01-20-87 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 20, 1987
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 January 20, 1987 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; Robert Skare, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Deputy
City Clerk.
Approval of City Council Minutes - January 6, 1987
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of January 6, 1987 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of January 20, 1987 as amended:
Addition of Mayor and Council Item: Appointment to Civil Service Commission
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 (*), removing Departmental
Item: Authorization for Mayor and Manager to Sign Sanitarian Contract.
*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 Thonpson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #11024 to #,11031 and #5771 to #5773.
*Solicitor's License - Gordon Oquist (Junior Careers)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Gordon Oquist (Junior Careers).
*Class B Gambling License - Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Class B Gambling License for the Golden Valley Fire Department
Relief Association.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
January 20, 1987
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
0 and file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Committee - December 18, 1986
Black History Month Committee - January 8, 1987
Human Rights Commission - November 13, 1986 and December 11, 1986
Planning Commission - January 12, 1987
*Call for Revocation of Conditional Use Permit - 9010 Olson Memorial Highway -
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider revocation of Conditional Use Permit #85-22 issued
to 9010 Olson Memorial Highway for non-compliance with conditions of the permit
for February 17, 1987.
Street Improvement Assessment Policy
William Joynes reviewed the recommended assessment policy. Lowell Odland reviewed
the current policy. Robert Skare explained the criteria used to call a public
hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the
Council set a policy to assess 40% of the total construction costs of the street
improvement project to the abutting property owners.
• Continued Public Hearing - 86 SI 11 (Street Improvement) - Welcome Circle
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.
Russell Allanson, 1114 Welcome Circle, in favor of the project.
Kathy Westley, 5525 Phoenix Street, asked if Phoenix Street is included in the
project.
Ann Wilson, 1125 Welcome Circle, she wanted clarification regarding the storm
sewers,width of the street, and location of the street within the right-of-way.
Norine Olson -Elm, 1110 Welcome Circle, questioned how the assessments are determined
for corner lots, timing of project and when construction would begin.
Ron Hedgewood, 1122 Welcome Circle, in favor of project.
Ian Kadiesky, 1117 Welcome Circle, in favor of project.
Mrs. Kadiesky, 1117 Welcome Circle, is concerned over the decrease of property
values.
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January 20, 1987
Continued Public Hearing - 86 SI 11 (Street Improvement) - Welcome Circle -
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Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
86 SI 11
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 Pages
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
86 SI 11
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 Pages
Continued Public Hearing - 86 SI 12 (Street Improvement) - Ellis 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.
Rob Peterson, 7215 Glenwood Avenue, he questioned who pays the other 60% of the
construction costs of the project.
Bill McKenzie, 550 Kelly Drive, he does not feel he will benefit from the project.
Myron Anderson, 580 Kelly Drive, he does not feel he will benefit from the project.
Bob Knaeble, 520 Kelly Drive, does not feel he benefits from the project.
Peter Krause, 520 Kelly Drive, wanted clarification regarding the assessment policy.
Tom Iverson, 510 Ellis Lane, he feels the project is needed.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 20, 1987
Continued Public Hearing - 86 SI 12 (Street Improvement) - Ellis Lane - Continued
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
86 SI 12
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. See Resolution Book Pages
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
86 SI 12
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. See Resolution Book Pages
Continued Public Hearing - 86 SI 14 (Street Improvement) - Welcome Avenue,
Welcome Circle and Phoenix Street
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.
Richard Johnson, 1200 Welcome Avenue, wanted to know who is in charge of the
project and why some of the costs of the street are not paid by the contractor.
Scott Rayman, 1240 Welcome Avenue, opposed.
Dave O'Donnell, 1107 Welcome Avenue, wanted to know if the street is reconstructed
will it deteriorate as bad as Welcome Circle.
Wally Klovstad, 1220 Welcome Avenue, wanted to know the percentage of property
owners in favor of the project and why there are cost differences between the
assessments for Welcome Circle and Welcome Avenue.
Robert Skare explained how names can be withdrawn from the petition.
Vicki Rasmussen, 1315 Welcome Avenue, does not feel the project is needed now.
Russell Allenson, 1114 Welcome Circle, reviewed the reasoning behind the
• circulation of a separate petition for street lights and street construction.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 20, 1987
Continued Public Hearing - 86 SI 14 (Street Improvement) - Welcome Avenue,
Welcome Circle and Phoenix Street
• Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
86 SI 14
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: none; and the following voted against the same: Anderson, Bakken,
Johnson, Stockman and Thompson.
Continued Public Hearing - RSL 1.62 (Residential Street Lights) - Welcome Avenue,
Welcome Circle and Phoenix Street
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.
Russell Allanson, 1114 Welcome Circle, in favor of project.
Ann Wilson, 1125 Welcome Circle, opposed.
Kathy Westley, 5525 Phoenix Street, opposed to the project, but if it is approved
• would like the light at Welcome Avenue and Phoenix Street removed.
Vicki Rasmussen, 1315 Welcome Avenue, she wanted to know the cost differences
between overhead and ornamental lighting.
Wally Klovstad, 1220 Welcome Avenue, opposed.
Richard Johnson, 1200 Welcome Avenue, opposed.
Dave O'Donnell, 1107 Welcome Avenue, in favor of project.
Mrs. Knutson, 1109 Welcome Circle, in favor of project.
Carl Hedberg, 1132 Welcome Circle, in favor.
Christy Tanger, 1310 Welcome Circle, in favor.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
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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 Pages
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 20, 1987
Public Hearing - First Reading Ordinance Amendment - Taxicab Fares
• MOVED by Johnson seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to bring on
the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Regulating Taxicab Rates)
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.
Public Hearing - Second Reading — Conditional Use Permit - 845 Meadow Lane North
MOVED by Johnson seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring on
the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for Light Industrial Zoning District
845 Meadow Lane North
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 Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The site plans dated August 8, 1986 and November 10, 1986 become a part of
the permit.
2. The Animal Humane Society shall be permitted to provide only 80 spaces as
shown on the plan dated August 8, 1986 (Needed Parking). However, if it is
determined by the Director of Inspections that additional parking is needed,
the Director shall bring this to the attention of the City Council who may
order up to an additional 40 spaces be built as shown on the plan dated
November 10, 1986 (Maximus Parking).
3. The Landscape Plan shall become a part of the permit. The plan shall be
completed as per the direction of the Director of Inspections.
4. Any drainage or utility plans shall be approved by the City Engineer.
5. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds
for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
*Letter from Edward Soppa Sr. Regarding Public Hearing for 86 SI 11 and 86 SI 12
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the lette from Edward Soppa Sr., dated January 12, 1987, regarding 86
SI 11 and 86 SI 12 and consider it at the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council January 20, 1987
Receipt of Capital Improvements Program - CIP
• William Joynes reviewed the Capital Improvement Program. Don Taylor, Finance
Director, was present to answer questions from the Council.
The Council requested that further discussion of the CIP be held at a Council/
Manager meeting and discussed the possibility of highlighting sections of the
CIP at upcoming Council Meetings between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the 1987-1991 Capital Improvement Program
Adoption of Various Budgets for the 1987-1991 CIP
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1987 BUDGETS OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT,
BUILDING, PARK IMPROVEMENT, AND PUBLIC LAND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
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 City
Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages
*Approval of Final Plat - John James Addition
. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - JOHN JAMES 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: Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson, and the following abstained:
Anderson, 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 Pages
*Approval of Final Plat - PUD #53 - The Colonnade
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - PUD #53 - THE COLONNADE
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 Pages
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 20, 1987
*Authorization to Convey Boulevard Property from City to HRA
• Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF PORTIONS OF BOULEVARD RESTAURANT
PROPERTY RECEIVED FROM MnDOT TO GOLDEN VALLEY HRA
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 Pages
Authorization for Mayor and Manager to Sign Sanitarian Contract
William Joynes stated the mileage listed in the contract should be amended to
21¢ per mile instead of 23¢ per mile.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the amended sanitarian employment agreement with
Del Matasovsky for 1987
*Authorization for Mayor and Manager to Sign Agreement for Recodification of
City Ordinance Book
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the proposal with Municipal Ordinance Codifiers,
Inc. for codification of the City ordinance book.
*Reconveyance of Tax Forfeited Property - North Tyrol Park
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECONVEYING CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LANDS BACK
TO THE STATE AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD TO IMPOSE
CONDITIONS ON THE SALE OF SAID TAX FORFEIT LANDS
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 Pages
*Authorization to Hire Braun Engineering for Soil Testing - 87 SS 4 (Storm Sewer) -
Wisconsin Avenue
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to hire
Braun Engineering Testing to take soil borings for 87 SS 4.
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January 20, 1987
reement with MnDOT for Payment of
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Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 63786R WITH THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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 Pages
*Quotes - Purchase of Envelope Sheetfeeder for CPT Unit
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
an envelope sheet feeder for the CPT word processer in the City Manager's office
from CPT for $1,750.00. CPT Corporation is the only company that makes a com-
patible envelope sheet feeder.
*Bids - Tractor/Sidewalk Blower
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the purchase of one municipal tracor, sidewalk snowblower from the
only bidder, flacQueen Equipment, Inc. for $32,710.00.
*Quotes - Refurbishing/Repainting Aerial Ladder Truck #11
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson
into an agreement with Custom Fire Inc.
ladder truck for $9,625.00.
*Quotes - Printing of Newsletter
and motion carried unanimously to enter
to complete the rebuilding of the aerial
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the printing of the city newsletters from the lowest responsible bidder, Nystrom
Publishing for $11,740.00. The quotes were as follows:
Nystrom Publishing $11,740.00
Metro Printing 15 ,000.00
Graphic World 17,316.44
Print/Design Services 20,690.00
*Quotes - Emergency Repair - Backhoe
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the emergency repair of the backhoe from Long Lake Ford Tractor for $2,118.71.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 20, 1987
*Quotes - Lumber for Hockey Boards
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
lumber for the construction of hockey board replacements from the lowest respon-
sible bidder, Western States Forest Products for $3,543.04. The quotes were as
follows: -
St. Regis/Wheeler Division $3,829.76
Wood Wholesales 3,573.76
Western States Forest Products 3,543.04
Recreational/Pool Facility Meeting Dates and Budget
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the information meeting dates as recommended by staff.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the $15,000 expenditure as recommended by staff for the informational meetings
and referendum costs.
Announcements of Meetings
No action taken.
Set Date for Board of Review
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to set
Thursday, May 14, 1987 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers as the Board of Review.
Mayor's Communications
No action taken.
Golden Valley Festival
Mayor Anderson stated the Fire Department is interested in hosting a festival
and is requesting financial support from the City.
The Council requested staff to research how other Cities hold their festivals
and what their policies are regarding financing of them. The Council also
requested that members of the Fire Department attend a Council meeting to
outline their ideas.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
in concept holding a Golden Valley festival and request staff research the types
of festivals held by other municipalities, and report back at the February 17
Council meeting.
Upcoming Board/Commission Appointments
Mayor Anderson and Council Members Bakken and Thompson will interview prospective
candidates for Board/Commission openings on February 5, 1987 beginning at 6:30 PM
Mayor Anderson and Council Members Johnson and Thompson will interview prospective
candidates for Board/Commission openings on February 9, 1987 beginning at 6:30 PM.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council January 20, 1987
District 281 Superintendent Governmental Advisory Committee
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
a member of the Human Rights Commission to represent the City at the School
District 281 brainstorming session.
Appointment to Civil Service Commission
Mayor Anderson is recommending the appointment of Carol Johnson to the Civil
Service Commission.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to confirm
the Mayor's appointment of Carol Johnson to the Civil Service Commission for a
two year term, expiring January 1, 1989.
Adjournment
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adojourn
the meeting at 10:00 PM.
ATTEST:
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Mary E. A rson, Mayor