08-03-93 CC Minutes unsigned Regular P1eeting
of the
City Council
August 3, 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 August 3, 1993 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, Russell , Stockman and
Thor�pson. 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 Meetin - June 15, 1993
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the City Council Meeting minutes of June 15, 1993 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of August 3, 1993 as amended: Addition of Communications and
Petitions - Letter from Allen Anderson, 3115 Kyle Avenue North Regarding Utility
Bills and Letter from State Representative Ann Rest Regarding Legislative Session.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by RusselT and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #14854 and #6506 - #6508.
*Peddler's License - Armstrong Wrestling
*MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the peddler's license for Armstrong Wrestling.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Building Board of Review - July 19, 1993
Joint Water Commission - June 29, 1993
Board of Zoning Appeals - July 13, 1993
Regular Meeting of the City Council
August 3, 1993
Page 2
Public Hearing - RSL 204 - Plymouth Avenue at Florida Avenue North
Fred Salsbury introduced the agenda item.
The f�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.
t�ember Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-59
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 204
(PLYMOUTH AVENUE AT FLORIDA AVENUE NORTH)
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.
Public Hearin - Preliminar Desi n Plan Amendment A roval and First and Second
onsi eration - rd�nance # - enera an mendment rova - -
em i wor d ition - mendment
Fred Salsbury introduced the agenda item. William Joynes reviewed the process
for consideration of the amendment.
Roy Wirth, applicant, reviewed his request and answered questions from the
Council .
Rick Groger, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the 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 Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to
approve the preliminary design plan amendment for PUD #44, Pem Millwork
Addition, Amendment #3.
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson:
ORDINANCE #105, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment #3 to the General Plan of Development for PUD #44
Pem Millwork Addition, Roy Wirth (Paragon Moving and Storage) , Applicant
The t�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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
August 3, 1993
Page 3
Public Hearin - Preliminar Desi n Plan Amendment A roval and First and Second
onsi eration - r inance # - enera an mendment pprova - -
Pem Mi worc ddition - mendment #3 - ontinued
MOUED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #105, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
t40VED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to suspend
the rules and hold first and second consideration of the ordinance, because its
a minor a�endment and a non-controversial item.
The following ordinance was P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman:
OROINANCE #105, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment #3 to the General Plan of Development for PUD #44
Pem Millwork Addition, Roy Wirth (Paragon Moving and Storage), Applicant
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 #105, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKP4AN - YES THOMPSON - YES
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD Permit for PUD #44, Pem Millwork Addition,
Amendment #3.
*Letter and Phone P�essage from P4rs. Ellington Re ardin Deer
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter, dated July 21, 1993 and phone message, dated July 27, 1993
regarding deer.
*Letter from Bill Hegdahl Regarding Minneapolis Boom Box Law
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Bill Hegdahl , dated July 23, 1993 regarding the City of
Minneapolis boom box law.
*West Suburban Plediation Center Second Quarter Activity Report
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the West Suburban Mediation Center Second Quarter Activity Report, dated
July 19, 1993.
Regular P1eeting of the City Council
August 3, 1993
Page 4
Letter from Allen Anderson, 3115 Kyle Avenue North Regardin Utilit Bills
Council Member Stockman received a letter from Allen Anderson regarding the
utility billing process and requested staff to respond to the letter and copy
the Council .
Letter from State Representative Ann Rest Regardin Leqislative Session
William Joynes stated that Representative Rest is scheduled to attend the
August 10, 1993 Council/Manager meeting to update the Council on the past
legislative session.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and rootion carried unanimously to approve
the requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
Staff Report - Deer Control
William Joynes reviewed the history regarding the deer population within the
City and the options available as outlined in the memo prepared by staff.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do
so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Phillip Smith, 717 Westwood Drive South, stated he has had plants eaten, feels
the deer have lost the fear of people, they don 't belong in neighborhoods and
hope the Council does something to control the deer.
Dave Johnson, 220 Cutacross Road, stated he is still loosing plants and bushes,
and would the Council to make a proposal to eliminate the deer now.
Mark Hendrickson, 4945 Winsdale Street, urged the Council to not rush into a
decision and join with other cities that are looking into issues of deer
management, and is opposed to the shooting of deer.
Art Flannagan, 316 Meander Road, has had damage through the years and finds it
impossible to grow vegtables, stated the deer didn 't become a problem until the
80's and would like to get rid of some of the deer in their neighborhood.
Nancy Whitney, 4520 Strawberry Lane, she has fed the deer and hasn 't lost alot
of shrubs, feels it 's not the deers fault as they see plants and shrubs as food,
and is opposed to shooting the deer.
Alfred Anderegg, 117 Westwood Drive South, feels the deer should be reduced, that
other alternatives are available i.e. fencing, and is concerned over deer/car
accidents.
Susan Fredsall , 4521 Strawberry Lane, feels it is inhumane to destroy the deer,
that they are a part of natural eco-system and feel the number of deer has
decreased in her neighborhood.
Regular t•1eeting of the City Council
August 3, 1993
Page 5
Staff Report - Deer Control - Continued
Jerry Thrall , 116 Meander Road, has given up planting a vegtable garden and
flowers, stated he has a friend who has property and he would be willing to take
the deer if they were moved, feels residential areas don 't have the habitat to
support the deer population.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call
for an informal public hearing to consider a deer management plan for October 5,
1993.
*Authorize the Ac uisition of Pro ert for Street Ri ht-of-Wa and Construction
asements or innet a venue rom aro d venue o r a rive
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 93-60
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONS7RUCTION EASEMENTS FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO WINNETKA AVENUE FROM HAROLD AVENUE TO ORKLA DRIVE
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.
*Bids - Tennis Court Resurfacinq at Wesley and Brookvew Parks
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for resurfacing the tennis courts at Wesley and Brookview Park from the
lowest responsible bidder, Carlson-Lavine Inc. for $29,818.00. The bids were as
follows:
Carlson-Lavine Inc. $29,818.00
Finley Bros. Ent. 31,526.00
Midwest Asphalt 34,400.00
Announcements of Meetin s
Mayor Bakken will be in China from August 4 to August 21, 1993 attending a
National League of Cities conference. The City will only be providing plaques
for five of the cities he will be visiting.
The Council congratulated the Fire Department and Women of Today for the success
of the Fire Department 50th Anniversary Celebration.
The Council will tour the Public Safety building prior to the City Council
meeting on September 7, 1993.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
August 3, 1993
Page 6
t�ayor's Communications
Mayor Bakken received a letter from Richard Sweet, 205 P�eadow Lane, regarding
city services and requested staff to respond to the letter.
*Proclamation for Dau hters of the American Revolution
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
September 17 - 23, 1993 as Constitution Week.
R�istration for NLC Congress of Cities and Exposition - 12/2 12/5/93
Council Members Bakken, Russell , Stockman and Thompson plan on attending the NLC
Congress of Cities and Exposition which will be held December 2 - December 5, 1993
in Orlando, Florida.
Adjournment
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:50 PM.
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