05-03-88 CC MinutesRegular fleeting
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City Council
May 3, 1988
48 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 flay 3, 1988 at 6:30 Pfl.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken (arrived 6:34 PM), 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 Minutes - April 19, 1988
1IOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 19, 1988 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
11OVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of flay 3, 1988 as amended:
Addition of Departmental Item: Request from Ames Construction to Waive the
Noise Ordinance
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #11986 to #11993 and #5935 to #5940.
*Solicitor's License - Chester Bird American Legion Auxiliary #523
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for the Chester Bird American Legion Auxiliary #523.
*Solicitor's License - Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (11PIRG).
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*Hinutes of Boards and Commissions
flay 3 , 1988
. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek beater Management Commission - January 28, February 18 & March
17, 1988
Board of Zoning Appeals - April 12, 1988
Black History Month Committee - April 14, 1988
Civic Center Task Force - April 21, 1988
Planning Commission - April 25, 1988
*Call for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 2300 Nevada Avenue North -
5/17/88
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of a conditional use permit to allow for
food processing involving "cooking, heating, smoking, soaking or marinating" at
2300 Nevada Avenue North on flay 17, 1988.
*Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Valley Square 3rd
Addition - 6/14/88
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and notion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Valley Square 3rd
Addition for June 14, 1988.
*Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Golden Valley Civic Center
. 6/14/88
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and notion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Golden Valley
Civic Center for June 14, 1988.
*Set Hearing Date - Liquor Violation - Restaurant Ventures One - 5/17/88
11OVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and notion carried unanimously to set a
hearing date to consider the revocation or suspension of the liquor license held
by Restaurant Ventures One, for flay 17, 1988 at 6:30 P11.
Informal Public Hearing - Kelly Drive
Lowell Odland 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.
Franics Aihe, 7350 Olson Memorial Highway, stated if the Kelly Drive access to
Highway 55 is closed, he would also like the driveway in front of his yard
closed. He stated the owner of the townhomes would vacate the easement and turn
the property over to him.
Bob Baird, 541 Kelly Drive, would like the access open because of convenience
to Highway 55.
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Informal Public Hearing - Kelly Drive - Continued
• Michael Moodie, 511 Kelly Drive, petitioner, stated his original petition has
more than one form and stated that a majority of his neighbors are in favor of
the closing. He would like the access closed because he is concerned over the
safety of the children and asked about where the cul-de-sac could be placed.
Peter Pluwak, 510 Kelly Drive, in favor of closing the access at Kelly Drive.
Margaret Aihe, 7350 Olson Memorial Highway, feels installation of a cul-de-sac
is a good idea, the Council should consider the easement that runs by their
house, and is concerned over noise and air pollution.
Kathleen Reiser, Schuller's Tavern, opposed to closing the access, asked how the
closing of the access will effect the townhouse development.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
indicated the Council would consider closing the Kelly Drive access to Highway
55 and create a cul-de-sac pending the receipt of additional information:
whether t1nDOT would be willing to participate by contributing land, whether the
M WCC would contribute toward the costs, how the design of the cul-de-sac would
impact the area and additional information regarding the status of the easement.
Notices will be sent to property owners when the item will be back on the
Council agenda.
• Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit - 2900 Lee Avenue North
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
C1?& t 14A1C G NC '7�C
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation
in a Residential Zoning District)
2900 Lee Avenue North
William Joynes 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.
Judy DuPaul, 2900 Lee Avenue North, proponent, answered questions from the
Council.
Marie Luick, 2912 Lee Avenue North, stated that having Ms. DuPaul as a neighbor
has been an asset to the neighborhood.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Robert Skare reviewed the conditions that could be placed on the use permit.
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Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit -_ 2.90.0 Lee Avenue North -
Continued
. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, subject to
the following conditions:
1. No more than four (4) pets may be on the premises for gromming on any one day.
2. No dogs or cats that have been groomed shall be kept overnight.
3. The yard or a portion of the yard shall be fenced for dogs or cats to go
outside.
4. No more than one (1) animal brought in for grooming shall be outside at any
one time and shall be on a leash.
5. Evidence should be provided that shows separate liability insurance for the
business.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
Public Hearing - First Reading - Rezoning to Business and Professional Offices
Zoning District - 1700 Douglas Drive
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
dR6:N M-6 A/6 761F
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Rezoning for Business and Professional Office Zoning District)
• 1700 Douglas Drive - PACE Laboratories, Proponent
The t1ayor 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 Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second 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 THOHPSON - YES
Resignation Letter from Robert Skare, City Attorney
Robert Skare submitted and read his resignation letter as City Attorney.
The Council will express their appreciation to Mr. Skare at a future Council
meeting. Mr. Skare will notify the flayor of the date.
The Council will discuss the replacement of the Attorney at the flay 10, 1988
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*Requests from VFW and Shirlee Boemer to Serve Beer at Brookview Park Shelters
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
• and file and approve the following requests: Vernon Erickson, VFW, to serve
beer on July 30, 1988 from 11:00 All until dusk, and the request from Shirlee
Boemer, dated April 29, 1988 to serve beer and wine on flay 16, 1988 from 5:00 PM
until dusk.
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*Letter from Don Sinqer Regarding Resignation from Brookview Improvement Committee
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Don Singer, dated April 11, 1988 regarding his resigna-
tion from the Brookview Improvement Committee and request the flayor send him a
letter of appreciation in recognition for his service to the community.
*Letter from Sue Nelson, Regarding West Suburban Mediation Center
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Sue Nelson, dated April 4, 1988 regarding the West
Suburban Mediation Center's 1987 Annual Report.
*Revised Corner Visability Letter to Residents
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
staff to send the letter regarding corner visability to those property owners
whose property is in violation of the current ordinance.
*Request by Bertelson Bros. for Tent Sale
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the request submitted by Bertelson Bros. Inc. to hold a tent sale at 7920
Highway 55 on flay 24 through flay 27, 1988 as outlined in their letter dated April
28, 1988.
Request from Ames Construction to Waive the Noise Ordinance
• Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the noise waiver requested, during the contract period, subject to the staff
working with the contractor if any noise complaints are received.
*Quotes - Purchase of Underbody Snow Blade
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one Root F-5 underbody snow blade from the only bidder, Ruff ridge -Johnson
Equipment Company for $2,387.00.
*Quotes - Purchase of Dump Box and Hydraulic System
MOVED by Stockman, seconed by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one dump body and hydraulic system to be installed on the City's cab and chassis
truck, from the lowest responsible bidder, Midland Equipment Company for $6,770.00.
The quotes were as follows:
flidland Equipment Co. $6,770.00
J -Craft Inc. 6,844.00
Crysteel Truck Equipment 7,289.00
Mac Queen Equipment Co. 7,997.50
LaHass flfg. & Equipment Inc. 8,646.00
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*Quotes - Purchase of Replacement Radar Units
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
two HR -12 moving radar units for $1,795.00 each, less $100.00 each for trade-in
units, for a total of $3,390.00.
*Quotes - Testing of Fire Department Ladders
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the testing of the aerial ladder and all ground ladders used by the Fire
Department by American Test Center for $2,000.00.
Announcements of Meetings Registration for LMC Annual Conference and LMC
Legislative Wrap -Up Session
Mayor Anderson and Council Member Bakken will attend the LMC Annual Conference
from June 7 - 10, 1988.
Mayor Anderson will attend the LMC Legislative Wrap -Up Session on flay 26, 1988.
Mayor Anderson and Council flembers Bakken, Johnson and Thompson will attend the
AP1fl Annual Meeting on May 18, 1988 at Nicklow's Restaurant.
Mayor Anderson and Council Member Johnson will attend the Hennepin Parks Tour
on flay 25, 1988 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
William Joynes announced that a Civic Center Task Force meeting will be held on
May 5, 1988 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. This meeting will include members
of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Planning Commission and Open Space
and Recreation Commission to review the Plaster Plan for the Civic Center Block.
Mayor's Communications
Mayor Anderson distributed a copy of the West Suburban Mediation Center's Annual
Report. She also received an invitation to their annual meeting scheduled for
flay 12, 1988 from 7:30 to 8:30 PH in the Minnetonka Community Center.
Mayor Anderson informed the Council she was invited to join the Northern Mayor's
but she declined because the same services are available through the Af1fl and the
Lf1C.
Appointment to I-394 Citizens Task Force
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Mahlon Swedberg, Steve Swartz and Bob Mayeron as Golden Valley's representatives
on the I-394 Citizen Task Force.
*Proclamation for National Public Works Week
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to proclaim flay 15
through flay 21, 1988 as National Public Works Week.
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Presentation of TREE CITY USA Award
Rink Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation introduced Jonathan Stiegler,
• City Forester. Jonathan Stiegler showed a slide presentation on the National
TREE CITY Program and highlighted activities sponsored by the City's program.
He then presented the TREE CITY USA award to the Mayor and Council. The Council
expressed their appreciation to the Parks/Foresty Department for their work.
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Mayor Anderson and the Council Plembers acknowledged Play 1 through 7, 1988 as
Cities Week.
Adjournment
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:25 PPI.
ATTEST:
dy Na y, Deputy ity Clerk
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Ilary E. An rson, Mayor