08-15-89 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
August 15, 1989
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular rneeting of the City Council
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Plinnesota was held at 8200 Wayzata
Boulevard in said City on August 15, 1989 at 6:30 PM.
The follo�ving members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and
Thor�pson. Also present were: William Joynes, City h1anager; Lowell Odland,
Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Deputy
City Clerk.
Approval of Agenda
h10VED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of August 15, 1989 as amended: Addition of Departmental Item -
Requests to Serve Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park: Stephen Johnson.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson 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: Stephen Johnson.
*Bills and Claims
P�OVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and rration carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bi 1 ls as submi tted.
*Licenses
P�OVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #12810 to #12814 and #6093 to #6094.
*Taxicab Driver's Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of taxicab drive r's licenses as recommended by staff.
*Peddler's License - Jones R. Losen
P70VED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the peddler's license for Jones R. Losen.
*Gambling License Application - Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the gambling license application for the Figure Skating Club of
Minneapolis.
*Gambling License Application - Church of St. Plargaret Mary
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion ca rried unanimously to receive
and file the gambling license application for the Church of St. P7argaret Mary.
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*Gambling License Application and Waiver of Disapproval Period - Golden Valley
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the gambling license application and approve the waiver of the
disapproval period for the Golden Valley V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.
*Gambling License Application and Waiver of Disapproval Period - Breck School
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the gambling license application and approve the waiver of the
disapproval period for Breck School .
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Building Board of Review - July 17, 1989
Board of Zoning Appeals - August 1 , 1989
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval for h1inor Subdivision - 6945 Glenwood
Ave nu e
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Peter Knaeble, Proponent, reviewed the subdivision and answered questions fran
the Council .
Gary Prazak, Chair, Planning Commission, stated the Commission recommended
approval of the subdivision.
The P�ayor opened the meeting for public input and pe rsons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Henry Lazniarz, 6935 Glenwood Avenue, opposed, feels the subdivision violates
the city code, stated he called the League of Minnesota Cities for their
interpretation, stated the set-back requirements are too close to his home,
concern over snow removal , and requested the Council deny the subdivision.
Joan Halgren, 6929 Glenwood Avenue, opposed, safety concerns because of the
number of driveways located on the curve, ecological concerns, would like further
clarification on the legal issues regarding minor subdivisions.
Rob P,ode, 133 Kentucky Avenue North, opposed, request the Council deny the item
and include this in the moratorium, stated the reason he moved to Golden Valley
was because of the large lots.
Helene Johnson, 240 Kentucky Avenue North, opposed, feels the trend toward back
lot splits are detrimental to neighborhoods and communities, questioned set-back
requirements, requested the Council clarify the issue and formalize it in the
code.
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval for Minor Subdivision - 6945 Glenwood
Avenue - Continued
Mary Lederfine, 155 Kentucky Avenue North, opposed, feels the split is not in
keeping with the neighborhood.
Ralph Johnson, 240 Kentucky Avenue North, opposed, suggested Council include all
back yard subdivisions in moratorium, feels lots are being pulled in ways they
were not intended to be pulled.
The �layor closed the public hearing.
Lowell Odland reviewed the lot size requirements, and set back requirements
William Joynes updated the Council about information received from the League of
Minnesota Cities and past practices regarding certification of minor subdivisions,
and mo ratorium issues.
Allen clarified what recourse residents have regardi ng approval of the subdivi sion,
and certification requirement.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bakken and motion carried to approve the preliminary
plat for minor subdivision for 6945 Glenwood Avenue. Council �lembers Johnson
and Thompson voted no.
Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance Arr�ndment - General Plan
Approval - PUD #34 - Amendment #1 - Golden Valley Lutheran College
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, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Approval of General Plan of Development
for P.U.D. No. 34 - Amendment #1)
6125 Olson Memo rial Highway
Golden Valley Lutheran College/Minnesota School
and Resource Center for the Arts Proponent
6. The buildings and campus may also be utilized by the Minnesota 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 surnmer.
The Resource Center will include teachers and arts professionals conducting
research in the Learning Resource Center (Library) and short term workshops
for arts teachers.
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Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance Amendment - General Plan
Approval - PUD #34 - Amendrnent #1 - Golden Valley Lutheran College - Continued
The School and Resource Center may occupy any other of the buildings 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.
The flayor 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 t1ayor closed the public hearing.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows :
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOP�PSON - YES
Public Hearing - Second Conside ration - Ordinance Amendment - Sidewalk/Driveway
Construction
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thomspon and motion carried unanimously to
approve for discussion purposes the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 25, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE A�1ENDING 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 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 Playor closed the public hearing.
Upon a voice vote, the vote was as follows :
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKPIAN - YES THOMPSOPd - YES
Letter from Howard C. Bloom Re�arding Tree Replacement Program
Lovrell Odland stated the current policy regarding replacement of boulevard trees
is to encourage the hor�eowner to plant trees inside the property line on their
own property.
�9ayor Anderson will send a letter to P1r. Bloom informing him of the city's policy.
Letter from Dr. Bonnie L. Schoenfelder Regarding Fire Alarrn Charges
William Joynes stated the policy is to allow three false alarms before a homeowner
is charged.
Playor Anderson wi 11 send a letter to Dr. Schoenfel der i nformi ng her of the ci ty 's
policy, and the reasoning behind it.
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*Letter from Halgren Family Regarding Minor Subdivision at 6945 Glenwood Avenue
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and r,iotion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from the Halgren family, dated July 31, 1989, regarding
minor subdivision at 6945 Glenwood Avenue.
*Letter from West Suburban P<1ediation Center Regarding 1989 Case Activity
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Sue Nelson, Executive Director, West Suburban Mediation
Center, dated July 20, 1989 regarding 1989 case activity.
*Thank You Letter from Reverend Theodore Campt�ell , Good Shepherd Parish
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Reverend Theodore C. Campbell , dated August 3, 1989,
thanking the Council for waiving the noise ordinance and pay ment of the license
fee.
*Letter from R. Lough Regarding Corner at Winnetka Avenue North and Golden
Valley Road
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from R. Lough, dated August 8, 1989 regarding the corner at
Winnetka Avenue North and Golden Valley Road.
*Letter from Hennepin County Sheriff Regarding Lockup Inspection Report
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from the Hennepin County Sheriff, dated August 2, 1989 and
the Lockup Inspection Report, dated June 22, 1989.
Letter fr an Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Regarding I-394 Soils Stockpile
Mayor Pro Tem Stockman updated the Council on the background regarding the issue.
William Joynes stated that a letter was sent to P1n/DOT but a response has not
beeen received as of this date.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the leter from the Plinnesota Pollution Control Agency, dated August 8,
1989, and request the Manage r draft a letter to be sent to residents who signed
the petition and include a copy of the above-referenced letter.
*Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive,
file and approve the following requests: PaineWebber Incorporated, dated July
31, 1989, to serve beer and wine on August 31, 1989 from 5:00 PM until dusk at
the smal l shelter; P1ark Warne, dated July 25, 1989, to serve beer and wi ne on
September 16, 1989 from 5:00 PM until dusk at the small shelter; and Stephen
Johnson, dated August 15, 1989, to serve beer and wine on August 20, 1989 from
11:00 AP1 until 4:00 PM at the small shelter at Brookview Park.
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*July, 1989 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the July, 1989 General Fund Budget Report.
*Resolution Amending Fee Resolution
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 89-4$
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 88-62,
ESTABLISHING FEES AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CITY CODE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by ��ember
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 �1ayor and her signature attested by the Deputy
City Clerk.
Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - PUD #34 - Amendment #1 - Golden
Valley Lutheran College
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the P�ayor and Manager to sign the PUD permit for PUD #34, Amendment #1, Golden
Valley Lutheran College/MN School and Resource Center for the Arts.
*Call for Public Hearin - General Plan A roval - PUD #28 - Amendment #3 -
ondwood Office Park - 9/5 II9
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public to consider approval of the general plan fo r PUD #28, Amendment #3,
Pondwood Office Park for September 5, 1989.
*Request by VFW to Waive Height Restrictions for Installation of Flag Pole
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the request submitted by the VFW to waive the height restriction and allow them
to install a flag pole for a height not to exceed 45 feet.
*Request by MGM Liquor for Inflatable Balloon Display
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the request submitted by North Star Ice, Inc. to place an inflatable balloon on
top of P9GM Liquor from August 17 - August 21, 1989.
*Request by Flower City for Tent Sale
P�10VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the request submitted by Flower City to hold a tent sale in Plenards Plaza from
August 30 - September 4, 1989 subject to the following conditions: proponent
coordinating with the City Fire h1arshal to provide portable extinguishers,
maintain proper fire lanes and the tent canvas meeting fire rated standards.
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Authorization to Hire Consult ant to Design and/or Install Video, Cable TV and
Production Room Equipment at Remodeled City Hall
William Joynes reviewed the proposed plan for the cable design. He stated the
funds from the sale of the Cable franchise should be used to enhance the cable
system. Details will be available at the budget workshops.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Vaughn Communications Group to nrovide consulting services for the
design and/or installation of video, cable equipment and production room equipment
at the remodeled city hall for an amount not to exceed $9,000.00.
*Bids - Outdoor Lighting at Gearty and Pledley Parks
��OVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the outdoor lighting at Gearty and rledley Parks, from the lowest
responsible bidder, Ridgedale Electric for $36,469.00. The bids are as follows:
Ridgedale Electric $36,469.00
Collins Electric 42,134.00
Killmer Electric 46,181.50
*Quotes - Miscellaneous Tennis Court and Hard-Surface Area Resurfacing
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the resurfaci ng of tenni s courts at 4Jes1 ey and Wi 1 dwood Parks and the resurfaci ng
of hard-surface areas at Hampshire and Wildwood Parks, fror� the lowest responsible
bidder, Recreational Surfaces, Inc. for $7,382.00. The quotes were as follows:
Recreational Surfaces, Inc. $ 7,382.00
Tennis West Ltd. 9,067.00
Carlson-LaVine, Inc. 10,205.00
*Bids - Gearty Park Tennis Court Repair and Resurfacing
h10VED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for Gearty Park tennis court repair and resurfacing from the lowest respon-
sible bidder, Bituminous Consulting & Contracting fo r $12,750.00. The bids are
as follows:
Amound Bid Corrected Bid
Bituminous Consulting & Contracting $12,750.00
Munn Blacktop 13,411.00
Midwest Asphalt 14,016.00
Allied Blacktop 14,390.00
Bituminous Roadway 14,755.00
Bury & Carlson 16,950.00
Finley Brothers 19,210.00
Alber Construction 19,660.00 $19,620.00
Barber Construction 20,231.00
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*Quotes - Sewer E1anhole Adjusting Rings
P�OVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
sanitary sewer manhole adjusting rings from the lowest responsible bidder, Ess
Bros. for $2,470.00. The quotes are as follows:
Ess Bros. $2,700.00
Neenah Castings 2,990.00
Announcements of �leetings
The League of Women Voters has invited the Council to attend a dinner at Brookview
on Decer�ber 12, 1989. �layor Anderson will inform the contact person the Council
will be available after the Council/Planager meeting.
Council Member Thompson will attend the League of Minnesot Cities Regional
meeting on September 11, 1989 in White Bear Lake.
P�ayor Anderson and Chair Stockman will met on August 22, 1989 at the temporary
city hall at 3:30 PM to discuss development issues.
Playor's Communications
No action taken.
Adjournment
P��OVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and rr�tion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:33 P�.
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M�ry E. nde rson, Mayor
ATTEST:
J Nal y, Deputy 'ty Clerk