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.
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