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06-18-85 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 1985 • Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Cit Council 9 9 Y of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City on June 18, 1985 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Lowell Odland, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, Assistant City Attorney and Judy Nally, Deputy City Clerk. Approval of Council Minutes - June 4, 1985 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Council meeting of June 4, 1985 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of June 18, 1985 as amended: Addition of Departmental Item: Designation of Street Right -of -Way - Flag Avenue South Approval of Consent Agenda • MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), removing Departmental Item: Approval of Final Plat - Church of the Good Shepherd. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Claim from Alex Loukas MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the claim from Alex Loukas. *Licenses MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses #9952 to #9964 and #5653. Liquor License Renewals (On -Sale, Off -Sale, Sunday Sale, Wine and Club) MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the renewal of liquor licenses for On -sale to: Restaurant Ventures One, Golden Valley Country Club, Red Lobster; Sunday Sale to: Resturant Ventures One, Golden Valley Country Club, Red Lobster, Chester Bird American Legion Post #523, • Golden Valley VFW #7051; Club to: Chester Bird American Legional Post #523, Golden Valley VFW #7501 and Off -Sale to: MGM Liquor Warehouse. N Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 1985 *Solicitor's License - Clean Water Action Project 0 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for the Clean Water Action Project. *Peddler's License - Bernice Springer MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for Bernice Springer. *Peddler's License - Charles Villier MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for Charles Villier. *Taxi Cab Driver's License MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Planning Commisson - June 10, 1985 . *Call for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 1000 Boone Avenue North - 7/16/85 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of a conditional use permit to operate a automobile cleaning business at 1000 Boone Avenue North in a Industrial Zoning District for July 16, 1985. *Call for Public Hearin - Preliminary Plat Approval - Sumter Office Addition - MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Sumter Office Addition for July 16, 1985. *Call for Public Hearing - Rezoning to Business & Professional Office Zoninq District - 7700 Wayzata Boulevard - 7/16/85 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider rezoning 7700 Wayzata Boulevard from the Residential to Business & Professional Offices Zoning District for July 16, 1985. *Call for Public Hearing - Zoning Code Amendment - Home Occupations - 7/16/85 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider amendments to the Zoning Code regarding home occupations • for July 16, 1985. H Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 1985 Public Hearing - Golden Hills Tax Increment District and Financing Plan • William Joynes reviewed the steps taken to develop the Tax Increment District, and the phases of development which will occur in the District. Robert Pul scher, Spri ngsted Inc., and Don Taylor, Finance Director, were present to review the plan and answer 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. Mike Perelstein, 5121 Circle Down, he had questions regarding how the figures listed in the financing plan were obtained, and how this plan would impact the property values in the neighborhood. Mark Reiling, Golden Valley Business Center, he had questions regarding how owners and tenants will be notified of the condemnation proceedings and when they will begin. Clare Miller, 5720 Laurel Avenue, he had questions regarding how people were notified of the meeting. Mark Holmbeck, Attorney Representing the Boulevard property, he had questions regarding the procedure for amending the plan and the time -table for condemnation. Pat Flannagan, 400 Turnpike Road, he wanted to know how the district was established and by whom. • Leon Schendall, Emergency Veterinary Services, 1201 Turners Crossroad South, he had questions regarding who the developer for the area will be, how approval of this plan will effect his business and questions regarding parking. Ralph Green, Golden Valley Drug, has concerns over how long the process is taking and has concerns that this will ruin businesses. Shirley Burkard, 5301 Circle Down, she has concerns over emergency vehicles being able to get into the residential area during construction. Richard Holdcumb, 525 Radisson Road, he had questions regarding the how the traffic studies will be done and if traffic patterns will be considered when the area is developed. He also feels that development of the area will have a negative effect on property values. The Mayor closed the public hearing. C: I Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 1985 Public Hearing - Golden Hills Tax Increment District and Financing Plan - Continued Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 2�s©Gvr-w� Al&- '0-5s' RESOLUTION APPROVING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR GOLDEN HILLS REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Thompson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; 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. See Resolution Book Page Public Hearing - First Reading__- Rezoning to M-1 - 220 Turners Crossroads South MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Rezoning for M-1 Multiple Zoning District) 220 Turners Crossroads South Ted Goldman, Proponent, was present to review the project and answer questions from the Council. • Jean Lewis, Planning Commissioner, reviewed the Planning Commission's reasons for denial of the rezoning. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Clarence Green, 300 Turners Crossroad, opposed to the project. Clare Miller, 5720 Laurel Avenue, opposed to project. Jerry Davis, 209 South Turners Crossroad, opposed to project. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to deny the request to rezone the property at 220 Turners Crossroad South from Open Development to the Multiple Dwelling (M-1) Zoning District for the following reasons: 1. Inadequate street access. 2. Lack of frontage on a street. 3. Difficulty in providing utility services. 4. Development of this 1.12 acre parcel without the development of the remaining property in the area that is designated on the Comprehensive Plan for medium density development would not provide for the best overall development of the area. • I • • 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 1985 Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Approval - Southwirth Gregg Miller, Pembco-Sherman/Boosalis, was present to answer questions from the Council. Jean Lewis, Planning Commissioner, stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of waiving the preliminary plat requirements and approval of the final plat. 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 Thompson and motion carried unanimously to waive the preliminary plat requirements. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - SOUTHWIRTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Thompson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendments - Conditional Uses in Light Industrial Zoning District MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled: 62uer .UG. �' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Amendments to the Zoning Code Respecting Conditional Uses In Light Industrial Zoning District) (Approval of General Plan of Development for Amendment Jean Lewis, Planning Commissioner, stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendments to the Zoning Code. 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 Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 1985 Public Hearing — Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Peddler's/Solicitor's ice_ns e • MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled: &')1 L1A114AA'E A& � &r 3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Peddler's and Solicitor's Ordinance) 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 Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. *Request to Serve Beer in Brookview Park from City of Minneapolis Street Employees MOVED by Bakken, seconded Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from the City of Minneapolis Street Employees, dated June 10, 1985 and approve the request to serve beer at Brookview Picnic Shelter on August 3, 1985 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. *Request to Serve Champagne, Wine and Beer in Brookview Park from Debbie Harring MOVED by Bakken, seconded Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Debbie Harring, dated June 12, 1985 and approve the request • to serve champagne, wine and beer at Brookview Park Picnic Shelter on July 28, 1985 from 5:00 PM to dusk. *Request for Refund of Non -Intoxicating Malt License Fee from Brunswick Corporation MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Brunswick Recreation Centers, dated June 6, 1985, and authorize staff to process a refund of the non -intoxicating malt liquor license fee for $412.00, for Carriage House Lanes, 8645 Wayzata Boulevard, because the property will be acquired by MnDOT as part of I-394. *Variance for Railroad Crossing for Construction on Golden Valley Road Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REQUESTING VARIANCE FROM MnDOT FOR RAILROAD CROSSING CONSTRUCTION ON GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD 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, Stockman and Thompson; 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page • [A Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 1985 *Approval of Purchase Agreement - Rhode Island at T.H. 55 • MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the purchase of Lots 4, 5 & 6, Block 4, Cottage Grove for $16,500 to provide for a turn -around at the north end of Rhode Island Avenue North and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the purchase agreement. Approval of Final Plat - Church of the Good Shepherd William Joynes reviewed the background information and answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard reviewed the legal requirements which still have to be met. Manly Zimmerman, Attorney representing the proponent, was present to review the plat and answer questions from the Council. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Ot FSG L G' 7-1,11 A RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - GOOD SHEPHERD ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Thompson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page . MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the original of the plat at such time as all of the legal requirements for filing the plat are complete. Designation of Street Right -of -Way - Flag Avenue South Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PORTION OF FLAG AVENUE SOUTH FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 11 C • • Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 1985 Bids - Athletic Field Lighting - Lions Club Park MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the installation of athletic field lighting at Lions Club Park to Electric Service Company for $28,400.00. Berg Electric's alternate bid did not meet specifications. The bids were as follows: Electric Service Company Bacon's Electric Gopher Electric Egan McKay Action Electric Berg Electric Berg Electric *Bids - 84 SS 4 $28,400.00 base bid 28,877.00 base bid 33,328.00 base bid 369921.00 base bid 32,450.00 base bid 290613.00 base bid 243,232.00 alternate bid MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the 84 SS 4 to the lowest responsible bidder, Arcon Construction for $1,017,181.11. The bids were as follows: *Quotes - Brookview Signs Corrected Bid $1,305,145.00 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously for the furnishing and installation of signs for the Brookview Community Center for $1,856.00. The quote from Daniel Signs did not include all signs specified. The quotes were as follows: Prowood Signs Daniel Signs Hornibrooks Signs $1,856.00 1,846.00 2,246.00 I Amount Bid Arcon Construction $1,017,181.11 Barbarossa & Sons 1,183,855.75 C. S. McCrossan 1,296,373.30 D. H. Blattner & Sons 1,327,642.35 G. L. Contracting 1,4379889.80 Johnson Bros. Corp. 1,438,023.70 L. G. Rehbein 19163,303.11 Northdale Construction 1311169302.05 Progressive Contractors 19424,929.76 Richard Knutson, Inc. 1,2329856.10 Minn -Kota Excavating/Bergstrom Realty Co. 1,293.345.00 Lametti & Sons 1,2091,000.00 *Quotes - Brookview Signs Corrected Bid $1,305,145.00 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously for the furnishing and installation of signs for the Brookview Community Center for $1,856.00. The quote from Daniel Signs did not include all signs specified. The quotes were as follows: Prowood Signs Daniel Signs Hornibrooks Signs $1,856.00 1,846.00 2,246.00 I Regular Meeting of the City Council June 18, 1985 Boxelder Bug Problem (Winnetka and Western Avenue) • Mayor Anderson reviewed the background and previous discussions of the Council. James and Lois Metchneck were present to answer questions from the Council. The Council discussed the current policy of not cutting trees in a natural area, and how to proceed to make revisions to the policy. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to deny the request from James and Lois Metchneck to cut the boxelder trees located on park property near their home, based on the current policy of not cutting trees in designated natural areas. The Mayor and City Manager will meet to discuss a specific procedure and timing regarding the revisions to the policy. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to review the policy and discuss alternatives at a future Council/Manager meeting, refer the policy to the Open Space and Recreation Commission and be placed on the Council agenda for discussion and action at the August 20, 1985 Council meeting. Approval of Joint Powers Agreement - Senior Citizen Transportation Program Bill Joynes reviewed the program and answered questions from the Council. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: • �E "SGS a r�oni �vc. 55 � � 3 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY EXECTUING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FIVE CITIES SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECT • 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, Stockman and Thompson; 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page *May, 1985 - General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the May, 1985 General Fund Budget Report. Announcements of Meetings Mayor Anderson, Council Member Stockman and Bill Joynes will meet on June 27, 1985 at 3:30 PM in the Mayor/Council Office regarding Dover Hill. Mayor Anderson, Council Members Johnson and Bakken are planning to attend the NLC Congress of Cities and Exposition, December 7-11, 1985 in Seattle, Washington. 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council Adjournment June 18, 1985 a MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM. ATTEST: J y 4al, D e putp Ci ty C1 erk • May E. An rson, Mayor (0