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03-15-88 CC MinutesRegular fleeting of the City Council March 15, 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 March 15, 1988 at 6:30 Pfl. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, 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 City Council Minutes - fiarch 1, 1988 and Council/Manager Minutes - February 9, 1988 The March 1, 1988 Council Minutes and the February 9, 1988 Council/Manager Minutes will be approved at the April 5, 1988 Council Meeting. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 15, 1988 as submitted. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except removal of Mayor and Council Item: Appointments - Board of Zoning Appeals. • *Bills and Claims MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses 11OVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #11794 to #11911 and #5881 - #5905. *Taxicab Driver Licenses MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of taxicab driver's licenses as recommended by staff. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - February 11, 1988 C7 Regular Meeting of the City Council March 15, 1988 Informal Public Hearing - Laurel Avenue Barricade . Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Lowell Odland updated the Council on the status of the barricade and answered questions. Anthony Galante, Manager, Days Inn, 6300 Wayzata Boulevard, asked what access will be during the construction of the service road and is concerned about the impact on his business. Terry Kane, 55 Louisiana Avenue South, concerned over the volume of traffic at Florida and service road. Joan Carlson, 521 Sumter Avenue South, concerned over increase in traffic on Laurel and asked if Laurel could be closed at Pennsylvania. Mike Segelman, 35 Kentucky Avenue South, concered over traffic congestion at Florida and service road and the potential for a serious traffic accident. In favor of opening Laurel. Pearl Bertis, 170 Cortlawn Avenue South, feels it is an inconvenience to have access closed and feels it should be pushed back to where it was before. Dennis Gustner, 520 Quebec Avenue South, feels Laurel should be opened but saftey should be main concern and is concerned about Laurel becoming alternative to Highway 12. Suggested making Laurel a one way street going east and the service road a one way going west. Gary Eddleston, 170 Maryland Avenue South, feels Laurel Avenue should be closed • west of Pennsylvania, asked if Liberty Carton has been approached to coordinate traffic flow not to go through residential neighborhoods. Morton Ray, 7700 Laurel Avenue, would like the traffic stopped at Pennsylvania. Lawrence Carlson, 521 Sumter Avenue, if Laurel is opened he is concerned over Laurel becoming a freeway and children's safety. Gordon Perkel, Laurel and Pennsylvania, concerned that Laurel will become the through street from Highway 55 to 12, and doesn't feel opening Laurel will help the businesses. Diane Asproth, 340 Dakota Avenue South, feels the Council should look at all the issues before a decision is made. Lois Ekren, 521 Quebec, concerned if Laurel would be able to handle the traffic increase because it the road is narrow and old. Jack Zauber, 90 Oregon Avenue South, does not understand why Laurel is not open now and if it is to be closed he feels it is closed at the wrong place. Glen Brown, 611 Sumter Avenue, feels the truck traffic and car should be slowed down and asked about the installation of traffic control strips. Donna Cross, 7755 Colorado Avenue, feels that Laurel should be opened because • of the negative impact on businesses. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 15, 1988 Informal Public Hearinq - Laurel Avenue Barricade - Continued Barbara Crolley, 310 Pennsylvania Avenue South, asked when Laurel between Pennsylvania and Winnetka Avenue is going to be widened and asked if the corners will be improved. Richard Knight, North Star Printing, 700 South Xenia Avenue, asked about the accessability after I-394 is conpleted. James Morris, 7775 Colorado Avenue South, asked what the recommendation from the City Engineer was for the opening of Laurel. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to open Laurel Avenue, between Hampshire and Florida, and prior to the implementation of opening Laurel the Council study, at a Council/Manager meeting, the hardships that opening Laurel will cause the residential neighborhod. Public Hearing - Year XIV - Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Program William Joynes introduced the agenda item 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. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 05060770A; VO, RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR YEAR XIV URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL 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 . • WA Regular Meeting of the City Council March 15, 1988 • Public Hearin - Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Development Moratorium - I-394 Corridor MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for second reading approval of the ordinance amendment herein entitled: ,c bAhWcG Q. '10-7 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTIONS ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 12/I-394 The Mayor opened the public hearing. Pastor Phil Worthington, 2580 Regent Avenue North, former Academic Dean, Golden Valley Lutheran College, felt there were no good reasons why the request to exclude the college property from the moratorium was denied and asked the Council to reconsider the issue and exclude the college site from the moratorium. Richard Knight, North Star Printing and Mailing Inc., 700 South Xenia Avenue, asked if existing and established businesses are exempted from the moratorium. Bill Nord, 420 Edgewood Avenue North, stated he does not feel traffic will increase if the property is developed, has not heard any opposition to the development of the site. He is concerned over the uncertainty of property values. Lloyd Jafvert, 4200 Poplar Drive, reviewed the I-394 traffic report prepared by Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. and does not feel the development of the college site will increase the traffic at Turners and Glenwood. Sam Poppleton, President, Global Ministries, Inc., asked the Council to reconsider including the college site in the moratorium. Sev Legred, 1610 Yosemite Avenue, questioned the rationale behind keeping the college in the moritorium area. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The Council reviewed the questions and comments made during the public hearing. Staff and Attorney responded to the questions and comments. Each Council Member commented on the ordinance. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - NO STOCK14AN - YES THOMPSON - YES 0 • • • Regular Meeting of the City Council *Letters Regarding I-394 Corridor Devel Haahera. Irma L. Sletten. Sandy and Dav Brian Norris and Concerned Local Citizens March 15, 1988 nt Moratorium - John Bipes, Bruce rnwn_ Wanda Kaffel_ Barbara Worthington MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letters from John Bipes, dated February 29, 1988; Bruce Hagberg, dated March 3, 1988; Irma L. Sletten, dated February 26, 1988; Sandy and David Brown, dated December 30, 1987; Wanda Kaffel, dated February 16, 1988; Barbara Worthington, dated February 16, 1988; concerned local citizens, received March 15, 1988 regarding the I-394 corridor development moratorium. *Letters/Petitions Regarding Laurel Avenue Barricade - Brian Norris, James L. Breen,_ Gary R. McNevin, David McCaffrey, Thayer E. Porter, Randy U. Morrison, MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letters/petitions from Brian Norris, dated March 8, 1988; James L. Breen, dated March 8, 1988; Gary R. 11cNevin, dated December 22, 1987; David McCaffrey, dated January 7, 1988; Thayer E. Porter; Randy 0. Morrison, dated February 1, 1988; Stan F. Kano, dated March 7, 1988; Pacesetter Heating Supply Inc. dated December 10, 1987; Collission Center, dated November 20, 1987; Chase Bag Company, dated November 12, 1987; Howard and Judy Kauffman, dated November 18, 1987; Bob and Carol Mayerson, dated November 18, 1987 and March 9, 1988; E. J. Turnquist, dated November 18, 1987; Tony Galante, dated December 7, 1987; and Dori and Herb Weisman, dated March 15, 1988 regarding Laurel Avenue Barricade. Informal Public Hearing - Stop Sign Request - Aquila Avenue North and Rose tlanor Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Susan Divine, 2340 Aquila Avenue North, stated she would like to see a stop sign installed on Aquila and Rose Manor. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to deny the request to install a stop sign on Aquila and Rose Manor because it does not meet the warrants established for the installation of a sign. R • U Regular fleeting of the City Council March 15, 1988 *February, 1988 - General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the February, 1988 General Fund Budget Report. *Call for Public Hearings - Preliminary Design Plan Anendment - PUD #46 - Calvary Lutheran Church: Rezoning to Business and Professional Offices Zoning District - MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for public hearings for April 5, 1988 for: to consider approval of the preliminary design plan amendment for PUD #46, Calvary Lutheran Church; to consider rezoning 1700 Douglas Drive from the Open Development to the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District and consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map for 1700, 1710, 1724 and 1750 Douglas Drive. Corner Visability Letter to Residents William Joynes introduced the agenda item. The Council discussed the letters included in the agenda and requested staff to prepare a cover letter and modified letter which will be sent to those residents with vegetation on their property that causes limited visability. Staff will present the modified letter for the Council's review at future Council meeting. The Council also requested that an article be published in the newsletter so residents will be aware of the ordinance. Bids - Tree Replacement - Brookview Golf Course William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for tree planting replacing trees lost during construction of General Mills Boulevard from the lowest responsible bidder, Greenworks, Inc. for $53,335.00. The bids were as follows: Greenworks, Inc. $53,335.00 Ron Graves Nursery 54,380.00 Lino Lakes Nursery 54,885.00 Fair Gardens 57,690.00 Noble Nursery 58,024.00 Minnesota Valley 62,795.00 Midwest Landscape 70,488.67 J. T. Noonan 79,010.00 *Quotes - Purchase of One Plate Compactor for Street Department MOVED by Thompson, seconded one portable vibrating plate Borchert- Ingersoll, Inc. for Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc. Carlson Equipment Co. by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase compactor from the lowest responsible bidder, $1,355.00. The quotes were as follows: $1,355.00 1,366.00 I • • Regular fleeting of the City Council March 15, 1988 *Purchase of Software for Fire Department MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to enter into a lease/purchace agreement for the the Prober Chief software package from the DataAge Solutions Company at a cost of $232.00/month, with the 1988 expenditure of $2,088.00. *Quotes - Purchase of Copy Machine for Park and Recreation Department MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase a Minolta 570Z copy machine for the Park and Recreation Department from the lowest responsible bidder, CDP for $7,750.00. The quotes were as follows: CDP Minolta 570Z $7,750.00 Coordinated Bus. Mita DC 4085 7,793.00 American Photocopy Toshiba 8412 8,100.00 *Quotes - Painting Interior of Brookview Community Center MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the painting of the Community Center general offices, seniors room, conference room, ceiling in the Golf Course locker room and hallway areas and refining the old style window frames from the lowest responsible bidder, Casci Decorating for $3,590.00. The quotes were as follows: Casci Decorating Inc. Heritage Painting $3,590.00 3,912.00 *Quotes - Purchase for Emergency Respons Team Weapon MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase the Heckler and Koch Model P5-SD3 weapon from the lowest responsible bidder, Heckler and Koch, Inc. for $1,446.55. The quotes were as follows: Heckler and Koch, Inc. Don Streicher Guns $1,446.55 1,575.00 *Quotes - Purchase of Golf Ball Picker for Driving Range MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion a golf ball picker for the driving range from the Versitle Vehicles for $2,640.00. The quotes were Versitle Vehicles $2,640.00 East Picker 2,670.00 Wittek 2,655.00 carried unanimosly to purchase lowest responsible bidder, as follows: N Regular Meeting of the City Council March 15, 1988 *Quotes - Purchase of Pesticides for Golf Course MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase • the following pesticides from the lowest responsibe bidder: Brayton Chemicals, Inc., Chipco 26019 - 20 gal. @ $73.08 for $1,461.60; Banol - 8 gal. @ $186.36 for $1,490.85; Banner - 10 gal. @ $187.64 for $1,876.40; PP1AS - 20 gal. @ $39.04 for $780.80 and Clerry's 3336 - 60 lbs. @ $12.67 for $760.20 and from Turf Supply Company, Tersan 1991 - 24 lbs. @ $6.88 for $165.12. The quotes were as follows: *low quote Brayton Landscape Turf Supply Chemicals & Turf Company Tersan 1991 $ 12.74/lb $ 15.00/lb $ 6.88/lb* Chipco 26019 73.08/gal* 90.00/gal 78.75/gal Daconil 2787 27.60/gal 29.00/gal 27.00/gal Banol 186.36/gal* 225.00/gal 210.00/gal Banner 187.64/gal* 215.00/gal 196.25/gal P11AS 39.04/gal* 50.00/gal 44.40/gal Clerry's 336 12.67/lb * no bid no bid Announcements of Meetings Council Member Stockman and Thompson will will set a subcommittee meeting to discuss the League of Minnesota Cities "Cities Week". The Council set May 26, 1988 as first choice and May 19, 1988 as its second choice as the date to hold the Commission Recognition Dinner. Mayor Anderson and Council Members Bakken and Stockman will attend the Real • Estate Development Seminar on April 21, 1988 at the Hotel Sofitel. Mayor's Communications Mayor Anderson informed the Council of a letter she received from MnDOT regarding the closing of the south frontage road for a two week period, east of Tyrol Trail in the South Tyrol neighborhood. MOVED by Stockman, motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Ronald Palmer regarding his resignation from the Human Rights Commission and authorize the ttayor to send a letter of appreciation in recognition for his service to the community. Appointments - Board of Zoning Appeals - *Human Rights Commission Mayor Anderson stated that Keven McAleese was appointed as Vice Chair on the Planning Commission and will also serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to reappoint Mike Sell, Art Flanagan, Larry Smith and Mahlon Swedberg to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Herb Polachek (alternate) and Donald Singer (alternate) all terms expiring April 1, 1989. *MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimosly to appoint Marge Plastrian and Helen Picilickle-Basset to three year terms on the Human Rights • Commission, with the term expiring on March 1, 1991. Regular fleeting of the City Council Adjournment March 15, 1988 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:02 PM. ATTEST: • • Mary E. Andl,on, Mayor