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04-03-90 CC Minutes Regular Meeting . of the City Council April 3, 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 April 3, 1990 at 6:30 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 - March 20, 1990 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council minutes of March 20, 1990 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of April 3, 1990 as amended: Addition of Manager's Items - Bids and Quotes - Brookview Golf Course Resodding and Spring Cleanup and Tree Trimming Brochures. 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 (*). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #13110 to #13171 and #6159 to #6171. *Solicitor's License - Greenpeace Action MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Greenpeace Action. *Solicitor's License - Junior Careers MOVEU by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Junior Careers. *Solicitor's License - Chester Bird Legion Auxiliary MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Chester Bird Legion Auxiliary. Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 2 *Taxicab Driver License MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the taxicab driver licenses as recommended by staff. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVEU by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - January 11 and February 8, 1990 Housing Task Force - March 14, 1990 Board of Zoning Appeals - March 13, 1990 *1989 No Fault Grievance Report MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the 1989 No Fault Grievance Report. Continued Public Hear�ing - Liquor License Fees William Joynes and Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, reviewed the staff recommendation and answered questions from the Council and public. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Robbie Soskin, Representing Pa tti 's and Rupert's, opposed to increase in fees. Christopher Chapman, Golden Valley Country Club, opposed to fee increase. Bill Kozlak, JAX, opposed to increase in fee. Paul Thomas, Golden Valley House, opposed to fee increase. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to increase the on-sale liquor license fee to $6,750.00. Council Members Stockman and Thompson voted no. MOVEU by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to increase the off-sale non-intoxicating malt liquor fee to $75.00. Staff was directed to research and recommend a system for automatic increases to liquor license fees including the ra tionale for the increase. Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 3 Public Hearin - 89 SI 12 (Street Im rovement) - Clover Leaf Drive, Clover Lane an oo stoc 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. A1 Greenstein, 505 Clover Lane, asked what plans the city has for Lilac Drive under the Highway 100 interchange. Mary Christiansen, 412 Clover Lane, stated that some curbs are still in good condition and wanted to know the cost difference between replacing segments or recurbing the entire area. Ali Mahabadi , 5301 Woodstock Avenue, asked why Lilac Drive was not included in the project and feels the curbs are still in good shape. Owen Christiansen, 412 Clover Lane, feels the curbs do not need to be replaced. Sondra Kelly, 355 Clover Lane, doesn't feel the curbs need to be replaced and asked what causes the curbs to deteriorate. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 90-16 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 89 SI 12 (CLOVER LEAF DRIVE, CLOVER LANE AND WOODSTOCK) 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. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 90-17 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 89 SI 12 (CLOVER LEAF DRIVE, CI.OVER LANE AND WOODSTOCK) 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 a ttested by the Deputy City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 4 Public Hearin - 90 SI 2 (Street Im rovement) - Plymouth Avenue, T.H. 169 to innetka 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. Paul Straton, 1300 Plymouth Avenue North, opposed because of increased truck traffic and feels the sidewalks are not needed. Marcel Greenia, 1305 Castle Court, against the installation of sidewalk when area is serviced by another sidewalk, concern over loss of trees and increased traffic. Ann Greenia, 1305 Castle Court, concerned over loss of trees in her yard and feels the installation of sidewalk would be a waste of time and energy. Bill Koski, 8125 Plymouth Avenue, feels Boone Avenue should be upgraded instead. Floyd Pearson, 8115 Plymouth Avenue, feels that lawns and trees are more important than the installation of the sidewalk. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 90-18 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 90 SI 2 (PLYMOUTH AVENUE, T.H. 169 TO WINNETKA 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 a ttested by the Deputy City Clerk. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 90-19 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 90 SI 2 (PLYMOUTH AVENUE, T.H. 169 TO WINNETKA AVENUE) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member S tockman 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. It was the consensus of the Council to remove the instaTlation of sidewalk from the project. Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 5 Public Hearin - 90 SI 6 (Street Im rovement) - Mandan, A uila, Winsdale, Zealand an Boone Avenues Lowell Odland presented the project. Mayor Anderson stated she had received a letter from Carol Willson, 1615 Aquila Avenue North, who is opposed to 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. Jim Wilson, 1640 Zealand Avenue North, feels the corner of Zealand, west of the ball park is a dangerous spot because people park on the road sholder and feels no parking should be allowed on the sholder. Reuben Duerksen, 1361 Mandan Avenue, does not feel that Mandan Avenue needs to be resurfaced, feels normal maintenance would suffice. Gary Box, 1350 Boone Avenue North, suggested load tests be conducted to determine if the road needs to be replaced and asked what the construction timetable is. John Amundson, 1533 Zealand Avenue North, concern over safety of children in the area and feels speed limit signs should be installed. Bill Birno, 1355 Mandan Avenue, feels only those sections of the road that need to be replaced should be, asked what the costs are for curb replacement and blacktopping and asked how this project will effect storm sewer drainage. Jack Scanlan, 1624 Aquila Avenue North, asked what the access to surrounding roads will be during construction and what will happen to his lawn sprinkling system during construction. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 90-20 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 90 SI 2 (MANDAN, AQUILA, WINSDALE, ZEALAND AND BOONE AVENUES) 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 a ttested by the Deputy City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 6 Public Hearing - 90 SI 6 (Street Improvement) - Mandan, Aquila, Winsdale, Zealand and Boone Avenues - Continued Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 90-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 90 SI 2 (MANDAN, AQUILA, WINSDALE, ZEALAND AND BOONE AVENUES) 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 a ttested by the Deputy City Clerk. Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant Program - Year XVI William Joynes 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. Grace Norris, Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association, thanked the Council for their continuing -support. � The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 90-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR YEAR XVI URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Fl1NDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL 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 a ttested by the Deputy City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 7 Public Hearing - First and Second Consideration - Ordinance #34 - Subdivision egu at�ons MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve for discussion purposes the following ordinance: ORDINANCE 34, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Amendments to Chapter 12, Subdivision Regulations) William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard, reviewed the changes to the regulations. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to delete Section 12.55. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to allow the publication of the summary ordinance. 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. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to consider the ordinance for second consideration because the moratorium expired. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve for discussion purposes the following ordinance: ORDINANCE 34, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Amendments to Chapter 12, Subdivision Regulations) 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. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 8 Request from North Tyrol Hills Residents to Move I-394 Pedestrian Bridge Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Lowell Odland reviewed the background information regarding the location of the bridge and updated the Council on the meeting he had with MnDOT. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Lee Brandt, 4400 Sunset Ridge, reviewed the history of the bridge and feels the bridge should be relocated because it is not central to either side of the highway and gets little use. Larry Brandt, 4400 Sunset Ridge, requested the Council consider relocating the bridge to another area where there will be less impact on the area. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Staff was requested to bring back MnDOT's amended plans back to the Council for action and notify Mr. and Mrs. Brandt when the item is on the agenda. *Authorization to Hire Barr Engineering Company for Environmental Testing in Schaper Na tural Area MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize Bar Engineering Company to undertake environmental testing as outlined in its March 29, 1990 proposal on city property located in the Schaper Natural Area for an estimated cost of $19,000. *RSL 188 (Residential Street Light) - Plymouth and Hampshire Avenues - Call for Feasibility Study Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 90-23 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVMEENT RSL 188 (PLYMOUTH and HAMPSHIRE AVENUES) 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Pa ge 9 *RSL 188 (Residential Street Light) - Call for Public Hearing - 5/1/90 Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 90-24 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 188 (PLYMOUTH and HAMPSHIRE AVENUES) . 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. *Call for Public Hearing - General Plan Approval Amendment - PUD #56 - Golden Valley Civic Center Block - 5 1 90 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of the general plan amendment for PUD #56, Golden Valley Civic Center Block for May 1, 1990. *Call for Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - PUD #58 - McDonald's Corporation - 5/1/90 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of the general plan for PUD #58, McDonald's Corporation for May 1, 1990. *Call for Public Hearin - General Plan A proval - PUD #59 - Dahlber Inc. - 5190 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of the general plan for PUD #59, Uahlberg Inc. for May 1, 1990. *Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Approval - North Wirth Parkway 3rd Addition - 5/1/90 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat and final plat for North Wirth Parkway 3rd Addition for May 1, 1990. Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 10 Bids - Civic Center Landscaping and Site Improvements William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Damon Farber, Landscape Architect, reviewed the plans and answered questions from the Council . MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the civic center landscaping, lighting and site improvements for the base bid and alternate #1 and #2 to the lowest responsible bidder, Barber Construction for a total bid price of $477>398.30. The bids were as follows: Barber Construction $477,398.30 Valley Paving 494,915.35 Alber Construction 498,145.15 Hardrives, Inc. 517,055.95 *Bid - Road Oil MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for road oil from the only bidder, Koch Materials at 0.7054/gallon. *Bids - Street Construction and Maintenance Materials MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the purchase of the following street construction and maintenance materials to the .lowest respon�sible bidders. The bids were as follows: Edward Kraemer & Sons Class 2 Aggregate $5.98/Ton Dresser Trap Rock Sealcoat Aggregate 12.59/Ton Barton Sand & Gravel Sand (FA-1) 3.54/Ton J. L. Shiely Crushed Rock 6.25/Ton Binder Stone 7.75/Ton Commercial Aspahlt Co. Base Mix (2331) 10.45/Ton Bituminous Material for Base 120.00/Ton Wearing Mix (2331 Modified) 11.25/Ton Bituminous Material for Wear (2331) 120.00/Ton Wearing Mix (2341) 10.75/Ton Bituminous Material for Wear (2341) 120.00/Ton Bryan Rock Products Ball Diamond Mix 8.80/Ton The bid tabulation is attached and made a part of the minutes as Exhibit A. *Quotes - Rifles for Public Safety Department MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase eight 9mm Marlin rifles from the lowest responsible bidder, North Texas Whoesale for a total of $1,434.00. The quotes were as follows: North Texas Wholesale $179.25 each Out Post Hunt and Sports, Inc 205.65 to 213.65 each (depending on purchase date) Shooter's Shoppe 229.00 each Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 11 *Quotes - Leaf Blower for Park Department MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase one leaf blower from the responsible bidder, MTI Distributing for $1,815.00. The quotes were as follows: MTI Distributing $1,815.00 Wayzata Lawn Mower 2,650.00 Lehmann's Outdoor Power Equipment 2,775.00 *Quotes - Dump Bodies and Hydraulic Systems MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase and install two dump bodies and hydraulic systems on the city's cab and chassis trucks from the lowest responsible bidder, Midland Equipment Company for a total of $12,207.00. The quotes were as follows: Midland Equipment Company $12,207.00 MacQueen Equipment, Inc. 14,120.00 *Quotes - Underbody Snow Blade MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase one underbody snow blade from the lowest responsible bidder, Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Co. , Inc. for $2,600.00. The quotes were as follows: Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Co. , Inc. $2,600.00 Root Spring Scraper Company 2,995.00 *Quotes - Plate Compactor MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase one portable pla te compactor from the lowest responsible bidder, Minneapolis Equipment for $1,255.00. The quotes were as follows: Minneapolis Equipment $1,255.00 Borchert-Ingersoll , Inc. 1,433.00 Carlson Equipment Company 1,449.00 *Quotes - Relocation of Civil Defense Siren No. 1 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to relocate the civil defense siren to the northwest side of the city water tower from Electric Service Company for $3,521.00. Electric Service Company was the only bidder. *Quotes - Interior Signage for Remodeled City Hall MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase directional sign and "city" logo for council chambers from Kinghorn Sign Company for $5,911.00. Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 12 Brookview Golf Course Resodding William Joynes stated the course has suffered because of the mild winter and recommends the Council authorize the course to be closed for the season so that the damaged soil can be removed and resodded. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize staff to proceed with the restructing of the greens recognizing the emergency to remedy the situa tion. Spring Cleanup and Tree Trimming Brochures William Joynes distributed a draf t copy of the brochure for yard waste disposal . MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize staff to print and mail the Spring cleanup brochure. William Joynes updated the Council on the negotiations for the tree trimming program. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to proceed with the tree trimming pickup for items 4" or less. Announcements of Meetings Robbinsdale School District #281 Compliance Meeting has been scheduled for April 24, 1990 at 7:30 AM at the district offices. Mayor's Communications: Minnesota Forestry Fair, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Recycling Recognition Luncheon and Association of Minnesota Municipalities Annual Meeting Mayor Anderson asked if any Council Member could a ttend the Minnesota Forestry Fair, April 19, 1990 at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus they should notify the staff. Council Member Stockman will attend the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, Recycling Recognition Luncheon, April 18, 1990 at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel . Council Members Anderson, Bakken and Johnson will a ttend the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Annual Meeting, May 16, 1990. Approval of Valley Days Budget Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the proposed Valley Days Budget. Reset December Meeting Da te The December 10 City Council meeting was reset to December 11, 1990. Regular Meeting of the City Council April 3, 1990 Page 13 Adjournment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:46 PM. �, � ��� �:� Mary E. erson, Mayor ATTEST: � , dy N ly, Depu City Clerk