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12-07-93 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council December 7, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, ��innesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City on December 7, 1993 at 6:30 Pt4. The following members 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 Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of December 7, 1993 as amended: Addition of P-1ayor and Council Items - Call for Emergency Executive Session - Trach Properties Condemnation. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses #14879 - #14892 and #6524 - #6527. *t�tinutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Board of Zoning Appeals - November 9, 1993 Human Rights commission - October 14, 1993 Brookview Improvement Committee - October 26, 1993 Open Space and Recreation Commission - November 22, 1993 Public Hearin - No Parkin Restrictions - Winnetka Avenue South, T.H. 55 to F7aro d venue; an � den VaT eT y �oa , innet a venue to o e s an � v�e William Joynes introduced the item. Fred Salsbury reviewed the restrictions. The P4ayor 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 r�ayor closed the public hearing. Regular �4eeting of the City Council December 7, 1993 Page 2 Public Hearin - No Parkin Restrictions - Winnetka Avenue South, T.H. 55 to aro d venue; an o en a ey oad, innet a venue to o e s an venue - Continued Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-91 RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF WINNETKA AVENUE AP�D GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD 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 Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #108 - Conditional Use Permit - 1114 Zane venue ort William Joynes requested the public hearing be continued until the Planning Commission 's recommendation is available. 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 P1ayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing for first consideration of Ordinance #108, conditional use permit for 1114 Zane Avenue North to December 20, 1993. Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Turner's Crossroad, Circle Downs to I-394 William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury reviewed the street vacation. Allen Barnard reviewed the modified resolution. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Mike P1cElroy, Representative for Shelard Group, Property Manager, Colonnade asked questions about what is being vacated, effect on access and garage area, and any landscaping requirements. Christina Brown, 5011 Circle Down, would like the item to be postponed so the neighborhood can review the vacation, asked why the neighborhood wasn 't notified, the parking lot size, and negotiations with tdnDOT. Bernadine Fox, 5211 Circle Down, asked if it will effect the entrance and exit to Remy's, and is concerned over increase traffic next to the nursing hone and her property. Regular h1eeting of the City Council December 7, 1993 Page 3 Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Turner's Crossroad, Circle Down to I-394 - �ontinue Edward Jordan, 5220 Circle Down, wanted clarification of what a street vacation is , wants the item delayed to allow the neighborhood time to meet and see how they feel about the vacation. Shirley Burkhard, 5301 Circle Down, asked about the access to the shopping center, and traffic around and within the parking lot. Terri Maglich, Remy's, 5418 Wayzata Bouleard, reviewed the steps they are taking to alleviate the parking problems of the past, would like to maximize the parking areas that are available and is working with other agencies to do so, would like approval tonight and will review the plans with the neighborhood. The P�ayor closed the public hearing. Mer�ber Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended: third paragraph, second line, add..that "effective March 15, 1994", and amend legal description, second line, ..Lot "D" RESOLUTION 93-92 RESOLUTION FOR STREET VACATION PORTION OF TURNER'S CROSSROAD, CIRCLE DOWN TO I-394 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 , and Stockman; and the following voted against the same: Johnson and Thompson, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. *West Suburban t�ediation Third Quarter Activity Report MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the West Suburban P�ediation Center Third Quarter Activity Report, dated November 17, 1993. *Letters Re ardin the Parkin and/or Stora e of Recreational Vehicles from Gail atz; r. and rs. a e er in, r. an rs. erbert e tz; r. an rs. o tein; and r. an rs. . . emanic MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letters from Gail Katz, dated November 23, 1993; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gerdin, dated November 26, 1993; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Beltz, dated November 23, 1993; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stein, dated November 26, 1993 and Mr. and P•1rs. D. J. Nemanic, dated Decer�ber 2, 1993, regarding the parking and/or storage of recreational vehicles. Regular t4eeting of the City Council December 7, 1993 Page 4 Letter from Steve Jarzyna Regarding Traffic Concerns on Lilac Drive Near The 3pri n�ate� i p i ng enter William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Steve Jarzyna, dated November 29, 1993, and request staff to report back at a Council Meeting in January, 1994. *Extension of Plat Deadline for Garden Park MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to extend the deadline for submission of the final plat for Garden Park until May 17 , 1994. *Authorization to Si�n �Letter of Understanding with Malloy Karnowski Radosevich &�o. , . , or 1 � Audit �ervices MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the City Manager to sign the letter of understanding with Malloy Karnowski Radosevich & Co. , P.A. , dated November 15, 1993, for 1993 audit services. *Dedication of Easements for Street Right-of-tJay, Drainage and Utility Purposes o—n fTi nnet a venue Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-93 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY PURPOSES FOR WINNETKA AVENUE PROJECT 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. Desi natin Cit as Local Government Unit for Wetland Alterations as Required by t e et an onservation ct o �1 William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury reviewed the options the Council has in determing the designation. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-94 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) FOR WETLAND ALTERATIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1991 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 P�ayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 7, 1993 Page 5 *Authorization to Si�n Contract with Hennepin County for Access to Computerized aTz�i es MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City hlanager to sign Contract No. A01374 with Hennepin County for access to computerized tax files until December 31, 1994. *Call for Public Hearin - Precious Metal Dealer License - AAA Watches, Inc. - 9 son emor�a ig way - MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider approval of a precious metal dealer license for AAA Watches, Inc. at 7924 Olson P�emorial Highway for December 20, 1993. *Call for Feasibility Study - RSL 194 - Lee Avenue North, Cross Lane to 34th Avenue Nort t�lember Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-95 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATIOPJ OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT RSL 194 LEE AVENUE NORTH, CROSS LANE TO 34TH AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by ��lember 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. *Call for Public Hearing - RSL 194 - Lee Avenue North, Cross Lane to 34th Avenue North - 1/18/94 �iember Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-96 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IP4PROVEMENTS RSL 194 LEE AVENUE NORTH, CROSS LANE TO 34TH 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 P1ayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 7, 1993 Page 6 *Authorizin Off System Use of State Aid Funds for Reconstruction of Railroad rossing on innet a venue at icago ort estern ai roa t�ember Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 93-97 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF $150,000 OF GOLDEN VALLEY'S MUNICIPAL STATE AID CONSTRUCTION MONIES TO OFFSET CERTAIN EXPENSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH RAILROAD CROSSING RECONSTRUCTION WINNETKA AVENUE AT CHICAGO NORTH WESTERN RAILROAD The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by t•1ember 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 ��ayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. *Authorization to Sign 1994 Environmental Health Services Agreement MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the tlayor and City Manager to sign the Environmental Health Services Agreement, Contract No. A01984 with Hennepin County. Video Presentation - Intro to Northwest Community Television William Joynes introduced the item and the video. The Council discussed cable uses, telecommunications and requested staff to prepare a report on the current use of cable and fiberoptics within the City, potential uses, long range projections and direction of cable. Staff will coordinate the distribution of the report to coincide with the Cable Commission's Workshop scheduled in December, 1993 or January, 1994. Announcements of Meetings The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet on December 14, 1993 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The Council/Manager Meeting will be held on December 14, 1993 at 5:00 PP� in the Council Conference Room. The Truth in Taxation Budget Public Hearing will be held on December 15, 1993 at 7:30 Pt� in the Council Chambers. The next City Council will meet on December 20, 1993 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers. There will be small reception following the meeting. City Council Members are requested to come into city hall anytime on December 30, 1993 to sign the final check register. The first City Council meeting in 1994 is scheduled for January 4, 1994. Regular t�eeting of the City Council December 7, 1993 Page 7 hiayor's Communications Mayor Bakken announced that in an article dated December 1, 1993 from the St. Paul Pioneer Press, by Debra 0'Connor, according to "American Suburbs: Rating Guide and Fact Book," Golden Valley is rated #1 among the 47 Twin Cities suburbs with over 10,000 population. Request b�Human Rights Commission to Respond to Letter to the Editor from �un ost ssue ofi ovember 1 Julie Shannon, Human Rights Commissioner, reviewed the Commission 's request to send a letter to the editor in response to a letter published in the P�ovember 10, 1993 issue of the SunPost. MOVED by Russell , seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the Human Rights Commission 's request and authorize sending the letter to the SunPost editor. Call for Emergency Executive Session - Trach Properties Conde�nation William Joynes and Allen Barnard reviewed the agenda item. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously that due to the emergency nature of the hearing the City Council hold an closed executive session on December 7, 1993 immediately following the City Council meeting in the Manager's Conference Room to discuss Trach Properties Condemnation. Adjournment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjoun the meeting at 8:01 PM. arry . a en, ayor ATTEST: udy a y, ministrative ecretary