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03-17-81 City Council Minutes4-0 Regular Meeting of the City Council March 17, 1981 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 March 17, 1981 at 6:30 P.M. The following members were present: Councilmember.s Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen. Also present were: Jeff Sweet - City Manager, Lowell Odland - Engineer, Robert Skare - City Attorney and Secretary - Joan Thompson. Councilmember Mitchell was absent. Approval of Minutes - March 3, 1981 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and.carried to approve the minutes of March 3, 1981 as amended: Page 45 of the minutes - "Commission Appointments" - delete the appointements to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Page 44 of the minutes - "Meeting Announcements" —delete second sentence. Add, "Councilmember Anderson said she would attend the State of the Region meeting of March 18 if possible" and '!Councilmember Stockman said he would attend if possible the meeting of the League of Minnesota Cities of March 12." Executive Session Statement MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the statement as a summary of the executive session held on March 10, 1981 at 7:45 P.M.: read as "A closed session of the.Golden Valley City Council was held on Tuesday, March 10, 1981 at 5:56 P.M. in the Valley Room of the Golden Valley City Hall. Those present were Mary Anderson, Gloria Johnson, John Mitchell, Ray Stockman, Rosemary Thorsen, Assistant City Attorney - Allen Barnard and Robert Meller, and City Manager - Jeff Sweet. No other person was present. The decision to hold the closed session was made at the regular meeting of the Golden Valley City Council of February 17, 1981 and is reflected in the minutes of that meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the status of the legal suit of the Animal Humane Society. A continuous sound recording was made and is being retained in the .City Manager's custody. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 P.M." *Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the items on the consent agenda indicated by an asterisk (*), except for items IE, 4J and 6A. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve payment of the bills as submitted. Regular Meeting. March 17, 1981 *Minutes MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes listed on the agenda as items IF -IH: 1F - Planning Commission - 2/23/81 1G - Police Civil Service Commission - 2/12/81 1H - Board of Zoning Appeals - 3/10/81 *Call for Public Hearing RSL -118 (Overhead Street Lights)-- April 7_,`_ 1981 Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEART G ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMEN S The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon,.the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Stockman, Thorsen, Johnson and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed:and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signatur( attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page *Call for Public Hearing - CDBG Fund Transfer. - April 21, 1981 MOVED by Anderson,.seconded by.Johnson and carried to call for public hearing regarding CDBG Fund Transfer on April 21, 1981. *Open.Space and Recreation Department - Budget Adjustment MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve -he requested budget adjustment for Park and Recreation; increase revenues $1,188.0 and authorize increase in expenditures for spring activity programs. i *Quotations - Repair of Water Truck MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authoriz repair of the water truck as soon as possible. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and,carried to authoriz� funds for the repair of the water truck totaling $3800 to be charged equally to the Street Maintenance fund and the Park Maintenance fund. *Resolution - Laurel Avenue Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLTUION (Authorizing the acquisition by purchase or condemnation in fee simple of certain property for public right-of-way) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen 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 Clerk. AC ' Regular Meeting March 17, 1981 *Resolution - Laurel Avenue — Authorizing petition to Mn/DOT for railroad crossing Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION (Authorizing Petition to.the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a Certain Crossing in the City of Golden Valley) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against the same: none, where- upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Clerk. *,Resolution.- Authorizing Acquisition on Trade of Property with Hennepin Co. Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION (Authorizing the acquisition by.purchase or trade of certain property for a public building, parking and other public purposes) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen 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 Clerk. *Fire Department - Expenditures MOVED by Anderson, seconded by _Johnson and.carried to approve the purchase from the low bid by Argonautics for air tanks in the amount of $6,407.65. Quotations were as follows: Metropolitan Mechanical $8,900.00 Argonautics, Inc. 6,407.65 Advance Design Systems, Inc. 7,216.00 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the appropriation from the Contingency Fund in the amount of $7,605.00 to be used as follows: Air Systems 6,500 Air Tank Testing 400 Fire Station Furnishings 705 7,605 1 1 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to ratify the purchase of fire hose' from the low bid from Oswald Hose Co. in the amount of $1,640.00.. Bids were as follows: Oswald Hose Co. 1,640.00 Minn. Fire Equipment 2,712.00 Ponn Hose Co. 2,364.00 4 Regular Meeting Marcy 17, 1981 *Fire Department - 1981 Capital Expenditure items MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve low bids on equipment for the Fire Department.as outlined below: 27 -MSA Conversion Kits ($53.04 ea.) $1,432.08 Conway Fire 6 -MSA Composite Air Cylinders ($225 ea.) 1,350.00 Weber & Troseth Inc. 1 -MSA Cub Air Pack Pressure De. ($607.00) 607.00 Weber & Troseth Inc. *Call for Public Hearing - Seeman Park No Parking Signs - April7 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to call for public hearing on the Seeman Park No Parking Signs for_April 7, 1981. *Resolution.- Call for Feasibility Study - Seeman Park Drainage Member Anderson.introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION (Order Preparation of Report on Improvement) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded:by Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen 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 Clerk. See Resolution Book Page *Quotations - Backstop MOVED by Anderson, seconded:by Johnson.and-carried to authorize purchase of fencing and backstop for the Seeman Park, from the low bid from Metropolitan Fence Company. The bids were as follows: Metropolitan Fence Co. $2,776.00 Fence-Company,.Inc. 2,816.00 Viking Fence and Const. 2,896.00 Crowley Fence Co. 3,077.00 Sterling Fence, Inc. 3,795.00 *Mary Hills Park - Amendment to LAWCON Agreement MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment to the State Outdoor Recreation Grant Fund Agreement. Licenses MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of..licenses #6687-6870. Mayor Thorsen abstained from .license numbers 6821 and 6822. Member Anderson abstained from,License numbers 6729 and 6730. Byerly's Liquor - Change ofClosingTime on Friday MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call an informal hearing for April 7, 1981 to consider the changing of closing time for off -sale liquor on Fridays regarding Byerly's Liquor request. Regular Meeting March 17, 1981 Review of Food Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer staff memos regarding a revision to food establishment fees to the City Attorney and ask that he prepare a draft ordinance. No -Fault Grievance Procedures.- Attorney's Report MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to adopt the process outlined by the attorney and to refer attorney's memo to the Human Rights Commission for their information. Call for Public Hearing - Proposed Drug Enforcement Ordinance MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing regarding proposed Drug Enforcement ordinance for April 7, 1981. Call' "for Public Hearing - Proposed Ordinance Amendment - On -Sale Liquor License MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing for first reading on the.proposed ordinance amendment regarding On -Sale Liquor License fees for April 7, 1981. South Fork Dredging - Sweeney Lake City Engineer presented proposed project, explaining that this could be incorporated into the plans for future storm sewer project. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve proposed work and appropriate $22,890 from the Public Works fund. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the plans and authorize ads for bids. South Wirth Parkway Ponding MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the design of South Wirth pond as presented, and approve the delay of construction until it is determined what will be done with the easterly portion of the property. Dutch Elm Reimbursement MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the disbursement of $2.32 per inch to residents as requested by the Park a Recreation Department for the Dutch Elm reimbursement. Comprehensive.Storm Sewer Policy MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the financing plan and authorize the staff to submit to the Council a final comprehensive Storm Sewer Policy and timetable for its implementation. Announcement of Meetings It was announced that there will be a meeting of the Communications Subcommittee on March 24 at 3:30 in the .Valley Room. Also announced was a meeting of the Mayor and Councilmember Anderson regarding I-394 and light rail transit to be held on March 23, at 1:30 in the Mayor/Council office. 4-5 Regular Meeting March 17, 1981 Traffic Safety Award - S.T.P. Butch LaBerge,. Hopkins Chief of.Poli.ce, representing the Hennepin County Chiefs Association presented the S.T.P. award to the Department of Public Safety. Jim Crawford, Director of Public Safety accepted the award. Glen Olson, Deputy Director of Public Safety, and Bob Shellum also were present and made comments regarding the program and the participation of the Department. Public Heari.ng.- 2nd Reading. -.General Mills Rezoning MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman.and carried to bring on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE Industrial Zoning District - General Mills, Incorporated The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve on second reading the ordinance herein quoted by -title. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES Public Hearing.- Second Reading - Business & Professional Office.Zoning District MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and.carried to defer second reading for Staff proposal on revised height limit. Public Hearing -Second Reading - Addition of Conditional Use Zoning District MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer the second reading of the Addition of the Conditional Use Zoning District ordinance for staff proposal of revision. Public Hearing - Pondwood Industrial Revenue Bond Issue Mr. Bill Peterson, the Pondwood architect, made presentation of the proposed Pondwood project. The Mayor opened the meeting.for public input and persons present to do so were given the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer the Pondwood Industrial Bond Issue to April 7, 1981. FJ Regular Meeting March 17, 1981 Time Extension for P.U.D. #28 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve a 90 day extension for P.U.D. #28 until June 17, 1981. Public Hearing First Reading - Noise Control Ordinance MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE .(Adoption of Supplemental Subdivision to Noise Ordinance) Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman. and carried to approve on first reading the ordinance herein quoted by title. Public Item - Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals.- CCS Phase it Parking Mr. McCarty of CCS was present to comment on the BZA's response to the proposed project. Mr. Swedberg of the BZA presented the BZA's position. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to grant an appeal and approve the proposed 126 parking spaces for CCS project. Public Item - First Reading - Composition of Planning Commission MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring to the table for first reading the proposed ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Composition of the Planning Commission) MOVED by Anderson,. seconded by Johnson and carried to approve on first reading the amendment to the ordinance herein quoted by title. Confirmation of Commission Appointments MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to confirm the commission appointements except for the Board of Zoning Appeals appointements which will be made in April. Resolution - Setting Mayor and Council Salaries Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:] RESOLUTION SETTING MAYOR AND COUNCIL SALARIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member 1 Regular Meeting March 17, 1981 Resolution - Setting Mayor and Council Salaries continued Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen 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 Clerk. See Resolution Book Page Informational Letter Reoardina Disorderly Conduct MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the letter to be sent to all magazine sellers in Golden Valley. Community Center Solicitation Committee MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the letter and list of solicitation candidates noting additional names, and authorize sending letters to them. Building Board of Review Applicants No action taken. Planning Commission Understanding of Housing Policy No action taken. Commission Dinner Councilmember Johnson volunteered to handle arrangements for the Commission Dinner to be held at the Brookview Community Room on May 7, or May 14th. Boston Planninq Conference No action taken. Adjournment MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. ............. C._ w MAYQR C ATTEST: Regular Meeting of the City Council April 7, 1931 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 7300 Golden Valley Road in said City on April 7, 1931 at 6:30 P.M. The following members were present: Mayor Thorsen, Councilmembers Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman. Also present were: Jeff Sweet - City Manager, Lowell Odland - Engineer, Robert Skare City Attorney, and Secretary - Joan Thompson. roval of Minutes - March 17, 1981 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of March 17, 1981 as amended: Page 57 - Quotations - Repair of Water Truck - change from "transferred" to "charged equally to the Street Maintenance fund and the Park Maintenance" Page 54 - No -Fault Grievance Procedures - change paragraph to read: "...and carried to adopt the process recommended by Human Rights Commission and to refer attorney's memo to them for their information." Page 55 - Fire Department - 1981 Capital Expenditure items - change "Conway Fire" estimate to "$1,432.08". *Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the items on the consent agenda indicated by an asterisk(-), except for items 1D. *I i rancac MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of licenses #6871-7030. *Minutes - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - 2/19/81 and 1/25/81 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission for 1/25/81 and 2/19/81. *Call Public Hearing - Easement Petition - 5/5/81 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call for public hearing regarding the Easement Petition from Marjorie Kress-Joanis and William J. Joanis of 1450 Natchez Ave. Golden Valley. *Call Public Hearinq - 9201 Plymouth - Rezonina from Multi-Dwellinq to Industrial MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing regarding the rezoning from multi -dwelling to industrial at 9201 Plymouth Avenue for 5/5/81. 1 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council April 7, 1981 *Mileage Policy MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the staff recommendations regarding mileage reimbursement adjustment as outlined below: POSITION EXISTING PROPOSED City Manager Deputy Director (2) Recreation Superintendent Private vehicle used for City purposed $175.00 per month 125.00 per month 125.00 per month 19C per mile $200.00 per month 150.00 per month 150.00 per month 23� per mile *Quotations - Trail Groomer MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the purchase of a trail groomer from the low bidder - Kromer Company. The bids were as follows: Kromer Co. $4,152.00 Reed Sales & Service 4,499.50 Northern Turf Equipment 4,690.00 Monies for the above will be charged to account#01-4540-610-67. *Quotations - Sewer Jet Hose MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the purchase of sewer jet hose from the lowest responsible bidder Flexible Pipe Tool Co. The bids were as follows: *Air -Hydraulic System $ 980.00 Flexible Pipe Tool 1,150.00 Clutch & U -Joint 1,485.00 *Staff recommended not to use the hose that Air -Hydraulic System would provide due to past experience with that same hose. *Bid Opening Tree Stump Removal - April 2, 1981 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid for the removal of trees and stumps that are diseased to the low bidder - Midwest Stump Removal for the amount of $83,752.00. The bids were as follows: Midwest Stump Removal $83,752.00 Arps Tree Service 88,107.00 Ceres Tree Co. 89,353.50 Tim's Tree Service 96,404.00 50 Regular Meeting April 7, 1981 *Bid Openings - Sewer Repair MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid for sewer repair of 81 SR 1 to the low bidder - Orvedahl Construction in the amount of $106,552.00, and to authorize the expenditure from the utility reserve. The bids were as follows: Orvedahl Construction $106,552.00 G. L. Contracting 110,335.00 0 & P Construction 117,216.10 Northdale Construction 130,610.00 Julian Johnson Construction 130,786.00 Frank Jedlicki, Inc. 135,300.00 Orfei & Sons 137,084.99 Lametti & Sons, Inc. 141,000.00 Burschville Construction 148,394.50 Widmer Bros. 150,604.00 Nodland Assoc. 151,005.00 *Employee Assistance Program MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize the hiring of Human Resource Associates on a per referral basis, and to transfer $600 from the General Contingency to the Personnel Division to pay for costs anticipated. Bills MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve payment of the bills as submitted, except for check #10645 which shall be voided. Claims - Dram Shop Violation at Brookview MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer the letter from All Nation Insurance Company and the letter from Lauhead & Morrow, Ltd. to the attorney and our insurance company for review. Solicitor's License - VFW Poppy Sale MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of a solicitor'! license to the VFW for their Poppy Sale as requested. Mr. Bernard Kelm, Commander of the VFW #7051 was present to make the request for waiver of fee charged for the license to be used for further good of the community through VFW work. The request was denied, since the ordinance does not provide for any waivers of fees. Perishable Food License MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of a perishable food license to the Money Tree Co. for their sale to be held April 10 and 11th, 1981. Peavey Transcient License MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to deny the request by Peavey Co. for a transcient license due to the fact that the City Council has already authorized a license for sale on the same requested dates in the same location.