08-01-89 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
August 1 , 1989
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, F�innesota was held at 8200 Wayzata
Boulevard in said City on August 1 , 1989 at 6:30 P1�1.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and
Thompson. Also present were: bdilliam Joynes, City P1anage r; Lowell Odland,
Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Deputy
City Clerk.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of August 1, 1989 as amended: Addition of Depa rtmental Item -
Requests to Serve Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park: Golden Valley Fire
Department and First Bank Systems.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), adding Departmental
Item - Requests to Serve Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park: Golden Valley Fire
Department and First Bank Systems.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bi l ls as submi tted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #12809 and #6086 to #6092.
*Notice of Claim - Scott Anthony Tompkins
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Notice of Claim for Scott Anthony Tompkins.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - June 27, 1989
Board of Zoning Appeals - July 11, 1989
Planning Commission - July 24, 1989
Regular Meeting of the City Council
August 1 , 1989
Page 2
*Call for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 723 Winnetka Avenue North -
9/5/89
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of a conditional use permit to operate a
delivery/carry-out restaurant facility at 723 Winnetka Avenue North in a
commercial zoning district for September 5, 1989.
*Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan and General Plan Approval -
PUD #46 - Amendment #2 - Calvary Lutheran Church - 9/5/89
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider preliminary design plan and general plan approval for
PUD #46, Amendment #2, Calvary Lutheran Church for September 5, 1989.
Continued Public Hearin - Preliminar Plat A �roval for Minor Subdivision -
�0 Me�nder oad
Lowell Odland reviewed the grading/drainage plan.
Roger Ulstad, Proponent, updated the Council on the grading/drainage plan.
The hlayor 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, read and distributed copies of a
report prepared by Barr Engineering Company of the effects of building a house
may have on the area.
Dick and Lorraine Dahl , 211 Paisley Lane, opposed, concern over impact on
property values, flooding, feels there should be a moratorum on subdivsions
until the new regulations are in place.
Henry Lazniarz, 6935 Glenwood Avenue, opposed, expressed concerns over interpre-
tation of subdivision regulations and feels the city should get a second legal
opinion.
John Borman, 117 Paisley Lane, opposed, feels the current ordinances have flaws
and requested a moratorium on subdivisions until Council considers a new ordinance.
David P�oeller, 209 Cutacross Road, opposed, concerns ove r interpretations of the
Minnesota Statute and City Code.
Art Flanagan, 316 t4eander Road, opposed, feels the Council should not allow any
large lots to be subdivided.
Jerry Thrall , 116 Pleander Road, opposed, is concerned the Council is changing
its direction and allowing subdivisions of large lots, and feels it devalues the
property.
The P•1ayor closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
August 1 , 1989
Page 3
Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval for Plinor Subdivision -
309 P�eander Road - Continued
Lowell Odland answered questions regarding the Barr Engineering report.
Allen 6arnard answered questions regarding the procedure for initiating a
moratorium on subdivisions of residential lots.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bakken and motion carried to approve the preliminary
plat for minor subdivision for 309 Meander Road, subject to the condition that
prior to a building permit being issued the city receive a drainage/grading plan.
Council Members Johnson and Thompson voted no.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion ca rried unanimously to call a
public hearing, subject to legal notice requirements, to consider an ordinance
amendment regarding a moratorium of subdivisions of residential lots for Sept�nber
5, 1989, and further it is the Council 's intent the moratorium is applicable
immediately for any subdivisions not previously received by staff.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval and First Consideration -
Ordinance Amendment - General Plan Approval - PUD #34 - Amendment #1 - Golden
Valley Lutheran College
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Jim Undercofler, �>1N Center for Arts Education, Proponent was present to review
the design plan and answer questions from the Council .
Linda McCrakken-Hunt, Planning Cornmissioner, stated the Commission recommended
approval of the plan.
The F�ayor 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
the preliminary design plan for PUD #34, Amendment #1 , Golden Valley Lutheran
College/Minnesota School and Resource Center for the Arts.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to consider
first consideration of the ordinance so the school will be able to open after
labor day.
Regular Pleeting of the City Council
August 1, 1989
Page 4
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval and First Consideration -
Ordinance Amendment - General Plan Approval - PUD #34 - Amendment #1 - Golden
Valley Lutheran College - Continued
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to
approve for discussion purposes the following ordinance, subject to the
following conditions:
ORDINANCE 24, ZND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMEPdDING THE CITY CODE
(Approval of General Plan of Development
for P.U.D. No. 34 - Amendment #1)
6125 O1son P�emorial Highway
Golden Valley Lutheran College/f1innesota School
and Resource Center for the Arts Proponent
b. The buildings and campus may also be utilized by the P�innesota School and
Resource Center for the Arts. The School and Resource Center will have
approximately 270 full time students in the llth and 12th grades.
Approximately 200 students will live in Delta dorm. Classes will be held
in the Administrative/Classroom building. The School and Resource Center
will also include part time programs for high school students in grades
9-12. These part time students will occupy dorm space for 1-3 week
sessions during the normal school year and summe r.
The Resource Center will include teachers and arts professionals conducting
research in the Learning Resource Center (Library, ) and short term workshops
for arts teachers.
The School and Resource Center may occupy any other of the bui 1 di ngs on
the site for its activities.
The School and Resource Center may sublease any of the buildings to Arts
related organizations that are consistent with the purpose of the School.
Jim Undercofler, MN Center for Arts Education, Proponent was present to review
the plan and answer questions from the Council .
The �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 Mayor closed the public hearing.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKh1AN - YES THO(�1PSON - YES
Public Hearing - Prelimina� Design Plan Approval - PUD #28 - Amendment #3 -
Pondwood Office Park
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
Jerry Mundt, Proponent, was present to review the design plan and answe r
questions from the Council .
Regular Meeting of the City Council
August 1, 1989
Page 5
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #28 - Amendment #3 -
Pondwood Office Park - Continued
Linda ��1cCrakken-Hunt, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended
denial of the plan.
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 P�ayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried to approve the
preliminary design plan for PUD #28, Amendment #3, subject to the following
condition: There shall be no further structural additions to the site. Council
Member Johnson voted no.
Public Hearin - Preliminar Desi n Plan A roval - PUD #57 - Northwirth
ommerce entre
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Ron Erickson, K K & E Architects, was present to review the design plan and
answer questions from the Council .
Linda �1cCrakken-Hunt, Planning Cor�missioner, stated the Commission recommended
approval of the plan.
The �1ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Jerry Mundt, 4212 Poplar Drive, concered over traffic on �leadow Lane, increase
in number of traffic lights.
Cam Johnson, P�.A. �1ortenson, concerned over evening traffic and traffic light at
Ardmore, and concern over trucks being able to get onto Highway 55.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Council and staff expressed concerns and discussed traffic projections,
flow, truck traffic options, set back requirements, landscaping, "sea" of asphalt
in parking lot.
P�90VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the preliminary design plan for PUD #57, North Wirth Cor�r�erce Centre. -
Continued Public Hearinq - First Consideration - Ordinance Amendment - Conditional
Use Permit - 1900 Douglas Drive
William Joynes stated the proponent requested the Council delay action on this
item until September 5, 1989.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to continue
the publi c heari ng for fi rst consideration of the ordi nance amendment regardi ng
a conditional use permit for 1900 Douglas Drive to September 5, 1989.
Regular P=1eeting of the City Council
August 1 , 1989
Page 6
Public Hearinq - First Consideration - Ordinance Amendment - Sidewalk/Driveway
Construction
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thomspon and motion carried unanimously to
approve for discussion purposes the follo�ving ordinance:
ORDINANCE 25, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amendment to Chapter 7 Entitled "Streets and Sidewalks
Generally," by Adding a New Section 7.11 Relating to
Sidewalk and Driveway Construction)
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
The Elayor 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 P1ayor closed the public hearing.
Upon a voice vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOP7PSON - YES
Waiver of Public Hearing - 7200 Olympia Street
Lowell Odland presented the project.
The f1ayor 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.
Plember Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTIO�J 89-45
RESOLUTION LJAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO P�INNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTIOPJ
OF CERTAI N PROPOSED PUBL IC IMPROVE�9ENTS
89 SI 13
The rnotion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Pd1ember
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.
Regular t�eeting of the City Council
August 1 , 1989
Page 7
*Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
�10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive,
file and approve the following requests: IDS Financial Services Inc. , dated
July 13, 1989, to serve beer and wine on August 29, 1989 from 5:00 PM until dusk
at the large shelter; NFO Research, Inc. , dated July 20, 1989, to serve beer and
wine on August 11, 1989 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 P�9 at the large shelter; P�etropolitan
P�ledical Center Former Employees, dated July 25, 19�9, to serve beer and wine on
September 6, 1989 from 5:00 PP� until dusk at the large shelter; Mahoney, Walling
& Kelley, dated July 25, 1989, to serve beer and wine on August 5, 1989 from
1:00 PP1 to 6:00 PP1 at the large shelter; The Singles Event, dated July 20, 1989,
to s�rve beer and wine on August 13, 1989 from 5:00 PM until dusk at the small
shelter; Sit Investment Associates, Inc. , dated July 20, 1989, to serve beer and
wine on September 30, 1989 from 11:00 AM until dusk at the large shelter; P. H.
Brink International , dated July 19, 1989, fra:� 5:30 PP� to 8:30 Ph1 at the large
shelter; ��nDOT District 5, dated July 20, 1989; to serve beer on August 22, 1989
from 5:00 PM until dusk at the large shelter; Greg & Char Duppler, received July
24, 1989, to serve beer and wine on August 15, 1989 from 5:00 PM until dusk at
the large shelter; General Mills, Inc. (Quality Control ) , dated July 24, 1989,
to serve beer and wine on August 31, 1989 frori 5:00 PP� until dusk at the large
shelter; Nenry 35th Reunion, dated July 26, 19�9, to serve beer and wine on
August 27, 1989 from 11:00 AP1 to 4:00 PM at the large shelter; Golden Valley
Fire Department, dated July 31, 1989, to serve beer and wine on August 12, 1989
from 11:00 AP1 to 4:00 PM at the large shelter; and First Bank System, dated July
27, 1989, to serve beer and wi ne on August 11, 1989 fror;� 5:�0 PP1 until dusk at
the large picnic shelter at Brookview Park.
*Authorization for Playor and P�anager to Si�n Subrecipient Agreement for CDBG
Program
Plember Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 89-46
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEP�ENT
WITH HENPdEPIN COUNTY FOR COMh1UNITY DEVELOP�IENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by t�1ember
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.
Regular Pleeting of the City Council
August 1, 1989
Page 8
*Resolution Authorizing Issuance and Sale of $300,000 General Obli ation Equipment
Certificates of Indebtedness
P�ember Johnson introduced the following resolution and r�oved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 89-47
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$300,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPP1ENT
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1989A
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Thor�pson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Qakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thor�pson; and the fol lowi ng
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Playor and her signature attested by the City
Clerk.
*Authorization to Amend Contract with Westwood Professional Services to Provide
Staki ng and Inspection for Civic Center Parki ng Lot
P�OVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Westwood Professional Services to provide construction staking and
inspection of the Civic Center parking lot project, for an amount not to exceed
$8,800.00.
*Bids - 89 SI 2 (Street Improvement) - Turners Crossroad
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for 89 SI 2 to the lowest responsible bidder, Hardrives, Inc. for
$358,791.95. The bids were as follows:
Amount Bid Corrected Bid
Hardrives, Inc. $358,791.95
Progressive Contractors 364,878.35
Bury & Clarson 368,957.95
Northwest Asphalt 374,512.10
Alber Construction 384,364.15 $384,361.05
Preferred Paving 394,428.30
C. S. f�lcCrossan 414,263.65 404,513.65
*Quotes - Soil Investigations - Winnetka Avenue
P�OUED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
soil analysis on Winnetka Avenue, between Harold Avenue and lOth Avenue, from
the lowest responsible bidder, ��9E Consultants, Inc. for $1,000.00. The quotes
are as follows:
Gr1E Consultants, Inc. $1 ,000.00
Braun Engineering Testing 1,700.00
Regular ��eeting of the City Council
August l, 1989
Page 9
Announcements of Meetings
The Council will interview prospective applicants to the Housing Task Force on
August 15, 1989 beginning at 5:30 PM at the Brookvievr Community Center.
Mayo r's Communications - Miscellaneous Items
P�ayor Anderson reported that Sandra Hilliray has been appointed from our area to
the Regional Transit Board.
William Joynes and Council Member Stockman updated the Council on the sale of
the Cable franchise and the funds the city will be receiving because of the sale.
The Council will discuss this in more detail at an upcoming Council/h1anager
meeting to review how the funds should be spent within the Cable program.
Planning Commission Reports (Subdivision and Planning Hot Spots)
The Council will discuss the Subdivision Regulations and Planning Hot Spots at
its September Council/Manager meeting. Staff was requested to review the
background information and prepare a report to the Council regarding the pros,
cons, concerns, issues and options regarding these items.
Adjournment
P�OVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:51 PP�.
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ATTEST:
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