01-21-92 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 21, 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 21, 1992 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, Stockman and
Thompson. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Fred Salsbury,
Director of Public Works; Robert Meller, Acting City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 7, 1992
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the City Council minutes of January 7, 1992 as amended: under Letter
from Art Flannagan Regarding Resignation from Board of Zoning Appeals - change
last word in motion to "momento".
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of January 21, 1992 as amended: Addition of Communications and
Petitions: Letter from Chris Meyer Regarding Ewald Dairy Site.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bids as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #13965.
*Lawful Gambling License Exemption - Good Shepherd Church
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the lawful gambling license exemption for Good Shepherd Church.
*Peddler's License - G. K. Company, Inc.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the peddler's license for G. K. Company, Inc.
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41� *Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Open Space and Recreation Commission - August 26, 1991
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - September 19, October 17 and
December 19, 1991
Black History Committee - January 9, 1992
Continued Public Hearin - Preliminary Desi n N an AP rovai - TUU rVU -
Affordable Suburban Apartment Partnership ASAP and the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority
William Joynes and Mark Grimes reviewed the options available to 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.
Steve Erickson, 1812 York Avenue North, thanked the Council for listening to the
area residents.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to refer
the project to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for consideration of a
proprosal from Habitat for Humanity.
Bill Schatzlein expressed his appreciation to Council for allowing him to work
on this project and for any future development.
*Letter from David Fellman Regarding Ewald Dairy Site
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from David Fellman, received December 27, 1991 regarding the
Ewald Dairy site.
*Petition from Golden Valley & Minneapolis Residents Regarding Ewald Dairy Site
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the petition from Golden Valley and Minneapolis residents, dated January
16, 1992 regarding the Ewald Dairy site.
Letter from Chris Meyer Regarding Ewald Dairy Site
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*Quotes - Cushman Truckster for Golf Department
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a Cushman truckster from the lowest responsible bidder, Cushman Motor Company
for $11,145.00. The quotes were as follows:
Cushman Motor Company $11,145.00
Illinois Lawn Equipment 11,481.00
Herst Distributing Inc. 12,218.00
*Quotes - Driving Range Ball Picker for Golf Department
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a driving range ball picker from the lowest responsible bidder, North Star Turf
for $6,285.00. The quotes were as follows:
North Star Turf $6,285.00
Polfus Implement 7,500.00
MTI 7,187.00
Pay Equity Implementation Report
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City of Golden Valley Pay Equity Implementation Report and direct its
submission to the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations.
Announcements of Meetings
The new Director of Public Works - Fred Salsbury was introduced.
The Council Retreat will be held on February 22, 1992 at the Brookview Community
Center beginning at 8:30 AM.
Council Member Johnson and Stockman will serve as the Subcommittee to review and
make a recommendation on the salary for the City Manager.
Reset Council Meeting Dates
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to reset
the following Council meeting dates: March 3 to March 2; April 7 to April 14;
May 19 to May 12; September 15 to September 8; October 6 to October 13; November
3 to November 10; December 1 to December 8; and the following Council/Manager
meetings to: March 10 to March 17; and June 9 to June 2, 1992.
Mayor's Communications
No action taken.
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Human Rights Commission Annual Report
William Hobbs, Chair, Human Rights Commission, reviewed the annual report and
showed a video which showed the history of the Commission.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the annual report and video.
Black History Committee Update
Walter Gray, Co -Chair, Black History Committee, presented a 1991 progress report
and updated the Council on the events scheduled for 1992.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the 1991 and 1992 progress report.
Background Report - Mendelssohn Avenue
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to refer
the report back to staff for a recommendation for consideration at the February
4 meeting.
Appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Herb Polacheck to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term to expire April, 1992.
Appointment to Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Committee
Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to interview
the prospective candiates for the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory
Committee.
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reoortinq
Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to request
the Mayor send a letter of congratulations to the Finance Department in recognition
for receiving the certificate.
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I* Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:50 PM.
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J y aly, Adminis rative Secretary
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