01-05-93 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 5, 1993
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 5, 1993 at 6:30 PP1.
The following members were present: Bakken, Russell , Stockman and Thompson;
and the following was absent: Johnson. Also present were: Mark Grimes,
Director of Planning and Development; Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works;
Al1en Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Ad�inistrative Secretary.
�proval of Agenda
�10VED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of January 5, 1993 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously tv approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Council Plember Stockman as Playor Pro Tem for a one year period.
*Set Time and Place of Aqenda Closin
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to set
the closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Council
agenda at 4:30 PM on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting in the City
Manager's Office.
*Designation of Official Newspaper
P10VED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to designate
the New Hope-Golden Valley SunPost as the City's official newspaper.
*Bills and Claims
P�OVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
�10VED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #14405 - #14407 and #6430 - #6432.
Regular Pleeting of the City Council
January 5, 1993
Page 2
*P1inutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - Nove�ber 12, 1992
Building Board of Review - December 7, 1992
Board of Zoning Appeals - December 8, 1992
Black History Committee - December 10, 1992
Public Hearing - Residential Street Liqht - RSL 200 - QuPbec Avenue North at
Phoenix Street
Fred Salsbury introduced the agenda item.
The �layor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Donald Harshman, 1109 Quebec Avenue North, had questions regarding the possible
addition of another light to the district, the placement of the light and the
cost.
Ed Shallcross, 1037 Quebec Avenue North, asked if the light could be placed on
the east side of the street, and what the costs will be.
John Lawson, 1038 Quebec Avenue North, wants to know where the street light and
wires will be placed and how the placement will effect trees in the area.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Plember Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-1
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IP1PROVE�1ENTS
RSL 200
(QUEBEC AVENUE NORTH AT PHOENIX STREET)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by ��lember
Thompson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bakken, Russell , Stockman and Thompson; and the following was
absent: Johnson, and the following voted against the sar�e: none, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the �layor and
hiS signature attested by the City Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 5, 1993
Page 3
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Amendment Approval - PUD #24 -
Amendment #2 - Plidtown evelopment
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the preliminary design plan amendment.
The P�ayor 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 design plan amendment for PUD #24, �1idtown Development, Amendment #2.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - ABSENT RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
Continued Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #94 - Flood Plain
Management and Zoning Overla D�strict
The following ordinance was D10VED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman:
ORDI�JANCE #94, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AP1ENDING THE CITY CODE
(AMEND��ENT TO FLOOD PLAIN P�1ANAGEMENT AND ZONING DISTRICT)
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, stated the Com�ission recommended approval
of Ordinance #94.
The �1ayor 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 �layor closed the public hearing.
Staff was requested to review and clarify the title in Subd. 3, 1.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stock�an and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #94, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - ABSENT RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOPIPSON - YES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 5, 1993
Page 4
Letter from �1r. and Mrs. Luksan Re ardinq Pedestrian Safety
Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item.
Bill Luksan, 7415 Knoll Street North, stated he and his wife regularly walk on
Golden Valley Road and have been hit by bicyclists who ride on the sidewalk.
He is requesting the Council pass an ordinance, like the City of Hopkins, which
restricts bicyclists from riding on the sidewalk.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from P1r. and ��rs. Luksan, dated November 23, 1992, and
requested staff to report back to the Council by the end of February.
Letter from Mr. Skonberg Reqardin Animal Ordinance
Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from h1r. Skonberg, dated November 4, 1992, and requested
staff to report back to the Council by the end of February.
*Authorization to Siqn 1993 Sanitarian Contract
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the P1ayor and City Planager to sign the contract for sanitarian services for 1993.
*Resolution Designating Depositories for Cit Funds
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-2
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by �-1ember
Russell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bakken, Russell , Stockman and Thompson; and the following was absent:
Johnson, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the �layor and his
signature attested by the City Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 5, 1993
Page 5
*Call for Feasibility Stud - RSL 201 - Jersey Avenue North, Glenwood Avenue to
Western venue
Plember Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-3
RESOLUTIOP� ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROUEMENT
RSL 201
(JERSEY AVENUE NORTH, GLENWOOD AVENUE TO WESTERN AVENUE)
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, Russell , Stockman and Thompson; and the following was absent:
Johnson, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Playor and his
signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Call for Public Hearin - RSL 201 - Jerse Avenue North, Glenwood Avenue to
Western venue - 1 1 /9
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-4
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 201
(JERSEY AVENUE NOP.TH, GLENWOOD AVENUE TO WESTERN AVENUE)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by P1ember
Russell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bakken, Russell , Stockman and Tho�pson; and the following was absent:
Johnson, 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 for City Clerk to Execute Cemeter Deeds
P1ember Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-5
RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS HAVING AUTHORITY
TO EXECUTE CEMETERY DEEDS FOR THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
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, Russell , Stockman and Thompson; and the following was absent:
Johnson, and the following voted against the sa�e: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the P�ayor and his
signature attested by the City Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 5, 1993
Page 6
*Authorize Execution of Joint Powers A reement with City of Buffalo for
Refinancing of Elderly Housin , Assisted Living and Nursing Home Facilit -
Covenant Retirement Communities Inc.
Plember Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-6
RESOLUTIOPJ AUTHORIZING EXECUTIOPJ OF
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BUFFALO
TO PROVIDE FOR REFINANCING OF ELDERLY HOUSING,
ASSISTED LIVING AND NURSING HOME FACILITIES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mer�ber
Russell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bakken, Russell , Stockman and Thompson; and the following was absent:
Johnson, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the r�ayo►- and his
signature attested by the City Clerk.
Call for Public Hearin - General Plan Amendr�ent Approval - PUD #24 - Amendment
#2 - Midtown Development - 2/2/93
P1ark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and r�otion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the general plan amendment, Amendment #2,
PUD #24, Midtown Development for February 2, 1993.
*November, 1992 - General Fund Bud et Report
P10VED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanir�ously to receive
and file the Plovember, 1992 General Fund Budget Report.
Announcements of �leetinqs
No action taken.
P1ayor's Communications
No action taken.
Set 1993 Meeting Dates
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to set the
Council/Staff Retreat for February 13, 1993 at 8:30 AP1 at the Brookview Comr�unity
Center.
The Council will set the City Council meeting and Council/Manager meeting dates
at the next meeting when Council Plember Johnson is present.
The Council was requested to let Bill Joynes know if they have any suggested
topics for the Council/Staff Retreat.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 5, 1993
Page 7
Set Date for Board of Review
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to set
April 28, 1993 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers as the date for the annual
Board of Review.
Council Representation - Le islative Liaison and Spokesperson, Association of
Metropolitan P1unicipalities , League of Minnesota ities, Council Commission
Subcommittees
Playor Bakken introduced the agenda item.
P10VED by Russell , seconded by Thompson and �otion carried unanimously to make
the following appointments:
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson - Mayor Bakken - 1 year ter�
Association of Pletropolitan Municipalities - Council P1e�ber Johnson, Delegate;
and Council Member Russell , Alternate - 1 year term
Association of Metropolitan Plunicipalities Legislative Liaison - �4ayor Bakken -
1 year term
League of Minnesota Cities - Council Me�ber Tho�pson, 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)
Council Representative on Golden Valley Foundation - Johnson (already appointed)
Council Appointments - Civil Service Co��ission, and Assistant Weed Inspector
P1ayor Qakken introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to confirm
the P�ayor's appointment of Rosemary Thorsen to the Civil Service Commission for
a three year term, expiring January 1 , 1996.
Mayor Bakken will appoint Ron Hammer as the Assistant tdeed Inspector for a one
year term.
Presentation of Bo�rl to Chuck Burmeister
flayor Bakken presented a pewter bowl to Chuck Bur�eister in recognition of his
hard work and dedication for his service on various boards, com�issions, task
forces and subcommittees. Each Council Plember expressed their appreciation to
him for his service to the co�munity.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 5, 1993
Page 8
Certificates of Appreciation - Outdoor Pool Task Force
Mayor Bakken stated the Council would like to recognize the following for their
hard work and dedication in serving on the Outdoor Pool Task Force: George
P1urad, A1 Anderegg, Charles Cahill , Larry Chiat, Linda Farnham, Dr. Thomas
Franke, Kathy Gottsaker, Marcia Kulick, Jay Leigh, Michael P1auren, Marti Micks,
Dede Scanlon, and Robert Shaffer. Robert Shaffer, Marti Micks and Linda Farnham
were present to receive their Certificates of Appreciation. The certificates
will be mailed to those recipients who were unable to attend the meeting.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:26 PP1.
ar y A. B cen, ayor
ATTEST:
,
Jud Nally Administrati Secretary
,
l