05-24-94 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the �
City Council
May 24, 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 May 24, 1994 at 6:55 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 Meeting - April 5, 1994
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried to receive and file
the City Council Meeting minutes of April 5, 1994 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of May 24, 1994 as submitted.
A�proval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*) , removing
Organizational Item - Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission - April 21, 1994; Communications and Petitions - Letter
from Mike Mauren Regarding Resignation from Open Space and Recreation Commision;
and Departmental Item - Proposed Change to Housing Rehab Program Income Limits,
Resolution Authorizing Submittal of 1994 Municipal Recycling Grant Application
with Hennepin County and Authorization to Sign 1994 Municipal Recycling Grant
Agreement with Hennepin County.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #15157 - #15242 and #6606.
*Lawful Gambling License Exemption - North Memorial Medical Center
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the gambling license exemption for North Memorial Medical Center.
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*Solicitor's License - Freedom Place, Inc. -
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Freedom Place, Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Black History Committee - May 5, 1994
Board of Zoning Appeals - May 10, 1994
Planning Commission - May 9, 1994
Open Space and Recreation Commission - April 25, 1994
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Mana ement Commission -
April ,
Mayor Tremere stated he has talked to Ed Silberman, Golden Valley 's representative
to the Commission regarding the Golden Valley Country Club project.
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, updated the Council on the status of
the project at the Golden Valley Country Club and Lupient Olsmobile.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - April 21, 1994
Public Nearin - Preliminar Desi n Plan A roval - Amendment #2 - PUO #56 -
o en a ey ivic enter
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, reviewed the plans.
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.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried to approve the
preliminary design plan for Amendment #2, PUD #56, Golden Valley Civic Center.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES MICKS - NO TREMERE - YES
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Public Hearing _ Second Consideration - Ordinance #110 - Rezoning to Single Family
Residentia� oninq istrict - � enwood venue
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russeil : �
ORDINANCE #110, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rezoning from Multiple Dwelling District to Residential District
5635 Glenwood Avenue, Golden Vailey, Minnesota
Ronald and Melissa Nelson, Applicants
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, 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. Hearing and seeing no
one, Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompsen and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #110, Znd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES MICKS - YES TREMERE - YES
Public Hearing - RSL 209 - Idaho Avenue North, _Golden Valley Road to Hampshire
Avenue orth
Fred Salsbury, Di�ector of Public Works, presented the project.
T�e Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Vicki Leba, 1100 Idaho Avenue North, opposed.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-48
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 209
IDAHO AVENUE NORTH, GOLDEN VALLEY ROAO TO HAMPSHIRE AVENUE NORTH
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.
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Public Hearin - RSL 210 - Rhode Island Avenue North lOth Avenue North to
o den a eY oad
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, presented the project.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
A1 Nollenbeck, 7600 Golden Valley Road, prefers to have the light on the west
side of the street, feels three lights are needed and is concerned about the
cost.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-49
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSEO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 210
RHODE ISIAND AVENUE NORTH, lOTH AVENUE NORTH TO GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
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. �
Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance _#111 - Prohibiting Intentional
eeding o eer
The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell , seconded by Thompson:
ORDINANCE #111, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to the City Code by Adding a New
Section 10.34 Prohibiting Intentional Feeding of Deer
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard, Fred Salsbury,
Director of Public Works, and Dean Mooney, Directo� of Public Safety, answered
questions from the Council .
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mark Hendrickson, 4945 Winsdale Street, wants the violation to be considered a
petty misdemeanor, and want the recommendations from the Open Space and Recreation
Commission addressed. �
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Public Hearinq - First Consideration - Ordinance #111 - Prohibiting Intentional
reeding of Deer - Continued
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #111, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES MICKS - YES TREMERE - YES
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request
staff report back to the Council at its next meeting the status of the deer
management recommendations from the Open Space and Recreation Commission.
Letter from Pat Priqqe Regarding Community Standards
Pat Prigge, 8045 Jonellen Lane, presented a petition from Golden Valley CLEAN,
(Citizens Lobbying, Educating, Advoca�ing Neatness) reviewed the comments outlined
in the petition, and requested the Council to enact a home maintenance code, and
outdoor storage code.
Roselyn Krause, 512 Janalyn Circle, Real Estate Agent, stated that when a city
is perceived as being well-run and clean, the resale on houses and values are
higher.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimoulsy to receive
and file the petition, received May 24, 1994, and request staff put the item on
a future Council/Manager meeting for discussion.
*Letter from Larry Rose Reqardinq Highway 100/Duluth Street Ramp Access Siqnal
Controls
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Larry Rose, dated April 30, 1994 regarding Highway
100/Duluth Street ramp access signal .
*Letter from Orville Crosby Regarding Payment of Sewer Charge During Winter
Absence
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Orville Crosby, received May 16, 1994 regarding payment
of sewer charge during winter absence.
Letter from Mike Mauren Regarding Resiqnation from Open Space and Recreation
Commission
The Council discussed the vacancy on the Commission and requested staff prepare
a list for the June, 1994 Council/Manager meeting of those persons who are
interested in being appointed.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Mike Mauren, dated April 25, 1994, regarding resignation
from Open Space and Recreation Commision and request the Mayor send him a
letter of thanks in appreciation for his service to the community.
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*Letter from Conqressman Martin Sabo Reqarding Constituent �eeting
MOVEO by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Congressman Martin Sabo, dated May 16, 1994, regarding
constituent meeting.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Aprfl , 1994 General Fund Budqet Report
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the April , 1994 General Fund Budget Report.
Proposed Chanqe to Housinq Rehab Program Income Limits
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, answered questions regarding
the changes.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the increase in the maximum income level to 65% of area median, for the Community
Development Block Grant (COBG) Funded Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Program.
Staff was requested to notify Hennepin County of the Council action.
Authorization to Enter into A reement with Teacher Federal Credit Union for
emporary o ice ices
William Joynes int�oduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into an office lease with the Teacher Federal Credit
Union for the office space at 6681 Count�y Club Drive for temporary offices for
the public safety department. Council Member Micks voted no.
*Correction of Permanent Easement Dedication for Street Right-of-Way, Drainage
an�ti ity urposes - Winne�venue
Member Thompson introduced the f ollowing resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-50
RESOLUTION CORRECTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT DEDICATION
FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY PURPOSES
(WINNETKA AVENUE STREET 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: 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.
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Staff Report - Reqent Avenue Traffic Control Alternative
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury, Director of Public
Works, answered questions from the Council .
MOVEO by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to �eceive
and file the report from Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, dated May 16,
1994 and requested staff to place the item on a future Council/Manager meeting
agenda sometime this summer.
*No Parkinq Restrictions - Portions of City Owned Parking Lots on Winnetka
Avenue North
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-51
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF
CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS ON WINNETKA 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: 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.
Call for Public Hearin - General Plan A roval - Amendment #2 - PUO #56 -
o en a ey �vic enter -
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call
a public hearing to consider general plan app�oval for Amendment #2, for PUD
#56, Golden Valley Civic .Center for June 14, 1994.
Resolution Authorizing Submittal of 1994 Municipal Recycling Grant Application
Mayor Tremere requested that future items on the agenda include a summary or
staff recommendation. William Joynes reviewed the agenda item.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-52
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
1994 MUNICIPAL RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION �
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
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. ,
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Authorization to Si n 1994 Municipal RecYclinq Grant Agreement with Hennepin
County
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the 1994 municipal grant agreement with Hennepin
County.
*Bids - Multi-Purpose Tractor/Cab with Mower and Broom Attachment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the purchase of a multi-purpose tractor/cab with flail mower and
front broom from the lowest responsible bidder, Scharber & Sons for $34,132.00.
The bids were as follows:
Doyle, Inc. $36,000
Long Lake Ford 35,974
Scharber & Sons 34,132
*Bids - Underbody Scraper
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for an underbody scraper from the lowest responsible bidder, Crysteel
Mfg. , Inc. for $2,532.00. The bids were as follows:
Crysteel Mfg., Inc. �2,532.00
Ruffridge Johnson Equipment 2,620.00
*Quotes - Brookview Park Liqhtina
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to provide
electrical engineering services for the Brookview Park Lighting improvements on
an hourly basis for an amount not to exceed $3,500.00.
Announcements of Meetinqs
Congressman Martin Sabo will hold a constituents meeting on May 26, 1994 at the
Brookview Community Center from 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon; and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at
the City Hall .
Staff will hold an informational meeting regarding the Highway 55 Frontage Road
on June 8, 1994 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers.
A meeting will be on May 26, 1994 at 7:00 PM with representatives from the
Minneapolis Public Schools at Olson Elementary School .
*Announcements of Meetinqs - MWCC Meetinq Regardinq 1995 Budqet
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, dated May
11, 1994 outlining their budget breakfast meeting schedule for the 1995 budget.
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Mayor's Communications
Mayor Tremere reviewed the information regarding the Metropolitan Council 's
Proposed Regional Blueprint.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion carried to direct staff to
send a letter to the Metropolitan Council stating the City supports the AMM
position regarding the blueprint. Council Member Micks abstained.
Mayor Tremere requested and the Council authorized the Mayor to send a Letter to
the Editor in response to an article in the SunPost regarding the approval of JJ's
pulltab permit.
Continued Discussion - Authorization to Hire Decision Resources, Ltd. for
ommunity ttitude urvey
Mayor Tremere introduced the agenda item.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-37
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMMUNITY ATTITUDE SURVEY
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
the�eof: Johnson, Micks, Thompson and Tremere; and the following voted against
the same: Russell , whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously that staff
report back to the Council info�mation regarding the various facilitor's available
to work with the Council and what the process involves.
Council was requested to notify staff of any questions and/or topics they would
like staff to discuss with Decision Resources and report back to the Council at
its June 14, 1994 meeting.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
staff to proceed with the broadcast of agendas and notices on cable; and cable
broadcasting of Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetings.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Tremere to authorize staff to proceed with the
distribution of In Focus city-wide for a one year basis, the In Focus issue
currently in the works will be distributed city-wide with the next three topics
to be decided upon by Council and the Council will reevaluate the program.
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Presentation of Adopt a Park Certificates
Mayor Tremere welcomed the participants of the Adopt a Park Program and presented
a Certificate of Recognition to those in attendance. The groups scheduled to
receive certificates are: The Wiebusch Family for Golden Oaks Park; General
Mills Grounds Crew for General Miss Neadquarters; Tom, Karen, Allison & Cailin
Rosch for Wesley (north half of park) ; Earl and Mary Lou Robertson for Wildwood
Park; Lampham Family - Greg, Pam, Anyd, Allie, Chariie and Paul for Glenview Park;
Yosemite Neighbors and Friends for Yosemite Park; Boone-Aquila Neighbors for
General Mills Research; Pual , Sue, Lauren and Emily Schneck for Natchez Park;
Golden Valley Lions Club for South Tyrol Park; and Rick and Connie MacKrell Family
for Brookview Park. The Council expressed their appreciation to the participants
for their hard work and dedication.
Receipt of State of Minnesota - House Resolution Commending Golden Valley's
Number �Fati ng .
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to accept
the State of Minnesota house resolution commending the residents of the City for
helping to make Minnesota a good place to live.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 10:03 PM.
B air remere, ayor
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