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12-03-85 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council December 3, 1985 iPursuant 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 December 3, 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; Allen Barnard, Assistant City Attorney and Judy Nally, Deputy City Clerk. Approval of Council Minutes - November 19, 1985 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Council meeting of November 19, 1985 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of December 3, 1985 as amended: Addition of Communication and Petition: Request for Snow Removal on Plymouth Avenue Trail Addition of Mayor/Council Items: Appreciation of Staff for Snow Removal, Citizens for Better Environment and Centennial Committee Request Approval of Consent Agenda • MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Notice of Motion and Motion from U.S. Department of Justice MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Notice of Motion and Motion from the U.S. Department of Justice and refer it to the City Attorney. *Licenses MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses #10174 to #,10199, voiding #10174. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 21, 1985 Recreational Facility/Pool Committee - November 11, 1985 Planning Commission - November 25, 1985 • • • Regular Meeting of the City Council December 3, 1985 Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #50 - N ortronics 1/7/86 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary design plan for PUD #50, Nortronics for January 7, 1986. Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District Update - Marty Jessen Marty Jessen, Associate Superintendent, showed a brief slide presentation about the District, reviewed the history, budget, programs, activities, and answered questions from the Council. Public Hearing - RSL 155 - Dakota Avenue South Lowell Odland presented the project. Mayor Anderson updated the Council on the informational meeting she attended with the residents, and the options the neighborhood considered. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Richard Tousignant, 365 Dakota Avenue South, he stated the burglaries occurred during the daylight hours, and the installation of lights would not help, but he would not object to one ornamental light installed on the north end on City property. Dianne Asproth, 340 Dakota Avenue South, she stated that lighting would be helpful at the area near the park, and the neighbors are not sure what will help the neighborhood and had questions regarding the original petition. Bob Cooper, 345 Dakota Avenue South, he suggested a light be installed on Laurel and Colorado to light the wooded area. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to deny the original request for a street lights for RSL 155. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request NSP to install an overhead light at the intersection of Colorado and Laurel on City property. 9 Regular Meeting of the City Council December 3, 1985 Public Hearing - RSL 157 - Valders Avenue • 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 157 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, 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 - RSL 158 - Louisiana Avenue 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. • Rita Soltan, 150 Louisiana Avenue North, in favor of project. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: /,- �,SCLLTC/,/ f/D- 5>- //7 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 158 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. Public Hearing Housing Development Revenue Bonds - $5,900,000 - Mallard Creek Partnership William J oynes reviewed the bond issue and recommended approval of the issuance of the bonds. Tom Bisanz, United Properties, Inc. was present to 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 3, 1985 Public Hearin Housing Development Revenue Bonds - $5,900,000 - Mallard Creek Partnership - ontinued Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE $5,900,000 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (MALLARD CREEK PARTNERSHIP PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA, WHICH BOND AND THE INTEREST THEREON SHALL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE REVENUES PLEDGED THERETO; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND A PLEDGE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SALE OF THE BOND AND DIRECTING DELIVERY THEREOF; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REGULATORY AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY, RIGHTS AND REMIDIES OF THE HOLDERS OF SAID REVENUE NOTE 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, 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. Public Hearing - Drainage and Pond Easement Vacation - Windsor Woods Lowell Odland reviewed the easement vacation. 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: 1Cy5G'L � t�c �t/ iV 0 • �,� RESOLUTION VACATING DRAINAGE AND PONDING EASEMENTS IN WINDSOR WOODS 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, 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 - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Residential Day Care Facilities MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled: AN ORDINA CE AMENDING THE3ZONING CODE (Amendment to the Zoning Code Respecting Home Day -Care Facilities in a Residential Zoning District) • 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 December 3, 1985 Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Residential Day Care aci ities - Continue • MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson 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 Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Light Industrial Zoninq District MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled: M6141WA&',�7 /UG • !v7/,/ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Amendment to the Zoning Code Respecting Uses in the Light Industrial Zoning District) 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 Stockman, 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 • Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - 1985 Minnesota Building Code MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Amendment to the City Building 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. Public Hearing - Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Police Subsistence Allowance MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled: MOIA144ti C'!t�G - l 7,,-ZAN 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 Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 3, 1985 Request for Snow Removal on Plymouth Avenue Trail • Mayor Anderson reviewed the letter she had received requesting the blacktopped trail along Plymouth be plowed to make it easier for people to walk to work. The Council discussed the policy for plowing of trails and requested the Mayor to respond that at this time the City is not able to plow the trail, that her request will be referred to the Open Space and Recreation Commission for their review and recommendation and request the Commission establish criteria on the plowing of trails. Staff will review the budget implications and possibly consider adding the plowing of trails during the next budget sessions. *Call for Informal Public Hearin - Ordinance Amendment - AT&T Information ystems Public Grounds Ordinance - MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment granting AT&T Information Systems, Inc. certain rights in the public grounds for December 17, 1985. *Authorization for Mayor and Manager to Sign Hennepin County Community Health Services Agreement MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the 1986-87 Community Health Services Agreement with Hennepin County. • *Conveyance of Tax -Forfeited Proper Member Thompson introduced the following _resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION FOR TAX -FORFEITED PROPERTY SALE 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. *Authorization to Use State Owned Structures for Public Safety Training Purposes 8625 and 8645 Wayzata Boulevard Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: '9`5 - 121 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO USE CERTAIN STATE OWNED HOUSES IN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY FOR TRAINING PURPOSES 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. 6 Regular Fleeting of the City Council December 3, 1985 *Quotes - Basketball Standards, Backboards, Rims and Bleachers • MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase three basketball standards, two backboards and rims for use at Hampshire and Medley Parks from the lowest responsible bidder, Minnesota Playground for $1,069.00; and to purchase two aluminum bleachers for use at Lions Park from the lowest responsible bidder, Miracle Equipment Co. for $1,494.00. The quotes were as follows: Basketball Standards, Backboards and Rims: Minnesota Playground $1,069.00 delivered Earl Anderson & Assoc. 1,114.00 delivered Aluminum Bleachers: Minnesota Playground $2,250.00 delivered Earl Anderson & Assoc. 1,590.00 delivered Miracle Equipment Co. 1,494.00 delivered *Quotes - Lumber for Hockey Boards MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase lumber for the construction of hockey board replacements from the lowest responsible bidder, Forest Commodities Specialists for $1,599.36. The quotes were as follows: Forest Commodities Specialists $1,599.36 Justus Lumber Co. 1,673.28 Thompson Lumber Co. 1,722.48 • *Quotes - Benches, Planters and Partitions for Community Center MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the completion of the following projects: benches and planters on Lions Patio, partitions in the basement for storage, and installation of chair rails, on a time and materials basis from the lowest responsible bidder, Gary Reid Construction at a cost of $21.00 per hour for an amount not to exceed $4,000.00. The quotes were as follows: Gary Reid Construction $21.00 per hour John Kramer Construction 23.00 per hour Announcements of Meetings Some Council Members may attend the AMM Meeting on January 9, 1986 at 7:00 PM at the Brooklyn Center Community Center. *Set Special Meeting Date to Award Sale of Bids for Bond Issue for Golden Hills, Phase I - $6,700,00 - 12/16/85 MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set December 16, 1985 at 4:30 PM as a Special Council Meeting date to award the bid for sale of bonds for Golden Hills, Phase I. • • Regular Meeting of the City Council December 3, 1985 *Worksharing Agreement between Minnesota Department of Human Rights and GV Human Rights Commission MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and the Chair of the Hunan Rights Commission to the State Department of Human Rights. Appreciation of Staff for Snow Removal motion carried unanimously to authorize sign the Worksharing Agreement with MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to send a memo to the Street Department in recognition and thanks for the exceptional job of snow clearing and removal during the November 29 through December 1, 1985 storm. Citizens for Better Environment Mayor Anderson stated information being distributed by Citizens for a Better Environment had suggested the residents contact their Council Members regarding an informational meeting to be held on the spill at Honeywell, but Mayor Anderson informed the canvassing group that residents should contact the MPCA because that is the agency which will be holding the meeting. Centennial Committee Request William J oynes reviewed the Fire Department's request for a parade, carnival and street dance, and recommended preliminary approval for a parade and carnival and allow staff time to review in detail the plans for the street dance. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to give preliminary approval to the Fire Department to sponsor a parade and carnival for the Centennial celebration, pending further delineation as to route, specifics as to funding. Council Member Thompson voted no. The Council suggested that a representative from the Fire Department and Don Palmer, from the Centennial Committee attend the December 17 meeting to review the proposals in detail. Adjournment MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM. Mary E. Onderson, Mayor ATTEST: JuNall Deputy Ci Clerk 0cy,7 10