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10-03-00 CC Minutes Regular Meetang of the City Council October 3, 20�00 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 October 3, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks. Also present were: William Joynes, City 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. *Petition from Vallevwood Circle Area for 2001 Pavement Management Program MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter and petition from the Valleywood Circle Area, dated September 21, 2000 and include said area in the 2001 Pavement Management Program. Letter from Pat Heilin Reqardinq Special Asses$ment MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Pat Heilin, dated September 21, 2000 regarding special assessment for 00 SI 2. Approval of Minutes: Special Citv Council Meeting - September 13, 2000 and City Council Meetinp - September 19, 2000 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and mqtion carried unanimously to approve the Special City Council Meeting minutes of September 13, 2000; and the City Council Meeting minutes of September 19, 2000 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of October 3, 2000 as amended: Addition of Letters and/or Petitions - Letter from Pat Heilin Regarding Special Assessments; and Removal of Departmental Item - Call for Public Hearing - Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing a Tax Rate Increase - 10/17/00. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 2 Approval of Consent Actenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and mation carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as amended: Removal of Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Open Space and Recreation Commission - September 25, 2000. Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. *Approval of Check Register MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and rnotion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and rnotion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #7366 - #7367. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - august 17, 2000 Board of Zoning Appeals - August 22, 2000 Human Services Foundation - August 24, 2000 Environmental Commission - August 28, 2000 Human Rights Commission - August 10, 2000 Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Open Space and Recreation Commission - September 25, 2000 Mayor Anderson removed the item from the agenda and asked Jeannine Clancy to review the status of the Highway 100 reconstruction and how it effects Sweeney Lake. Mayor Anderson stated the Council will discuss the Highway 100 project at the Council/Manager meeting on October 10, 2000. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to receive and file the Open Space and Recreation Commission minutes for September 25, 2000. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 3 Public Hearinq - Ordinance #237 - Conditional U�se Permit- 830 Boone Avenue North The following ordinance was MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks: ORDINANCE NO. 237, �ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of Conditional Use'Permit No. 00-86 830 Boone Avenue North Brinks, Inc., Applicant Bruce Bermel, representing the applicant, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council. Rick Groger, 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 Ordinance #237, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN -YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES Public Hearing - Special Assessments Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. ' Jeannine Clancy presented the report on 00 SI 3. 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 Micks introduced the following resolution aind moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-57 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 2000 STREET IMPROVEMENT 00 SI 3 BASSETT CREEK AREA, PHASES 1-4 Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 4 Public Hearing - Special Assessments - Continued 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, 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. Jeannine Clancy presented the report on 00 SI 2. Don Taylor 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. Robert Desmond, 8325 Julianne Terrace, stated his street was narrowed and wanted to know who is responsible for maintaining the trees in the boulevard. Sandy Brimeyer, 8340 Julianne Terrace, stated that when the driveway was done the brick in the front of her house was torn away from the house; stated when it rained the water goes into her garage and down the wall where her fireplace is and got into her basement; and wanted to know when the contractor will fix the problem. M. Thao Lee, 8410 Wesley Drive, wanted to know how the assessment is divided among the different property owners. Don Hartman, 8315 Patsy Lane, stated that when his driveway was replaced a section of sidewalk was busted off and wanted to know when sidewalk will be repaired. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-58 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND COI�FIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 2000 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 00 SI 2 WESLEY PARK AREA Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 5 Public Hearing - Special Assessments - Continued 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. Jeannine Clancy presented the report on 00 SI 3 and answered questions from the Council. William 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. Lewis Christenson, 1440 Oregon Avenue North, stated they do have curb and gutter in the street and wanted to know why is he is being assessed the full amount for a street that already has curb and gutter. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-59 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 2000 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 00 SI 3 BASSETT CREEK AREA, PHASES 5-8 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, 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. Don Taylor, Finance Director presented the information about the delinquent utility bills. 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 6 Public Hearinq - Special Assessments - Continued Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-60 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLING 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, 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. Don Taylor, Finance Director reviewed the assessment roll for miscellaneous charges 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. Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-61 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR 2000 MISCELLANEOUS BILLING 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. Jeannine Clancy reviewed RSL 222A 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 7 Public Hearinq - Special Assessments - Continued Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-62 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 222A OREGON AVENUE NORTH, PLYMOUTH AVENUE TO OLYMPIA STREET 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. Jeannine Clancy reviewed the assessment roll for 1999, 2000 driveways and answered questions from the Council. Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-63 RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS THAT INVOLVE 1999 CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS 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, 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. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-64 RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS THAT INVOLVE 2000 SEH STREET IMPROVEMENTS 00 SI 3 BASSETT CREEK AREA, PHASES 1-4 Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 8 Public Hearinq - Special Assessments - 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, 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. Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-65 RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS THAT INVOLVE 2000 CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS 00 SI 2 WESLEY PARK AREA 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, 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. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-66 RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS THAT INVOLVE 2000 TURNERS CROSSROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS 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, 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. Jeannine Clancy reviewed the building demolition project. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 9 Public Hearinq - Special Assessments - Continued Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-67 RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON DEMOLITION OF 4820 OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY 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 fotlowing 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 Hearing - Easement Vacations - Breck School William Joynes stated staff recommends continuing the public hearing until November 8, 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 Bakken and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing for consideration of easement vacations for Breck School until November 8, 2000 meeting. Public Hearinq - Preliminary Plat Approval - Honeywell Golden Valley 2nd Addition William Joynes stated the applicant has requested the item be continued until October 17, 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 Bakken and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing for consideration of the preliminary plat approval for the Honeywell Golden Valley 2nd Addition until October 17, 2000 meeting. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 10 *Appointment of General Election Judqes Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-68 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000 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 Public Hearinq - Consideration of a Resolution Authorizinq a Tax Rate Increase - 10/17/00 William Joynes stated that we have been notified by Hennepin County that the City is not required to hold the public hearing and suggested the item be removed from the agenda. Staff Comment on Laurel/Winnetka Advisory Committee Final Report, and Response to Business Proposal for Laurel Avenue Mayor Anderson and William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the CounciL Mayor Anderson stated the Special City Council meeting to hold a public hearing on the Laurel/Winnetka Advisory Committee recommendations will be held on October 24, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the staff comment on the Laurel/Winnetka Advisory Committee Final Report, the staff response to the business proposal for Laurel Avenue; and request staff to respond to the Review of Traffic Issues in Laurel Avenue Area submitted by Benshoof & Associates, Inc. on behalf of the business and report back at the October 24, 2000 meeting. *Bids - Grapple Attachment for Backhoe/Excavator MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to purchase one heavy-duty grapple from the only bidder, Lemco Hydraulics for $8,140.00. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 11 *Quotes - Two Snowplows with Hitch MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to purchase two snowplows and hitches from the MnDOT contract from Aspen Equipment for the total amount of$5,755.00. "`Quotes -Weslev Park Plavground Equipment MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the furnishing and installation of playground equipment at Wesley Park from the lowest responsible bidder, Flanagan Sales Inc. for $24, 995.00. The quotes were as follows: Flanagan Sales, Inc. $24,995.00 Earl F. Andersen, Inc. 27,272.80 St. Croix Recreation Co. 34,175.00 Announcements of Meetinqs The Council/Manager Meeting is October 10, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting is October 10, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. The Budget workshop will be held on October 10, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. The next City Council meeting is September 17, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. The Special City Council meeting and public hearing on the Laurel/Winnetka Advisory Committee report will be held on October 24, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. The Hopkins School District/Cities Celebration scheduled for November 30, 2000 has been canceled and will be rescheduled possibly December 6 or 7, 2000. A Town Hall meeting on Metropolitan Council Operations and PerFormance will be held on November 1, 2000 at the Plymouth Community Center Ballroom at 7:00 p.m. Mayor and Council Communications Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will have an open house on the Second Generation Plan on November 1, 2000 at the City of Golden Valley from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 12 Charter Partner in Livable Communities Program Presentation Caren Dewar presented the Council with a Certificate of Appreciation for Golden Valley being a charter partner in the Livable Communities Program for 1996 - 2000. Proclamation for Recoqnition - 2000 Golden Valley Slow Pitch Softball Team Mayor Anderson read the proclamation and presented the softball teams with a signed copy of the proclamation, city pins, and a city pen and pencil. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to adopt the proclamation of recognition of Golden Valley Slow-Pitch Softball Team. Mayor Anderson also welcomed the students in the audience. Support for Minnesota Cities - Buildinq Qualitv Communities Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and a video "Minnesota Cities - Building Quality Communities. Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 00-69 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MINNESOTA CITIES BUII.DING QUALITY C�MMUNITIES 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. At the Historical Society meeting on October 12, 2000 Mayor Anderson will report on the history of government of the City and City Attorney Allen Barnard will present the history of the redevelopment of the City. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 3, 2000 Page 13 Adjournment MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. � Mary E. A erson, Mayor ATTEST: J Nally, ministrative ecretary