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01-07-92 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1992 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 January 7, 1992 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, Stockman and Thompson. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Approval of Minutes: Council/Manager Meeting - December 10, 1991 and City Council Meeting - December 3 and December 10, 1991 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of December 10, 1991 as submitted. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council minutes of December 3, 1991 as submitted. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council minutes of December 10, 1991 as submitted. Adjournment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 PM. Oath of Office, Roll Call and Seating of the 1992-1993 Council Judge Patrick W. Fitzgerald gave the oath of office to Mayor Larry A. Bakken and Council Members Gloria L. Johnson, David A. Thompson and Joan R. Russell. The term for Mayor Bakken and Council Member Russell expires December 31, 1993 and the term for Council Members Johnson and Stockman expires December 31, 1995. A roll call was taken and the seating of the 1992-93 took place. The Mayor adjourned the meeting for cake and coffee, after which the meeting reconvened. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of January 7, 1992 as amended: Departmental Item - Call for Informal Public Hearing - Liquor License Violation - RZMP Corporation d/b/a Schuller's Tavern - change date to February 4, 1992; Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Set Date for Council Retreat. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1992 Page 2 I* Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Stockman as Mayor Pro Tem for a period of one year. *Set Time and Place of Agenda Closing MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set the closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Counci agenda at 4:30 PM on the Wednesday preceding the Council Meeting in the City Manager's Office. *Designation of Official Publication MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to designate the New Hope -Golden Valley SunPost as the City's official newspaper. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bids as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #13951 to #13964. *Solicitor's License - Greater Minneapolis Girl Scouts MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for the Greater Minneapolis Girl Scouts. *Lawful Gambling License - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the 1992 lawful gambling license for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Board of Zoning Appeals - December 10, 1991 Black History Committee - December 12, 1991 Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - November 21, 1991 Outdoor Pool Task Force - November 18, 1991 Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1992 Page 3 Public Hearin - Minor Subdivision - 717 Westwood Drive South William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Richard Groger, Planning Commission, presented the Commission report. Allen Barnard reviewed the legal options available for 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. Phillip and Wanda Smith, applicants, reviewed their request for the minor sudivision. Bill Bonner, Waters and Bonner, architect, reviewed the topography of the site and the available options for placement of the home and driveway entrance. Jack and Joanie Molloy, 433 Thomas Avenue North, stated they would like to build their home on the lot. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the minor subdivision for Lot 9, 10 and the south 50 feet of Lot 11, Block 13, Kennedy's West Tyrol Hills. BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES Letter from Art Flannagan Regarding Resignation from Board of Zoning Appeals Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Art Flannagan, dated December 23, 1991 regarding his resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition for his service to the community and invite him to attend a future meeting to to be presented with a momentous. *Resolution Designating Depositories for City Funds Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-1 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS 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 18 Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1992 Page 4 *Approval of Sanitarian Contract MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract for sanitarian services for 1992. *November, 1991 General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the November, 1991 General Fund Budget Report. *Adoption of 1992 Fee Resolution Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-2 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AS PROVIDED IN THE CITY CODE 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. 10 *Adoption of Edited Employee Handbook Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-3 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE EDITED 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, 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 Hearin - Liquor License Violation - RZMP Corporation d/b/a Schuller s Tavern - 2/4/92 William Joynes stated the hearing date had been changed from 1/21/92 to 2/4/92. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider the liquor license violation at Schuller's Tavern for February 4, 1992. 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1992 Page 5 is *Quote - 1992 Diseased Tree Removal and Public Tree Trimming Contract MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to renew the contract based upon bids submitted in 1991 for the trimming and removal of trees and stumps on public and private property from Tim's Tree Service. Announcements of Meetings No action taken. Reset Council Meeting Dates Staff will prepare a list of suggested meeting dates and bring it back to the Council for action. Set Date for Board of Review MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to set April 29, 1992 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers as the date for the annual Board of Review. Council Retreat Staff will prepare a list of suggested meeting dates. The Council was asked to • let staff know of any topics for discussion. Staff will submit a preliminary agenda for review at a future Council/Manager meeting. Mayors Communications No action taken. Council Assignments - Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, League of Minnesota Cities, Council Commission Subcommittees Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to make the following appointments: Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson - Mayor Bakken - 1 year term Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Council Member Johnson, Delegate; and Council Member Russell, Alternate - 1 year term Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Legislative Liaison - Mayor Bakken - 1 year term League of Minnesota Cities - Council Member Thompson, Delgate; and Mayor Bakken, Alternate - 1 year term Council Commission Subcommittees - 1 year term Planning Commission: Russell and Thompson Human Rights Commission: Johnson and Stockman Open Space and Recreation Commission: Johnson and Thompson Council Representative on Housing Task Force - Thompson (already appointed) • • Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1992 Page 6 Council Appointments - Civil Service Commission, Assistant Weed Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Northwest Hennepin Human S Executive Board, Northwest Suburban Cable Commission Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item. Inspector, rvices Council MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Carol Johnson to the Civil Service Commission for a three year term, expiring January 1, 1995. Mayor Bakken will appoint Ron Hanner as the Assistant Weed Inspector for a one year term. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint the following to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Larry Bakken and Joan Russell for a two year term and Gloria Johnson and Dave Thompson to a four year term. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint Jeanne Andre, Director and Bill Joynes as Alternate to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Board for a two year term. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to appoint Ray Stockman and Bill Joynes to the Northwest Suburban Cable Commission for a two year term. Conference/Seminar Registrations - GTS Seminars for All Elected Officals; LMC Conference for Newly Elected Officals and NLC Annual Congressiona -City Cnnferenre Mayor Bakken asked the Council Members if they plan on attending any of the conferences and/or seminars to notify staff. Mayor Bakken and Council Member Johnson plan on attending the NLC Annual Congressional -City Conference in March, 1992. Adjournment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM. J ATTEST: