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10-19-93 CC Minutes unsigned Regul ar h1eeti ng of the City Council October 19, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, f�linnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City on October 19, 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 ; Al1en Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of October 19, 1993 as amended: Addition of Organizational Item - Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - VFW Ladies Auxiliary; Addition of Manager's Item - Bids - 93 LF 2, 90 SS 5, and 90 SS 8 - Laurel Avenue Sanitary Sewer Repair and Storm Sewer, and Vermont Avenue Storm Sewer; and Addition of t4ayor and Council Item - Resolution on Unfunded Mandates. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), adding Organizational Item - Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - VFW Ladies Auxiliary; and Addition of P�anager's Item - Bids - 93 LF Z, 90 SS 5, and 90 SS 8 - Laurel Avenue Sanitary Sewer Repair and Storm Sewer, and Vermont Avenue Storm Sewer. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses t�OVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses #14872 - #14875 and #6518 - #6521. On Sale Wine - Webb Coco's Cafe, Inc. d/b/a/ Cocolezzone William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Nancy Webb, Owner, was available to answer any questions from the Council . MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the on sale wine liquor license for Webb Coco's Cafe, Inc. d/b/a Cocolezzone with the stipulation the Council may reconsider approval of the license pending any information from the criminal history checks on the principals of the corporation. *Peddler's License - Boy Scout Troop 268 & Cub Scout Pack 268 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for Boy Scout Troop 268 & Cub Scout Pack 268. Regular t�1eeting of the City Council October 19, 1993 Page 2 *Gamblin License Exem tion and Waiver of Notice Re uirement - VFW Ladies uxi iary P10VED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Open Space and Recreation Commission - September 27, 1993 Building Board of Review - October 4, 1993 Public Hearing - Special Assessments Fred Salsbury outlined the projects assessed in 1993. 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. ��ember Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-79 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 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 P4ayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the certification of the delinquent utility bills, building demolition, and miscellaneous delinquent invoices and assessment therefor. Informal Public Hearing - Handicapped Parking Restriction - 2000 Mary Hills Drive Fred Salsbury introduced the agenda item. The ��ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Maynard Bostrom, Site Manager, 2000 Mary Hills Drive, showed pictures of the parking situation near his home, reviewed his request for a parking space at the bottom of the hill so the Metro Mobility bus can pull up to the curb, and the problems he has with mail delivery. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Regular t�eeting of the City Council October 19, 1993 Page 3 Informal Public Hearing - Handicaqped Parking Restriction - 2000 P1ary Hills Drive — �i nued Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIOPa 93-80 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A HAVDICAPPED PARKING PLACE ON MARY HILLS DRIVE 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. Staff was requested to contact the Courage Center about employee parking during the day on the east side of Golden Valley Road. Letter from James Quinn Re ardin Outside Stora e of Boats, Trailers, Etc. in ront ar 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. James Quinn, 131 Burntside Drive, reviewed his request for an ordinance prohibiting the parking and/storage of recreational vehicles in front yards, presented copies of pictures of various homes where vehicles are in the front yard, along with copies of the codes from other cities restricting the parking. Pat Prigge, 8045 Jonellen Lane, expressed her concern over the parking of utility trucks, trailers, boats, etc. in her neighborhood; stated she has improved her home and planted trees to shield the view, the neighborhood is changing and more vehicles are being parked in yards and feels the property values decline. Tracy Anderson, 2001 Hillsboro Avenue North, stated neighbors park their 5 cars, motor home, and boat on the street and feel the street and yard are not places to store their toys. Jim Schweitz, Richmond Realty, 2650 Lee Avenue North, works in real estate and feels the city has a great potential , he has improved his home but does not want to do too much more and over improve because some residents have not kept up their property. The ��ayor closed the public hearing. The Council will review the current City Code and ordinances from other cities at its December 14, 1993 Council/Manager meeting. Regular Pleeting of the City Council October 19, 1993 Page 4 Letter from Russ Susag, Commissioner, Regarding ��etropolitan Waste Control �ission William Joynes introduced the agenda item. f�10VED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and �otion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Russ Susag, dated September 24, 1993, and request staff invite the Commissioner to attend a meeting. *September, 1993 General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the September, 1993 General Fund Budget Report. *Authorization to Sign Third Party Agreements with Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association or rogram ear P10VED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City t�anager to sign the third party agreements with the Greater P�inneapolis Day Care Association for CDBG Program Year XVX. *Call for Public Hearin - Preliminary Desi n Plan A roval - PUD #64 - Church o t. argaret ary - ��OVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of a preliminary design plan for PUD #64, Church of St. Margaret P�ary for November 9, 1993. Resolution Authorizin Issuance and Sale of $6,725,000 General Obli ation Tax ncrement e un �ng on s, eries Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-81 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $6,725,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1994A 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. Regular �•teeting of the City Council October 19, 1993 Page 5 Authorizin Ac uisition of Pro erty for Winnetka Avenue Project Three Sho in Centers, ort o o den Va ey oa William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion failed to delay the closing on the shopping centers until after the election or until after the first of the year. Council Member Johnson voted yes. Plember Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-82 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE WIDENING OF WINNETKA AVENUE (Three Winnetka Shopping Centers, North of Golden Valley Road) 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, 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. The Council will review the current City Code at its November 9, 1993 Council/Manager meeting regarding adult bookstores, sauna and massage parlors, and pawnshops. Staff Report - Deer Management Options William Joynes recommended the item be postponed until the November 9, 1993 Council/Manager Meeting. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to reschedule discussion of the staff report regarding deer management options to the November 9, 1993 Council/Manager meeting. Calvin Danielson, 100 Brunswick Avenue P�orth, stated he is concerned that other animals (woodchucks and raccoons) are also dangerous and should be considered along with the deer management issue. Re uestin Henne in Count to Withhold Pro erty at 4900 Olson P�emorial Hi hwa ormer ite ouse estaurant rom u ic a e an esi nate it as on- onservation ands William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered questions regarding the Superfund and cleanup of the site. Regular Pleeting of the City Council October 19, 1993 Page 6 Re uestin Henne in County to Withhold Property at 4900 Olson P�emorial Hi hway ormer ite ouse estaurant rom ub ic a e and Desi nate it as on- onservation Lands - ontinued Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-83 RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENPJEPIN COUNTY TO 4lITHHOLD PROPERTY AT 4900 OLSON MEP10RIAL HIGHWAY (FORMER WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT) FROM PUBLIC SALE AND DESIGNATE IT AS NON-CONSERVATION LANDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Thompson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the fol,lowing 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. *Quotes - Police and Fire Radios MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase 34 portable radios, 31 mobile radios and hardware for the police and fire departments from the lowest responsible bidder, Capital Communications, for a total of $73,189.80. *Bids - 93 LF 2, 90 SS 5, and 90 SS 8 - Laurel Avenue Sanitary Sewer Repair and �to�ewer, and ermont venue to�ewer P�10VED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for 93 LF 2, 90 SS 5, and 90 SS 8, to the lowest responsible bidder, Progressive Contractors, for $367,958.55. The bids were as follows: Amount Bid Corrected Bid Progressive Contractors $367,958.55 Barbarossa & Sons 377,515.10 $377,668.10 C. S. t�cCrossan, Inc. 426,249.84 432,389.84 Northdale Construction 485,839.40 Announcements of Meetings Mayor Bakken stated the LMC Regional Meeting will be October 21, and the LMC Policy Adoption meeting will be held in two weeks and requested the Council notify staff if they plan to attend. Council Member Russell and Stockman attended the League of Women Voter's program on Children at Risk on September 28, 1993 and suggested the Council view the video tape presented at a future Council meeting. Set Canvassing Board Meeting Date Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set November 11, 1993 at 5:15 PM as the canvassing board meeting. Regular f�leeting of the City Council October 19, 1993 Page 7 f�ayor's Communications Mayor Bakken stated he received a letter regarding re�oval of a diseased elm tree and will refer it to staff and Council . Annual Housing Survey - Medley Park Carol Doten, Human Rights Commissioner, presented the survey results and answered questions from the Council . MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the survey and request the Human Rights Commission report back to the Council a response to the survey. P�Re istration for Af�M Le islative Policy Adoption Meeting and Priority List for icies a—��is�iv�oposa s Mayor Bakken stated the Council should let staff know if they plan to attend the AMP� Legislative Policy Adoption meeting to be held on November 4, 1993. Resolution on Unfunded t�landates Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-84 RESOLUTION ON UNFUNDED MANDATES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by P�lember Russell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Qakken, 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 P4ayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Adjournment ��OVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjoun the meeting at 7:52 PM. arry . a en, ayor ATTEST: udy a y, dministrative ecretary