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08-20-91 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council August 20, 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 August 20, 1991 at 6:30 PH. 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: City Council Meeting - August 6, 1991 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council minutes of August 6, 1991 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of August 20, 1991 as amended: Addition of Departmental Item - Authorization to Sign Railroad Agreement with Chicago and North Western Transportation Company for Ottawa Avenue Street Reconstruction. Mayor Bakken informed the residents who were at the meeting regarding Rice Lake Nature Center that the Council will consider their item during the budget process. . Approval of Consent A enda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bids as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #13911 to #13916 and #6312 to #6313. *Peddler's License - Cub Scout Pack 205 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for Cub Scout Pack 205. *Peddler's License - Armstrong Touchdown Club MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for Armstrong Touchdown Club. • Regular Meeting of the City Council August 20, 1991 Page 2 0 *Solicitor's License - Leukemia Society, MN Chapter MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for the Leukemia Society, MN Chapter. *Peddler's License - May Printing/Scott Lauer MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for May Printing/Scott Lauer. *Minutes of Board and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Planning Commission - July 22, 1991 Human Rights Commission - June 13, 1991 Black History Committee - August 8, 1991 Civil Service Commission - December 20, 1990 and January 29, 1991 Continued Informal Public Hearing - Winnetka Avenue Improvements - Resolution Rescinding Authorization to Acquire Property on Winnetka Avenue 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. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimoulsy to direct staff to cease efforts to acquire property until further direction by the Council. The Council was requested to submit a list of questions and concerns about the Winnetka Avenue project to staff. Mayor Bakken directed the City Manager to place the Winnetka Avenue project on the September 24, 1991 Council/Manager agenda and requested staff to provide any available information in answer to the Council's questions. Staff will also prepare a tentative agenda for the Council retreat which will be held this fall regarding the project. The Council did not consider Resolution 91-74. *Letter from Stephen Litton, Rick and Marlys Middlemist and John Viken Regarding Winnetka Avenue Improvements MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Stephen Litton, Rick and Marlys Middlemist and John Viken, dated August 13, 1991 regarding Winnetka Avenue improvements. • Regular Meeting of the City Council August 20, 1991 Page 3 • *Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive, file and approve the following requests to serve beer and/or wine at Brookview Park: Vivian Smith, dated August 5, 1991 to serve beer and wine at the small shelter on September 4, 1991 from 5:00 PM until dusk; Rod Dolan, dated August 5, 1991 to serve beer and wine at the small shelter on September 8, 1991 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM; ITT Consumer Financial Corporation, dated August 5, 1991 to serve beer and wine at the small shelter on September 7, 1991 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM; and Honeywell (Military Avionics Division), dated August 2, 1991 to serve beer and wine at the large shelter on September 12, 1991 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. *July, 1991 General Fund Budqet Report MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the July, 1991 General Fund Budget Report. *Call for Informal Public Hearin - Ordinance Amendment - Liquor License Holiday Hours - 9/3/91 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding liquor license holiday hours of operation for September 3, 1991. . *Resolution Amending Fees for Precious Metal Dealer Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-75 RESOLUTION AMENDING FEE RESOLUTION 91-6 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Russell 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 Public Hearing: 1992 Budgets (General, Utility, Brookview Golf Conservation/Recycling, Human Services and Motor Vehicle Licensinq Funds Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set December 10, 1991 at 6:30 PM as the date for the public hearing for consideration of the 1992 budget. 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council August 20, 1991 Page 4 • Certification of 1992 Proposed Tax Lev Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the proposed tax levy for 1992: Total General Fund Levy $6,157,325 Total Bonded Debt Levy 1,049,060 Total Levy $7,206,385 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $2,250,000 General Obligation Temporary Tax Increment Bonds Series 1991C Krelitz Shopping Center 900,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds Series 1991D Street Reconstruction); and $300,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1991E Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-76 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF: $2,250,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TEMPORARY TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1991C; $900,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1991D AND $300,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1991E • 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. *_Authorization to Sign Third Party Agreement with the Greater Minneapolis Daycare ASSnriatinn MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Third Party Agreement with the Greater Minneapolis Daycare Association. *Receipt of West Suburban Mediation Center Activity Reports and Evaluation MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the West Suburban Mediation Center Activity Report, dated August 8, 1991, for the second quarter; a six month report on all cases and compilation of evaluation responses from January 1 through June 30, 1991. *Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Agreement with CitX of Robbinsdale for Forestry Services MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Robbinsdale for forestry services for 1991. • • Regular Meeting of the City Council August 20, 1991 Page 5 *Call for Informal Public Hearin - Ordinance Amendment - Gambling Operations - 9/ 91 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding gambling operations for September 3, 1991. Authorization to Sign Railroad Agreement with Chicago and North Western Transportation Company for Ottawa Avenue Street Reconstruction Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with Chicago and North Western Transporation Company for the rebuilding of the Ottawa Avenue railroad crossing. *Bids - Tractor Sidewalk Snowblower/Sweeper MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase one tractor sidewalk snowblower/sweeper from the only bidder, MacQueen Equipment, Inc. for $48,800.00. Bids - Tennis Court Reconstruction at Medley Park William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for tennis court reconstruction at Medley Park to the lowest responsible bidder, Ideal Paving, Inc. for $39,528.75. The bids were as follows: *Quotes - Reversible Plow MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase one reversible snowplow with polymer moldboard and trip cutting edges from the lowest responsible bidder, Crysteel Truck Equipment for $7,126.00. The quotes were as follows: Crysteel Truck Equipment $7,126.00 MacQueen Equipment, Inc. 7,482.00 Amount Bid Corrected Bid Ideal Paving, Inc. $43,293.75 $39,528.75 Bituminous Consulting 42,635.75 Alber Construction 46,906.50 Finley Bros. 48,317.50 48,297.50 Driveway Design 52,995.00 GMH Asphalt 54,607.00 50,207.00 Barber Construction 64,335.00 *Quotes - Reversible Plow MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase one reversible snowplow with polymer moldboard and trip cutting edges from the lowest responsible bidder, Crysteel Truck Equipment for $7,126.00. The quotes were as follows: Crysteel Truck Equipment $7,126.00 MacQueen Equipment, Inc. 7,482.00 Regular Meeting of the City Council August 20, 1991 Page 6 0 Announcements of Meetings • No action taken. Mayor's Communications Mayor Bakken stated any letters he has received have been forwarded to the appropriate staff for the comments. Lowell Odland updated the Council on the Medicine Lake Road street reconstruction project and flood control projects. Adjournment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM. ATTEST: