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02-19-91 City Council Minutes• • Regular Meeting of the City Council February 19, 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 19, 1991 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, Russell and Stockman; and the following member was absent: 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: February 5, 1991 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council minutes of February 5, 1991 as submitted. Appointment of Council Member to Fill Council Vacancy Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-15 RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE GOLDEN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL 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 the following was absent: 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. Oath of Office by City Attorney Allen Barnard - Joan Russell City Attorney Barnard gave the oath of office to Council Member Joan Russell. The term for Council Member Russell expires December 31, 1991. She then took her place at the Council table. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of February 19, 1991 as amended: Addition of Departmental Item - Request by Crown Shoes for Balloon Advertisement and Addition of License Applicant Investigation Fees to Informal Pubic Hearing Regarding Alcoholic Beverages. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), adding Departmental Item - Request by Crown Shoes for Balloon Advertisement and Addition of License Applicant Investigation Fees to Informal Pubic Hearing Regarding Alcoholic Beverages. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 19, 1991 Page 2 • *Bills and Claims MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bids as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #13503 to #13504 and #6234 to #6235. *Solicitor's License - Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for the Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council. *Minutes of Board and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Outdoor Pool Task Force - January 14 and February 11, 1991 Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 28, 1991 Planning Commission - February 11, 1991 • *Call for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 715 Florida Avenue South - 3/19/91 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of a conditional use permit to operate an employment skills training workshop at 715 Florida Avenue South in an industrial zoning district for March 19, 1991. *Call for Public Hearin - Preliminary Design Plan and General Plan Approval - PUD #44 - Amendment #1 - Pen Millwork - 3/19/91 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary design plan and general plan amendment #1 for PUD #44, Pen Millwork for March 19, 1991. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 19, 1991 Page 3 1990 Public Safety Awards: Police Officer of the Year - Steven Johnson; Firefighter of the Year - Brian Foran, Step en Mickus Award - Robert Matz; and Departmental Commendations - Daniel Albrecht, Stacy Armstrong, Joseph Dutton, Robert Hernz and Randall Lebsock Mayor Bakken welcomed the families, friends and staff to the award presentation. Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety introduced members of the Golden Valley VFW, Renee Schneck, Lynn Angel and Commander Hopkins who presented Certificates of Appreciation to Dean Mooney, Steven Johnson, Brian Foran, Dennis Arons and Mark Kuhnley. Robert Shellum, Captain, presented the departmental commendations to Stacy Armstrong, Robert Hernz, Joseph Dutton (out of town) and Randall Lebsock (out of town). Mark Kuhnly, Fire Chief, presented a departmental commendation to Daniel Albrecht and the 1990 Firefighter of the Year Award to Brian Foran. Roger Johnson, Captain and Dennis Smith, Sergeant, presented the 1990 Police Officer of the Year to Steven Johnson. Dean Mooney presented the Stephen Mickus Award to Robert Matz and his wife. The Council expressed their appreciation to the recipients and their families . for their dedication. *No Parking Restrictions on Portions of Dahlberg Drive Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-16 RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON DAHLBERG DRIVE 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, Russell and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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. 0 • • Regular Meeting of the City Council February 19, 1991 Page 4 *Call for Public Hearin - 90 SI 4 - Golden Valley Road, Decatur Avenue North to Mendelssohn Avenue North 7-371-979-1 Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-17 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 flember Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bakken, Johnson, Russell and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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 Amendment to LOGIS Joint Powers Agreement Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-18 RESOLUTION RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (LOGIS) - APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 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, Russell and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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 Informal Public Hearin - Ordinance Amendment - Alcoholic Bevera License Applicant Investigation Fees and Consumption and DisplayLicenses - 1Goi MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding alcoholic beverage license applicant investigation fees and consumption and display licenses for March 5, 1991. *Approval of January, 1991 General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the January, 1991 General Fund Budget Report. *Request by Down in the Valley for Balloon Advertisement MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to grant the request from Down in the Valley for a 30' inflatable balloon display at 8020 Olson Memorial Highway on March 13 to March 17, 1991. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 19, 1991 Page 5 • *Final Plat Approval - Golden Hills West Addition Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-19 RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - GOLDEN HILLS WEST ADDITION 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, Russell and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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. *Amendment to Fee Resolution Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-20 RESOLUTION AMENDING FEE RESOLUTION 91-6 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, Russell and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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 Administrative Hearing - Liquor License Violation - E & K Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley 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. Alex Epstein, Owner, E & K Liquors, Inc. stated he received the letter regarding the administrative hearing and stated he waived his notice of hearing and wanted to proceed with the hearing at this meeting. He futher requested the Council consider a compromise and not suspend his license. 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. 0 • • 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council February 19, 1991 Page 6 Call for Administrative Hearin - Liquor License Violation - E & K Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Gol ed n Valley Liquor Warehouse - Continued MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously that the Council find the liquor license violation for Golden Valley Liquor Warehouse was not willful. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell 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 20 and that further the owner and staff should determine the suspension dates. *Request by Crown Shoes for Balloon Advertisement MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to grant the request from Crown Shoes for a 20' inflatable balloon display at 7820 Olson Memorial Highway on February 22 to February 25, 1991. *Quotes - Cleaning Services for Municipal Buildings MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of a cleaning service for all municipal buildings from the lowest responsible bidder, Clean -It for $51,000.00 a year. The quotes were as follows: Clean -It Servicemaster $51,000.00 57,000.00 *Quotes - Interior Painting of Brookview Community Center MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the painting and touch-up of the lobby, hallways and office areas at the Brookview Community Center from the lowest responsible bidder, Casci Decorating for an amount not to exceed $1,500.00. The quotes were as follows: Casci Decorating Buffalo Painting $35.00 per hour 37.00 per hour *Quotes - Golf Course Walking Greens Mower MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to purchase a walking greens mower for the Golf Course from the lowest responsible bidder, Polfus Implement for $2,700.00. The quotes were as follows: Polfus Impement North Star Turf $2,700.00 2,926.00 Regular Meeting of February 19, 1991 Page 7 the City Council 0 *Bids - Golf Course Ranger Vehicles MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to purchase two ranger vehicles for the Golf Course from the lowest responsible bidder, Versatile Vehicles, Inc. for a total of $4,800.00. The bids were as follows: Versatile Vehicles, Inc. $4,800.00 MTI 6,200.00 *Quotes - Golf Course Tee flower MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to purchase a new tee mower for the Golf Course from the lowest responsible bidder, MTI for $10,330.00. The quotes were as follows: MTI $10,330.00 North Star Turf 10,475.00 John Deere 12,900.00 Adoption of New Employee Handbook William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-21 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK 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, Russell and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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 try to meet with the Chair of the Human Rights Commission prior to the March 5, 1991 Council Meeting. A reception will be held to honor former Mayor, Mary E. Anderson on March 21, 1991 at the Brookview Community Center. The time has not be finalized. A notice of the reception will be placed in the next newsletter. The Council/Staff Retreat is scheduled for March 16, 1991 at the Brookview Community Center. The Metropolitan Council will be holding a meeting on February 21, 1991 regarding the Regional Housing Task Force's Adopted Report and Recommendations at 2:00 PM. • Regular Meeting of the City Council February 19, 1991 Page 8 is Mayor's Communications • 0 The Mayor received a letter from Justin Perl regarding the do not enter signs on Natchez and Douglas Avenues and it will be placed on the March 5, 1991 agenda to be received and filed. The Council will make appointments to the Planning Commission at its March 5, 1991 Council Meeting. Staff will send out copies of the applications received. Domestic Assault Intervention Project Update by Nancy Senn Nancy Senn, Home Free Shelter distributed copies of the 1990 Annual Report for the Domestic Assault Intervention Project and updated the Council on their activities. *Confirmation of Liquor License Suspension Dates for MGM Liquor Warehouse MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter written to MGM Liquor Warehouse outlining the dates of the suspension of their off -sale liquor license. *Proclamation for Volunteers of America MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to proclaim March 3-10, 1991 as Volunteers of America Week in Golden Valley. Adjournment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 P11. ATTEST: 51WNal,minist tive Secretary L-57 _ry­W._j ,,yken, Mayor