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11-19-85 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1985 • 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 November 19, 1985 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson. Also present were: William J oynes, City Manager; Lowell Odland, Director of Public Works; Robert Skare, City Attorney and Judy Nally, Deputy City Clerk. Approval of Minutes - October 29 (Special Meeting), November 6, 1985 (Canvassing Board and Regular Meeting MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Special Council meeting of October 29, 1985 as submitted. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Canvassing Board meeting of November 6, 1985 as submitted. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 6, 1985 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve • the agenda of November 19, 1985 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions: Letter from Dr. Sterrie Reporting on Progress of Community Orchestra Addition of Departmental Items: Request to Sell Christmas Trees in the Parking Lot of Valley Square Shopping Center; Authorization to Hire Braun Engineering Testing to Take Soil Borings in Valley Square, Area A; and Emergency Repair of Fire Department Ladder Truck Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses #10156 to #10173. *Solicitor's License - Citizens for a Better Environment • MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Citizens for a Better Environment. I Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1985 *Solicitor's License - MPIRG • MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for MPIRG (Minnesota Public Interest Research Group). *Class B Gambling License - Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the application from the Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County for a Class B gambling license. • *Taxi Cab Driver Licenses MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of taxi cab driver's licenses as recommended by staff. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Building Board of Review - November 4, 1985 Board of Zoning Appeals - November 12, 1985 Public Hearing - 85 WM 3 & 85 LF 2 - Meadow Lane Lowell Odland presented the project. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. George Keister, property owner, 211 Meadow Lane North, he is in favor of the project, but had questions regarding how the assessment rate is determined, anticipated costs, how long the construction period will be. He stated he contacted the gas company and was informed the gas company could not use the the City easement to install gas service and had questions how service would be installed when the lots are developed. He also requested that when the Council considers the assessment of the property, the project costs be split evenly between the four property owners. Dave Onan, property owner, 185 Meadow Lane North, he is in favor of the project and had questions regarding the timing of the project. Bill Laird, property owner, 219 Meadow Lane North, he is in favor of the project and stated he had given the City an easement and requested that any land not used for the project be returned to him. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The City Engineer recommended that the assessment be divided evenly among the property owners. Lowell Odland will contact the gas company to inform them they can use the city easement to install gas service to the lots and will contact Mr. Keister after he has talked to the gas company. Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1985 Public Hearing - 85 WM 3 & 85 LF 2 - Meadow Lane - Continued • Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 85 WM 3 and 85 LF 2 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. Public Hearing - Amendments to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Gary Prazak, 2016 Ensign Avenue North, he had questions regarding the funding of the handicapped access trail at Mary Hills Park. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: A/'/ � //3 • RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 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 Informal Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Police Subsistence Allowance MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled: /v2., AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Amendment to the City Code Respecting Police Subsistence Allowance) 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 approve on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. • 3 Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1985 Public Hearing - Second Reading- Ordinance Amendment - Towing and Impounding of Vehicles • MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled: 11eb11i11'1i✓'-4 I /�; . ( 7 i AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Amendments to the City Code Respecting Towing Contractors and Impounding Regulations) 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 Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Letter from Dr. Sterrie Reporting on Progress of Community Orchestra MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Dr. Sterrie, dated November 18, 1985, reporting on the progress of the Community Orchestra. *Designation of Temporary Construction Easements - Hampshire Avenue Storm Sewer Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 0`_ t "/C,f/ 4/6 C�-i/�/ • RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREET, ROAD, UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS 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. *Recall Public Hearing - Housing Development Revenue Bonds - Mallard Creek Partnership - 12/3/85 _ '- MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to recall the public hearing to consider the issuance of housing development revenue bonds for a general partnership of the Northland Company and TNC Assc. II for December 3, 1985. *Call for Informal Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - 1985 Minnesota Building oe- MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding the adoption of the 1985 Minnesota State Building Code for December 3, 1985. I] J Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1985 *Call for Informal Public Hearing - Installation of No Parking Signs on Decatur Avenue North - 12/17/85 • MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider the installation of No Parking Signs on the 800 block of Decatur Avenue North for December 17, 1985. Request to Sell Christmas Trees in the Parking Lot of Valley Square Shopping Center Lloyd Becker, Director of Zoning, Community Services and Building Operations; reviewed background information concerning the request and answered questions from the Council concerning size of tree lot, available parking, traffic flow into and out of the shopping center, snow removal, and possible alternate locations for the lot. Donald Newcomb, Metro Tree Co. Inc., reviewed his request to sell Christmas trees in the shopping center parking lot in front of the Conn -Co Shoe store and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to deny the request submitted by Metro Tree Co. Inc. for license to sell christmas trees in the Valley Square Shopping Center parking lot in front of the Conn -Co Shoe Store, 7820 Olson Memorial Highway. Authorization to Hire Braun Engineering Testing to Take Soil Borings in Valley Square, Area A iLowell Odland stated the City has to provide sewer and water service to Valley Square, Area A, and requested soil borings be taken before the frost in the vicinity of the proposed sanitary sewer alignment. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of Braun Engineering Testing to take approximately 6 soil borings for sanitary sewer alignment in Valley Square, Area A, for an amount not to exceed $2,800.00. Emergency Repair of Fire Department Ladder Truck Lowell Odland stated the transmission failed in the ladder truck, the parts have been ordered and requested appropriation for the emergency repair of the truck. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the expenditure of $3,000.00 to repair the transmission in Unit 311 (Fire Department ladder truck). Information on PCA/Honeywell Agreement Larry Livesay, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; and Jim Shera, Vice President of Production, Honeywell were at the meeting to review the agreement between MPCA and Honeywell for the clean-up of a spill which occurred at Honeywell and answered questions from the Council. This item was an informational item for the Council and no action was required. • Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1985 *Approval of Contract with EPIC USA for Telephone System Consultant Services . MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the contract with EPIC USA for telephone system consultant services for an amount not to exceed $10,800. *October, 1985 - General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the October, 1985 General Fund Budget Report. *Engagement Letter with Pannell Kerr Forster for 1985 Audit MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the engagement letter with Pannell Kerr Forster for the 1985 audit. *Quotes - Range for Community Center MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase a 36" range for the Community Center from the lowest responsible bidder, Aslesens for $1,564.00. The quotes were as follows: Aslesens $1,564.00 Brecket & Richter 1,723.00 Call for Sale of Bonds for Golden Hills, Phase I • William Joynes reviewed the background on the issue and options available to the Council. Robert Pulscher, Springsted, Incorporated and Don Taylor, Finance Director, were present to answer questions from the Council. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO $6,700,000 TAX INCREMENT BONDS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND CALLING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE THEREOF 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 City Clerk. c: • • Regular Meeting of the City Council Announcements of Meetings November 19, 1985 Mayor Anderson, HRA Chair Stockman and Staff will meet with the Circle Down Steering Committee on November 20, 1985 at 4:00 PM in the Manager's Conference Room. Mayor Anderson, and Council Members Bakken and Johnson are attending the National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition in Seattle, Washington from December 7-11, 1985. The next Council/Manager Meeting will be held on December 16, 1985 at 4:30 PM in the Manager's Conference Room to discuss Bond Issues in the Golden Hills Redevelopment Area. *Appointment of Black History Month Committee MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to appoint the following to the Black History Month Committee: Barbara McKernan, William Hobbs, Susan Jagodzinski, and Gene Sylvestre, Golden Valley Human Rights Commission LeClair Lambert and John Mentzos, African-American Museum Marge Sullivan and Bernice Hynes, St. Margaret -Mary School John Mitchell, Chair and Finance Chair, City of Golden Valley Rev. Don Sheffield, Golden Valley United Methodist Church Jacqueline Fraedrick, Robbinsdale School District Yvonne Blaine and Ann Gallagher, Prudential Insurance Company Gloria Woods and Margaret Tabar, Breck School Stevie Cardamone and Diane Cowdery, Hopkins School District Tom Parry, Honeywell, Inc. Jeff Sweet, Assistant Finance Chair, Midwest Management Pastor Gary Anderson, Vice Chair, Valley of Peace Lutheran Church Rev. James Almquist, Calvary Lutheran Church Fran Stang, Good Shepherd Church Jeanne Gelinas, Golden Valley Library Mattie Cushenberry, General Mills, Inc. Nate Wilson, Voice of Twin Cities Proclamation of November 17-23 as American Education Week MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim November 17-23 as American Education Week. Ms. Dorothy Leathers, 4th Grade Elementary Teacher, Sonnesyn School, and her students presented a short program for the Council in honor of American Education Week. The Mayor presented the class representative with an executed copy of the proclamation and thanked them for attending the meeting. *Proclamation of November 27 -December 3 as Voice of Democracy Week MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim November 27 -December 3 as Voice of Democracy Week. 7 Regular Meeting of the City Council Adjournment November 19, 1985 • MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM. ATTEST: I) Jud al lyJ Deputy Cip Clerk is a E. n erson, Mayor