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08-15-00 CC Minutes Regular Meefiing of the City Council August 15, 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 15, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Citizen Input Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Mearing and seeing no one the Mayor continued the meeting. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rubinyi Regarding Proposed Sidewalk on Pennsvlvania Avenue North. Plymouth Avenue �o Hennepin County Bike Trail Council Member Micks had questions regarding any car accidents in the area and street lighting. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rybinyi, dated August 10, 2000. Approval of Minutes: Citv Council Meeting - August 2, 2000 and Council/Manager Meeting -August 8, 2000 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of August 2, 2000 as amended by the City Attorney; and the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of August 8, 2000 as amended: Proposed Ordinance Amendment Regulating Street Parking After Hours - last sentence - change sentence to read: This item would be added to a City Council agenda and the Council could get feedback from the residents at a public hearing. Mayor Anderson summarized the Council/Manager'Meeting minutes of August 8, 2000. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of August 15, 2000 as amended: Additian of Mayor and Council Item - Human Services Foundation Classic Golf Tournament; and Cable Commission Update; and Public Items and Public Hearings: Medley Hills Townhomes, change to Amendment #2. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 15, 2000 Page 2 Approvai of Consent Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, as amended: Removal of Letters and/or Petitions - Letter from Mr. And Mrs. Bob Rubinyi Regarding Proposed Sidewalk on Pennsylvania Avenue North, Plymouth Avenue to Hennepin County Bike Trail. Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. *Approval of Check Register MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses #17974 to #17985 and #7355'- #7360. �`Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Fraser Community Services MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and mation carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for Fraser Community Services. *Gambling License Exemption - Golden Valley WFW Ladies Auxiliary MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and mation carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption for the Golden Valley VFW Ladies Auxiliary. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Environmental Commission Council Member Micks had questions regarding commission discussion items. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Environmental Commission meeting minutes of July 24, 2000. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 15, 2000 Page 3 *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Services Foundation - July 10, 2000 Planning Commission - July 24, 2000 Informal Public Hearinq - Installation of No Parking Signs - Portion of Zane Avenue North Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and ainswered 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. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-50 RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF ZANE AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Micks and upon a vote being taken thereon, the followFng 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. Public Hearinq - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - Amendment #2 - PUD #76 Medley Hills Townhomes Arne Zachman, Applicant; reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council. Dan Olson, City Planner, reviewed the plan and an�wered 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 motian carried unanimously to approve the preliminary design plan, amendment #2, PUD # 76, Medley Hills Townhomes, subject to the following conditions: Regular Meeting of the City Council August 15, 2000 Page 4 Public Hearinq - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - Amendment #2 PUD #76 Medley Hills Townhomes - Continued 1. To provide four units within the development with 10 foot x 12 foot additions abutting inside property lines (common wall). 2. To allow for decks or additions to be built within a 240 square foot maximum space within the footprint, without the deck or addition exceeding the maximum of 10 feet in width and 12 feet in depth. The owner can construct either a deck or addition of required size or both of required size. *Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the beer and/or wine requests at Brookview Park. *Authorization to Siqn Contract with Waste Management for Recycling Services MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and mot�on carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract with Waste Management-Burnsville for curbside recycling services which expires December 31, 2005. Authorization to Siqn Contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson for Street and Utility Imarovements - General Mills/Bassett Creek Nature Presenre William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Moved by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson for development of a concept report for street and utility improvement for the General Mills/Bassett Creek Nature Preserve, and identify the following stakeholders in the project: residential and business neighbors, one representative from the Environmental Commission and the Open Space and Recreation Commission; and appropriate city staff; said project area is bounded by the area south of Highway 55, west of General Mills Boulevard, North of 394 and East of 169. *Aparoval of Primary Election Judges Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-51 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 Regular Meeting of the City Council August 15, 2000 Page 5 *Approval of Primary Election Judges - 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. *Call for Feasibilitv Study - 01 SI 1 - 34th Avenue North Regent Avenue North to East City Limits Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-52 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENTS 01 SI 1 34TH AVENUE NORTH, REGENT AVENUE NORTH TO THE EAST CITY LIMITS 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 Feasibilitv Study - 01 SI 1 - Country Club Drive. Rhode Island Avenue North to Douglas Drive Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-53 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENTS 01 SI 2 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NORTH TO DOUGLAS DRIVE 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 15, 2000 Page 6 Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Golden Valley Country Club for Pennsylvania Avenue Trail Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Bill 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. Dan Freeman, 1031 Pennsylvania Avenue North, feels there is a safety issue along Pennsylvania and a sidewalk would enhance the neighborhood but would like something to be proud of; suggested that the power lines be buried and decorative street lighting be installed; feels that adding two feet to the height of the fence by the golf course is excessive and will not add to the safety of the pedestrians walking along the trail; and suggested planting trees along the inside of the fence. Jim Brereton, 1209 Pennsylvania Avenue North, supports the trail but doesn't like how it was planned; and feels that the cost of the burial of the power lines should be paid for by more than just the surrounding property owners; and stated the Golden Valley Country Club looks terrible as it has been overgrown and aesthetically looks bad from where they live. Alan Senander, 1205 Pennsylvania Avenue North, stated the condition of the golf course has changed since he moved in and it is not as beautiful of a view as it was; the Country Club doesn't cut their grass or maintain the corner; stated that residents and the City have cut the grass in the past; feels that the sidewalk is a good thing as it is a heavily traveled area by pedestrians and vehicles; and feels that burial of the power lines would be a financial burden for the residents across the street from the project. Clint Lomis, 1005 Pennsylvania Avenue North; feels that during the planning for the project their neighborhood should have had input; opposed to 3/ of the trail but supports the trail from the railroad track to Plymouth Avenue; stated that stop signs do some good but there is a high percentage of people who go through the stop signs and speed down the street; stated he has had his windshield broken along with some dents to the car and that some golf balls land in his yard; feels that the sidewalk committee should prioritize the trails. Ruth Heaner, 1009 Pennsylvania Avenue North, wants the trail to look natural and that vines planted along the fence will take a long time to grow; and feels the neighbors should have been informed about the trail earlier in the process. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 15, 2000 Page 7 Authorization to Sign Agreement with Golden Walley Country Club for Pennsylvania Avenue Trail Robert Reierson, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue North, feels the trail should extend to the Olson School playground, to the Golden Valley tennis courts and to Pennsylvania Woods. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to request the staff to coordinate a discussion between the Golden Valley Country Club, the neighborhood residents and talk about such issues as the fence, lighting, maintenance of the Country Club and any other issues that may arise. The Council would like to discuss the Council Policy on the placement of sidewalks and the possibility of neighborhood participation in the installation of sidewalks at a future Council/Manager meeting Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-54 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE 2000 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TRAIL 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 fol�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. Call for Public Hearing- Easement Vacations - PUD #88 - Breck School - 9/19/00 Jeanne Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing to consider easement vacation for PUD #88, Breck School, on September 19, 2000. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 15, 2000 Page 8 Call for Informal Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Regulating Winter After Hours Parking - 9/5/00 Robert Shellum, Director of Public Safety, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding regulating the winter after hours parking on September 5, 2000. Bids - Demolition of 4820 Olson Memorial Highv�ray William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for demolition of 4820 Olson Memorial Highway to the lowest responsible bidder, Blue Earth Environmental for $99,300.00. The bids are as follows: Blue Earth Environmental $99,300.00 Wickenhouse Excavating 101,200.00 Landweher Construction 106,018.00 Holst Excavating 170,150.00 Kevitt Excavating 172,620.00 Belair Builders 190,695.00 Veit Companies 209,482.00 Carl Bolander & Sons 235,000.00 USD Minnesota 261,600.00 Frattalone Excavating 282,850.00 Announcements of Meetinas The next City Council meeting will be September 5, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. The Laurel/Winnetka Public Informational Meeting is September 6, 2000. Mayor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 15, 2000 Page 9 Recoqnition of Veterans of Foreign Wars J Edgar Hoover Gold Medal Award Reciaient- Detective/Juvenile Officer Jim Roberts Robert Shellum, Director of Public Safety, introduced members of the Golden Valley VFW and the State VFW to make the presentation. Post Commander, Earl Kosberg; Quarter Master, Bernie Hartman; Don Nix, VFW Member; and State Commander, Dave Adams. Mr. Adams presented the award to Detective/Juvenile Officer Jim Roberts. The Council expressed their appreciation to the VFW and congratulations to Detective/Juvenile Officer Jim Roberts. Summarv of Planninq Meeting for Laurel/Winnetka Public Meetinp Mayor Anderson reviewed the summary of the planning meeting and stated the initial public informational meeting has been changed from Thursday, September 7 to Wednesday, September 6, 2000. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried to receive and file the summary of the planning mee#ing, dated August 10, 2000; and set a tentative date for the public hearing for October 24, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. Reqistration for NLC Congress of Cities Conference - 12/5/00 to 12/9/00 Council Member Bakken reviewed some of the programs that will be held at the conference and suggested that at a future Council/Manager meeting the Council discuss how we would select a youth delegate to represent the City. Human Services Foundation Golf Tournament Council Member Johnson stated the Human Services Foundation Golf Classic will be held on September 15, 2000, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the Brookview Golf Course and encouraged golfers and non-golfers to participate. Cable Commission Update Council Member Bakken updated the Council about the companies that are applying to provide cable services to the area and the process the Commission will take to approve the companies. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 15, 2000 Page 10 Adjournment MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. /��%� � Mary E. A erson, Mayor ATTEST: � :, J d Nally dministrati Secretary