01-16-90 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 16, 1990
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 a t 8200 Wayzata
Boulevard in said City on January 16, 1990 at 6:35 PM.
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: Council/Manager Meeting - December 12, 1989 and January 9,
1990 and City Council Meeting - December 5, December 19, 1989 and January 2, 1990
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Council/Manager minutes of December 12, 1989 as submitted.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Council/Manager minutes of January 9, 1990 as submitted.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council Meeting minutes of December 5, 1989 as submitted.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council Meeting minutes of December 19, 1989 submitted.
MOVEU by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council Meeting minutes of January 2, 1990 as amended: Council
Representation - League of Minnesota Cities - Council Member Bakken is the
delegate and Council Member Thompson is the alternate.
Approval of Agenda
MOVEU by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of January 16, 1990 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #12896 to #12906.
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*Taxicab Driver Licenses
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the taxicab driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Disapproval Period - Breck School
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of disapproval
period for Breck School .
*Solicitor's License - Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council
MOVEU by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for the Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council .
Public Hearing - RSL 185 (Residential Street Lights) - Natchez Avenue
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.
Dwight Anderson, 330 Natchez Avenue North, stated he is opposed to overhead
lighting if it is installed in front of his home, but would not oppose ornamental
lights.
Doug Weiss, 400 Natchez Avenue North, objects to the light being installed in
front of his home and feels the light should be installed further down the
street where i t i s darker.
Walter Green, 4627 Chatelain Terrace, asked where the lights are proposed to be
installed, and feels the light should be placed further down the street where
it is needed.
Mariam Green, 4627 Chatelain Terrace, feels the light should be installed between
330 and 332 Na tchez.
Richard McCampbell , 705 Hanley Road, asked if underground lighting is available
in the area.
The Mayor closed tre public hearing.
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Public Hearing - RSL 185 (Residential Street Lights) - Na tchez Avenue - Continued
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption as
amended:
RESOLUTION 90-3
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 185
Light to be installed on the west side of Natchez (320 or 330 Na tchez), without
installation of second pole.
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 a ttested by the Deputy
City Clerk.
Informal Public Hearing - Hanley Road Closing
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.
Richard McCampbell , 705 Hanley Road, feels road should be closed and turn around
installed.
S tewart Leonard, 775 Hanley Road, opposed to closing the road.
LeAnn Wright, 605 Hanley Road, sees no reason the road should be closed.
A1 Smith, 805 Hanley Road, opposed to closing road and suggested signs be
installed informing people there's no west access to Highway 12.
Marv Lowry, 640 Hanley Road, opposed to closing road.
Ms. Ka te, 855 Hanley Road, opposed to closing road.
Jeanne McCampbell , 705 Hanley Road, had questions about golf course traffic.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to take no
action on the closing of Hanley Road and direct staff to work with MnDOT to
to provide additional signage.
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*Le tter from Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Regarding Funding Support
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Pa tricia Wilder, dated December 6, 1989, regarding
funding support for the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council .
Presentation of Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of
Achievement
William Joynes introduced Fred Christiansen, Maple Grove Finance Director and
representative from GFOA. He presented the Certificate of Achievement to Mayor
Anderson and Sue Virnig, Accountant. Ann Mclntosh and Bill Lauer, Pannell Kerr
Forster, the City Auditor's were also present. The Council expressed their
appreciation to staff and auditor's for their work.
*Year-End Budget Appropriation Adjustments to the 1989 General Fund Budget
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 90-4
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING YEAR-END APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 1989 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
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.
*Authorization to Sign Contract for Sanitarian Services
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract for sanitarian services for 1990.
*Authorization to Sign MN/DOT Agency Agreement
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 90-5
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AGREEMENT
(FEDERAL AID FORM N0. III)
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.
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*Preliminary December, 1989 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the preliminary December, 1989 General Fund Budget Report.
*Approval of Appraisals - Medicine Lake Road Improvement
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the purchase offer for Tracts 45 (6809 Medicine Lake Road for $900) and Tract 69
(9039 Medicine Lake Road for $1,330.00).
*Quotes - Microfilming of Police Records
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agremeent with Imcro Technologies,
Inc. to provide microfilming services at a rate of $22.00 per thousand images
for an amount not to exceed $3,000.00.
*Quotes - Five Gang Mower for Golf Course
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a five gang light weight mower to mow golf course fairways from the lowest
responsible bidder, Lesco for $14,841.20. The quotes were as follows:
Lesco $14,841.20
North Star Turf 16,036.50
MTI 23,200.00
*Quotes - Triple Gas Monitor for Utility Department
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a triple gas monitor for the Utility Department from Davies Water Equipment
Company for $1,625.00. Davies Water Company was selected because of their
proximity to the city and availability of in-house repair service.
1990 Police Officers Contract Settlement
William Joynes reviewed the agreement and updated the Council on Section 89
legislation.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the police officer's contract.
Announcements of Meetings
No action taken.
Mayor's Communications
Mayor Anderson stated there are openings on the Human Rights Commission and she
will talk to Julie Mullin about putting an article in the next newsletter asking
for applicants.
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Informal Public Hearing - Liquor License Viola tion - Westview Liquors
Allen Barnard introduced the agenda item and conducted a public hearing on it.
Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, presented background information regarding
the violation.
Then the meeting was opened for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to present evidence and express their views thereon.
Bruce Larson, Attorney Representing Westview Liquors, requested the Council to
consider the minimum penalty.
S teve Halseth, Owner, presented evidence on the matter and reviewed the training
his employees receive for checking the ages of the buyers.
After affording all persons present the opportunity to present evidence and be
heard on the matter, the matter was left for Council decision.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the
Council find the liquor license violation not willful , that a five day suspension
be imposed and that the owner meet with the Director of Public Safety to determine
when the five day suspension period would be served.
Reset Meeting Da tes
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to reset
the following Council Meeting dates: from March 6 to March 13, from July 3 to
July 10, from November 6 to November 13, and from December 4 to December 10, 1990.
Registration for NLC Annual Congressional City Conference
Council Member Bakken will attend the NLC Conference which will be held in
Washington DC in March.
Adjournment
MOVEU by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:20 PM.
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