05-04-93 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 4, 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 May 4, 1993 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; Al1en Barnard, City Attorney; and Patricia Butler,
Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of May 4, 1993 as amended: Addition of Manager's Item - 1993 Patrol
Officer Contract.
Approval of Consent Agenda
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 #14754 - #14765 and #6496 - #6498.
*Solicitor's License - Freedom Place, Inc.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Freedom Place, Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - April 13, 1993
Open Space and Recreation Commission - March 22, 1993
Planning Commission - April 12, 1993
Human Rights Commission - April 8, 1993
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Annual Housin Surve - Calvar Center A artments, Dover Senior Hi h Rise and
over ami y own omes
William Hobbs, Human Rights Commissioner, and representatives from Calvary Center
Apartments presented the survey results and were available to answer questions
from the Council . Jeff Loeb, Human Rights Commissioner, and representatives
from the Dover Hill presented the survey results and were also available for
questions.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the housing surveys for the Calvary Center Apartments, Dover Senior
High Rise and Dover Family Town Homes.
The Council expressed their appreciation to the Human Rights Commission and
housing facilities for participating in the survey.
Public Hearin - RSL 199 - Rhode Island Avenue North, between Ol m ia Street to
Du uth treet
Fred Salsbury presented the project.
The r�ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
David Barnett, 1711 Rhode Island Avenue North, feels the lights are needed
because the area is dark.
George Patchin, 1610 Rhode Island Avenue North, in favor of lights.
Jim Maunder, 1601 Rhode Island Avenue North, doesn 't feel the lights are needed.
Channing Handberg, 1801 Rhode Island Avenue North, feels the lights don 't serve
much of a purpose.
Rachel Handberg, 1801 Rhode Island Avenue North, she signed the petition for
ornamental lighting only, feels overhead lighting is unattractive.
George McPherson, 1810 Rhode Island Avenue North, wants ornarnental lighting only.
Joan Barnett, 1711 Rhode Island Avenue North, feels any lighting is better than
none.
Lori Dysart, 1820 Rhode Island Avenue North, petitioner, stated she circulated
a petition for ornamental lighting first but that wasn 't popular, so she circulated
a new petition for overhead lighting.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearin - RSL 199 - Rhode Island Avenue North, between O1 m ia Street to
Du ut treet - ontinued
Plember Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-40
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 199
(RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NORTH, OLYMPIA STREET TO DULUTH STREET)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stockman 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.
Informal Public Hearin - No Parkin Restrictions on Portion of Tenth Avenue
o rt
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury updated the Council
on the meeting that was held with area businesses and parking arrangements that
were discussed.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Bill Bevon, Gopher News Company, 9000 lOth Avenue North, had questions regarding
the restrictions near his business and when they will be implemented.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-41
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF TENTH AVENUE NORTH
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 P�layor and his signature attested by the City
Clerk.
Public Hearing - 90 SI 9 - Harold Avenue Cul-de-Sac
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury presented the project.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
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Public Nearing - 90 SI 9 - Harold Avenue Cul-de-Sac - Continued
Paul Olin, 6900 Harold Avenue, had questions regarding splitting his lot and how
that would impact the assessment.
The ��ayor closed the public hearing.
D1ember Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-42
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
90 SI 9
(HAROLD AVENUE)
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.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-43
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
90 SI 9
(HAROLD 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, 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 P�ayor and his signature attested by the City
Clerk.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-44
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
90 SI 9
(HAROLD 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, 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 Playor and his signature attested by the City
Clerk.
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*Thank You Letter from Laurel Hill East Association Regarding Pond Drainage
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the thank you letter from the Laurel Hill East Association, dated April
14, 1993 regarding pond drainage.
*Letter from Lora Eames Regarding Resignation as Human Rights Commission Chair
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Lora Eames, dated April 23, 1993, regarding resignation
as Human Rights Commission Chair.
*Letter from David and Joan Moe Regarding RSL 199
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from David and Joan Moe, dated April 23, 1993, regarding RSL 199.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Authorization to Si n A reement with Chica o and North Western Trans ortation
ompany or innet a venue econstruct�on
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with Chicago and North Western
Transportation Company for the reconstruction of the railroad crossing on Winnetka
Avenue, north of Tenth Avenue.
1993 Patrol Officer Contract
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
P�OVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the t�ayor and Manager sign the 1993 contract with the Patrol Officers ' as outlined
in the Managers' memo dated April 30, 1993.
Announcements of Meetings
Mayor Bakken will be out of town from May 12-15, 1993 for a NLC meeting.
The State of the City Address will be held on May 11, 1993 at 7:30 AM at city hall .
The Council set June 2, 1993 as the date for the Board/Commission Recognition
Dinner.
Council Member Thompson will update the Council on the Hopkins School District
Facilities Task Force at the May 11, 1993 Council Meeting.
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Mayor's Communications
No action taken.
*Proclamation for Arbor Day Celebration
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
May 6, 1993 as Arbor Day in Golden Valley.
Proclamation for lOth Anniversary of Calvary Center Cooperative
Mayor Bakken read the proclamation for the lOth Anniversary of Calvary Center
Cooperative and presented it to Calvary residents and staff in attendance.
Appointment to Joint Water Commission
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to appoint
William Joynes, delegate; and Fred Salsbury, alternate; to represent Golden Valley
on the Joint Water Commission.
Adjournment
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:42 PM.
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