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05-07-91 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 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 May 7, 1991 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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: April 16, 1991 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council minutes of April 16, 1991 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of May 7, 1991 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions - Letter from Fred Bame, Gopher Oil Company, Regarding Conditional Use Permit for Standard Oil 3rd Addition; Petition from Glencrest Road Residents and Letter from Jack Rosholt Regarding Street Improvement on Glencrest Road (91 SI 5); and Mayor and Council Item - Valley Days. 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 (*), removing Departmental Item - Request from Seasonal Concepts (Flower City) for Tent Sale. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bids as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #13758 to #13839 and #6291 to #6298. *Lawful Gambling Exemption - Minnesota Four Wheel Drive Association MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the lawful gambling exemption for Minnesota Four Wheel Drive Association. *Solicitor's License - MPIRG MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for MPIRG. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 2 *Minutes of Board and Commissions MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Board of Zoning Appeals - April 9, 1991 Building Board of Review - April 15, 1991 Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - March 28, 1991 Golden Valley Black History Month Committee - April 11, 1991 Joint Water Commission - January 22, 1991 Planning Commission - April 8 and April 22, 1991 *Call for Public Hearin - Conditional Use Permit - 2580 Hillsboro Avenue North - /4/91 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit to allow for the storage and retail sale of gasoline at 2580 Hillsboro Avenue North for June 4, 1991. Dover Hill Annual Survey - Human Rights Commission Jeff Loeb, Human Rights Commissioner and Christine Hunter, Property Manager, Dover Hill reviewed the survey and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Dover Hill Annual Survey for the family units and highrise building for elderly and disabled. Public Hearing - 91 SI 3 - Killarney Drive and Ottawa 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. Barney Rosen, 4820 Killarney Drive, opposed, does not feel the road needs repair. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-49 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 91SI3 KILLARNEY DRIVE AND OTTAWA 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: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 3 Public Hearing - 91 SI 3 - Killarney Drive and Ottawa Avenue - Continued Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-50 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 91SI3 KILLARNEY DRIVE AND OTTAWA AVENUE 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, Russell, 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. Public Hearing - 91 SI 4 - Legend Lane, Legend Drive, Bassett Creek Drive 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-51 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 91 SI 4 LEGEND LANE, LEGEND DRIVE, BASSETT CREEK DRIVE 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: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-52 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 91 SI 4 LEGEND LANE, LEGEND DRIVE, BASSETT CREEK DRIVE 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, Russell, 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 4 Public Hearing - 91 SI 5 - Glencrest Road 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. Henry Quist, 4116 Glencrest Road, opposed. Jean Quist, 4116 Glencrest Road, opposed. Paul Marshall, 4316 Glencrest Road, opposed. Debra Pallazza, 4100 Glencrest Road, opposed. Judy Stinson, 4308 Glencrest Road, opposed. Susan Lemieux, 4223 Glencrest Road, opposed. Jacquelyn Burke Rosholt, 4115 Glencrest Road, opposed. Carolyn Brunelle, 4211 Glencrest Road, opposed. Quentin Anderson, 401 Janalyn Circle, opposed. Mary Anderson, 401 Janalyn Circle, opposed. Brian Pilling, 4201 Glencrest Road, opposed. Judy Pilling, 4201 Glencrest Road, opposed. John Newell, 4301 Glencrest Road, opposed. Jack Rosholt, 4115 Glencrest Road, opposed. Darrell Westling, 4108 Glencrest Road, opposed. Brant Pallazza, 4100 Glencrest Road, opposed. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to deny the street improvement project (91 SI 5) for Glencrest Road and not consider Resolution 91-53 and Resolution 91-54. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 5 Public Hearing - 91 SI 6 - Scott and Toledo Avenues 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. Joy Houghton, 2155 Scott Avenue North, requested a path or hedge be included in the project to act as a border between the private property and public section of the roadway and that no parking be allowed. Kathleen Vesely, 2333 Unity Avenue North, stated that Briarwood is in favor of the project as a whole and requested a portion of 250 feet be excluded from the project. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-55 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 91SI6 SCOTT AND TOLEDO AVENUES 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: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-56 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 91 SI 6 SCOTT AND TOLEDO 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: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to allow the staff to determine the appropriate portions of Minnaqua Drive, west of Toledo Avenue, which should be included in the reconstruction project. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 6 Public Hearing - 91 SI 9 - Lewis Road 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-57 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 91 SI 9 LEWIS ROAD 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, 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. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-58 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 91 SI 9 LEWIS ROAD 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, Russell, 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. Public Hearing - First and Second Consideration - Ordinance #67 - Conditional Use Permit - Lot 2, Block 1, Standard Oil 3rd Addition The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell: ORDINANCE #68, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-52 Lot 2, Block 1, Standard Oil 3rd Addition Systems Control, Applicant Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 7 Public Hearing - First and Second Consideration - Ordinance #67 - Conditional Use Permit - Lot 2, Block 1, Standard Oil 3rd Addition - Continued William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Emilie Johnson, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval of the project. Dennis Palmer, applicant, presented a slide show of other facilities already built and in use and answered questions from the Council. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Bill Bevan, 9000 10th Avenue North, Gopher News, had concerns and questions regarding the effect of the business on traffic and property values. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to suspend the rules and consider the first and second consideration at the same meeting. The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #68, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 91-52 Lot 2, Block 1, Standard Oil 3rd Addition Systems Control, Applicant The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Fred Bame, 900 Mendelssohn Avenue North, opposed to project because of the potential for traffic problems. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 8 Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #68 - Conditional Use Permit - Amendment #1 - 830 Boone Avenue North The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #68, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 90-498 830 Boone Avenue North Airborne Express, Applicant William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Emilie Johnson, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit. Roger Johnson, applicant, reviewed the plans and answered questions from the Council. 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: BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES Public Hearings - Amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map and First Consideration - Rezoning to Radio and Television Zoning District - Southwest Corner of Brookview Golf Course William Joynes stated the applicant is reconsidering the item and would like to continue the item to June 18, 1991. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing regarding the amendment to the comprehensive land use plan map and rezoning to radio and television zoning district for the southwest corner of Brookview Golf Course until June 18, 1991. Regular Meeting of the City Council Nay 7, 1991 Page 9 Public Hearing - Approval of Revised Valley Square Redevelopment Plan 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. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-59 RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR VALLEY SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND MAKING FINDINGS WITH RESPECT THERETO 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, 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. Public Hearin - Second Consideration - Ordinance #64 - Rezoning to Radio and Television Zoning District - North Wirth Parkway 3rd Addition Outlot F The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #64, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Rezoning from Light Industrial District to a Radio and Television District ACC/MCCAW Cellular of Minneapolis/Golden Valley HRA, Applicants 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 roll call vote, the vote was as follows: BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 10 Public Hearing - First and Second Consideration - Ordinance #65 - Pawnbrokers and Precious Metal Dealers - Approval of Summary Ordinance for PublirAtinn The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman: ORDINANCE #65, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amendment Respecting Business Regulation and Licensing by Including Regulation of Pawnbrokers and Precious Metal Dealers William Joynes and Allen Barnard reviewed the amendments and procedure for approval of the ordinance. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to amend the ordinance to include a new subdivsion 16, entitled "existing pawnshops". 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. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to suspend the rules and consider the first and second consideration at the same time. The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #65, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amendment Respecting Business Regulation and Licensing by Including Regulation of Pawnbrokers and Precious Metal Dealers 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 RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 11 Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #66 - Snow or Ice Removal on Streets and/or Sidewalks The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson: ORDINANCE #66, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amendments Regarding Streets and Sidewalks 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 RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES *Letter from Susan Nelson, West Suburban Mediation Center, Regarding 1991 Quarterly Report MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Susan Nelson, Executive Director, West Suburban Mediation Center, dated April 11, 1991 regarding 1991 quarterly activity report. Letter from Fred Bame, Gopher Oil Company, Regarding Conditional Use Permit for Standard Oil 3rd Addition MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Fred Bame, President, Gopher Oil Company, dated May 7, 1991 regarding the conditional use permit for Standard Oil 3rd Addition and consider it at the public hearing. Petition from Glencrest Road Residents and Letter from Jack Rosholt Regarding Street Improvements on Glencrest Road 91 SI 5 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the petition from Glencrest Road residents, dated May 7, 1991; and letter from Jack Rosholt, dated Play 7, 1991 regarding 91 SI 5 and consider it at the public hearing. *Request for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive, file and approve the following requests to serve beer and/or wine at Brookview Park: Towle Real Estate, dated April 16, 1991 to serve beer and wine at the large shelter on July 18, 1991 from 5:00 PM until dusk; The Travelers, dated April 26, 1991 to serve beer and wine on July 20, 1991 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PH; Honeywell (Finance/Business Administration), dated April 18, 1991 to serve beer at the large shelter on June 20, 1991 from 5:00 PM to dusk; Fireman's Fund, dated April 24, 1991 to serve beer at the large shelter on July 24, 1991 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM; and Westminister Presbyterian Church Choir, dated April 26, 1991 to serve beer and wine at the large shelter on May 29, 1991 from 5:00 PM to dusk. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 12 *Authorization to Sign Agremeent with Chicago NW Railroad for At-Grarde Crossing at Mendelssohn Avenue MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the agreement with the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company for the reconstruction of the at -grade crossing at Mendelssohn Avneue (T. H. 169 East Frontage Road). Resolution Amending Fees for Pawnbrokers or Precious Metal Dealer and Weed Eradication Rates William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-60 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, 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 Informal Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Parking and/or Storage of Vehicles - 5/28/91 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding parking and/or storage of vehicles for May 28, 1991. Request from Seasonal Concepts (Flower City) for Tent Sale William Joynes stated the location of the tent sale has been changed and recommended approval of the sale. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the request from Seasonal Concepts to hold a tent sale at the west end of the Golden Valley Shopping Center and former Midwest Federal on Play 23 - June 2, 1991 as outlined in their proposal received May 6, 1991, subject to the conditions outlined in the memo from Lloyd Becker, dated May 6, 1991. *Extension of Community Energy Services Program Contracts MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the Community Energy Services Agreement with Minnegasco which expires September 30, 1992 and Community Energy Council Program Agreement with NSP, West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board, Self Reliance Center and the Natural Resources Center which expires December 31, 1992. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 13 *Bids - Flusher Tank MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the purchase one new flusher tank to be installed on the city's truck cab and chassis from the lowest responsible bidder, MacQueen Equipment, Inc. for $21,072.00. The bids were as follows: MacQueen Equipment, Inc. Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company, Inc. $21,072.00 23,993.00 *Bids - 90 SI 4 (Street Improvement), Golden Valley Road, Decatur to Mendelssohn Avenue North MOVED by Stockman, seconded by bid for 90 SI 4 to the lowest The bids were as follows: Bidders GMH Asphalt Valley Paving G. L. Contracting Midwest Asphalt Hardrives H. W. Asphalt Alber Construction Driveway Design Alexander Construction C. S. McCrossan Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the responsible bidder, GMH Asphalt for $181,884.15. Amount Bid $181,884.15 182,164.32 183,728.30 184,771.45 187,363.65 191,841.10 203,545.35 208,163.50 219,625.40 224,926.64 *Bids - Demolition of Building at 7731 Country Club Drive MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and the bid for the demolition of the Dahlberg Drive to the lowest responsible bidder, J & bids were as follows: A. Kamish & Sons, Inc. $19,700.00 J & D Enterprises 30,352.00 Herbst & Sons 46,267.00 Wickenhauser 53,550.00 R. J. Valek 57,500.00 Towne Construction 63,000.00 Bolander, Inc. 66,200.00 HRS Construction 78,800.00 Kevitt Excavating 96,790.00 B & D Underground 111,687.00 Corrected Bid $182,148.91 motion carried unanimously to award building located at 7731 Country Club D Enterprises for $30,352.00. The (withdrew bid) Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 14 *Bids - Brush Pickup MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the removal of branches and brush from the boulevard throughout the entire city from the lowest responsible bidder, Tim's Tree Service for $33,840.00. The bids were as follows: Tim's Tree Service Precision Landscape $33,840.00 78,000.00 *Quotes - Fertlizer and Chemicals for Golf Course MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase fertilizer and chemicals for the golf course from the lowest reponsible bidder, Turf Supply for $1,917.50. The quotes were as follows: Turf Supply $1,917.50 North Star Turf 1,989.00 *Quotes - Summer Program Clothing MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase summer program clothing needs for 1991 from the lowest responsible bidder, Kokesh Athletic for $2,815.99. The quotes were as follows: Kokesh Athletic $2,815.99 Allstar Sports 2,806.32 Campbell Sports 2,304.40 Suburban Sports 2,363.90 *Quotes - Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of a company to provide for the maintenance and testing of the city fire protection systems from the lowest responsible bider, Grinnell Fire Protection for $2,945.00. The quotes were as follows: Grinnell Fire Protection $2,945.00 Industrial Fire Protection Corp. 2,533.00 *Quotes - Underbody Snowblades MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase two underbody snowblades from the lowest responsible bidder, Crysteel Truck Equipment for a total of $4,750.00. The quotes were as follows: Crysteel Truck Equipment $4,750.00 Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment 5,000.00 MacQueen Equipment, Inc. 5,600.00 Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 15 *Bids - Dump Bodies and Hydraulics for Tandem and Single Axle Cab and Chassis MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the purchase of two dump bodies and hydraulic systems to be installed on the city's cab and chassis from the lowest responsible bidder, Crysteel Equipment for $17,453.00. The bids were as follows: Crysteel Equipment $17,453.00 Midland Equipment 18,698.00 J -Craft, Inc. 19,247.00 MacQueen Equipment 20,995.00 L -Z Company 23,167.00 *Quotes - Tractor Mount Landscape Blade and Rotary Mower MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase one Wood's heavy duty rotary mower and one Wood's rake with blade from the lowest responsible bidder, Greenberg Implement, Inc. for a total of $4,050.00. The quotes were as follows: Company Mower Greenberg Implement, Inc. $2,550.00 Long Lake Ford Tractor, Inc. 2,725.00 Chap Equipment 2,954.00 *Quotes - Playground Equipment for Lions Park Rake Total $1,500.00 $4,050.00 1,383.00 4,108.00 1,503.00 4,457.00 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase and install playground equipment for Lions Park from the lowest responsible bidder, E. F. Andersen for $14,878.00. The quotes were as follows: E. F. Anderson Flanagan Sales Inc. $14,878.00 14,992.00 *Quotes - Soil Borings for Medley Park Tennis Courts MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of Braun Engineering to drill soil borings for the reconstruction of the Medley Park tennis courts for $1,350.00. Announcements of Meetings The League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Wrapup Sessions are June 24-27, 1991. The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Annual Meeting will be held on May 30, 1991. The NWHHSC Visioning Conference will be held on May 23, 1991. Mayor Bakken will attend the South Tyrol Hills Neighborhood Meeting on May 11, 1991. A I-394 Neighborhood Meeting will be held on May 15, 1991 at 7:30 PM at City Hall. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 16 Mavor's Communications Mayor Bakken received a letter from the Minnesota Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Assocation regarding Shirley Nelson's designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to request staff to prepare a resolution recognizing Shirley Nelson's accomplishments. Mayor Bakken stated that Sheila Miller was named "Lay Teacher of the Year" by the Robbinsdale School District. Mayor Bakken will send a letter of congratulations. Mayor Bakken received a letter from the United States Marine Corps regarding any community projects the city would like them to participate in. The letter will be refered to Lowell Odland for review and possibly the Open Space and Recreation Commission to review any projects. Approval of Golden Valley Black History Committee Mission Statement Walter Gray, Co -Chair, reviewed the progress report for January through April, 1991; mission statement and gospel jamboree. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the mission statement for the Black History Committee of Golden Valley. The Council discussed the gospel jamboree and various ideas for next year and requested Mr. Gray meet with the Black History Committee and bring back a proposal to the Council. *Proclamation for Arbor Day MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim May 20, 1991 as Arbor Day and May, 1991 as Arbor Month. *Proclamation for Public Works Week MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim flay 19-26, 1991 as Public Works Week. Summary of Cable Subscriber Survey Council Member Stockman reviewed and highlighted the Executive Summary prepared by Decision Resources Ltd. for cable subscribers interviewed between March 18 and April 1, 1991. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Executive Summary from Decision Resources Ltd. Metropolitan Council District #11 Vacancy Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the notice of vacancy in Council District #11 and letters from Dottie Rietow, dated April 29, 1991. Regular Meeting of the City Council May 7, 1991 Page 17 Registration for LMC Annual Conference Mayor Bakken and Council Members Johnson and Thompson will attend the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference from June 11 - 14, 1991 in Rochester. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to request staff prepare a resolution endorsing the Council's support of Larry Bakken as Vice President of the League of Minnesota Cities. Presentation of Certificates of Appointment Mayor Bakken presented new commission members Richard Groger (Planning Commission) and Tom Zins (Open Space and Recreation Commission) with Certificates of Appointment and Golden Valley mugs. Valley Days Council Member Thompson reviewed the meeting he had with Leeann Herbert, Queen Committee, and outlined concerns about the status of the float. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to request staff to check on the status of the float and report back to the Council. Adjournment MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 PM. ATTEST: J y Nall Adminis ative Secretary