07-11-89 CC Minutes Regular �1eeting
of the
City Coun cil
July 11, 1989
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 8200 Wayzata
Qoulevard in said City on July 11, 1989 at 6:30 PP1.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and
Thompson. Also present were: William Joynes, City P�anage r; Lowell Odland,
Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Deputy
City Clerk.
A roval of Minutes: Cit Council Meetin - June 13 and 20, 1989 and
Council Manager Pleeting - June 13, 1989
The minutes will be approved at the next meeting.
Approval of Agenda
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of July 11, 1989 as submitted.
Ap proval of Consent Agenda
P�10VED by Qakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), removing
Departr�ental Item - Request to Revoke Parki ng Restrictions - T.H. 12 North
Frontage Road.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bi 1 ls as submi tted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion ca rried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license �12800 to #12802 and #6082 to #6084.
New Off-Sale Liquor License - E & K Liquors, Incorporated d/b/a Golden Valley
Liquor Ware ouse
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Alexander Epshteyn and h9isha Kuperman, applicant and Mark Lameraux, current owner,
were present to answer questions from the Council .
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the off-sale liquor license for E & K Liquors, Incorporated d/b/a Golden Valley
Liquor Warehouse subject to the condition that no deleterious information is
revealed through FBI finge rprint checks.
*Taxicab Driver's Licenses
h10VED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of taxicab driver's licenses as recommended by staff.
revealed through FBI fingerprint checks.
Regular Pleeting of the City Council
July 11, 1989
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Bui 1 di ng Board of Revi ew - June 19, 1989
Board of Zoning Appeals - June 13, 1989
Brookview Improvement Committee - June 13, 1989
Bassett Creek Water P1anagement Commi ssion - P1ay 18, 1989
Planning Commission - June 26, 1989
*Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan and General Plan Approval -
PUD #34 - Amendment #1 - Golden Valley Lutheran College - 8/1/89
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary design plan and general
plan for PUD #34, Amendr�ent #1, Golden Valley Lutheran College for August 1 , 1989.
*Call for Public Hearin - Preliminar Plat A roval for Plinor Subdivision -
6945 Glenwood Avenue - 8 15 89
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion ca rried unanimously to call a
public heari ng to consider approval of the prel imi nary plat for mi nor subdivi sion
at 6945 Glenwood Avenue for August 15, 1989.
Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat for Approval for ��inor Subdivision -
309 t�eander Road
Roger Ulstad, Proponent, requested the Council continue the public hearing until
after he receives and the staff reviews the grading and drainage plans being
prepared.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended denial
of the minor subdivsion.
Allen Barnard, reviewed his memo rega rding the subdivision which states the
application meets the technical requirements and legal criteria of the code.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Dave Johnson, 220 Cutacross Road, opposed, stating he moved to the area because
of the size of lots in the neighborhood, felt the covenant should be kept.
Frank Hetman, 124 Paisley Lane, opposed, feels if the subdivision is approved it
would be a major negative change to the neighborhood.
Art Flanagan, 316 R�eander Road, per video tape, opposed, revi ewed history of the
neighborhood and is concerned ove r potential drainage probler�s.
Vern Schneck, 210 Cutacross Road, opposed, concerned about possible flooding of
his property if the subdivision is approved.
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Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat for Approval for Minor Subdivision -
�09 h9eander Road
Leroy Hagel , 200 Cutacross Road, opposed, changes aesthetics and character of
neighborhood, concern over drainage, effect on taxes, and potential triggering
of future subdivisions.
Rita Bennett, 250 Paisley Lane, opposed, purchased home two years ago, chose the
area because of the large lot sizes and hopes the city preserves the area.
P�r. Terry Zuehlke, 217 Cutacross Road, opposed, stated the neighborhood is unique
and a division would be an assault on the neighborhood, concerned over water
drainage,
Theresa Bailey, 117 Paisley Lane, likes character of neighborhod, feels they
paid more for the house because of the area, and value of peace and quiet is
important.
James and P1ary Sanford, 115 Meander Road, submitted a letter stating their
opposition to the division.
David Moeller, 209 Cutacross Road, opposed, lots should be looked at in the
context of the neighborhood, asked what the criteria is for minor and major
subdi vi si ons, concerned ove r fl oodi ng of area.
John Borman, 117 Paisl ey Lane, opposed, 1 ooked at al ot of neighborhood before
they found their home, felt the neighbors had good faith regarding the covenant,
questioned the status of the revisions to the subdivision regulations.
William Schroeder, 235 Paisley Lane, opposed, questioned the procedures for
consideration of the lot split, urged the Council not to approve the subdivision.
Henry Lazniarz , 6935 Glenwond Avenue, opposed, questioned the regulations and
clarity of the subdivsion section of the code.
The Playor closed the public hearing.
Allen Barnard explained the city's relationship to the covenant, differences
between major and minor subdivisions, the city's liability.
Lowell Odland, discussed the effect of drainage on other property in area and
1 ot size requi rements.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, reviewed the Commission's rationale for
denial of the subdivision.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development answered questions regarding
the effect a subdivision would have on prope rty values.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for consideration of the minor subdivision for 309 P�eander
Road to August l , 1989 at 7:00 P�1.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
J uly 11, 1989
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Continued Public Hearings: Resolution for Amendment to Comprehensive Land Use
��ap - 1950, 2000, 2010 and 2020 Douglas Drive; - First Consideration -
Ordinance Amendment - Rezoning to Commercial Zonin District - 1950, 2000, 2010
and 2020 Douglas Drive; First Conside ration - Ordinance Amendment - Conditional
Use Permit - 1950, 2000, 2010 and 2020 Dou las Drive
These items are all relating to the same piece of property and therefore were
considered at the same time.
Gary Gandrud, Faegre & Benson; and Dan Parker, Parker & Associates; Proponents,
were present to review their proposal and answer questions.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended denial
of the amendment to the comprehensive land use map.
The P�ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Bill Clifford, 6020 Wolfberry Lane, opposed, does not see the need for the
convenience center as there are vacancies in the mall in New Hope and Spring
Gate; concerned over traffic, support the Planning Commission.
Jay Johnson, Key Factor Realty, Inc. , representing the church, feels the owner
of the property should have the right to sell the property, and would like to
see the zoning issue approved so the property could be sold.
Lee Eber, 2430 Brunswick Avenue North, opposed.
Russ Stansfield, 2410 Brunswick Avenue North, opposed, supports Planning Commission's
recommendation.
Don Holzer, 6035 Wynnwood Road, supports Planning Commission recommendation.
Charles Whitaker, 5900 Wolfberry Lane, supports Planning Commission recommendation.
Charles Long, 5950 Wolfberry Lane, concerned ove r safety of children at
intersection of Duluth and Douglas
Charles �7orrissy, 2545 Brunswick Avenue North, supports Planning Commission.
Bert Putnam, 6015 Duluth Lane, supports Planning Commission.
Robert Parzyck, 2005 Brunswick Avenue North, feels it's not the Council 's concern
if the church property is not selling.
Clay Brady, 2365 Colorado Avenue P�orth, supports Planning Commission.
Bonnie Brady, 2365 Colorado Avenue North, supports Planning Commission.
Barb Paterson, 2040 Adair Avenue North, supports Planning Commission.
Joe Mastrian, 2101 Brunswick Avenue North, supports Planning Commission.
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July 11, 1989
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Continued Public Hearings: Resolution for Amendment to Comprehensive Land Use
Map - 1950, 2000, 2010 and 2020 Douglas Drive; - First Consideration -
Ordinance Amendment - Rezoning to Comme rcial Zoning District - 1950, 2000, 2010
and 2020 Douglas Drive; First Consideration - Ordinance Amendment - Conditional
Use Permit - 1950, 2000, 2010 and 2020 Douglas Drive - Continued
Karen Cli fford, 6020 6Jolfberry Lane, stated the architect for the church was a
student of Frank Lloyd Wrights and thought the building could be a historical
site.
Janet Cul ver, 1510 4Jest Constance Drive, supports Planni ng Commi ssion.
Marie Grefe, 2385 Colorado Avenue North, supports Planning Commission.
Bill Tegeder, 6020 Westbrook Road, stated he and his wife support the Planning
Commission.
Jerry Unger, 5945 Westmore Way, support Planning Commi ssion.
Neal Bredesen, 2505 Brookridge Avenue, support Planning Commission.
Dori nne Murray, 2401 Brunswi ck Avenue PJorth, opposed.
Laverne Head, 1619 East Constance Drive, opposed.
George Pelto, 6000 Kenneth Way, opposed.
Char Schutz, 2400 Douglas Drive, opposed.
Richard Rasmussen, 2410 Douglas Drive, opposed.
Cliff Roark, 6025 Wolfberry Lane, support Planning Commission.
Joan Kruse, 1931 Adair Avenue North, support Planning Commission.
The P�layor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion ca rried unanimously to deny
the request to amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map at 1950, 2000,
2010 and 2020 Douglas Drive based on the rationale given during the discussion
and Planning Commission recommendation.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanmously to request
staff to prepare a resolution outlining the rationale for denial of the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map to be approved at the next meeting.
Gary Gandrud, Proponent, stated he would like to withdraw the requests for
rezoning to the commercial zoning district and conditional use permit for the
properties at 1950, 2000, 2010 and 2020 Douglas Drive.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to agree
to the proponents request to withdraw his applications for rezoning and
conditional use permit for 1950, 2000, 2010 and 2020 Douglas Drive.
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval and First Consideration -
Ordinance Amendment - General Plan Approval - PUD #55 - Amendment #1 - Public
Storage, Inc.
Don Jensen, proponent was present to review the design plan and answe r questions
from the Council .
Mark Grimes, Director of Plannning and Development stated the Planning
Commisison recommended approval of the design plan.
The P�layor 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.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the preliminary design plan for PUD #55, amendment #l , Public Storage, Inc.
P�IOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
for di scussion purposes the followi ng ordi nance:
ORDINANCE 23, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Approval of General Plan of Development
for P.U.D. No. 55 - Amendment #1)
Public Storage, Inc. , Proponent
The P9ayor 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 P�ayor closed the public hearing.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKh1AN - YES THOMPSOP� - YES
Informal Public Hearing - Parking Restrictions - Lewis Road
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
The P�ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mike Srady, 957 Winnetka Avenue North, revi ewed this history of the parki ng
situation and is concerned over the reduction in the amount of green space,
and requested that parking be prohibited only in front of 8043 Lewis Road.
The Playor closed the public hearing.
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Informal Public Hearing - Parking Restrictions - Lewis Road - Continued
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as
amended:
RESOLUTION 89-41
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON A PORTIOPJ OF LEWIS ROAD
second paragraph - change "south line of 8043 Lewis Road to lOth Avenue North"
to "south line of 8043 Lewis Road to the north line of 8043 Lewis Road".
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.
*Thank You �lote from Robert Mayeron for Board/Commission Service Bowl
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the thank you note from Robert Mayeron for the board/commi ssion service
bowl .
*Letter fra� John and Sue Waytas Regarding Fireworks Displa,y and Brookview Park
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanir�ously to receive
and file the letter from John and Sue �Jaytas, dated June 30, 1987, regardi ng
f i reworks di spl ay and Brookvi ew Park.
Letter from P1rs. Judi th Yel li n Regardi ng Traffic at Wesl ey Park
Lowell Odland reviewed the Council 's options.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to advise t�rs. Judith
Yel li n that the Council wil l consider her request for no parki ng near the park
if a petition is received signed by the effected property owners requesting a
hearing be held. Council Member Thompson voted no.
Staff will send a letter to �9rs. Yellin informing her of the Council 's action
*Letter from Jerry and Dorie Thrall Regarding Minor Subdivision - 309 h1eander
Road
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion ca rried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Jerry and Dorie Thrall , dated July 7 , 1989, regarding
minor subdivision for 309 Meander Road and consider it at the public hearing.
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*Requests to Serve Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park:
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive,
file and approve the following requests: The Toro Company, received June 22,
1989, to serve beer and wine on September 10, 1989 from 5:00 PP� until dusk at
the small picnic shelter; Catherine Varner, dated June 27, 1989, to serve beer
and wine on August 20, 1989 fror� 11:00 Ah1 to 4:00 PM at the large picnic
shelter; The Plant Sitters Inc. , dated June 26, 1989, to serve beer and wine on
August 10, 1989 from 5:00 PP•1 until dusk at the small picnic shelter; Proex Photo
Systems, dated June 22, 1989, to serve beer on August 12, 1989 from 5:00 PM
until dusk at the large picnic shelter; and Barbara Jenkins, dated June 30,
1989, to serve beer and wi ne on August 12, 1989 fra� 11:00 AP1 to 4:00 PM at the
small picnic shelter at Brookview Park.
*Authorization to Hire Vicom, Inc. for Phone System Renovations at Civic Center
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
Vicom, Inc. to make renovations to the telephone system in conjunction with the
remodeling of the Civic Center for a total cost of $29,320.
*Approval of 1990 Budget Calendar
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the 1990 budget calendar.
*Request by Valley West Lighting Center to Conduct Outdoor Tent Sale in Valley
Plaza Shopping Center
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to grant
the request submitted by Valley West Lighting Center, dated June 22, 1989, to
conduct an outdoor tent sale in the Valley Plaza parking lot on August 3 - 5,
1989.
Authorization to Hire Ryan Roofing Company for Emergency Roof Repair at Civic
Center
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to ratify
the hi ri ng of Ryan Roof i ng Company fo r eme rgency roof repai r at the ci vi c center
for $1 ,800.00.
Request to Revoke Parking Restrictions - T.H. 12 North Frontage Road
P7ayor Anderson introduced the agenda iter�.
Lowell Odland reviewed the parking restrictions.
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July 11, 1989
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Request to Revoke Parking Restrictions - T.H. 12 North Frontage Road - Continued
P�ember Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 89-42
RESOLUTION RESCINDING PRIOR ACTION RESTRICTING PARKING
ON A PORTION OF T.H. 12 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by P�ember
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.
Plember Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as
ame nded:
RESOLUTION 89-43
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON T.H. 12 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD
second paragraph - remove "anytime".
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by P�lember
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.
Authorization to Hire Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. for Traffic Study at Golden
Valley Lutheran College Site
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc. to proceed with a traffic study at the
intersection and frontage road at T.H. 55 and Douglas Drive for an amount not to
exceed $3,300.00.
*Bids - Four Wheel Drive Articulated Tractor Loader
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to awa rd the
bid for the purchase of one four wheel drive articulated tractor loader from the
lowest responsible bidder, Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. , Option B** for $116,587.00.
The bids we re as follows:
Option A Option B
Borchert-Ingersoll , Inc. $113,087.00 $116,587.00
Carlson's Lake State Equipment Company (Deere) 116,000.00 119,000.00
Carlson's Lake State Equipment Company (Trojan) 122,016.00 123,516.00
Road Machinery & Supply Company 134,523.00 137,073.00
Ziegler, Inc. 136,188.00 142,188.00
**Option B guarantees all parts and labor will be furnished for 5 years.
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July 11, 1989
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*Quotes - Service Body for Utility Department
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and riotion carried unanimously to purchase
a fiberglass body from the lowest responsible bidder, ABM Equipment Co. for
$3,838.00. The quotes are as follows:
ABM Equipment $3,838.00
L-Z Company 3,926.00
Kolstad 6,317.00
*Quotes - One Snowplow and Hitch
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one Schmidt MF 5 plow and hitch from the only distributor in the area, �1acQueen
Equipment Inc. for $6,297.80.
*Quotes - Dump Truck Sander
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one roller type sander fran the lovaest responsible bidder, P�acQueen Equipment
Inc. for $1 ,499.00. The quotes are as follows:
MacQueen Equipment Inc. $1 ,499.00
Crysteel Truck Equipment 1,764.00
Announcements of Meetings
No action taken.
Mayor's Communications
Mayor Anderson received information on a Plastics Recycling Conference to be
held August 17 & 18 at the St. Paul Radisson.
*Receipt of 1989 Case Activity Report and 1988 Annual Report - West Suburban
Mediation Center
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the 1989 Case Activity Report and 1988 Annual Report subr�itted by the
West Suburban P1edi ation Center.
Discussion of Letter from Charles A. Jacob Regarding Traffic Signage at Duluth
and Douglas
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Lowell Odland stated Hennepin County
will paint crosswalk stripes at the intersection of Duluth and Douglas and he
assumes that walk/don't walk signals will be added to the street lights.
Registration for Congress of Cities - November 25-29, 1989 - Atlanta, Georgia
Council P�embers Bakken, Johnson and Stockrnan will attend the Congress of Cities
to be held November 25-29, 1989. Each Council Plember should let staff knovr
about their schedules as soon as they can so reservations can be made.
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Adjournment
P�OVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 10:38 PM.
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ATTEST:
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