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07-05-88 CC MinutesMOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #12139 and #5949 to #5953. *Solicitor's License - Jr. Salesman, Inc. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Jr. Salesman, Inc. *Solicitor's License - Jones R. Losen MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Jones R. Losen. Regular fleeting of the City Council July 5, 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 July 5, 1988 at 6:30 PH. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson. Also present were: Lowell Odland, Di.rector of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Deputy City Clerk. Approval of Minutes MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the City Council fleeting of June 14, 1988 as submitted. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 21, 1988 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of July 5, 1988 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Items: Update on Water Situation Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), removing Departmental Item - Authorization to Hire Braun Pavement Technologies to Conduct Soil Analysis for the 1989 Reconstruction Program. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #12139 and #5949 to #5953. *Solicitor's License - Jr. Salesman, Inc. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Jr. Salesman, Inc. *Solicitor's License - Jones R. Losen MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Jones R. Losen. Regular Meeting of the City Council *11inutes of Boards and Commissions July 5, 1988 • MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - May 26, 1988 Brookview Improvement Committee - June 9, 1988 Planning Commission - June 27, 1988 *Call for Public Hearing Conditional Use Permit - 3100 North Lilac Drive - 8/2/88 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of a conditional permit to operate a day care center at 3100 North Lilac Drive for August 2, 1988. *Call for Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Marine Engine Repair in Commercial Zoning District - 8/2/88 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment to allow for marine engine repair as a conditional use in a Commercial Zoning District for August 2, 1988. Public Hearing - 88 SC 1 - Miscellaneous Sealcoatin Lowell Odland presented the project. • The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Darlene Sarenpa, 1295 Yukon Court, asked what the costs per household would be for assessment. Dave Stanslaski, 1293 Castle Court, stated the assessment for the installation of the street was divided equally among the property owners in the assessment district and asked if the cost for the sealcoating could be assessed the same way. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 12,C506 6)7-10A/4/0. 0-( 7 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 88 SC 1 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 C] a Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 1988 Public Hearing - 88 SC 1 - Miscellaneous Sealcoating - Continued Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: I9[_SG1_UT/d Al ND- gg—& g RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 88 SC 1 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 Public Hearinq - First Consideration - Ordinance Amendment - Conditional Use Permit - 8100 Wayzata Boulevard Allen Barnard reviewed the options for consideration of the ordinance amendment. The Council by consensus agreed to bring the item on for discussion purposes and vote on the issue following the public hearing. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve for discussion purposes the Conditional Use Permit for 8100 Wayzata Boulevard. J. W. Bell, Representing Bob Ryan Olds, reviewed the request for a conditional use permit and answer questions from the Council. • Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development was present to answer questions from the Council and residents. Peggy Leppik, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval of the permit. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Mahlon Swedberg, 516 Utah Avenue South, feels that allowing this use would have a negative impact on the neighborhood, would establish a greater use for the property, and is concerned over night-time use of the property. Rosemary Kirley, 500 Hanley Road South, submitted a petition signed by the neighborhood who are against the proposed leasing business. She also asked if the proponent had any plans for acquiring additional property in the neighborhood. She suggested the building be used to hold their corporate offices. Scott Thuleen, 855 Hanley Road, read the petition submitted by Rosemary Kirley. He also asked how this property is affected by the moritorium, asked about off-street parking regulations. He asked if the proponent would limit his hours of operation by closing the business at 5:30 PM. He expressed concerns about the business being open until 10:30 - 11:00 PM each night. Al Hagen, representing Hagen Systems, former occupant of the building, stated when his business was in operation they employed about 50 people who generated more traffic than the proposed leasing business will. Sheila Cook, 420 Field Drive, stated that Hagen Systems was a good neighbor and the employees knew the neighborhood and streets well. She is concerned about people who come into the neighborhood who don't know the area well and use her yard as a turn -around. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 1988 Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance Amendment - Conditional Use Pe mit - 8100 Wayzata Boulevard - Continued • Greg Johnson, 675 Field Drive, doesn't want the trees removed between the business and the neighborhood and would not want customers and employees parking on the street. Stewart Leonard, 775 Hanley Road, concerned that if people using the leasing business park on the street in front of his house he will not get his mail because the Post Office will not deliver the mail if cars are parked in front of the mail boxes. Helen Rubin, Ridgeway Road, asked if any other type of business is included in with the leasing business. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - NO BAKKEN - NO JOHNSON - NO STOCKMAN - NO THOMPSON - NO Public Hearinq - Second Readinq - Ordinance Amendment - Rezoninq to Business and Professional Offices - Vacant Triangular Parcel Adjacent to and East of 6500 Olson Memorial Highway - Ordinance No. 2, 2nd Series MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve for discussion purposes the Rezoning to Business and Professional Office - Vacant Triangular Parcel Adjacent to and East of 6500 Olson Memorial Highway. 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. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES *Requests to Serve Beer and/or Wine at Brookvi ew Park MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file and approve the following requests: letter from Robert Blackwell, dated June 22, 1988 to serve beer and wine on July 20, 1988 from 5:00 PH until dusk; letter from Danette Bittner, dated June 15, 1988 to serve beer on July 15, 1988 from 5:00 until dusk; letter from Honeywell IDS, dated June 27, 1988 to serve beer and wine on August 4, 1988 from 11:00 All until dusk; letter from Fire Fighters United, dated June 25, 1988 to serve beer and wine on September 3, 1988 from 11:00 AM until dusk; and letter from Curtin, Mahoney, Cairns & Walling, dated June 27, 1988 to serve beer and wine on July 23 from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PH. *Approval of Budget Calendar MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the budget calendar. i a Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5 , 1988 Resolution ADDrovinq Sale of 1988 Street Reconstruction Bonds and 1988 Equipment Certificates Don Taylor, Finance Director reviewed the sale of the bonds and certificates. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: V7 -1©A,/ NO. �S -&9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $610,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1988A 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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page . Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: /C-�r SC°'e e'Ti v A/ 4/0 • S' S7 - 76 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $330,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1988B 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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page . *Request by Flower City to Conduct Tent Sale MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to grant the request submitted by Flower City to hold a tent sale on July 14 to July 19, 1988, subject to the following conditions: the tent meet the approval of the City Fire Marshal for fire retardant materials, corner visibility requirements of 25 feet from an intersection and no flashing or portable signs in conjunction with the sale. *Authorization to Hire Braun Engineering to Prepare Soil Borings - 88 Wf1 2 Watermain - CSAH 18 and General Mills Bouleard MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize entering into an agreement with Braun Engineering and Testing Company to provide soil investigation services at the site. Authorization to Hire Braun Pavement Technoloqies to Conduct Soil Analysis for the 1989 Street Reconstruction Program Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to enter into an agreement with Braun Pavement Technologies to provide deflection testing • services for streets under consideration for the 1989 reconstruction program. e Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 1988 *Bids - 1988 Street Reconstruction . MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the 1988 street reconstruction program for 88 SI 5 - Rhode Island Avenue, 88 SI 6 - Sumter Avenue, and 88 SI 7 - Kyle Avenue to the lowest respon- sible bidder, Valley Paving, Inc. for $232,927.40. The bids were as follows: Amount Bid Corrected Bid Alber Construction $279,998.75 OK Bury & Carlson 237,254.60 OK C. S. McCrossan 314,174.20 $314,182.20 Gammon Brothers 258,126.21 OK Hardrives, Inc. 261,753.70 261,454.10 0 & P Contracting 283,887.10 OK Preferred Paving 263,642.40 OK Valley Paving, Inc. 232,911.00 232,827.40 Resolution Establishinq General Wages and Salaries for 1988 Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the item and answered questions from the Council. Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: i2&- /-/ Gli IC'A NCk - 9:9-71 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GENERAL WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 1988 FOR ALL NON-UNION PERSONNEL 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 The Council requested that at a future Council/Manager meeting staff review how the salary survey process works in conjunction with the comparable worth system to determine salaries. Update on Restaurant Ventures One, Liquor License Renewal Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard updated the Council on the actions taken by the City following the May 17, 1988 Council Meeting. Robert Soskin, Winthrop and Weinstine, stated that his client knew of no counting device that would work in the nightclub area and stated that because of the plea bargain agreement all other charges were dropped. David Webb, owner, reviewed the events that occured after the May 17 Council Meeting. He stated that he checked a number of places and found no device that would be acceptable to him. Feels the issue is a life -safety issue and not a a liquor license issue. Asked who is responsible and what the liability is for himself and the City should something happen when an employee of the city is on the premises monitoring the nightclub area. Joe Glarner, General Manager, reviewed the results of some of the companies he contacted and stated that a device could not be found that met to their satis- faction. 0 Regular fleeting of the City Council July 5, 1988 Update on Restaurant Ventures One, Liquor License Renewal - Continued • Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, stated that Restaurant Ventures One investigated the systems on their own but did not submit any proposals to the City for their review or comment. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously that the Council direct staff to meet with fir. Webb or whoever he chooses to review the information presented and come back to the Council with a recommendation as outlined at the May 17, 1988 Council meeting. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the Attorney be requested to send a letter to Restaurant Ventures One regarding the responsibilities and liabilities of the City and Restaurant Ventures One while a person hired by the City is on the premises monitoring the number of people in Rupert's nightclub. Announcements of Meetings Mayor Anderson updated the Council on a meeting she had with Nancy Farnham and stated the resolution requesting t1nDOT conduct a speed study on Meadow Lane South has been submitted to the State. Mayor Anderson will be out of town the last week in July. Mayor's Communications • Mayor Anderson stated that Cantebury Downs was having a Golden Valley Day at the track and asked if any Council Member was available to represent the City. No Council Member was available. Mayor Anderson stated she was asked to participate in a intergovernmental trip to Russia. She has decided not to participate but suggested that the Council discuss at a Council/Manager meeting the process for attending conferences and retreats. Update on Water Situation Lowell Odland updated the Council on the watering ban and the water situation in the City. Adjournment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 P11. r P ry E. nderson, t1ayor • ATTEST: Jud Nall Deputy CLky Clerk I