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12-10-91 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council December 10, 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 December 10, 1991 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, Stockman and Thompson. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Scott Brink, Assistant City Engineer; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - November 19, 1991 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council minutes of November 19, 1991 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of December 10, 1991 as amended: Addition to Communications and Petitions - Letters from Simek's and Blair Tremere Regarding Winnetka Avenue. Approval of Consent Agenda 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 #13947 to #13950. *Lawful Gambling Licenses - Golden Valley VFW Post #7051, Chester Bird American Legion Post #523 and Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the 1992 lawful gambling licenses for the Golden Valley VFW Post#7051, Chester Bird American Legion Post #523 and Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Planning Commission - November 25, 1991 Regular Meeting of the City Council December 10, 1991 Page 2 Public Hearing - 1992 Budget - Approval of Park and Recreation and Golf Fees and Assessments for Pond Aesthetics William Joynes and Don Taylor, Finance Director, reviewed the proposed budget and answered questions from the Council and public. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. George Murad, Open Space and Recreation Commission, reviewed the Commission's recommendation that the resident patron green fees not be increased. Don Singer, 6014 Golden Valley Road, stated he would like the golf fees reduced to be competitive with other courses in the metro area. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to adopt the park and recreation and golf fees as recommended by staff for 1992. Council Members Johnson and Russell opposed. Shirley McLaughlin, 2600 Kyle Avenue North, feels the city should include treatment for controlling weeds and algae in ponds in the budget and not access property owners. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried to request staff to place the item on a Council/Manager agenda and research other options and/or agencies that are available, the number of ponds (public and private) that could be effected and the status of the city's ponds. John Paulson, 320 Edgewood Avenue North, concerned the city is spending too much money each year and the city should cut back on its spending. Phil Worthington, 2580 Regent Avenue North, feels that senior citizens will be forced to leave the city because the taxes are getting to high. Daniel Fontaine, Golden Valley Orchestra, requested the Council continue its financial support. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-94 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING A TAX LEVY FOR 1992 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 December 10, 1991 Page 3 Public Hearing - 1992 Budget - Approval of Park and Recreation and Golf Fees and Assessments for Pond Aesthetics - Continued Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-95 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1992 BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND 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. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-96 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1992 BUDGET OF THE UTILITY FUND 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 91-97 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1992 BUDGET OF THE BROOKVIEW GOLF FUND 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 91-98 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1992 BUDGET OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING FUND 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 10, 1991 Page 4 Public Hearing - 1992 Budget - Approval of Park and Recreation and Golf Fees and Assessments for Pond Aesthetics - Continued Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-99 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1992 BUDGET OF THE CONSERVATION/RECYCLING 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, 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 91-100 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1992 BUDGET OF THE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION 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 Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-101 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1992 BUDGET OF THE STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND 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. Letter from Grace Wineman Requesting Installation of No Parking Signs on MAnrlalccnhn William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Grace Wineman, dated November 25, 1991 and request staff provide background information on previous requests and Council action. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 10, 1991 Page 5 Letters from Simek's and Blair Tremere Regarding Winnetka Avenue MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letters from Simek's, dated December 9 and Blair Tremere, dated December 8, 1991 regarding Winnetka Avenue. *Letter from Kent Warden, Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association Regarding 1992 Budget MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Kent Warden, Greater Minneapolis Building Owners and Managers Association, dated November 18, 1991, regarding the 1992 Budget. Establishment of the Golden Valley Foundation William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-102 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE GOLDEN VALLEY FOUNDATION AS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO 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, 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. *Quotes - Pump Inspection and Repair MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize inspection and repair of two high service pumps from the lowest responsible bidder, Keys Well Drilling for $2,420.00. The quotes were as follows: Traut Wells $2,935.00 Bergerson-Caswell 2,512.00 Layne Minnesota 2,750.00 Keys Well Drilling Company 2,420.00 *Quotes - Utility Department Trailer MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase a utility trailer for the Water and Sewer Department from the lowest responsible bidder, MacQueen Equipment Inc. for $3,171.00. The quotes were as follows: Midwest Machinery, Inc. $4,271.00 Long Lake Ford Tractor, Inc. 3,590.00 MacQueen Equipment Inc. 3,171.00 Regular Meeting of the City Council December 10, 1991 Page 6 Establishing General Wages and Salaries for 1992 for All Non -Union Personnel William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-103 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GENERAL WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 1992 FOR ALL NON-UNION PERSONNEL 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. Announcements of Meetings Mayor Bakken stated he is going to the NLC Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada December 12 - 16. The League of Minnesota Cities is paying for the trip because he is on the board. *Set Date for Final Check Register MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to set December 31, 1991 as the date to sign the final check register. Mayor Communications Mayor Bakken stated he had received some letters and requested staff to make copies for the Council. Winnetka Avenue Discussion Mayor Bakken reviewed the background and action taken to date on 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. Joseph Finley, representing Golden Valley Shopping Center, feels condemnation costs are estimated too low, and this plan is not progress. Richard Middlemist, 7820 Fairbault Street, asked about increase in project costs, and what other options are availabe without widening Winnetka. John Viken, Photo Fast, feels 30 business will be destroyed, and clients will go to other shopping centers to shop. Kathy Wright, 707 Winnetka Avenue, she is opening a store in January and has done business with the other companies in the center and do not want those stores to close. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 10, 1991 Page 7 Winnetka Avenue Discussion - Continued Dave Trach, Golden Valley Shopping Center, feels the installation of medians will destroy businesses and the project will hurt all the people in the shopping center. Glen Schuller, Simek's, feels the installation of medians will destroy business and will move out of the shopping center. Steve Litton, 717 Winnetka Avenue North, feels post office should be relocated, library entrance should be one way, feels accident reduction program could be initiated. Roger McConico, 1325 Winnetka Avenue, asked what is the project going to do for the residents. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried to direct staff to proceed with the right-of-way acquisition as outlined in Resolution 91-69; work with Hennepin County staff to prepare a plan which reduces impact to adjacent property owners; and develop options for the possible relocation of the Post Office within Valley Square. Council Members Johnson and Thompson opposed. Recommendation for Staff Research for Ewald Dairy Site William Joynes and Mark Grimes reviewed the recommendation. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the memo from Mark Grimes, dated December 5, 1991 regarding development of the Ewald Dairy site. Adjournment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 PM. 11 ATTEST: