03-04-86 CC Minutes•
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Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 4, 1986
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 Plarch 4, 1986 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken (arrived 6:38 PM), Johnson,
Stockman and Thompson. Also present were: William J oynes, City Manager; Lowell
Odland, Director of Public Works; Robert Skare, City Attorney; and Judy Wally,
Deputy City Clerk.
Approval of Minutes - February 18, 1986
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Council meeting of February 18, 1986 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of 'larch 4, 1986 as amended:
Addition of Communications and
Olson Re -School Committee
Addition of Mayor and Council
of Council Meetings on Cable
Approval of Consent Agenda
Petitions: Letter from Stephen Litton Regarding
Items: Legislative Session Update and Broadcasting
TV
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), deleting Manager's
Item Heating System for Street Maintenance Building - Bids.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #10315 to #10418 and #5678 to #5698, voiding #10384.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Civil Service Commission - February 3, 1986
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - January
Building Board of Review - February 19, 1986
Planning Commission - February 24, 1986
Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 24,
16, 1986
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 4, 1986
*Call for Public Hearing - Rezoning to Commercial Zoning District - 8175 Lewis
Road - 71-778-6 ---
. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider rezoning 8175 Lewis Road from the Light Industrial
to the Commercial Zoning District for March 19, 1986.
*Receipt of Brookview Golf Course Policies and Information
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the 1986 Brookview Golf Course Policies and Information and discuss them
at the Council/Manager meeting on March 12.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Magnuson (Michael Sharp) Addition
Mayor Anderson abstained from the discussion and voting on this item, stating a
potential conflict of interest.
Al Herlitz, Edina Realty, representing the Proponent, was present to review the
Preliminary Plat and answer questions from the Council.
Joan Russell, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the Preliminary Plat and answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the meeting for puhlic input and persons present to do
so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Dorothy Anderson, 6525 Medicine Lake Road, she would like to see single family
homes built on the property.
Arnie Larson, 6621 Medicine Lake Road, he would like the Council to change the
Comprehensive Plan in a 2-3 block area to allow for higher density development,
and submitted a letter requesting consideration of the change to the Comprehensive
Plan.
Linda Marshall, 2531 Douglas Drive, she would not be in favor of high density
development in the area.
Richard Marshall, 2531 Douglas Drive, he felt the issue of development of a
area with a higher density should not be discussed at the meeting tonight, but
should be discussed at a Planning Commission meeting.
The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried to approve the preliminary
plat as proposed, subject to the following conditions:
1. A cul-de-sac be platted to provide property access. The cul-de-sac should
be designed with approval of the City Engineer.
2. Drainage and utility easements be provided along the perimeter of each lot
(except along Florida Avenue).
3. A 30 -foot wide street and utility easement be provided along Florida Avenue
North.
4. A drainage scheme be approved by the City Engineer.
5. All existing utility easements in the area should be identified on the Final
Plat.
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Regular Meeti n� of the City Council 'larch 4, 1986
Public Hearing - RSL 160 - Elgin Place
0 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.
Dick Larson, 9036 Elgin Place, in favor of the installation.
Joe Bluford, 2150 Ensign Avenue, he wanted to know the height and location of
the poles.
Phil Huntington, 9018 Elgin Place, he questioned why the poles already in place
could not be for street lights.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 160
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by 71emher
Thompson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson, and the follo.iing was
absent: Bakken, and the following voted against the same: none, whert-opon said
• resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her
signature attested by the Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Rook Pages
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PID #51_- Mallard Creek
Apartments
Tom Bisanz, United Properties, was present to review the plan and answer
questions from the Cooncil.
Joan Russell, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the Preliminary Design Plan 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.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Preliminary Design Pian for PUD #51, Mallard Creek Apartments, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The walkway easement be provided and a connection made with Wisconsin Avenue
which is acceptable to City staff.
2. The sidewalk in front of the apartment be used by the public and maintained
year around by the developer.
3. The City receive proper easement for the storm drainage system, the pond and
entire flood plain along Bassett Creek. The easements should be approved by
the City Engineer.
4. The City receive proper easements for the sanitary sewer system with approval
of the City Engineer.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 4, 1986
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design plan Approval - PUD #51 —Mallard Creek
-Alartments - Continued-`--
• 5. The drainage plans receive approval of the Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission.
6. All utility plans be approved by the City Engineer.
7. The City receive a ten -foot wide utility and sidewalk easement along Golden
Valley Road and Wisconsin Avenue.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Ipproval - PUD #52 - Valley Square
Area A-1 Office Building
Tom Bisanz, United Properties, was present to review the plan and answer
questions from the Council.
Joan Russell, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the Preliminary Design Plan 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.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Preliminary Design Plan for PUD #52, Valley Square Area A-1 Office Building,
subject to the following conditions:
1. A landscaped yard of 35) feet shall be maintained between the Golden Valley
• Road right-of-way line and surface parking area.
2. The landscape plan submitted with the PUD General Plan of Development shall
detail special treatment of limited setbacks from Golden Valley Road to the
parking structure and from Wisconsin Avenue to surface parking area.
3. All information required for the preliminary and final plats shall be provided
with the PUD General Plan of Development.
4. The plat submitted with the PUD General Plan of Development shall specify
the plat name including the PUD number.
5. The plat shall include ease -meats for watermains as required by the City
Engineer to provide for City maintenance of watermains to hydrants.
6. Ten -foot utility or sidewalk and utility easements shall be provided along
all property lines on the plat.
7. There shall be no planting of trees in utility easements, and a ten -foot
clear height shall be maintained to tree overhang in utility easements.
8. The development shall comply with all requirements and recommendations of
the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission.
9. The office building and the enclosed garage shall be sprinklered.
10. At least one siamese connection for fire safety equipment shall be installed
on the north side of the office building near one of the two hydrants located
at the west and east ends of the building.
11. A wall hydrant shall be located in the parking ramp on the south side of the
office building, and standpipes shall be provided in the parking ramp with
the number based on square footage as determined by the City Building Official.
12. The development shall comply with all requirements and reconr�endations of
the City Engineer, City Building Official and City Fire Marshal.
13. Address the Council's concerns over the parking available to the site.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 4, 1986
Informal Public Nearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Name Change for
o tion of bone Avenue toeneral--"ti s g-ou1f evard-
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:iMN//
AN ORDINANCEEINGIE
CITY CODE
(Change of Name of Portion of Boone Avenue to General Mills Boulevard)
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 first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Letter from Stephen Litton Regarding Olson School Reuse Committee
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Stephen Litton, Chairman, Olson School Re -use Committee,
dated March 2, 1986, and accept the recommendation to terminate the Committee.
*Resolution Approving Plans and Specifictions and Ordering Manner of
Construction - 84 SS 3 Laurel Pond Overflow
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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• RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
84 SS 3
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stocknan and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson, and the following was
absent: Bakken, 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 Pages __
*Call for Public Nearing - Ordinance_ Amendment- Administrative Procedures for
Variances Granted - 4/1/86
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call
a public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding the administrative
procedures for variances granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for April 1, 1986.
*Bids - Sewer Jet Truck for Util i ty Department
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the purchase of a hydraulic sewer jet to Flexible Pipe Tool Company
for $54,196.00, including the trade-in. Flexible Tool Company was the only bidder.
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Regular 1eeti ng of the City Council March 4, 1986
*Quotes - Compact Pick-up Truck for Utility Department
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one compact pick-up truck for the Utility Department from the lowest responsible
bidder, Superior Ford for $8,072.00. The quotes were as follows:
Superior Ford $ 8,072.00
Brookdal a Ford 8,147.00
Suburban Chevrolet 8,453.00
Iten Chevrolet 8,673.00
Walser Ford 109450.42
*Bids - Four-wheel Drive Broncos for Public Safety Department
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the purchase of two four-wheel drive Ford Broncos for the Public
Safety Department from the lowest responsible bidder, Bob Ryan Ford for a total
price of $27,947.00. The bids were as follows:
Bob Ryan Ford $27,947.00
Boyer Trucks 28,198.00
Walser Ford 28,273.66
Brookdale Ford, Inc. 28,388.00
Southdale Ford 28,634.00
*Bids - 85 SS 2 - Receipt of Bid and Call for Public Hearing for Assessment of
Project - 4/1/86
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
the bid and call a public hearing for April 1, 1986 to consider assessment of
the project.
Bids - Telephone System
William Joynes requested the Council approve the bid as recommended, stating that
a recommendation on the lease/purchase of the system will be available at the
next Council meeting.
Dean Mooney, Deputy Director; and Alan Robins, EPIC USA, were present to review
the bids and answer questions.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the five components of the telephone system as recommended by EPIC
USA, donstiltant, for a total of $85,515.00. The bids are attached as Exhibit A.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 4, 1986
*Bids - _Seasonal Toilet Facilities for Brookview Park and Golf Maintenance Shop
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the installation of toilet facilities at the Brookview Park and Golf
Maintenance Shop from the lowest responsible bidder, John Kramer & Sons for
$9,600.00. The bids were as follows:
John Kramer & Sons $ 9,600.00
Mechanical Contractors 18,490.00
L. J. Nagengast Construction 17,238.00
Tom Motzko Plumbing 23,789.00
Berg & Associates 131,462.00
Egan and Sons 38,541.00
Morcon Construction 23,523.00
Rocon Construction 21,307.00
Brovold/Larson Builders 24,800.00
Bids - Heating System for Street Maintenance Building
Staff recommended the Council reject all bids because the bids submitted were
higher than expected and possibly readvertise in the summer to get a better price.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to reject
the bids for the installation of a heating system in the Street Maintenance
building.
*Quotes - One Hour Air masks for Fire Department
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to purchase
four one-hour air masks and two spare air tanks from the lowest responsible bidder,
Minnesota Fire & Safety, Inc. for a total of $6,032.00. The quotes are as follows:
Minnesota Fire & Safety, Inc. $ 6,032.00
Weber & Troseth, Inc. 6,240.00
Conway Fire & Safety 6,530.00
*Quotes - Trimming Boulevard Trees
MOVED by Thonpson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the trimiing of boulevard trees for 1986 fron the lowest responsible bidder, Tim's
Tree Service for $2,93:2.00. The quotes were as follows:
Tim's Tree Service $2,932.00
Todd's Tree Service 2,960.00
Tri-State Tree Service 3,696.00
*Quotes - Repair of Oil Distributor Truck
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to replace
the transmission in the oil distributor truck from the lowest responsible bidder,
Fleet Maintenance, Inc. for $10,650.00. The quotes were as follows:
Fleet Maintenance, Inc. $10,650.00
Interstate 16,000.00
Regular Meeting of the City Council March 4, 1986
Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Demolition of Bookview Pool
William Joynes reviewed the background on demolishing the pool and possible uses
0 for the space when the pool is removed.
Mayor Anderson relayed Marti Micks, President, League of Women Voter's, concerns
over the political ramifications of demolition of the pool and questioned the
costs involved in the removal of the pool and reuse of the vacated area.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the staff to advertise for bids for the demolition of the Brookview Pool.
*Letter to Golden Valley Lutheran College Describing PUD Process
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter sent by Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development to
Pastor Vernon Gundermann, Golden Valley Lutheran College, dated February 5, 1986,
describing the PUD process.
*Authorization for Mayor and Manager to Sign Contracts: Police Officer;
Sergeant; and Dispatcher, CSO and Fire Inspector
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the 1986 contracts for the Police Officer; Sergeant;
and Dispatcher, CSO and Fire Inspector personnel.
Resolution Authorizing Acquisition by Purchase or Condemnation of Property for
Extension of Wisconsin Avenue, North of Bassett Creek
William J oynes reviewed the background on the item and actions required.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE
OR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY PURPOSES
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 Pages
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 4, 1986
Motions Authorizing Condemnation Settlement or Purchase Aqreements for: Hoben
Property, Hennepin County Seed Exchange Property and Nortronics Property
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Manager to sign the condemnation settlement for the Hoben property for an
amount not to exceed $56,000.00, with the 1986 real estate taxes to be paid by
seller.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Manager to sign the condenmation settlement for the Hennepin County Seed
Exchange Property for $385,000.00, with the 1986 real estate taxes to be pro -rated
as of the date of closing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Manager to sign the purchase agreement for the purchase of the Nortronics
property for $151,225.00, plus approximately $3.00 per square foot (if computed
by a Surveyor to be greater than 50,425 square feet).
Announcements of Meetings
Mayor Anderson and Council Members Bakken, Johnson and Thompson will attend the
National League of Cities Conference in Washington, DC from March 8 - 11, 1986.
There will be a Council/Manager meeting on March 12, 1986 at 5:30 PM in the
Manager's Conference Room.
There will be a Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting on March 12, 1986 at
7:30 PM in the Council Chambers.
Set Tentative Date for Board/Commission Recognition Dinner
The Council set May 22 as the tentative date for the dinner.
Board/Commission Appointments
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the appointments and reappointments to the following boards and/or commission's:
Planning Commission - appointment begins March 1, 1986
Jeannie Lewis reappointment 3 year term
Kevin McAleese reappointment 3 year term
Human Rights Commission -
Dr. William Hobbs
Richard Huntley
Kathy Benson
Robert Mayeron
George Beck
Ben Knutson
Carrie Krbechek
appointment begins March 1, 1986
reappointment 3 year term
reappointment 3 year term
reappointment 3 year term
reappointment 3 year term
appointment 3 year term
appointment 2 year term
appointment 2 year term
Building Board of Review -
appointment begins
March
1, 1986
Gerald Mundt
reappointment 3
year
term
John Stratton III
appointment 3
year
term
expires March 1, 1989
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Regular "Meeting of the City Council
Board/Commission Appointments - Continued
March 4, 1986
Open Space and Recreation Commission - appointment begins March 1, 1986
Mary Kay Watson reappointment 3 year term expires March 1, 1989
Richard Groger appointment 3 year term expires March 1, 1989
Board of Zoning Appeals - appointment begins April 1, 1986
Larry Smith
reappointment
1
year
term
expires
April
1,
1987
Art Flannagan
reappointment
1
year
term
expires
April
1,
1987
Mike Sell
reappointment
1
year
term
expires
April
1,
1987
Mahlon Swedberg
reappointment
1
year
term
expires
April
1,
1987
Herb Polachek (Alternate)
reappointment
1
year
term
expires
April
1,
1987
Don Singer (Alternate)
reappointment
1
year
term
expires
April
1,
1987
Appointment of Representative to French Advisory Council
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Rhoda Jaffe as Golden Valley's representative to the French Park Advisory Council.
Appointment to Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's Advisory Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Sally Strand as Golden Valley's representative to the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council's Advisory Commission, said term to expire December 31, 1987.
Legislative Session Update
Mayor Anderson and William Joynes updated the Council on actions taken by the
Legislature.
Broadcasting of Council Meetings on Cable TV
William Joynes stated that staff is beginning the research on what will have to
be done to the Council Chambers for future broadcasting of the Council Meetings.
The Council authorized staff to proceed taping the Council meetings for broadcast
on the Cable TV channel.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:04 PM.
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