04-07-87 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 7, 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 April 7, 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 - March 17, 1987
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of March 17, 1987 as submitted.
Approval of Council/Manager Minutes - March 17, 1987
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Council/Manager meeting of March 17, 1987 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of April 7, 1987 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), removing Manager's
Item: Defense of Punitive Damage Claim in Berg vs. City of Golden Valley Lawsuit.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #11326 to #11384 and 5816 to #5824.
Class D Gambling License - Golden Valley Rotary Club
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to remove
the item from the consent agenda and authorized approval of the amended Gambling
License for the Golden Valley Rotary Club.
*Taxicab Driver's Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the taxicab driver's licenses as submitted by staff.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
April 7, 1987
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive
is and file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - February 17, 1987
Board of Zoning Appeals - March 10, 1987
Black History Month - March 12, 1987
Planning Commission - March 22, 1987
Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 23, 1987
Public Hearing - RSL 164 - (Resident Street Lighting) - Major Avenue
Lowell Odland presented the project.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the oportunity to express their views thereon.
Daniel LaFontaine, 2944 Major Avenue North, he feels the current lighting is
adequate and wants to be removed from the district.
Larry Rassatt, 3126 Major Avenue North, Petitioner, in favor of lights.
Gary Wilson, 3230 Major Avenue, he doesn't want the overhead light removed by
the park and would prefer overhead lights not ornamental.
Ed Golusky, 3225 Major Avenue North, feels ornamental lighting is not adequate.
Dave Gallagher, 2945 Major Avenue North, he would like to be removed from the
lighting district, and likes the overhead light at the intersection.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to request
staff to redesign the lighting district, eliminating the six lots on the south
end, indicate to NSP the City's interest in maintaining the overhead light on
Adell Avenue and continue the public hearing to May 5, 1987.
Public Hearing - First and Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Providing for
Resident -Only Parking Zones and Suspension of Parking Regulations
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson 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
(Providing for Resident -only Parking Zones
and Suspension of Parking Regulations)
William Joynes reviewed the history of the proposed ordinance. Dean Mooney,
Acting Director of Public Safety, reviewed the implementation of the ordinance.
Robert Skare, explained the process for passing the ordinance.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the oportunity to express their views thereon.
Jane Gjerstad, 5420 Circle Down, she had questions regarding how permits will be
issued to each household, the cost, what area the regulations will effect and
when the ordinance goes into effect will the cars be towed or tagged.
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Public Hearing - First and Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Providing for
Resident -Only Parking Zones and Suspension of Parking Regulations - ontinue
Mark Holmbock, Attorney representing Herm Held, 5400 Circle Down, does not feel
the residents should pay the permit fees, the fees should be assessed to
Rupert's because the problem was not caused by the residents.
Sonja Fortier, 408 Turnpike Road, she questioned why the problem has to be
addressed by an ordinance which effects the entire city.
David Brown, 5210 Circle Down, he feels the problem was created by Rupert's and the
cost of the permit should not be forced on the residents and requested that
residents be allowed four permits per household.
Tom Fox, 5211 Circle Down, he would like to park in front of his house without
paying a fee.
Sandy Brown, 5120 Circle Down, she wanted to know what the administrative costs
were for the fee, and questioned why it will take so long to enforce the ordinance.
Daryl Fortier, 408 Turnpike Road, he feels the property owner should have exclusive
use of the parking spaces available in front of their home.
Shirley Burkard, 5301 Circle Down, she wanted to know if the parking ramp will
charge a fee for its use.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to amend
the ordinance as follows:
Page 4: 5. ... limited to "three"...
6. "No fees shall be charged for the first two resident and/or visitor
permits issued for a particular dwelling unit. Thereafter a fee,
as specified in Section 800:10 of the City Code, shall be charged
for each resident and/or visitor permit issued or transferred as
respects said dwelling unit"
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the second reading of the ordinance for emergency reasons.
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Public Hearing - First and Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Providing for
Resident -Only Parking Zones and Suspension of Parking Regulations - Continue
is MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to bring on
the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Providing for Resident -only Parking Zones
and Suspension of Parking Regulations)
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the oportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Providing Fees for
Resident -Only Parking Permits
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 CITY CODE
(Providing Fees for Resident -Only Parking Permits)
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the oportunity to express their views thereon.
Daryl Fortier, 408 Turnpike Road, he feels the residents should not have to
pay a parking fee because the resident doesn't benefit.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Informal Public Hearing - Consideration of Resident -Only Parking Zone - Circle
Down/Radisson Roa
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the oportunity to express their views thereon.
Jane Gjerstad, 5420 Circle Down, she doesn't feel residents should pay and feels
Turner's Crossroad should be included in the zone.
Daryl Fortier, 408 Turnpike Road, feels resident only parking should be applied
to Turner's Crossroad up to Radisson Road.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to continue
the informal public hearing for consideration of resident -only parking zone to
the April 21, 1987 meeting.
Regular Meeting of the City Council April 7, 1987
Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Revocation of Conditional
Use Permits
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken 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
(Procedures Affecting Conditional Use Permits)
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the oportunity 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
*Thank You Letter from Grace Norris, Greater Minneapolis Day Association for
Funding of Child Care Subsidy Program
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Grace Norris, Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association,
dated March 25, 1987, regarding funding of child care subsidy program.
Staff Report- Request to Remove "No Right Turn" Sign - Duluth Street and
Brunswick Avenue North
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for
an informal public hearing to consider the request to remove the "No Right Turn"
sign at Duluth Street and Brunswick Avenue North for May 5, 1987.
Resolution Determining the Desirability of Issuing $5,000,000 General Obligation
Pool and Recreational Facility Bonds and Providing for an Election Thereon
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE DESIRABILITY OF ISSUING
$5,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION POOL AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITY BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR AN ELECTION THEREON
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 Pages
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Set Canvassing Board Meeting Date
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set May
13, 1987 at 6:30 PM for the Council to meet as the canvassing board.
*Resolution Appointing Election Judges - Special Bond Election
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE CITY SPECIAL BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 12, 1987
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. See Resolution Book Pages
*Approval of Plans and Specifications - 86 SI 7 (Street Improvement) - Wisconsin
Avenue, Golden Valley Road to 10th Avenue Horth
Member Johnson introducedthefollowing resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS SPECIFICATIONS
A14D ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
86 SI 7
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. See Resolution Book Pages
*Authorization to Sign Regional Public Works Aid Agreement
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR USE
OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT - REGIONAL MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION
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. See Resolution Book Pages
*Call for Public Hearin - Street Easement Vacation - 1030 Unity Avenue North 7-577
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for
• a public hearing to consider a street easement vacation for 1030 Unity Avenue
North for May 5, 1987.
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*Call for Feasibility Study - 87 WM 2 - West Side of T.H. 100, South of Lindsay
Street
Member Johnson introduced the followingresolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
87 WM 2
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. See Resolution Book Pages
*Approval of 1987 Casualty Insurance Program
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the 1987 Casualty Insurance Program as presented.
*Hiring of Consultant for Professional Services - Security Lighting at Brookview
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Robert A. Eller Associates to provide consulting services for
Brookview Community Center lighting needs at a cost of $45.00 per hour, for an
amount not to exceed $3,000.00.
*RSL 165 - Culver Road and Dawnview Terrace- Call for Feasibility Study
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
RSL 165
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. See Resolution Book Pages
*RSL 165 - Culver Road and Dawnview Terrace - Call for Public Hearing - 5/5/87
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR 'PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 165
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. See Resolution Book Pages
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*Bids - 87 SR 1 (Sanitary Sewer Repair)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for 87 SR 1 to the lowest responsible bidder, F. F. Jedlicki, Inc. for
$123,102.00. The bids were as follows:
F. F. Jedlicki, Inc. $123,102.00
Dave Perkins, Construction 148,217.10
G. L. Construction, Inc. 141,052.40
Northdale Construction Co. 194,368.50
M. G. Astleford, Co. 178,567.00
*Quotes - Summer Recreational Equipment and Clothing
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase
summer recreational equipment and clothing from the lowest responsible bidder,
Kokesh Athletic for a total of $4,027.10. The quotes were as follows:
Athletic
Equipment Clothing
Allstar Sports no quote $2,796.54
General Sports no quote no quote
Kokesh Athletic $1,246.50 2,780.60
A & B Sports no quote 2,868.98
Ted Larson & Assoc. no quote 3,319.40
Brown & Bigelow no quote 4,072.94
*Quotes - Purchase of Fiberglass Service Body for Fire Department Pickup Truck
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a fiberglass service body for the Fire Department pickup truck from the lowest
responsible bidder, ABM Equipment & Supply Inc. for $3,390.00. The quotes were
as follows:
ABM Equipment & Supply Inc.
RMS Road Machinery & Supplies Co.
*Quotes - Purchase of Utility Truck
Box trade-in
Allowance
$335
250
Fiberglass
Service Body
$3,390.00
3,482.00
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a one ton truck chassis for the Utility Department from the lowest responsible
bidder, Tonka ford for $10,956.00. The quotes were as follows:
Superior Ford
Boyer Ford
Tonka Ford
$11,444.00
11,088.10
10,956.00
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*Quotes - Purchase of Trees for Golf Course
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase
trees for the golf course from the lowest responsible bidders, five American
Lindens at $88.00 and Kentucky Coffee Trees at $95.00 for a total of $915.00 from
Midwest Nursery and five Sugar Maples at $85.00; Amur Maples at $20.00; Austrian
Pine at $70.00 and Norway Pine at $70.00 for a total of $1,225.00 from Maple Leaf
Nursery. The quotes were as follows:
Midwest Hartman Maple Leaf Northwest
Linden (American) 21/2" $88.00 2" $76.00
21/2" 95.00
3" 122.00
31/2" 165.00
Maple (Sugar) 3" 170.00 2" $85.00
Maple (Red) 2" 99.00
Maple (Amur) 11/2" 65.00 4" 20.00
13/4" 80.00
2" 95.00
Kentucky Coffee Tree 21/2" 95.00 2" 90.00 6" 10.00
Ohio Buckeye 6" 10.00
Ash (White) (blk) 3" 90.00
Austrian Pine 4' 60.00 6' 70.00
5' 75.00
6' 85.00
7' 110.00
Norway Pine same as Austrian 6' 70.00
. Bur Oak 2" 70.00 2" 70.00 11
Euonymus 30 21/2" 80.00 pot 12.00 48f' 32.00 36 $14.95
30" 12.95
24" 10.95
*Quotes - Purchase of Shade Trees for Park System
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase
twenty-two 21/2" diameter shade trees to be planted throughout the park system
from the lowest responsible bidder, Hartman Tree Service for $2,568.00. The
quotes were as follows:
Hartman Tree Service Minnesota Valley Wholesale
6 Hackberry $660.00 $738.00
6 L.L. Linden 774.00 750.00
6 Sugar Maple 714.00 798.00
4 Silver Maple 320.00 .380.00
Delivery 100.00 75.00
$2,568.O6 $2,741
*Quotes - Purchase of Cash Registers for Golf Course
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase
two cash registers for the Brookview, Golf Course, from the only supplier in the
area who carries the TEC registers which is compatable with the existing registers,
Retail Data Systems for $3,100.00.
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Approval of Contracts: Sergeant's, Patrol Officer; CSO, Dispatcher, Fire Inspector;
UOi E Local No. 49
0 William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the Sergeant's contract.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the MAMA -49 Master Labor Agreement.
Membership Availability and Fee Priorities - Proposed Recreation Center
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Open Space and Recreation Commission's policy statement for membership
availability and fee priorities at the proposed recreation center.
Defense of Punitive Damage Claim in Berg vs. City of Golden Valley Lawsuit
William Joynes requested the Council authorize the staff to have the flexibility
to hire more than one attorney, if it becomes necessary, to represent the officers.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the expenditure of funds necessary to underwrite the reasonable legal costs of
retaining attorneys to represent the interests of the officers involved in the
Berg vs. City of Golden Valley Lawsuit, only in regard to the punitive damage
eclaims.
Announcements of Meetings
The Human Rights Commision Video Showing will be held on Wednesday, April 8 at
7:30 PM at Brookview
The AMM Annual Meeting will be Thursday, May 28, 1987
Set Date for Board/Commission Recognition Dinner
The Council set May 26, 1987 at 6:30 PM at Brookview as the Board/Commission
Recognition Dinner. A menu will be presented at the April 21 meeting for the
Council's review.
Presentations to Len Dittrich and Glen Olson
Wayne Henry, AWWA, was present to give Len Dittrich a plaque on behalf of his
organization. Mayor Anderson presented a pewter bowl to Len on behalf of the
Council.
Council Member Stockman presented a pewter bowl to Glen Olson on behalf of the
Council.
Support Day Care Funding
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously that the
Council's supports the Child Care WORKS.
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Adjournment
April 7, 1987
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:40 PM.
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