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03-22-94 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting of the City Council March 22, 1994 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 March 22, 1994 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Johnson, Micks, Russell , Thompson and Tremere. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meetinq - Februar 1, 1994; and Council ]Manaqer MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried to receive and file following minutes: City Council Meeting of February 15, 1994 as submitted Council /Manager t�eeting of February 8, 1994 as submitted Approval of Aqenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 22, 1994 as amended: Communications and Petitions - Addition of Letter from Jerry Thrall and Dave Johnson Regarding Deer Management. Approval of Consent Aqenda MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*) ; Removing License #15036 - Webb Coco's Cafe, Inc. - Food Establishment; and Communications and Petitions - Removal of Letter from Golden Valley Phoenix Soccer Club Regarding Use of Hopkins School District Fields and Development of New Fields; and Thank You Letter from Ronald Batty; and addition of Letter from Jerry Thrall and Dave Johnson Regarding Deer Management. Approval of Consent Aqenda MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*) ; Removing License #15036 - Webb Coco's Cafe, Inc. , Food Establishment; and Communications and Petitions - Removal of Letter from Golden Valley Phoenix Soccer Club Regarding Use of Hopkins School District Fi.elds and Development of New Fields; and Thank You Letter from Ronald Batty. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses �14946 - #15106 and #6551 - �6576. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 22, 1994 Page 2 License #15036 - Webb Coco' s Cafe, Inc.- Food Establishment William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimousy to approve the food establishment license for Webb Coco' s Cafe, Inc. contingent upon approval from the Health Inspector. *Solicitor' s License - Chester Bird Legion Auxiliary MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor' s license for Chester Bird Legion Auxiliary. *Solicitor's License - Greenpeace, Inc. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor' s license for Greenpeace, Inc. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Black History Committee - March 3, 1994 Planning Commisison - March 14, 1994 Board of Zoning Appeals - March 8, 1994 Deer Management Sub-Committee - January 11 , and February 1 , 1994 Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 28, 1994 Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Year XX The Mayor announced the public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Program, Year XX will be held on April 5, 1994 because the legal notice was published with the wrong public hearing date. Informal Public Hearinq - Second Consideration - Ordinance #109 - Amendment Reqa�dinq Council Manager i�eetinq Time The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #109, 2ND SERIES (Amendment Regarding Council /Manager Meeting Time) William Joynes introduced the agenda item. 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. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance #109, 2nd Series. Upon a ro11 call vote, the vote was as follows: JOHNSON - YES ��ICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES Regular Meeting of the City Council March 22, 1994 Page 3 Informal Public Hearin - Second Consideration - Ordinance #109 - Amendment R�arding Counci Manaqer Meetin Time - Continued Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, inserting 5:30 PM as time: RESOLUTION 94-17 RESOLUTION SETTING COUNCIL/MANAGER MEETING TIME 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: 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. Letter from Golden Valle Phoenix Soccer Club Re ardin Use of Ho kins School District ie s an eve opment of ew ie ds Jack Beaird, Golden Valley Phoenix Soccer Club, reviewed his request for use of fields and development of new field locations. Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation, updated the Council on the use of the present facilities and answered questions from the Council . MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to refer the request to the Open Space and Recreation Commission to review the current field uses, future needs of the city and possible field locations for all athletic activities and groups. Thank You Letter from Ronald Batty The letter from Ronald Batty was read aloud and the Council thanked staff for their efforts. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimoulsy to receive and file the thank you letter from Ronald Batty, dated March 2, 1994. *Letter from Jerry Thrall and Dave Johnson Reqardinq Deer Manaqement MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Jerry Thrall , dated March 19, 1994; and Dave Johnson, dated March 22, 1994, regarding deer management. *February, 1994 General Fund Budqet Report MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the February, 1994 General Fund Budget Report. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 22, 1994 Page 4 Authorize the Issuance and Sale of Bond Issues: �2,250,000 Taxable General Obli ation Tax Increment Refundin Bonds - Series 19 B; 3,000,000 General Obli ation Tax Increment Bonds - Series 1994C; and 325,000 General Obliaation Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness - Series 199 D Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-18 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $2,250,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMEENT REFUNDIN6 BONDS, SERIES 19946 The motion f or 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. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1994C 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: 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. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-20 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $325,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1994D The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Micks 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 22, 1994 Page 5 Authoriz;ation to Siqn Settlement and Release Aqreement with Townhome Maintenance Corporation for Landscape Maintenance William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered questions regarding the agreement and potential lawsuits. MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Settlement and Release Agreement with Townhome Maintenance Corporation for Landscape Maintenance. Council Member Micks and Thompson voted no. *Reconveyance of Tax Forfeit Lands to State and Request County Board Restrict Sa e to Ad�acent Property Owners Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-21 RESOLUTION RECONVEYING CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LANDS BACK TO THE STATE AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS ON THE SALE OF SAID TAX FORFEIT LANDS AND TO RESTRICT THE SALE TO OWNERS OF ADJOINING LANDS 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. *Swimming Pool Transfer MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously authorize the transfer of $12,500.00 from the Park Improvement Capital Project fund to the Swimming Pool Capital Project fund effective December 31, 1993. *Bids - One Ton Utility Truck, Fiberglass Utility Box, Slide-In Tank, and Pumping Unit for ire Department MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase one ton utility truck from the lowest responsible bidder, Harold Chevrolet for $23,500.00; and purchase one fiberglass utility box, slide-in tank, and pumping unit from the lowest responsible bidder, Clarey' s Safety Equipment, Inc. for $27,950.00. The bids are as follows: One Ton Utility Truck Utility Box, Slide-In Tank and Pumping Unit Harold Chevrolet $23,500.00 Clarey' s Safety Equipment, Inc. $27,950.00 Walser Chevrolet 23,981.00 Custom Fire 31,980.00 Star West 24,072.00 Iten Chevrolet 24,567.30 , Regular Meeting of the City Council March 22, 1994 Page 6 Announcements of Meetings The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet on April 5, 1994 at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The City Council will meet on April 12, 1994 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers. William Joynes stated staff is holding informational meeting on March 29 and April 4, 1994 prior to the street reconstruction public hearings. William Joynes distributed copies of the Winnetka Avenue communications plan and survival guide. Copies will be distributed to both shopping center tenants, property owners, residents, and library. Set Date for Board/Commission Recognition Dinner The Council discussed dates for the dinner and requested staff check the availability of the Brookview Community Center on May 19, 1994. t4ayor' s Communications The Council discussed the clipping service. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to provide �opies of the articles from clipping service to the Council . Open Space and Recreation Commission Report - Deer Management William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Tom Zins, Chair, Open Space and Recreation Commission presented the Commission' s recommendations. Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation, answered questions from the Council . MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance regarding the feeding of wild animals. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the deer management report. Canada Goose Update William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation, answered questions from the Council . Bill Luksan, 7415 Knoll Street, requested the Council consider conducting a controlled shoot to help alleviate the goose problem at the course. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Canada Goose Report. Staff was requested to report back to th� Council the information involved in conducting a controlled shoot. / Regular Meeting of the City Council March 22, 1994 Page 7 Board/Commission Appointments The Council will interview the last of the candidates on March 29, 1994 beginning at 5:15 PM in the Council Conference Room and at 7:00 PM have a Council meeting of the whole to discuss the appointments. Resolution Amending Golden Valle Human Services Foundation William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-22 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 91-102 AND 92-42 REGARDING THE GOLOEN VALLEY HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION 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: 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. Mayor Tremere will communicate the Council 's action to the Human Rights Commission and the Golden Valley Foundation. The Council will make the appointments to the Golden Valley Human Services Foundation based upon the newly adopted resolution. Registration for 1994 LMC Annual Conference - 6/7 - 6/10 - St. Paul Council Member Thompson will attend the 1994 LMC Annual Conference in St. Paul . Adjournment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 PM. B1 ai r Tremere, t4ayor ATTEST: Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary