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07-21-87 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council July 21, 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 July 21, 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 Council/Manager Minutes - July 14, 1987 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Council/Manager meeting of July 14, 1987 as submitted. Approval of City Council Minutes - July 7, 1987 MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of July 7, 1987 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of July 21, 1987 as amended: Addition of Departmental Items: Request to Serve Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Picnic Shelters- Anita Holden and Paul Brady 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 (*), adding Departmental Item - Request to Serve Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Picnic Shelters, Anita Holden and Paul Brady. *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 #11525 to #,11528 and #5849 to #5851. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Black History Month Committee - June 25, 1987 . Human Rights Commission - April 9 and May 14, 1987 Civic Center Task Force - June 17, 1987 Board of Zoning Appeals - July 14, 1987 Planning Commission - July 13, 1987 l Regular Meeting of the City Council July 21, 1987 *Annual Human Rights Commission Summary Report Regarding Oasis • MOVED by Stockman, secconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Human Rights Commission Summary Report Regarding Oasis, dated June 5, 1987. *Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Gruskin Gardens 2nd Addition - 8/18/87 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Gruskin 2nd Addition for August 18, 1987. *Call for Public Hearin - Preliminary Plat Approval - Valley Village Jax "dition -9/1/87 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Valley Village Jax Addition for September 1, 1987. Informal Public Hearing - Road Alignment - Colonial Drive (I-394) Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Lowell Odland outlined the proposed road alignment and answered questions from the Council. In answer to a question concerning the subject Mr. Skare discussed the potential issue of the City's liability if the realigned road is not reconstructed, based upon the public safety consideration that the plan favored by the neighborhood calls for a cul-de-sac dead-end, which would prohibit through traffic passage of emergency vehicles on Colonial Drive, with possible weather and road condition problems on the return trip out of the area in question. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Edward Chessen, 5031 Colonial Drive, he submitted a petition requesting the Council leave the road as it is, and stated his concerns about the environmental damage and feels with proper snow removal and sanding the road will cause no problems in winter. John Carney, 5100 Colonial Drive, doesn't want to loose property, feels the road could be regraded and that may make some difference. Donald Komro, 5010 Colonial Drive, likes the area because of its remoteness and view, and asked what other options are available. Randall Last, 5020 Colonial Drive, asked if Colonial Drive could be hooked up to the outlet at the end of the Highway. Carol Chessen, 5031 Colonial Drive, met with MnDOT and they stated the trees would all be cut down, is concerned they will be in the middle of two drainage . area. N Regular Meeting of the City Council July 21, 1987 Informal Public Hearing - Road Alignment - Colonial Drive (I-394) - Continued Walter Ellingson, 5000 Colonial Drive, opposed to change because of environment and visual reasons. Richard Reilly, 5201 Colonial Drive, asked if the ponding area is going to be built or if it is just proposed and thinks it would be tragic to tear the trees down. Fred Held, 5001 Colonial Drive, reviewed the history of the area. Gloria Kanis, 5030 Colonial Drive, opposed to removal of the trees, keep area as it is. At the conclusion of the public discussion Councilmember Bakken stated that the record of the meeting will reflect that the residents of the area indicated their acceptance of the impact on the public safety question by wanting to construct only the cul-de-sac leaving a dead end on Colonial Drive. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to request MnDOT to proceed with the plans for I-394 and leave Colonial Drive as it is, with the addition of a cul-de-sac at the east end. Informal Public Hearing - Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Adoption of 1987 Minnesota State Building Code • MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for second reading of 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 Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Designation of Building Official MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously that pursuant to Section 400:10 of the City Code for the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, as established by Ordinance Number 702 duly adopted on second reading and effective as of the date of its publication as required by law, Lloyd Becker be and he hereby is designated as the Building Official for the City of Golden Valley to serve for an indefinite term hereafter and until his successor is duly qualified and appointed. 13 Regular Meeting of the City Council July 21, 1987 *Request to Waive "No Parking" Restrictions on Killarney Drive Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: -,G'-, /& . sq -29 RESOLUTION SUSPENDING NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON KILLARNEY DRIVE 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 *Receipt of GV Fire Department Relief Association 1986 Financial Statements MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association 1986 Financial Statements. *June, 1987 - General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the June, 1987 General Fund Budget Report. *Requests to Serve Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Picnic Shelters: Sybil Rubin Honeywell, James ames Nova orsey & Whitney, Mrs. Donald Ralph,Bruce Watson, Golden Valley VFW and Anita Holden and Paul Brady • MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Sybil Rubin, dated July 3, 1987, and approve the request to serve beer at the Brookview Picnic Shelter on September 12 from 5:00 PM until dusk. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from David Richardson, dated June 30, 1987, and approve the request to serve beer and wine at the Brookview Picnic Shelter on August 13 from 11:00 AM until dusk. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from James Novak, dated July 14, 1987, and approve the request to serve beer and wine at the Brookview Picnic Shelter on September 6 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Elizabeth Goodman, dated July 10, 1987, and approve the request to serve beer and wine at the Brookview Picnic Shelter on July 23 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Mrs. Donald Ralph, dated July 8, 1987, and approve the request to serve beer at the Brookview Picnic Shelter on July 26 from 5:00 PM until dusk. • MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Bruce Watson, dated July 7, 1987, and approve the request to serve beer at the Brookview Picnic Shelter on August 9 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. • • Regular Meeting of the City Council July 21, 1987 *Requests to Serve Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Picnic Shelters: Sybil Rubin Honeywell, James Novak, Dorsey & Whitney, Mrs. Dona a ph, Bruce Watson, Golden Valley VFW and Anita Holden and Paul Brady - Continued MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Vernon Erickson, VFW, dated July 15, 1987, and approve the request to serve beer at the Brookview Picnic Shelter on August 1 from 11:00 AM until dusk. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Anita Holden and Paul Brady, dated July 20, 1987, and approve the request to serve beer at the Brookview Picnic Shelter on July 15 from 11:00 AM until dusk. *Extension of Time Deadline for Approval of General Plan of Development - PUD - Sov e Addition MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to extend the time allowed for a Council decision on the Plan, approximately 60 days from the July 21, 1987 meeting to September 15, 1987. *Bids - 86 SI 11, 86 SI 12, 87 SI 5 (Street Improvement), 87 SS 7 (Storm Sewer) MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson the bid for 86 SI 11, 86 SI 12, 87 SI 5 Valley Paving, Inc. for $143,202.20. The A1ber Construction Co. Alexander Construction Anderson Bros. of Brainerd Barber Construction Bury & Carlson C. S. McCrossan Northwest Asphalt Preferred Paving Valley Paving, Inc. *Bids - Four Wheel Drive Tractor Loader and motion carried unanimously to award & 87 SS 7 to the lowest responsible bidder, bids were as follows: Amount Bid Corrected Bid $15931616.10 OK 223,901.90 OK 157,130.42 OK 178,650.50 OK 144,300.00 OK 180$33.80 OK 164,017.45 OK 153,853.98 OK 145,092.20 $143,202.20 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid one four wheel drive tractor loader from the lowest responsible bidder, Kortuems Sales, Service for $17,497.10. The bids were as follows: Base Bid Trade In Total Bid Carlsons Lake Street Equipment $2911000.00 $10,125.00 $18,875.00 Kortuems Sales, Service 22,497.10 5,000.00 17,497.10 Long Lake Ford 28,944.00 7$00.00 21,444.00 Scharber and Sons 26,829.00 5,500.00 21,329.00 Regular Meeting of the City Council July 21, 1987 *Bids - Street Lighting Golden Valley Road (Valley Square) • MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the street lighting system on Golden Valley Road and Wisconsin Avenue, from the lowest responsible bidder, Ridgedale Electric Inc. for $70,530.25. The bids were as follows: Collins Electric $78,674.80 Egan -McKay Electrical 82,545.80 Electric Service Co. 77,178.00 Killmer Electric Co. 75,410.50 McNerney Industries 87,315.00 Ridgedale Electric Inc. 70,530.25 *Quotes - Repair of Cooling Compressors - Public Safety MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the emergency expenditure of approximately $2,000 with Egan McKay for replacement of the cooling compressor in the Public Safety Building. Resolution Establishing General Wages and Salaries for 1987 for All Non -Union Personnel (Comparable Worth William Joynes introduced the agend item. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GENERAL WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 1987 FOR ALL NON-UNION PERSONNEL 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 Page Announcements of Meetings Mayor Anderson and Council Member Thompson updated the Council on the Planning Commission meeting they attended on July 13, 1987. Mayor's Communications No action taken. Citizens Comments - Wayne Detuncq, Judy Horvick Judy Horvick, 8200 23rd Avenue North, distributed and reviewed a letter requesting the Council consider changing policies regarding parks and public facilities. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive • and file the letter, dated July 21, 1987, and request that staff prepare a written response for the Council. l� Regular Meeting of the City Council July 21, 1987 Citizens Comments - Wayne Detuncq, Judy Horvick - Continued • Mayor Anderson stated she had met with Wayne Detuncq, 1830 Glenwood Parkway, and outlined his concerns which were: 1) neighbors in back had grass and tree clippings which started on fire and would like to see the area cleaned up, 2) neighbor to the north has partial gravel driveway and when it rains the gravel collects in front of his driveway and he would like to see the driveway paved, and 3) he would like to see the Ewald site cleaned up. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to request staff to prepare a written response for the Council. Mr. Detuncq arrived at the meeting and the Mayor informed him of the Council's action. Reset December 15 Council Meeting MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unaimously to reset the December 15 meeting to December 8, 1987. National League of Cities Conference The Council was requested to inform the staff regarding their reservation for the National League of Cities conference. *Proclamation Supporting United Ways 1987 Community Campaigns MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adopt the proclamation supporting United Ways 1987 Community Campaigns. Expansion of North Wirth Redevelopment District - Lund Use Study Highway 55 Corridor Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and notion carried unanimously to request the Planning Commission to review and comment on the current and future land use in the expanded district and submit said comments to the HRA and HRA staff. Mayor Anderson will write a letter to the Chair of the Planning Commission informing him of the Council's actions. Adjournment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM. n ary n erson, Mayor ATTEST: • y 4.�11-4 IVL1 a, DeputyCCity Clerk I