the signage and striping plan for review and consideration by Hennepin County. Proclamation for Reach Out& Read Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and read the proclamation. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the Proclamation for Reach Out & Read. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 2, 2000 Page 9 Council Subcommittee Report- BoardlCommission Guidelines Council Member LeSuer reviewed the subcommittee report. He stated he had some written comments he would distribute to the Council and staff for their review. Staff was directed to place this item on the Council/Manager meeting in September for discussion. Adjournment MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. � � � Mary E. A erson, Mayor ATTEST: �..... - � Ju y ally, ministrative S retary