02-05-91 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 5, 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 February 5, 1991 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: 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.
Aeproval of Minutes: Council/Manager Minutes - January 8, 1991 and City Council
Minutes - January 5, 1991
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Council/Manager minutes of January 8, 1991 as submitted.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council minutes of January 15, 1991 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of February 5, 1991 as amended: Addition of Manager's Item - Joint
Reconstruction and Upgrading of Winnetka Avenue between Harold Avenue and Orkla
Drive and Addition of Mayor and Council Items - Council Member Selection Process.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except removal of
of Departmental Items - Authorization of Year -End Appropriation Adjustments to
1990 General Fund Budget and Authorization to Sign Agreement with Rosenthal,
Rondoni, MacMillan & Joyner, LTD. for Legal Services.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #13501 to #13502 and #6230 to #6233.
*Minutes of Board and Commissions
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - January 8, 1991
Planning Commission - January 14, 1991
Black History Month Committee - January 10,11991
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 5, 1991
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Informal Public Hearin - Second Consideration - Ordinance #47 - Sanitation
Requirements for Food and Beverage Establishments
The following ordinance was MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson:
ORDINANCE #47, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Adopting the Minnesota Department of Health Rules
for Requirements for Food and Beverage Establishments
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. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Upon a voice vote, the vote was as follows:
BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
Adoption of 1991 Budgets of the Equipment Re lacement Building and Park
Improvement Capital Improvement Funds (CIP)
William Joynes and Don Taylor, Finance Director, reviewed the Capital Improvement
Program.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Capital Improvement Program for 1991.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-8
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1991 BUDGETS OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT,
BUILDING AND PARK IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
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: 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 his signature attested by the City Clerk.
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Authorization of Year -End Appropriation Adjustments to 1990 General Fund Budget
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-9
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING YEAR-END APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 1990 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: 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 his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Rosenthal, Rondoni, MacMillan & Joyner,
LTD. for Legal Services
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the Legal Services Agreement with Rosenthal, Rondoni,
MacMillan & Joyner, LTD. for prosecuting attorney services until December, 1992.
*Approval of Preliminary December, 1990 General Fund Budget
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the preliminary December, 1990 General Fund Budget.
*Extension of Time Deadline for Submission of Place Lab Plat
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to extend
the deadline until April 2, 1991 for PACE, Inc. to submit their final plat for
their property on Douglas Drive.
*Authorization to Sin 1991 Solid Waste Management A
1991 Recycling Grant Application with Hennepin Count
and Submittal of
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-10
RESOLUTION AUTHORZING EXECUTION OF 1991 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
AND SUBMITTAL OF 1991 RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
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: 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 his signature attested by the City Clerk.
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*Authorization to Sign Home Free Shelter Agreement for Domestic Assault
Intervention ' eject
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the Home Free Shelter Agreement for the Domestic
Assault Intervention Project for 1991.
*Call for Feasibility Study - RSL 193 - T.H. 55 North Frontage Road, East of
Ottawa Avenue North
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-11
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
RSL 193
T.H. 55 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, EAST OF OTTAWA AVENUE NORTH
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: 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 his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Call for Public Hearin - RSL 193 - T.H. 55 North Fronta
Ottawa Avenue orth - 3/5/91
Road, East of
. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-12
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 193
T.H. 55 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, EAST OF OTTAWA AVENUE NORTH
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: 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 his signature attested by the City Clerk.
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*Call for Feasibility Study - 90 SI 4 - Golden Valley Road, Decatur Avenue North
to Mendelsso n Avenue North
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-13
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
90 SI 4
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD, DECATUR AVENUE NORTH TO MENDELSSOHN AVENUE NORTH
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: 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 his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Quotes - Puppet Wagon Sound System
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a sound system for the puppet wagon from the lowest responsible bidder, EMI for
$1,320.00. The quotes were as follows:
MTS Northwest Sound, Inc. $1,719.57
EMI 1,320.00-
Blumberg
,320.00Blumberg 1,327.35
*Quotes - Printing of Recreation Brochure
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Nystrom Publishing, the lowest responsible bidder, to print the
recreation brochure for 1991 for $13,450.00. The quotes were as follows:
Graceland Graphics $14,335.00
Metro Printing, Inc. 19,350.00
Nystrom Publishing 13,450.00
Sand Graphics 14,497.00
Sexton Printing 13,500.00
Sprinter Printing 19,468.00
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Joint Reconstruction and Upgrading of Winnetka Avenue between Harold Avenue and
Orkla Drives
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-14
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING JOINT RECONSTRUCTION AND
UPGRADING OF CSAH 156 (WINNETKA) BETWEEN
HAROLD AVENUE AND ORKLA DRIVE IN GOLDEN VALLEY
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: 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 his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Announcements of Meetings
Council Members Johnson and Stockman will meet on February 8, 1991 at 4:00 P11
in the Council Conference Room regarding the Human Rights Commission.
Mayor Bakken and Council Member Stockman will meet on February 12, 1991 at 8:00
AM in the Council Conference Room with staff and members from the Black History
• Month Committee.
Mayor Bakken and William Joynes will meet on February 15, 1991 with the new
President of the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.
The Council set a tentative date for the Council Retreat for March 16, 1991 at
8:30 AM in the Council Conference Room contingent upon the schedule of the new
Council Member.
The State of the City sponsored by the TwinWest Chamber will be held at 7:30 AM
on March 12, 1991 at the City Hall.
The Council was requested to set aside March 21, 1991 as a possible date for the
recognition dinner for former Mayor, Mary Anderson.
Mayor's Communications
Those Council Members planning on attending the State of the Region sponsored by
the Met Council scheduled for February 20, 1991 were asked to notify staff.
Any Council Member who would like to nominate a candidate for the Women of
Achievement Award sponsored by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce should notify
staff.
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Administrative Hearings - Liquor License Violations: FTL Corporation d/b/a MGM
Liquor Warehouse
Allen Barnard introduced the agenda item, conducted the adminstrative hearing,
and swore in those who would be testifying regarding the item.
Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, presented background information
regarding the violations.
The City Attorney opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do
so were afforded the opportunity to present evidence and express their views
thereon.
Edward Driscoll, Attorney representing MGM Liquor Warehouse distributed copies
of the training program that each employee participates in, stated he feels the
penalty is too severe because of the potential loss of business.
Jack Lammer, Owner, requested the Council look at other alternatives to minimize
the impact of closing the store for a number of days.
Greg Seely, Manager, reviewed the incident and the employee training.
After affording all persons present the opportunity to present evidence and be
heard on the matter, the City Attorney closed the administrative hearing and the
matter was left for Council consideration.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the
Council find the liquor license violation for MGM Liquor Warehouse was not willful.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the
Council enforce the ordinance and close the off -sale store for five calendar
days, said days are to be spread over a two week period of time beginning
February 6 and that further the owner and staff should determine the suspension
dates.
*Confirmation of Liquor License Suspension Dates for Schuller's Tavern and
Plaza Liquor
en's
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter written to Schuller's Tavern and Queen's Plaza Liquor, Inc.
outlining the dates of the suspension of their off -sale liquor license.
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0 Receipt of Housing Task Force Report - Dave Thompson
Council Member introduced the members of the Housing Task Force and expressed
his appreciation to the members and staff for their work on the report.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Summary and Recommendations of the Golden Valley Housing Task Force.
The Mayor presented each Task Force Member with a Golden Valley mug and the
Mayor and Council thanked both the Task Force and staff for their time and
effort in preparing the report. The Council would also like to invite them to a
Council/Manager meeting to discuss the report in detail.
Council Member Selection Process
The Council reviewed the applications and resumes' of those residents who applied
for the Council vacancy.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to select
the following six candidates to interview for the vacancy by February 12, 1991:
Carol Ann Doten, Emilie L. Johnson, Kevin McAleese, Linda McCracken -Hunt, Martha
Micks, and Joan Russell.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request
the Mayor send a letter to those applicants who were not being interviewed.
• The Council will interview the six candidates on February 12 or 13, 1991 beginning
at 6:00 PM in the Council Conference Room.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:40 PM.
ATTEST:
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