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12-20-88 CC MinutesL� Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 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 December 20, 1988 at 6:30 Ptt. 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, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Deputy City Clerk. Approval of Minutes - November 29, 1988 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes of the City Council meeting of November 29, 1988 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of December 20, 1988 as submitted. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #12226 to #12263 and #5978 to #5980. On -Sale, Off -Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License - R.Z.M.P. Corporation d/b/a Schuller's Tavern William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the on -sale, off -sale and Sunday sale liquor license for R.Z.H.P. Corporation d/b/a Schuller's Tavern. *Taxicab Driver's Licenses MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of taxicab driver's licenses as recommended by staff. *Charitable Gambling Exemption - Courage Center Auxiliary • MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the charitable gambling exemption for the Courage Center Auxiliary. I Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 1988 *Charitable Gambling Exemption - St. Margaret Mary Home and School MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the charitable gambling exemption for the St. Margaret Hary Home and School for the following dates: February 4, March 2, August 15 and November 15, 1989. *11i nutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unaimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - November 23, 1988 Black History Month - December 8, 1988 Board of Zoning Appeals - December 13, 1988 Planning Commission - November 28 and December 12, 1988 *Call for Public Heari Douglas Drive - 1/17/E - Amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map - 1950 MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map for 1950 Douglas Drive from Medium Density Residential and Semi Public to Commercial Zoning District for January 17, 1989. *Call for Public Hearing - Rezoning to Commercial Zoning District - 1950 Douglas Drive - 1/17/89 . MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider rezoning 1950 Douglas Drive from Single Family Residential and Institutional to the Commercial Zoning District for January 17, 1989. *Call for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 1950 Douglas Drive - 1/17/89 MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of a conditional use permit to allow gasoline dispensing in a Commercial Zoning District at 1950 Douglas Drive for January 17, 1989. Public Hearing - RSL 174 (Residential Street Lights) - Duluth Lane, Adair and Brunswick 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: f 50Lu7-1'0Av1l6. 8g-111 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 174 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 19 Regular Fleeting of the City Council December 20, 1988 Public Hearing - RSL 175 (Residential Street Lights) - Gettysburg Avenue, Duluth Street and Earl Street Lowell Odland presented the project. The Playor 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 Playor closed the public hearing. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 175 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman 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 Playor and her signature attested by the Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page Public Hearing - RSL 176 (Residential Street Lights) - Plymouth Avenue and Castle Court 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. Steve Kitsis, 1297 Castle Court, proponent, in favor of street lighting. The Playor closed the public hearing. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: jeESoZ-ur�ov IVO- S'j-il;3 RESOLUTIONI ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 176 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson 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 - I-394 Overlay Zoning Ordinance William Joynes reviewed the background information on the ordinace. Council Member Bakken updated the Council on the Joint Task Force meetings. :7 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 1988 Public Hearinq - First Consideration - I-394 Overlay Zoning Ordinance - Continued • The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Dick Kaitz, 5201 Circle Down, Palm Beach Beauty Products, questioned how future development will occur between the two cities, what will happen to the homes in the Circle Downs area and how Xenia Avenue will be effected by the ordinance. Victoria Winters, 424 Winnetka Avenue South, concerned over what will happen to her house. Sylvia Nelson, 820 South Sumter Avenue, concerned over mass transit in the area and wanted to know what will happen to transit during construction. The t1ayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing for first consideration of the I-394 Overlay Zoning Ordinance to January 3, 1989. Reauest by KARE 11 to Allow Parkinq on T.H. 55 Frontaqe Road Between General Mills Boulevard and Decatur Avenue Lowell Odland reviewed the request. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were • afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. ilerven Jenson, Controller, KARE 11, reviewed his request to allow parking on a portion of the north side of the frontage road. Donna Ralph, 440 Decatur Avenue North, feels the road is hazardous when parking is allowed and is concerned that public safety vehicles will have a difficult time getting through. Carlo Alijahn, 8945 Highway 55, feels allowing parking on the frontage road is a safety issue, especially during winter. Employees park on the service road even when there is availablespacein the lot and suggested allowing parking on the lawn. John Drury, 424 Decatur Avenue North, questioned the reasoning behind discontinuing parking on General Mills Boulevard. Jim Rydeen, Architect representing KARE 11, stated there is very little lawn area available to turn into parking spaces, but stated that by eliminating the berm would add a few spaces. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and notion carried unanimously to deny the request submitted by KARE 11 to allow parking on the frontage road. • I Regular fleeting of the City Council December 20, 1988 *Call for Public Hearing - 89 LF 1 (Lateral Fund) - 7925 Wayzata Boulevard - 1/17/89 Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: IeESc-clr�c� lk" . 95- // '/ PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 89 LF 1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman 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 *Call for Public Hearing - 89 W11 1 (Water Main) - 7925 Wayzata Boulevard - Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: I(ESoL-vr1cw 1W.'�-/i�`� RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 89 IM 1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman 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 • *November, 1988 General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the November, 1988 General Fund Budget Report. *Authorization to Sign 1989 Animal Pound Contract - Funk Animal Hospital MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the 1989 Animal Pound Contract with Funk Animal Hospital. *Authorization to Sign Community Ene Air Agreement with NSP, tlinnegasco a Energy Conservation Program V Council Program Agreement and Project /or West Hennepin Human Services for MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the t1ayor and Manager to sign the following agreements for energy conservation programs: Community Energy Council Program Agreement with Northern States Power (NSP) and West Hennepin Human Services (WHHS) and Project Air Infiltration Reduction (AIR) Agreement with t1innegasgo and West Hennepin Human Services. .-11 S Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 1988 Municipal State Aid Street System Resolutions to Revise Street Designations: Revoking Designation of Municipal State Aid Street - Medicine Lake Road and 40 Establishing a Municipal State Aid Street - Jersey Avenue Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: reEs&vroAj vcri ff- /i6 RESOLUTION REVOKING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET, MEDICINE LAKE ROAD, FROM DOUGLAS DRIVE TO 0.5 MILES WEST OF DOUGLAS 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 Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 1?65 0r14 1 A16, S8 -117 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET, JERSEY AVENUE, FROM LAUREL AVENUE TO GLENWOOD AVENUE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman 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 *Resolution A roving Plans and Specifications and Ordering_in Manner of Construction 79 SS 10 88 SS 1 - Natchez Pond Storm Sewer Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 1?44�e07-1eA11V6, gS7-//9' RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 79 SS 10 (88 SS 1 - Natchez Pond Storm Sewer) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman 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 *Ri ht -of -Way Exchange - Hwy 55 Frontage Road (White House) - r1etro Center Corporation MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the rlayor and City Clerk to sign the Quit Claim Deed to Metro Center Corporation for land owned by the City to be exchanged for right-of-way for the new frontage road adjacent to the White House. 0 • • Regular fleeting of the City Council December 20, 1988 *Purchase of Word Processing Equipment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase of two word processing work stations, two rotary XI printers, one dual sheet feeder and one dual sheet/envelope feeder from CPT Corporation for $14,690.00. *Quotes - Purchase of Golf Equipment - Bunker Rake, Small Utility Vehicle, 60" Rotary Plower with Blower, and Loader Bucket MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to purchase the following equipment from the lowest responsible bidders: bunker rake from P1TI for $5,387.00; small utility vehicle from Versitle for $3,400.00; 60" rotary mower with blower from Polfus for $11,500.00 and loader bucket from Long Lake for $3,984.00. The quotes were as follows: **The N. Star quote for the rotary mower did not meet specifications. uotes - Brookview Golf Course Pump Control System MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to install a variable frequency control unit at the Brookview Golf Course from the only bidder, E. H. Rener & Sons for $6,140.00. *Quotes - Printin4 of Recreation Brochure MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the printing of the 1989 Park and Recreation Department brochure from the lowest responsible bidder, Nystrom Publishing for $13,840. The quotes are as follows: Graphic Impressions $19,888 G reatway Graphics 21,180 Metro Printing, Inc. 18,360 Nystrom Publishing 13,840 Print/Design Services 25,810 Sand Graphics 13,856 *Quotes Signs for Temporary City Hall MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase and installation of signs for the temporary city hall from the lowest responsible bidder, Midway Sign Company for $920.00. The quotes were as follows: Midway Sign Company Nordquist Sign Company $ 920 2,150 fr Bunker Utility Rotary Loader Rake Vehicle Plower Bucket HTI $5,387* $4,486 $12,575 no bid N. Star 6,995 no bid 10,935** no bid Carlson (Ford) no bid no bid no bid $4,455 Long Lake no bid no bid no bid 3,984* Carlson (Lake St) no bid no bid 12,045 no bid Lesco no bid no bid no bid no bid Polfus no bid no bid 11,500* no bid Versitle no bid 3,400* no bid no bid **The N. Star quote for the rotary mower did not meet specifications. uotes - Brookview Golf Course Pump Control System MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to install a variable frequency control unit at the Brookview Golf Course from the only bidder, E. H. Rener & Sons for $6,140.00. *Quotes - Printin4 of Recreation Brochure MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the printing of the 1989 Park and Recreation Department brochure from the lowest responsible bidder, Nystrom Publishing for $13,840. The quotes are as follows: Graphic Impressions $19,888 G reatway Graphics 21,180 Metro Printing, Inc. 18,360 Nystrom Publishing 13,840 Print/Design Services 25,810 Sand Graphics 13,856 *Quotes Signs for Temporary City Hall MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase and installation of signs for the temporary city hall from the lowest responsible bidder, Midway Sign Company for $920.00. The quotes were as follows: Midway Sign Company Nordquist Sign Company $ 920 2,150 fr Regular fleeting of the City Council December 20, 1988 Resolution Establishing General Wages and Salaries for 1989 for All Non -Union Personnel William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: eL-,5c11- vricAl A10. 88 - // 9 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GENERAL WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 1989 FOR ALL NON-UNION PERSONNEL The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson 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 Staff was requested to set up a meeting with Council Members Bakken and Stockman and Phil Cohen to discuss Federal housing programs available. A Legislative Breakfast has been set for January 14, 1989. A meeting with area Flayors and Managers, Heap and Ramstad to discuss local issues is tentatively set for January 13 or 20, 1989. The British visitors will be in Minneapolis tlarch 18-25, 1989. Mayor's Communications Mayor Anderson stated she received a request from Dottie Rietow, asking for support for reappointment to the tletropolitan Council. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Playor send a letter of support for reappointment of Dottie Ri etow to the Metropolitan Council. Mayor Anderson stated that Energy Assistance Program Reports are available if any Council flembers wishes to review them. *Signing of Final Check Register MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the memo from Sue Virnig, dated December 15, 1988, regarding signing of the final check register. *Reappointment of Alison Fuhr to Regional Transit Board MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Metropolitan Council Chair, supporting the reappointment of Alison Fuhr to the Regional Transit Board for four years. 40 9 Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 1988 Request by Anne DePomopolo for Stop Sign at Lee Avenue and 34th Avenue North SMayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to deny the request for the installation of a stop sign at Lee Avenue and 34th Avenue North, based upon the information supplied by staff. Mayor Anderson will write Ms. DePomopolo a letter informing her of the Council's action and include the information regarding stop signs supplied by staff. Adjournment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 PH. ATTEST: 31hqwi�z, J d all ,Deputy C ty Clerk • Mary E. AAZerson, Mayor 0