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02-16-88 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council February 16, 1988 • 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 February 16, 1988 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken (arrived 6:32 PM), Johnson, Stockman and Thompson. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Lowell Odland, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, Assistant City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Deputy City Clerk. Approval of Minutes - February 2, 1988 MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of February 2, 1988 as amended: Letter from Clean Up Project Regarding Pornograhy on Cable TV - second paragraph the letter referred to the cable commission should be the letter from Robert Heinrich, dated January 25, 1988. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of February 16, 1988 as submitted. Approval of Consent Agenda • MOVED by Johnson, by Thompson to seconded and motion carried unanimously approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #11668 to #11690 and #5872 - #5873. *Solicitor's License - Golden Valley Tire Center MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Golden Valley Tire Center. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Planning Commission - February 8, 1988 • I Regular Meeting of the City Council February 16, 1988 Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Development Moratorium - I-39�'Corri dor • MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled: IVU '76' AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTIONS ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 12/I-394 William Joynes summarized the agenda item. He stated that one Council Member was out of town and that staff recommended the Council continue the public hearing to March l when the full Council would be present. Allen Barnard reviewed the procedure for the continued public hearing and stated the Council could open the public hearing and take any testimony at the meeting, but the Staff and Planning Commission reports could be presented at the March 1 meeting. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Bill Nord, 420 Edgewood Avenue North, opposed the moratorium, feels the Council should support the Planning Commission recommendation, stated that traffic doesn't seem to be a problem now, feels the college is to far from Highway 12, supports the entrepenuralship shown by the Global Ministries group and feels they should be able to proceed. Jerry Mundt, 4212 Popular Drive, opposed to the moratorium, feels that the mora- torim has a negative and disruptive effect on development, feels that moratoriums • should be used only in an emergeny situation and should have set time limits. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing for the ordinance amendment regarding the development moratorium on the I-394 corridor until March 1, 1988. The Council discussed the timing of the March 1 public hearings and set the following timetable: RSL 172 (Residential Street Lighting) will begin no earlier than 7:30 PM, Rezoning to Light Industrial Zoning District, 2300 Winnetka Avenue North, will begin no earlier than 7:45 PM; Development Moratorium - I-394 Corridor, will begin no earlier than 8:15 PM. Public Hearing - Amendment to North Wirth Redevelopment Plan William Joynes introduced the agenda item. The Council by consensus agreed that Section 6 of the resolution should be reworded from:....families who wvjl- to may. Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval of amended redevelopment plan. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Betty Thompson, 2415 Gilbert Lane, So. St.Paul, spoke on behalf of her mother who lives at 825 Sunnyridge Lane, she wanted to know how the amendment would effect her mother's property and asked questions about what relocation benefits • would be available. 0 • • • Regular Meeting of the City Council February 16, 1988 Public Hearinq - Amendment to North Wirth Redeveloament Plan - Continued Jerry Mundt, 4212 Poplar Drive, not opposed to amendment but is concerned over traffic on Meadow Lane south of Highway 55, would support the installation of a semiphore and is concerned about the deteriorated condition of the White House. Gerald Dahl, 4720 Killarney Drive, (4825 Olson Memorial Highway) not opposed to the amendment, would support installation of a semiphore and asked questions about future development of the White House site. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended: EE50j.0j-1OAi NO. Sj -15 RESOLUTION FOR FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE NORTH WIRTH PARKWAY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN 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 and Thompson; and the following was absent: Stockman, 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 Upon a roil call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES Public Safe Awards: 1987 Police Officer of the Year. Dean Kettner: 1987 Mayor Anderson welcomed the families, friends and staff to the award presentation. Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, expressed his appreciation to the Tennant Company and Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund for sponsoring the awards. Sheila Miller, Crime Prevention Specialist, presented the the Stephen J. Mickus Community Service Award to Lynn Fellman and Carl Elkins. Robert Shellum, Captain, presented the Police Officer of the year award to Dean Kettner. Dean Mooney presented the Firefighter of the Year award to John Creely. The Council expressed their appreciation to Lynn Fellman, Carl Elkins, Dean Kettner and John Crelly. *January, 1988 - General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the January, 1988 General Fund Budget Report. ri • CJ Regular Meeting of the City Council February 16, 1988 *Authorization to Sign Agreement with Home Free Shelter for Domestic Assault Intervention Program MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the agreement with Home Free Shelter for the Domestic Assault Intervention Program. *Call for Public Hearing - Year XIV - CDBG Program - 3/15/88 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing for consideration of the CDBG Year XIV Program for March 15, 1988. *Authorization to Hire Architectural Services - Laurel Avenue Planting MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of Bob Close, Landscape Architect to prepare bids and specifications, attend neighborhood meetings and follow the project to its completion at a rate of $50.00 per hour, for an amount not to exceed $3,250.00. *Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Manner of Construction - SI Street Improvement - Wisconsin Avenue to Golden Valley Roa-d—FoTdT Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: R65Gt V 2W" .va. /b RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 86 SI 9 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 and Thompson; and the following was absent: Stockman, 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 *Authorization to Hire Bather Belrose Bo.ie. Inc. for Civic Center Master Plan MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of Bather Belrose Boje, Inc. to conduct an additional traffic study for the Civic Center block as outlined in their letter dated February 9, 1988 for a cost not to exceed $8,800. Authorization to Enter Agreement with Super Cycle, Incorporated for Recycling Program William Joynes summarized the agreement and recommended that the Council pass the agreement deleting Section 18 regarding the collection center program which will be negotiated further with Super Cycle. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager sign the Agreement for Collection of Source -Separated Recyclable Materials, as amended by deleting Section 18 - Collection Center Program from said agreement. 4 Regular Meeting of the City Council February 16, 1988 *Quotes - Purchase of Metal Cutting Band Saw for Maintenance Garage MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase is a metal cutting band saw from the H.D.S. Corp. for $2,727.51. H.D.S. meets and/or exceeds all requirements with the blades having generally higher quality options. The quotes were as follows: W. W. Granger Co. $2,683.25 H.D.S. Corp. 2,727.51 Williams Steel & Hardware Co. 4,066.20 *Bids - Purchase of Cab/Chassis Truck for Street Department MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase one 33,000 G.V.W. Single Axel Cab/Chassis truck from the lowest responsible bidder, Northstar International for $36,834.00. The quotes were as follows: Lakeland Ford $38,184.00 Boyer Ford 37,799.00 Northstar International 36,834.00 Astleford International 36,893.00 *Bids - Door, Frame, and Hardware Improvements - Recreational Buildings MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for improvements to city park shelter buildings from the lowest responsible bidder, Hauenstein and Burmeister for $31,450.00. The bids are as follows: • Hauenstein & Burmeister $31,450.00 Socon Const. 34,550.00 Mico Const. 35,561.00 W. H. Cateo Const. 38,442.00 Gem Const. 42,896.00 Emcor Enterprises 45,190.00 Nordenstrom & Sons Const. 54,900.00 *Quotes - Purchase of Air Masks for Public Safety Department MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion six units and purchase of six one-hour masks from Conway Fire and Safety for $950/mask for a total were as follows: Unit Mine Safety Appliances Co. $1,790.00 Custom Fire Equipment Co. 1,023.00 Ranger Fire Protection 995.00 Conway Fire and Safety 950.00 • carried unanimously to trade-in the lowest respnsible bidder, cost of $5,700.00. The quotes Regular Meeting of the City Council February 16, 1988 *Bids - Purchase of Five Utility Vehicles MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the purchase of 1 - 3/4 ton 44 pickup and 1 - 1/2 ton pickup for the Park Department; 1 - 1/2 ton pickup for the Vehicle Maintenance Department; 1 1/2 ton pickup for the Street Department and 1 passenger/cargo van for the Recreation Department from the lowest responsible bidder Southdale Ford for $58,452.00. The bids were as follows: Total for 5 Vehicles Superior Ford $58,904.Oil Boyer Ford 59,152.75 Southdale Ford 58,452.00 *Quotes - Purchase of Softballs for Adult Softball Leagues MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase softballs for the adult summer softball league from the lowest responsible bidder, Kokesh Athletic for $4,674.75. The quotes were as follows: Kokesh Athletic $4,674,75 All Star Sports 4,701.20 Announcements of Meetings The Council/Staff planning retreat will be held on February 27, 1988 beginning • at 8:30 AI's at the Brookview Community Center. A Legislative Breakfast will be held on February 20,1988 beginning at 8:00 AM in the Constitutional Hall in the Brooklyn Center Civic Center. Mayor's Communications - *Letter from Elliott Perovich, Regional Transit Board, Regarding Advisory Committee and *Public Meeting Notice, Regional Transit Board, Regarding Draft Capita an MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Elliott Perovich, Regional Transit Board, dated February 3, 1988 regarding the establishment of an advisory committee. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Regional Transit Board public meeting notice regarding the draft capital plan. Mayor Anderson has received information regarding participating in the bid for the 26th Summer Olympics. Mayor Anderson will pass the information regarding the Red Cross Swim-a-thon to Council Member Stockman. • 0 C Regular Meeting of the City Council Board/Commission Appointments February 16, 1988 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to reappoint the following Board/Commission members: Planning Commission Gary Prazak 3 year term Peggy Leppi k 3 year term Human Rights Commission Edward Hara 3 year term Marion Helland 3 year term Jay Pearson 3 year term Open Space and Recreation Commission Richard Krahulec 3 year term Alfred Anderegg 3 year term James Johnson 3 year term George Murad 3 year term expires March 1, 1991 expires March 1, 1991 expires March 1, 1991 expires March 1, 1991 expires March 1, 1991 expires March 1, 1991 expires March 1, 1991 expires March 1, 1991 expires March 1, 1991 Building Board of Review David Frank 3 year term expires March 1, 1991 Geraldine Wagenhals 3 year term expires March 1, 1991 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to appoint Julie Berg to the Open Space and Recreation Commission for a two year term expiring March 1, 1990. Mayor Anderson will contact two applicants from last year to see if they are still interested in serving on a Board and/or Commisison. *Reappointments to Bassett Creek Water Management Commission MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to reappoint Edward Silberman as Representative and Dean Chenoweth as Alternate to the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission each for a three year term expiring March 1, 1991. Adjournment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 PM. ATTEST: (?dy'4Nall�,Deputy Cia Clerk I- &Lal -t2 - //;Na4� 9 - 'Ma'ry E. nderson, Mayor 7