02-15-94 CC Minutes unsigned Reguiar MeAting
of the
City Council
February 15, 1994
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Coun�.
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden
Valley Road in said City on February 15, 1994 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Johnson, Micks, Russell , Thompson and
Tremere. Also present were: tJilliam Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard,
City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting and Executive Session Statement -
February 1, 199
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried to receive and file
following minutes:
City Council Meeting of February 1, 1994 as submitted
Executive Session Statement of February l, 1994 as submitted
Approval of AQenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of February 15, 1994 as amended: Communications and Petitions -
� Letter from Henry and Gina Lazniarz Regarding Preliminary Plat for Queens Ransom.
- Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), removing
Departmentai Items - Call for Public Hearing - CDBG Year XX Program - 3/22J94
and Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of St. Louis
Park and Hopkins to Provide First Alarm Fire Response; and Demolition of Buildings
at 7831 and 7841 Golden Valley Road, 7831 Olson Memorial Highway, 7800-7820
Olson Memorial Highway and 540 Winnetka Avenue - Bids.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimousiy to authorize
the issuance of licenses #I4915 and #6531.
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February 15, 1994
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - November 18, and December 9, 1993 and January 13, 1994
Civil Service Commission - �4ay 6, and December 20, 1993 and February 7, 1994
Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 24, 1994
1993 Public Safety Awards: Recognition Award - Heinrich Envelope; Stephen
Mickus Award - Linda Franz; Officer 25 Year Service Awards: Detective Dale
Smedberq, Officer Gary Wehr, Corporal LeRoy Trandem, and Sergeant Dennis Heyda
Firefi her Career Awards: Terr Burns, David Thom son, and Howard Gilbert;
an ire ig ter o t e ear - aptain andy Be
Dean Mooney, Public Safety Director, welcomed the families, friends and staff to
the award presentation. He reviewed the history of the awards and its sponsorhip.
He presented Tony Popp, Heinrich Envelope, with a plaque to recognize his support
of the Crime Prevention Fund.
Sheila Miller, Crime Prevention Officer, presented the 1993 Stephen Mickus Award
to Linda Franz.
= Mar� Kuhnly, Fire Chief/Marshal, presented Firefighter Career Awards to Terry
� Burns, and David Thompson. Noward Gilbert was unable to attend the meeting.
Bob Shellum and Roger Johnson, Captains, presented the Officer 25 Year Service
Awards to Detective Dale Smedberg, Officer Gary Wehr, Corporal LeRoy Trandem,
and Sergeant Dennis Heyda.
Mark Kuhnly, Fire Chief/Marshal , presented the 1993 Firefighter of the Year
award to Captain Randy Bell .
The Council expressed their appreciation to the recipients and their families
for their dedication.
Public Hearinq - Preliminary Plat Approval - Queens Ransom
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the preliminary plat.
Al1en Barnard answered questions about the set-back requirements.
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.
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February 15, 1994
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Public Hearina - Preliminary Plat Approval - Queens Ransom - Continued
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the preliminary plat for the Queens Ransom, subject to the following conditions:
1. Additional right-of-way for Glenwood Avenue be dedicated as shown on the
preliminary plat and that all requirements of the Hennepin County
Transporation Engineering Staff, as outlined in their letter to Mark Grimes
and dated January 5, 1994, be followed.
Z. The developer meet with the Engineering Department to finalize utility and
storm sewer services to the lots. All engineering plans shall be approved
by the Director.
3. A park dedication fee of $500 per lot be paid to the City prior to a final
plat approval for a total of $2,000.
4. The existing house on proposed Lot 3 may remain. However, no additions or
outbuildings may be constructed on Lot 3 that would require a variance.
5. The garage on Lot 4 shall be removed prior to final plat approval . If the
developer would like it to remain for up to one year, the developer shall
submit $2,000 in cash to the City to guarantee that it will be removed. If
it is not removed within one year of final platting, the City shall use the
$Z,000 to destroy the garage and have it removed.
� Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
� _ JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
*Press Release from PRISM Regarding Relocation to Vacated Rectory at St. Marqaret
�4ary Catholic Church Property
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the press release from PRISM, dated January 20, 1994.
*Letter from Terri Mattson Regarding Resignation from Golden Valley Human Services
Foundation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Terri Mattson, dated February 6, 1994, regarding
resignation from the Golden Valley Human Services Foundation and request the
Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in recognition for her service to the
community.
*West Suburban Mediation Center 1993 Fourth Quarter Activity Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the West Suburban Mediation Center's 1993 fourth quarter activity report,
dated February 7, 1994.
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rebruary 15, 1994
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Letter from Henry and Gina Lazniarz Re ardinq Preliminar Plat for Queens Ransom
�OVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Henry and Gina Lazniarz regarding preliminary plat for
Queens Ransom, dated February 14, 1994.
*Call for Informal Public Hearin - Ordinance Amendment - Council /Mana er
�eet�ngs - 3 8 94
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to cail
for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding the
Councii/Manager meetings for March 8, 1994.
Call for Public Hearin - CDBG Year XX Proqram - 3/22/94
The Council requested staff provide them with additional background material
prior to the public hearing for the CDBG program, such as: the programs funded
in past years, the number of homes involved in the rehab program, the proposed
funding for 1994, possible programs that could be considered, what is the future
of CDBG funding and what would happen if we didn't receive the funding.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the Community Development Block Grant
= Program (COBG) for Year XX for March 22, 1994.
Adoption of 1994 Fee Resolution
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-8
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AS PROVIDED IN THE CITY CODE
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: Johnson, Micks, Russell , Thompson and Tremere; 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.
Council will discuss the clipping service at the Council/Staff retreat to be
held on March 5, 1994. Staff was requested to provide the Council the fee
survey that is conducted by the AMM and possibly review the fees at the budget
workshops.
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February 15, 1994
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*January, 1994 General Fund Budqet Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the January, 1994 General Fund Budget Report.
Authorization to Siqn Joint Powers Aqreement with the Cities of St. Louis Park
and Hopkins to Provide First Alarm Fire Response
William Joynes reviewed the joint power agreement.
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney, to sign the Joint Powers
,4greement Between the Cities of St. Louis Park and Hopkins to Provide First
Alarm Fire Response.
Authorization to Sign Construction Cooperative Aqreement with Hennepin Countv
for Winnetka Avenue Pro�ect
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign Construction Cooperative Agreement No. PW
• 01-13-94 with Hennepin County for the Winnetka Avenue project. Upon a roll call
vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
The Council directed staff to request copies of the the weekly progress reports
from the County Engineer.
*Bids - Golf Carts
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
thirty-four golf carts for the golf course from the lowest responsbile bidder,
Golf Car Midwest for a total of $59,330.00. The bids were as follows:
bidder cost 34 carts trade allowance net price
Golf Car Midwest $105,230.00 $45,900.00 $59,330.00 '
VersatiTe Vehicle 98,090.00 34,000.00 64,090.00
E-Z Go 115,600.00 49,300.00 66,300.00
*Quotes - One Cab/Chassis Truck
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one 1994 Ford L-S000 single axle cab/chassis truck through the MnDOT State of
Minnesota Contract from Boyer Ford Trucks, Inc. for $42,306.66.
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February 15, 1994
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Bids - Demolition of Suildings at 7831 and 7841 Golden Valley Road, 7831 Olson
Memorial Hiqhway, 7800-7820 Olson Memorial Highway and 540 Winnetka Avenue
Mayor Tremere invited former Mayors and Council P�embers to the demolition ceremony
and requested staff to take pictures of the site before the demolition of the
buildings.
MOVED by Thompson seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the demolition of the buildings at 7831 and 7841 Golden Valley Road,
7831 Olson Memorial Highway, 7800-7820 Olson Memorial Highway and 540 Winnetka
Avenue from the lowest responsible bidder, R. J . Valek for $87,121.00. The bids
were as follows:
John Alexander, Co. $130,985.00
Belair Excavation 159,950.00
Carl Bolander & Sons 128,000.00
Diamond 5 Wrecking 90,000.00
G. L. Contracting 114,395.00
Herbst & Sons Const. 124,000.00
Holst Excavating 154,840.00
J & D Enterprises 175,852.00
Kevitt Excavating 102,941.00
Steininger Const. 119,900.00
� Veit & Company 109,063.00
' Wickenhauser 107,650.00
� R. J. Valek 87,121.00
*Quotes - Variable Frequency System for Golf Course Pump House
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one variable frequency system for th pump house at the golf course from the lowest
responsible bidder, Water Tronics for $21,368.00.
Water Tronics $Z1,368.00
Tri State Pump & Control 29,500.00
P & H Warehouse 23,001.94
Announcements of Meetin s - Set Date for Board/Commission Interviews - Set Date
for Council taff Retreat
The Council/Staff Retreat will be held on Saturday, March 5, 1994 at 8:30 AM in
the basement of the public safety building. The Council will also discuss
expanding the Golden Valley Foundation at that meeting.
The Council discussed the vacancies on the boards and/or commissions and set the
following dates for interviewing candidates for appointment: February 23, from
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; February 28, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; March 3, from 7:00 PM
to 9:00 PM; March 7, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM; and March 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Mayor Tremere and Council P�ember Micks will attend the AMM Reception for area
Legislators and Metropolitan Council Members on March 2, 1994 at the Kelly_ Inn
in St. Paul , beginning at 5:00 PM
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February 15, 1994
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t�layor's Communications
Mayor Tremere stated he received a letter from the Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission about the Pre-Budget meetings to be held the end of February through
the middle of March.
Mayor Tremere requested the cable audience call and let the Council know how
they feel about government channels on cable. He also requested that residents
shovel and/or dig out the snow bound hydrants in their neighborhood. He also
stated there will be an article in the next newsletter about house numbers that
ave visabie from the street.
*Proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Week
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
April 17-23, 1994 as Volunteer Recognition Week
*Proclamation for Volunteers of America Week
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
March 6-13, 1994 as Volunteers of America Week.
� Adjournment
'_ MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
' the meeting at 8:20 PM.
B air remere, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secreta,y