01-08-91 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 8, 1991
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 at 7800 Golden
Valley Road in said City on January 8, 1991 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 - December 18, 1990
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council minutes of December 18, 1990 as amended: Continued Public
Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #53 - Trade Schools and Training
Centers in Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts, add roll call vote after
the first motion.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of January 8, 1991 as amended: Add Communications and Petitions -
Letter from Sandy Neiman Regarding Valley Days; Manager's Items - Approval of
1991 Contract with Sergeant's and Mayor and Council Items - Letter of Resignation
as Mayor from Mary Anderson and Housing Task Force Update.
Is 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 (*), except removal
of Organizational Item: Black History Month Committee Minutes - December 13,
1990 and Brookview Improvement Committee Minutes - April 17, 1990.
Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Council Member Stockman as Mayor Pro Tem for a one year period.
*Set Time and Place of Agenda Closing
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to set
the closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Council
agenda at 4:30 PM on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting in the City
Manager's Office.
*Designation of Official Newspaper
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to designate
the New Hope -Golden Valley PostNews as the City's official newspaper.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to
authorize payment of the bills as submitted.
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*Gambling License Exemption - Methodist Hospital Foundation
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the gambling license exemption for Methodist Hospital Foundation.
Minutes of Board and Commissions
*MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - November 15, 1990
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request
Mayor Pro Tem Stockman to communicate to the Black History Month Committee the
Council's desire not to proceed with the designation and use of a logo at this
time and that the Council approve the logo prior to its use by the Committee.
The City Manager was requested to ask the Brookview Improvement Committee to
distribute the minutes of the committee meeting in a more timely manner.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Black History Month Committee minutes of December 13, 1990, and the
Brookview Improvement Committee minutes of April 17, 1990.
Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #56 - Trade Schools and Training
Centers in Commercial Zoning Districts
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE #56, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amendments to Chapter 11, Land Use Regulations)
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission's report.
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
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Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #55 - On -Sale Wine Licensing
and Regulation
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #55, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Respecting On -Sale Wine Licensing and Regulation
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 voice vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
*Thank You Letter from Paula Beu en, School District #281 Board Member, Regarding
COUNTERACT Program
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the thank you letter from Paula Beugen, School District #281 Board Member,
dated December 13, 1990, regarding the COUNTERACT Program.
Petition from Kennedy South Tyrol Residents Regarding Removal of Do Not Enter
Sign on Douglas Avenue and Natchez
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
Lowell Odland reviewed the timeframe needed for staff preparation of a
recommendation and the areas of the city that will be notified of the hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call
for an informal public hearing to consider the petition, received January 2, 1991,
to temporarily remove the Do Not Enter sign on Douglas Avenue and Natchez on
March 5, 1991.
Letter from Sandy Neiman Regarding Valley Days
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Sandy Neiman, dated January 1, 1991, regarding her request
for funding for the Miss Golden Valley competition and Valley Days and place the
item on the February Council/Manager meeting agenda for discussion.
Staff will notify Ms. Neiman of the Council's action.
*Authorization to Sign 1991 Sanitation Contract
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract for sanitation services for 1991.
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. *Designation of Depositories for City Funds
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-1
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS
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 attested by the City
Clerk.
Call for Administrative Hearin - Liquor License Violations - RZHP Corporation
d/b/a Schuller s Tavern; FTL Corporation d/b/a MGM Liquor Warehouse and Queen's
Plaza Liquor. Inc. d/b/a/ United Liquor Store - 1/15/91
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call
for an administrative hearing on January 15, 1991 at 6:30 PM to consider liquor
license violations for RZ11P Corporation d-/b/a Schuller's Tavern; FTL Corporation
d/b/a MGM Liquor Warehouse and Queen's Plaza Liquor, Inc. d/b/a United Liquor
• Store.
*Request MnDOT Funding Participation - 91 SI 12 - Lilac Drive from Turners
Crossroad to Cloverleaf Drive
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-2
RESOLUTION REQUESTING MnDOT PARTICIPATION IN
FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS FOR LILAC DRIVE FROM
TURNERS CROSSROAD TO CLOVERLEAF DRIVE
91SI2
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 attested by the City
Clerk.
*Quotes - Brookview Clubhouse Carpet
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of Spikeproof Carpet by Talisa and pad for the clubhouse from the
lowest responsible bidder, Hiline Inc. for a total of $12,567.93. The quotes
were as follows:
Hiline Inc. $12,567.93
Contract Agents 14,495.60
Reynolds/Burke Associates 15,413.70
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*Quotes - Brookview Clubhouse Carpet Installation
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the installation of the carpet and pad for the clubhouse from the lowest responsible
bidder, Gerbert Floor Covering for $4,187.43. The quotes were as follows:
Gerbert Floor Covering $4,187.43
Dales Floor Store 4,475.48
Guerin's Carpet Workroom 4,811.10
*Quotes - Brookview Clubhouse Wrought Iron Railing
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase and installation of 125 feet of wrought iron railing on the
retaining wall at the clubhouse from the lowest responsible bidder, Loftus
Ornamental for $3,750.00. The quotes were as follows:
Loftus Ornamental $3,750.00
Met Con Construction 4,375.00
O'Brien Ornamental 4,925.00
*Quotes - Brookview Clubhouse Tables and Chairs
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of tables and chairs for the grill area at the Clubhouse from the
lowest responsible bidder, Johnson Equipment for a total of $11,339.00. The
quotes were as follows:
Johnson Equipment $11,339.00
John Sexton & Co. 113,778.00
*Quotes - Brookview Clubhouse Beer Line System
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase and installation of a Cornelius beer line system with five lines
and a T -tower at the clubhouse from the lowest responsible bidder, K & S Sales
Service & Supply for $3,046.35. The quotes were as follows:
K&S Sales $3,046.35
Johnson Equipment 39253.00
*Quotes - Brookview Clubhouse Lockers
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of lockers for the clubhouse from the lowest responsible bidder,
Material Handling Group Inc. for $7,044.00. The quotes were as follows:
Material Handling Group Inc. $7,044.00
Nystrom Inc. 8,026.00
Materials Management 8,396.00
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• *Quotes - Soil Investigation Studies - 1991 Street Reconstruction Program and
Dahlberg Drive Watermain Reconstruction
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of a consultant to provide geotechnical engineering services for the
1991 street reconstruction program and Dahlberg Drive watermain reconstruction
from the lowest responsible bidder, Braun Engineering Testing, Inc. for $4,500.00.
The quotes were as follows:
Braun Engineering Testing Inc $4,500.00
STS consultants, LTD 4,600.00
American Engineering Testing 5,050.00
Twin City Testing 5,950.00
Presentation of Brookview Clubhouse Architectual Model
William Joynes presented the architectural model of the clubhouse which was
prepared by staff. The Council thanked staff for their work on the project.
Receipt of Award of Financial Reporting Achievement
William Joynes stated the City has received a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.
The Council commended staff for their work.
iApproval of 1991 Contract with Public Works Local 49
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and reviewed the performance evaluation
system that will be included as part of the contract with the Public Works
Departments.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the settlement with Public Works Local 49 as recommended and outlined in the memo
from the City Manager dated January 2, 1991.
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. Request Legislature to Amend Fiscal Disparities Law Regarding the Hennepin
County Tax Base Contribution
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption as
amended:
RESOLUTION 91-3
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATURE TO
REEXAMINE THE 1971 FISCAL DISPARITIES LAW
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 attested by the City
Clerk.
William Joynes will draft a cover letter to be sent along with Resolution 91-3
and place the letter on the January 15th agenda for Council's approval.
Approval of 1991 Contract with Sergeant's
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the settlement with the Sergeant's as recommended and outlined in the memo from
the City Manager dated January 4, 1991.
Announcements of Meetings
The Council will meet on January 14, 1991 at 5:15 PM in the Council Conference
Room to discuss the vacancy in the Mayor's office and any other items related to
the vacancy.
Council Members Stockman and Johnson will meet after the meeting referenced above
to discuss the Human Rights Commission and Planning Commission.
Letter of Resignation as Mayor from Mary Anderson
Mayor Anderson distributed a copy of her resignation letter as the Mayor.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to accept,
with regret, the resignation letter from Mary E. Anderson as Mayor and declare a
vacancy in the office of the Mayor.
The Council and Staff expressed their congratulations and best wishes to Mary
Anderson for her appointment as Chair of the Metropolitan Council and their
appreciation to her for service to the City. As a token of their appreciation,
William Joynes presented the Mayor with a framed poster of Bassett's Creek which
is was signed by the Council and Staff.
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. Reset Council fleeting Dates
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to reset
the following Council/Manager meeting dates: March 12 to March 19; September 10
to September 24; June 11 to June 18 and December 10 to December 17, 1991.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to reset
the following City Council meeting dates: September 17 to September 24; and
November 5 to November 12, 1991.
Set Date for Board of Review
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to set
flay 2, 1991 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers as the date for the annual Board
of Review.
Council Member Bakken may have a conflict with that date and the item will be
placed on the January 15 agenda if it needs to be reset.
Registration for NLC Annual Congressional -City Conference
Council Members Bakken and Johnson will attend the NLC Annual Congressional -City
Conference scheduled for March 9 - March 12, 1991 in Washington D.C.
Council Representation and Council Appointments
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to defer
action on the naming the Council Representatives and Council Appoitments until
there is a full Council present.
Ratify Pool Task Force Appointment
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Jay Leigh and Larry Chiat to the Outdoor Pool Task Force.
Staff will send a letter of appointment to the new members.
Housing Task Force Update
Council Member Thompson stated the Task Force Report is ready for presentation
to the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to invite
the Housing Task Force to attend a future City Council meeting to present and
the Council to receive the Report and also attend a special meeting to discuss
it in detail.
Council Member Thompson will place the item on the Council agenda and summarize
Is the report at that time.
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0 Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:50 PM.
ATTEST:
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Mary E. And V6son, Mayor