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08-18-92 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council August 18, 1992 40 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 18, 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; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - Jul 21, 1992 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council minutes of July 21, 1992 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of August 18, 1992 as submitted. 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 (*), removing Organizational Item - License #14360. . *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 licenses #14355 - #14360, and #6411 - #6414, removing #14360. *Solicitor's License - Greenpeace MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Greenpeace. *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 - August 10, 1992 Board of Zoning Appeals - August 11, 1992 is 40 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council August 18, 1992 Page 2 Public Hearin - Minor Subdivision - North Wirth Parkway 4th Addition William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development reviewed the minor subdivision. Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report. 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 unanimously to approve the preliminary sketch of a minor subdivision to be called North Wirth Parkway 4th Addition, and approve a variance to the subdivision chapter of the City Code to allow the inclusion of unplatted land in the minor subdivision. -- µJ �1v11 Lv t -T i IIJ V 16u 6 I VIIQI The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman: ORDINANCE #95, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Rezoning from a Mixture of Light Industrial, Industrial and Railroad Zoning Districts to all Light Industrial Zoning District North Side of Dahlberg Drive Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), Applicant Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the rezoning. Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report. 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 Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance #95, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman: ORDINANCE #96, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Rezoning from a Mixture of Light Industrial and Railroad Zoning Districts to all I-4 Institutional Zoning District North Side of Dahlberg Drive Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), Applicant Regular Meeting of the City Council August 18, 1992 Page 3 • Public Hearin - First Consideration - Ordinance #95 - Rezoning Lot 2 Block 1, North Wirth Parkw—ay 4th Addition to Li ht Industrial and Ordinance #96 - Lot 3 Block 1, North Wirth--Fa—rkWay 4th Addition to I -4 -Institutional Continued 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 Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance #95, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES Public Hearing - Preliminary —Design Plan Approval - PUD #61 Dahlberg, Inc. William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Tom Gerster, KKE Architects, representing the applicants reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council. Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report. 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 Russell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the preliminary design plan for PUD #61, Dahlberg, Inc. with the following conditions: 1. The site plan dated July 1, 1992 prepared by KKE Architects be made a part of this approval. 2. The building area be allowed to expand to up to 50,000 sq. ft. on the lot assuming 155 spaces are available. (The architect said there is additional space on the site for about 15 spaces.) 3. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the City Council as part of the general plan. 4. The grading and utility plan be approved by the City Engineer. The Engineer shall approve means to minimize erosion from the site during construction. *Letter from Syrile Ellison Regarding Resignation from North West Hennepin Human Services Council MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Syrile Ellison, dated August 10, 1992, regarding resignation from North West Human Services Council and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation. 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council August 18, 1992 Page 4 *Call for PublicHearing - General Plan Approval - PUD #61 - Dahlberg, Inc. 9,792 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing to consider approval of the general plan for PUD #61, Dahlberg, Inc. for September 1, 1992. Resolution Determining the Desirability of Issuing General Obligation Swimmin Pool Bonds William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-67 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE DESIRABILITY OF ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION SWIMMING POOL BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR AN ELECTION THEREON 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. 0 Proposed Modification of MTC Bus Routes William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the new bus routes and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the following bus route changes to be implemented on September 26, 1992: Winnetka Avenue (Highway 55 to Laurel Avenue); Laurel Avenue (Winnetka Avenue to Louisiana Avenue); Louisiana Avenue (Laurel Avenue to I-394); and South Frontage Road of I-394 (Minneapolis City Limits to Cedar Lake Road). *Request to Raise Wilkins Pontiac Signage along I-394 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to grant the request submitted by Wilkins Pontiac to install an electronic message sign and a Pontiac brand sign to 48 feet in height at their facility at 8909 Wayzata Boulevard. *Quotes - Asphalt Roller MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase a tandem steel -wheeled asphalt roller, through State of Minnesota purchasing division, from Aspen Equipment Company for $21,511.00. 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council August 18, 1992 Page 5 • *Quotes - Playground Equipment for Glenview Park MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Glenview Park from the lowest responsible bidder, E.F. Andersen for $23,745.00. The quotes were as follows: E. F. Andersen $23,745.00 St. Croix Recreation 23,889.00 Flanagan Sales 23,995.00 *Quotes - Irrigation and Lighting for Civic Center/Library Pedestrian Corridor MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to install irrigation and lighting in the civic center/library pedestrian corridor from the only bidder or lowest responsible bidder, Electric Service Company to install pedestrian lighting for $11,533.00; and Townhome Maintenance Corp. to install a sprinkler system for $4,100.00. The quotes were as follows: Lighting: Irrigation: Electric Services Company $11,553.00 Townhome Maintenance Corp. $4,100.00 Killmer Electric Co., Inc. 13,985.00 Announcements of Meetings • No action taken. Mayor's Communications MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Nancy Beckland thanking the Fire Department for their help during a recent fire at her parent's home. Administrative Hearing - Liquor License Revocation - Restaurant Ventures One Maqyor Bakken reviewed the procedure for the administrative hearing. Allen Barnard reviewed the events which lead up to calling the hearing and con- ducted the administrative hearing, asking questions of the representatives for Restaurant Ventures One. The Court Reporter administered the oath. Frank Berman, Attorney representing RV -I, reviewed the bankruptcy proceedings, condemnation award, status of the operations for Coco Lezzone, Rupert's and American Cafe, and lease agreements and feels there is no reason for the hearing Joseph Dicker, Bankruptcy Attorney, reviewed the bankruptcy proceedings, assets, lease agreements, food license, partnerships, abandonment of the liquor license, and handicapped facilities. Dave Webb, partnership spoke about bankruptcy, leases, partnerships, agreement with the landlord, and stated he feels there has been no change in the license. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 18, 1992 Page 6 40 Administrative Hearin_ - Liquor License Revocation - Restaurant Ventures One Continued William Joynes, asked questions regarding the food license, entrances and exits, sanitary and kitchen facilities. Lloyd Becker, Director of Zoning and Community Services, reviewed the inspection of property conducted by the City and the status of the food licenses. Robert Raschke, Lindquist & Vennum, Attorney representing Capital City Investments reviewed the status of the property, lease agreements, space of restaurants, liens on property, assets, kitchen facilities and condemnation and bankruptcy proceedings. The Mayor closed the hearing. Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, reviewed the staff time involved in investigating an liquor license applicant. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to continue the administrative hearing to the first meeting in September, to permit Restaurant Ventures One to provide the offered information so staff may investigate further the status of the food license, the actual holder of the liquor license, health and safety issues regarding the facility, the location of the facility, the current portion of the building that is actually used and identifed on a map, • the issue of the operator clarifed, how much the assets currently are with the current ownwership, and the ownership of the fixtures. *Proclamation for Constitution Week MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to proclaim .September 17 - 23, 1992 as Constitution Week in Golden Valley. Adjournment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 PM. ATTEST: U