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03-16-93 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council March 16, 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 March 16, 1993 at 6:30 PM. The following �embers 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 Aqenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 16, 1993 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions Letters Regarding Winnetka Avenue Reconstruction. Approval of Consent A enda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses #14439 - #14650 and #6453 - #6476. *Solicitor's License - Chester Bird Le ion MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for the Chester Bird Legion. *Gambling� License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement Church of St. riai yai a� r�a►-Y MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimusly to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the Church of St. Margaret Mary. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 16, 1993 Page 2 Public Hearin - Communit Develo ment Block Grant Pro ram - CDBG : 1. eso ution rov�n rojected se o unds or ear o t e rban ennepin ount omnmun�ty eve opment oc rant ro ram an . eso ut�on ^��`"�NYv'�� � �� �� vT�yii rar K n�dd Std►'t dCl Tlty William Joynes introduced the agenda item. 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. P�lember Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1993 (YEAR XIX) OF THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOP��IENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by D1ember 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 Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-22 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR BROOKLYN PARK NEAD START FACILITY 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 and Stockman; and the following voted against the same: Thompson; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Informal Public Hearin - Winnetka Avenue North Reconstruction William Joynes presented the background information and current plans for the project answered questions from the public. Allen Barnard, Don Taylor, Finance Director; Randy Gerdas, SRF, were also at the meeting to answer questions. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Alex Epstein, Golden Valley Liquor Warehouse, 7890 Olson Memorial Highway, concerned over access to his business and doesn 't understand why the project is so important. Mary Strandness, 7600 Golden Valley Road, read and submitted a petition from Calvary Center Cooperative residents opposing the project, she feels there is no need for another grocery and drug store, had questions regarding green space, medians, and handicapped parking. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 16, 1993 Page 3 Informal Public Hearin - Winnetka Avenue North Reconstruction - Continued Kevin Kittleson, 1012 Winnetka Avenue North, asked what the cost breakdown of the project is, feels the post office is the problem, is concerned over the loss of small businesses, and driveway turnarounds; and asked if the project can be voted on in a referendum. Steve Litton, 1850 Kelly Drive, feels that since access to I-394 has been changed, traffic has decreased, doesn 't feel the road should be widened, had questions about sidewalk and driveway placement, and feels the land on the east side of the street should be used for the project. A1 Hollenbeck, 7600 Golden Valley Road, stated that each time Winnekta is upgraded traffic increases and it is harder to walk to the shopping center. Peter Beckman, Attorney representing Dave Trach, stated they prefer the 5th lane alternative, reviewed background on condemnation negotiations with the City and reviewed their plans for the roadway and entrance to the shopping center. Pat Weller, 4526 Orchard Avenue North, Crystal Care Center, had questions regarding proposal for assisted living facility. Vern Barker, Golden Valley Laundry, 629 Winnetka Avenue North, asked questions about parking lot configuration, concerned over lack of "drop off" parking, handicapped spaces, winter parking and the amount of parking in front of his business. Mark Gregory, 440 Winnetka Avenue South, had questions about what is happening with his property, and the property on the corner. Lois Sicora, 501 Varner Circle, asked when the strip mall will be bought by the City, what will happen to the building, why other properties purchased by the City still remain vacanct and feels the creek needs to be cleaned up and utilized better. John Viken, Photo Fast, 701 Winnetka Avenue North, had questions regarding parking from the strip mall , and distributed a statement outlining his recommendation to form a committee to help resolve the issues. Dale Hoffman, Kuiper's Hardware, 7908 Olson Memorial Highway, opposed because of costs, flaws in the design that causes the removal of businesses and questioned the number of proposed lanes, and asked how long the project will take. David Trach, Golden Valley Shopping Center, feels everyone should sit down and resolve the issues and feels there is no need for larger shopping centers. Bill Piazza, 1307 VJinnetka Avenue North, feels that they should put the post office drive up boxes in the shopping center by Crown Shoes temporarily to help with the traffic problem. Marge Kittleson, 1012 Winnetka Avenue North, had questions about the tax increment district, what percentage of the district does the City own, and how it is financed. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 16, 1993 Page 4 Informal Public Hearing - Winnetka Avenue North Reconstruction - Continued P�arsha Camlaird, 25 Western Terrace, had questions about how the traffic will impact Harold and Western Terrace and is concerned over the increase. Roy McConnica, 1325 Winnetka Avenue North, opposed, likes the small town look, concerned over the increase and speed of traffic and asked why they don 't use radar. Chick Horn, 1855 Hampshire Lane, feels the Council should curb their spending and be more "business" friendly. James Steinbruck, 1605 Douglas Drive, feels expanding Winnetka will just increase traffic and is concerned over safety factor and would like to see the traffic statistics. Dan Paske, 713 Winnetka Avenue North, stated this project has been talked about since 1970 and it 's hard to do business with everything up in the air, had questions about the relocation benefits and suggested running the sidewalk behind the strip center. Judy Johnson, Photo Fast, 701 Winnetka Avenue North, concerned over parallel parking in front of the store, makes it hard to get in or out of the car with children. Ken Weller, 9200 Earl Street, why spend more money on street, doesn 't feel the street is dangerous. Lucille DeSaur, 1025 Winnetka Avenue North, is trying to sell house and people won 't even look at it because of the location, concerned over rental property next door because of the trash and weeds. Irene Steinbrueck, 5536 Loring Lane, asked if the project could be done for less, and to think of the burden and cost for the future generations. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended: change revised plan to March 16, 1993: RESOLUTION 93-23 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DESIGN FOR THE WINNETKA AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT AND TO REQUEST HENNEPIN COUNTY TO INCLUDE IT IN THEIR 1994 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 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 voted against the same: Johnson, 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 March 16, 1993 Page 5 *Letter from Duane S. Carlson Regarding Cocolezzone Restaurant MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Duane S. Carlson, dated March 4, 1993, regarding Cocolezzone Restaurant. Letters Regarding Winnetka Avenue North Reconstruction MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the following letter.s regarding the Winnetka Avenue North Reconstruction: Lillian Kamudrey, dated March 10, 1993; Leslie and Helen Heath, dated March 12, 1993; Bonnie Engler, dated March 12, 1993; Blair Tremere, dated March 12, 1993; and Kenneth Wofford, dated March 13, 1993. *February, 1993 General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the February, 1993 General Fund Budget Report. *Transfer of Pro ert to HRA - Valle S uare - Area C - Portion of Lot 45, uditor s ub ivision Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF A PART OF LOT 45, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NUMBER 360, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY FROM THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE VALLEY SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT AREA 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. *Call for Feasibility Study - 92 SI 3 - Mendelssohn Avenue Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-25 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT 92 SI 3 (P�ENDELSSOHN AVENUE, GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD TO PLYMOUTH AVENUE) 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 16, 1993 Page 6 *Call for Public Hearing - 92 SI 3 - Mendelssohn Avenue - 4/20/93 P�ember Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-26 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 92 SI 3 (MENDELSSOHN AVENUE, GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD TO PLYMOUTH AVENUE) 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. *Approval of Plat - Campus View Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-27 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - CAMPUS VIEW 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. Authorizin Issuance and Sale of $325,000 General Obli ation E ui ment erti icates o n e te ness, er�es ; an , , enera i ation ax ncrement e un ing on s, eries Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-28 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $325,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1993A 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 March 16, 1993 Page 7 Authorizin Issuance and Sale of $325,000 General Obli ation E ui ment ert> >cates o n e te ness, eries ; an , , enera i ation ax ncrement e unding onds, eries - ontinue h1ember Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-29 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $6,770,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1993B 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 The League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference will be held on March 18, 1993 at the St. Paul Radisson at 9:15 AM. A Home Remodeling Fair, sponsored in part by the City, will be held Sunday, March 21, 1993 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the St. Louis Park Junior High School . Staff informed the Council that Fred Wandersee had passed away and the Council requested staff prepare a plaque to be presented to the family recognizing both Dorothy and Fred's contributions to the community. Mayor's Communications No action taken. American Red Cross BowI-A-Thon Joann Bakke, American Red Cross, updated the Council on the BowI-A-Thon which will be held on May 5, 1993. *Proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Week MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim April 18-24, 1993 as Volunteer Recognition Week. Board/Commission Reappointments MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to reappoint the following for a one year term on the Board of Zoning Appeals, which expires April l, 1994: Herb Polachek, Mahlon Swedberg, Mike Sell , Larry Smith, Emilie Johnson; and as alternates Don Singer and Linda McCracken-Hunt. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to reappoint the following on the Golden Valley Foundation, for a two year term, which expires April 1, 1995: Ruth Heaner, Ed Hara, Cal Stall and Jack Cole; and a one year reappointment which expires April 1, 1994 for Gloria Johnson. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 16, 1993 Page 8 Presentations of Certificate of Appointment - Open Space and Recreation Commission a�uman�ig t��s o�mm�ssi'on Mayor Bakken presented Certificates of Appointment to Chuck Cahill , Open Space and Recreation Commission and Janet Heidinger, Human Rights Commission. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to appoint Charles Cahill to the Open Space and Recreation Commission for a three year term which expires March 1, 1996. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint Janet Heidinger to the Human Rights Commission for a two year term which expires March 1, 1995. Adjournment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PM. . a n, ayo ATTEST: t,. u a y, min strative ecretary � � � � �