06-05-90 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 5, 1990
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, h1innesota was held at 7800
Golden Valley Road in said City on June 5, 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,
Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes: City Council - May 15, 1990 and Council/Mana er tlinutes -
May ,
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council minutes of May 15, 1990 as submitted.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Council/Manager minutes of ��ay 8, 1990 as submitted.
The Council requested staff to prepare a timeframe for retreat follow-up items
listed in the P�ay 8 minutes for their review at the next Council meeting.
Approval of Agenda
P�OVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of June 5, 1990 as amended: Addition of Departmental Items - Letter
from C. S. P�cCrossan, Inc. and Lunda Construction Company for Waiver of Noise
Ordinance; Addition of Manager's Items - League of Minnesota Cities Request for
Legal Action as Party Plaintiff and Addition of Mayor's Items - Highway 100
Committee.
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 (*), except removal of
Organizational Item - Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Minutes - April
19, 1990.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bids as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and �otion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #13292 to #13420 and #6188 to #6194.
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June 5, 1990
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On Sale, Off Sale, Sunda Sale, Club and Wine Liquor License Renewals
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
P10VED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the renewal of the following liquor licenses as follows:
On Sale and Sunday Sale - E1 Torito Restaurants, Inc. ; Golden Valley Country
Club; Golden Valley House; HASGO Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Patti 's; Jax of Golden
Valley; Red Lobster; Restaurant Ventures One, A Limited Partnership d/b/a
Rupert 's, American Cafe and Coco Lezzone; The Samurai Japanese Steak House and
RZh1P Corp. d/b/a Schuller's Tavern.
Off Sale - Byerly 's Beverages; Golden Valley Liquor Barrel ; E & K Liquors, Inc.
d/b/a Golden Valley Liquor Warehouse; FTL Corp. d/b/a MG�4 Liquor Warehouse;
Queen's Plaza Liquors d/b/a United Liquors #2; RZh1P Corp d/b/a Schuller's Tavern
and Westview Liquor Store.
Club On Sale and Sunday Sale - Golden Valley VFW Post 7051; Chester Bird
American Legion Post 525.
On Sale Wine - Piazza's Ristorante.
*Taxicab Driver Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the taxicab driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Board and Commissions
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - May 8, 1990
Housing Task Force - April 30, 1990
Planning Commission - May 14, 1990
Black History Month Committee - P�ay 10, 1990
Building Board of Review - May 21, 1990
The Council requested staff to ask Ed Silberman, Bassett Creek Water Planagement
Commission Representative, to attend the June Council/Manager meeting to update
the Council on the activities of the Commission.
MOVED by Jo�nson, secondeed by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes of April 19, 1990.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 5, 1990
Page 3
Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision - 6001 Glenwood Avenue
Peter Knaeble, applicant, reviewed the subdivision.
Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the minor subdivision.
The Playor 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 Stockman, seconded by Tho�pson and �otion carried unanimously to approve
the minor subdivision at 6001 Glenwood.
Public Hearing - First and Second Consideration - Ordinance #42 - Conditional
Use Permit - 845 Meadow Lane
The following ordinance was MOVED by Stockman and seconded by Thompson:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Conditional Use Permit to Allow an Animal Care Facility
and the Enlargement of the Present Building to Support New
and Growing Programs in a Light Industrial Zoning District)
845 Meadow Lane
Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County, Applicant
Al Stensrud, Animal Humane Society and A1 Mjorud, Architect, presented the plans
for the building remodeling.
Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the conditional use permit.
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.
The ordinance was passed upon the following roll call vote:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOP1PSON - YES
William Joynes stated the applicant has requested the Council suspend the rules
and have the first and second consideration of the ordinance at this meeting.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unani�ously to suspend
the rules and consider first and second consideration of the ordinance because
of construction time restraints.
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June 5, 1990
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Public Hearinq - First and Second Consideration - Ordinance #42 - Conditional
��C �CI I�II L - 6'}� ��eadow Lane - Cont�nued
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson and seconded by Thompson:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Conditional Use Permit to Allow an Animal Care Facility
and the Enlargement of the Present Building to Support New
and Growing Programs in a Light Industrial Zoning District)
845 Meadow Lane
Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County, Applicant
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.
The ordinance was passed upon the following roll call vote:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOPIPSON - YES
Public Hearing - Preliminar and Final Plat Approval - Golden Hills West lst
Addition
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the preliminary and final plat.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
aff orded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the P�ayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the preliminary plat for Golden Hills West lst Addition.
P�ember Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 90-36
RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - GOLDEN VALLEY WEST 1ST ADDITION
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 61ayor and her signature attested by the City
Clerk.
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June 5, 1990
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Public Hearing - Drainage/Utility Easement Vacation - Plat of Glenwood
Allen Barnard 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 Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 90-37
RESOLUTION FOR DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
VACATION IN PLAT OF GLENWOOD
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by P1e�ber
Stockman and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Tho�pson; 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 City
Clerk.
Public Hearin - First Consideration - Ordinance #40 - Rezonin to Business and
Professional Offices - 155 St. Croix Avenue
The following ordiance was ��10VED by Thompson and seconded by Stock�an:
ORDINANCE 40, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Rezoning from P�-1 Multiple Dwelling District to
Business and Professional Offices District)
6155 St. Croix Avenue
PACE Laboratories, Applicant
The P�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.
The ordinance was passed upon the following roll call vote:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - NO STOCKMAN - YES THOP1PSON - YES
Letter from Gary Prazak Regarding Art Display at City Hall
William Joynes updated the Council on the plans for the displaying of art work
from various sources (Arts Schools, Businesses etc. ) at city hall . He also
informed the Council that five sculptures on loan from the Animal Humane Society
will be on display at the city hall for a few weeks.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Gary Prazak, dated hlay 15, 1990 regarding the displaying
of art work at city hall .
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June 5, 1990
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Petition Regarding Street Closures - Sumter and Rhode Island Avenues at I-394
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
Lowell Odland updated the council on the proposed I-394 construction in that area.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the te�porarily closure of Sumter Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue at T.H. 12/I-394.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider the petition at the June 19, 1990 Council meeting.
*Communications Regarding Curbside Tree Prunning Collection
P�OVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the communications regarding the curbside tree prunning collection
from John Heubach, May 21, 1990; George Hickey, dated P1ay 23, 1990; residents on
1000 and 1100 Idaho, received June 1, 1990; Daniel and Jeanne Novak, dated May
16, 1990 and John Westphal , dated May 11, 1990.
Western Avenue Trail and Marsh Nature Walk
Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation, presented information on the
city's trail system and answered questions from the Council .
Chuck Burmeister, Open Space and Recreation Commissioner, reviewed the discussion
and reasoning behind their recommendation for the trail corridor in that area.
The Playor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Ilo Leppik, 7500 Western Avenue, requested the Council consider striping the
exising roadway to be used for that segment of the trail corridor and asked the
Council preserve as much land as possible.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the trail as designated as a six foot asphalt trail .
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June 5, 1990
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*Requests to Serve 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 to serve beer and/or wine at Brookview
Park: Mahoney, Walling & Kelley, dated May 14, 1990 to serve beer and wine at
the large shelter on July 21, 1990 from 1:00 PP•1 until 6:00 PM; Universal
International , Inc. , dated P1ay 15, 1990 to serve beer and wine at the large
shelter on June 14, 1990 from 5:00 PM until dusk; Jim Commers, dated May 14, 1990
to serve beer and wine at the large shelter on July 8, 1990 from 5:00 PP� until
dusk; Sit Investment Associates, Inc. dated May 15, 1990 to serve beer and wine
at the large shelter on September 15, 1990 from 11:00 AM until dusk; Honeywell ,
Inc. (Wulf), dated May 10, 1990 to serve beer at the large shelter on August 5,
1990 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM; Honeywell (Sibilski ), dated May 16, 1990 to
serve beer and wine at the large shelter on June 7, 1990 from 5:00 PP1 until dusk;
Honeywell (Gordon), dated P1ay 31, 1990 to serve beer at the small shelter on
June 19, 1990 from 5:00 PP1 until dusk; Mavis Swedberg, dated May 22, 1990 to
serve beer and wine at the large shelter on July 24, 1990 from 5:00 P�1 until
dusk; Norwest Corporation to serve beer and wine at the large shelter on Jun 23,
1990 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM; Radisson Hotel Minnetonka, dated May 24, 1990
to serve beer and wine at the small shelter on August 19, 1990 from 11:00 AP�
until 4:00 PM; Karen Lydon, dated May 26, 1990 to serve beer and wine at the
large shelter on August 29, 1990 from 5:00 PM until dusk; Paul Stark, dated May
25, 1990 to serve beer and wine at the large shelter on June 16, 1990 from 11:00
AM until 4:00 PM; Twin City Group, dated May 21, 1990 to seve beer and wine at
the small shelter on June 14, 1990 from 5:00 PM until dusk; Shared Resource
P1anagement of MN, Inc. , dated May 18, 1990 to serve beer and wine at the large
shelter on June 30, 1990 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM; Center for Diagnostic
Imaging, dated May 17, 1990 to serve beer and wine at the large shelter on July
22, 1990 from 11:00 A�1 until dusk.
Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Agreement with Cit of Robbinsdale for Cit
Forester
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and r�otion carried unanimously to authorize
the �layor and City P1anager to sign the Joint Powers Agreement between the Cities
of Golden Valley and Robbinsdale.
*Authorization to Sign TKDA Agreement - Amendment #4 - City Hall Remodelin
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign Supplemental Agreement #4 with TKDA for city
hall remodeling f or an amount not to exceed $159,750.00.
*Authorization to Hire Consultant for Honeywell Ballfield Lightin
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Robert Eller Associates to provide consulting services for lighting
of the ballfie]d at Honeywell for an amount not to exceed $3,400.00.
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June 5, 1990
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Authorization to Sign Agremeents for Medicine Lake Road Project
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Lowell Odland reviewed the project
costs. Allen Barnard reviewed the ageements.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as
amended: Section 3 to reflect the city has preapproval of the plans.
RESOLUTION 90-38
RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREE�1ENT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICINE LAKE ROAD
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 P�ayor and her signature attested by the City
Clerk.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Addendum to Joint Powers Agreement to
Improve P�edicine Lake Road with the cities of Crystal and New Hope.
*Authorization to Sign Agremeent with SEH for Meadow Lane/T.H. 55 Project
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the contract with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. to
prepare final plans and contract documents for the traffic control system at the
intersection of T.H. 55 and Meadow Lane North as outlined in their proposal
dated May 29, 1990.
*Request for Inflatable Balloon at Down in the Valley
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to grant the
request submitted by Sky-Tracker Promotions to display an inflatable balloon at
the Down in the Valley store located at 8020 Olson Memorial Highway on June 13
through June 14, 1990 subject to approval from the property owner.
*Request for Warehouse/Parking Lot Sale at Frederick Sherry
h10VED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to grant the
request submitted by Frederick-Sherry Office Supply Co. to hold a warehouse/parking
lot sale at 7600 Wayzata Boulevard on June 12 through June 14, 1990 from 8:00 AP1
unti 1 9:00 PP1.
Letter from C. S. McCrossan, Inc. and Lunda Construction Company Requesting
Waiver of Noise Ordinance
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Bruce Bartelt, dated June 4, 1990 and grant the request
for a noise waiver for June 7, 1990 (6:00 PM) until June 11, 1990 (5:00 AP�1).
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*Bids - 1990 �liscellaneous Concrete Repair
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for 1990 miscellaneous concrete repair to the lowest responsible bidder,
Concrete Curb Company for $15,616.00. The bids were as follows:
Concrete Curb Company $15,616.00
Schmidt Curb Company 15,865.00
Standard Sidewalk 17,067.50
Lindahl & Carlson, Inc. 18,427.25
Curb Masters Inc. 19,230.00
Advanced Contracting 19,270.00
*Bids - 90 SI 3
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for 90 SI 3 (Street Improvement - Dahlberg Drive) to the lowest responsible
bidder, S. M. Hentges for $374,205.50. The bids were as follows:
Amound Bid Corrected Bid
S. P4. Hentges $374,205.50
Brown & Cris Inc. 375,908.00
G. L. Contracting 423,467.86
F. F. Jedlicki 441,238.60
Northdale Construction 561,472.00 $571,472.00
B & D Underground 590,166.00
*Quotes - Mix for Topdressing of New Golf Greens
P10VED by Baken, seconded by Johnson and r�otion carried unanimously to purchase
80/20 r�ix for topdressing the #2 green after construction from the lowest
responsible bidder, M & P Transport for $24.00/yard. The quotes were as
follows:
M & P Transport $24.00/yard
Leitners 24.50/yard
*Quotes - Sod for New Golf Greens
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
sodding work around the newly constructed greens from the lowest responsible bidder,
Annandale Seed & Sod for $1.20 per yard. The quotes were as follows:
Annandale Seed & Sod $1.20 per yard
Reliable Irrigation $1.25 per yard with $45.00/hour for prep work
*Quotes - Irrigation Parts for New Golf Greens
MOVEO by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
irrigation parts for the new greens from the lowest responsible bidder, Mogren
Brothers for $1,227.45. The quotes were as follows:
Mogren Srothers $1,227.45
MTI 1,300.00
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League of P1innesota Cities Request for Leqal Action as Party Plaintiff
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard reviewed the
background information.
P10VE0 by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to join in
the lawsuit with the League of Minnesota Cities as a party plaintiff.
Announcements of Meetings
�layor Anderson and Council P1ember Bakken will meet after the Council meeting to
disucss League of Minnesota Cities conference.
Playor's Communications
P�ayor Anderson distributed copies of a letter she received from Agnes P1. Smuda,
dated June 4, 1990, regarding the construction of I-394 in the Circle Down
neighborhood.
Set Date for Special Council Meeting - Call for Public Hearinq - I-394 Pedestrian
Bridge - 6/25/90
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider relocation of the pedestrian bridge over I-394 for
June 25, 1990 at 8:00 PM.
The notices for the meeting will be sent to those residents living south of
Glenwood Avenue and east of Highway 100.
Mayor Anderson suggested the Council review the options and alternatives for the
bridge prior to the June 25 meeting and also discuss the procedure for the public
hearing.
Group Nomes Workshop
The Council discussed the group homes workshop information submitted by the
Human Rights Commission. Council Ilembers Johnson and Stockman will r�eet with
Gene Sylvestre, Human Rights Commission Consultant, and members of the Commssions
to inform them of the Council 's suggestions for the workshop and a community
mailing which will be sent to the residents about the Commission.
Letter from John Bjoin Regarding Construction in Circle Down Neighborhood
Fdayor Anderson reviewed the meeting that staff had with MnDOT regarding the
construction in the Circle Down neighborhood. Lowell Odland reviewed the
process used in working with �1nDOT on construction projects.
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Letter from John Bjoin Regarding Construction in Circle Down Neiqhborhood -
Continued
The �1ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Douglas Altman, 5111 Circle Down, stated that his property values have decreased
and asked if there are any plans to purchase the property in the area.
Dick Kaitz, 5201 Circle Down, stated his house has been damaged by the construction
of I-394 and is concerned over the safety of residents in the area and asked
what the city can do to help alleviate the situation.
Christina Brown, 5011 Circle Down, would like the city to help solve the proble�s
of the residents which are being caused by the construction of I-394.
The P�ayor closed the public hearing.
The Council has requested staff to work with MnDOT to see if any of the problems
can be resolved.
Highway 100 Committee
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item and stated the Committee is being expanded
and the Council has been requested to appoint new me�bers to the Committee. The
Council discussed what residents they would like appointed to the Committee.
P10VED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor to contact those residents suggested by the Council to ask if they
would be able to serve on the Highway 100 Committee.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:39 PM.
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