07-19-94 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 19, 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 July 19, 1994 at 6:30 P�1.
The following members were present: Johnson, Micks, Russell , Thompson and
Tremere. Also present were: lJilliam Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard,
City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes• City Council Meeting - May 24, 1994
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the May 24, 1994 City Council Minutes as submitted.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the May 24, 1994 City Council Minutes as amended: Resolution 94-37 - change
Johnson vote to no.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of July 19, 1994 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Item -
Task Force on Community Appearance and Maintenance.
,pproval of Consent Agenda
P40VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*) , removing
Communications and Petitions - Petition Regarding Traffic Situation on Kelly
Drive.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnsonlicensese#15257hom#15262nand�#661gcarried unanimously to authorize
the �ssuance of
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - June 14, 1994
Black History Committee - July 7, 1994
Open Space and Recreation Commission - June 27 , 1994
Planning Commission - June 13 ande June 27, 1994
Human Services Foundation - July 11, 1994
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*Call for Public Hearin - Conditional Use Permit - 8901 Wa zata Boulevard -
8294
P�OVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call
a public hearing to consider approval of a conditional use permit to operate a
trade school/training program at 8901 Wayzata Boulevard for August 2, 1994.
*Call for Public Hearin - Ordinance Amendment - Board of Zonin A eals
Provisions - 8/2 94
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call
for a public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding Board of
Zoning Appeals provisions for August 2, 1994.
Authorization to Apply for Recoqnition of Exemption 501 (c)(3) Status and
Reallocation of Gamblinq Proceeds
Jack Cole, Chair, Human Services Foundation, requested approval to send letters
to funded organizations informing them of the short fall in the revenues and
that their allocations will be decreased; and requested authorization from the
Council for the Foundation to obtain 501 exemption status from the IRS.
Allen Barnard answered questions regarding exemption status.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to accept
the report from Jack Cole, and request the Attorney to report back to the Council
on the formation of the Human Services Foundation as a nonprofit corporation and
the impact and/or ramifications for the City.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Human Services Foundation Chair to send letters to funded organizations
informing them of the short fall in the revenues and that all allocations are
being reduced by a uniform percentage.
Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #113 - Conditional Use Permit - �
6126-L lson Memorial Hiqhwav �
The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #113, 2N0 SERIES
AN OROINANCE AMENOING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 94-63
6126-28 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, Minnesota
A. B. Huntington Inc. Applicant
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Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #113 - Conditional Use Permit -
612 -28 Olson Memorial Highway - Continued
Mark Grimes introduced the agenda item.
Paula Pentel , Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval .
A1 Gleekel , applicant, reviewed the request and 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. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #113, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL- YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
Public Hearing - Amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map - 825 North Lilac
Drive
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Oevelopment, introduced the agenda item.
Paula Pentel , Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended the
Council take no action to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map.
Allen Barnard 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. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-56
RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN MAP
RESPECTING PROPERTY AT 825 NORTH LILAC ORIVE
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: none; and the following voted against the same: Johnson, Micks,
Russell , Thompson and Tremere; whereupon said resolution was declared duly
defeated, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to direct
the Planning Commission to examine the guiding of this property and area to
determine the best ultimate use and report back to the Council as soon as possible.
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Public Hearing_- Preliminar_y Plat Approval - 917 and 825 North Lilac Drive
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Paula Pentel , Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval .
Mark Steinmetz, General Manager, KQRS, reviewed the preliminary plat and
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. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve
the preliminary plat for 917 and 825 North Lilac Drive.
Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #114 - Rezoning to Radio and
lelevision Zoning District - 825 North Lilac Drive
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #114, 2ND SERIES
Rezoning from Open Development to Radio and Television Zoning District
Portion of Property Located at 825 North Lilac Drive
KQRS, Inc., Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, 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.
MOVEO by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #114, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL- YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
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Public Hearinq - No Parkinq Restrictions - Portions of Winsdale Street and
Wisconsin Avenue North
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Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, introduced the agenda item. Rick
Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation, 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.
Cary George, 1424 Wisconsin Avenue North, would like to remove his name from the
petition, feels the parking problems will be shoved up the block, feels parking
should not be allowed near the pathway or fire hydrant.
Sheila Martin, 8135 Winsdale Street, supports the petition, is concerned for
children safety on the pathway as cars park in front of fire hydrant and too
near the pathway; and it is difficult for people to drive through the area when
cars are parked on both sides of the street.
Bill Gordon, 1419 Wisconsin Avenue North, stated the notice that was sent showed
different parking restrictions and wanted clarification.
The t�1ayor closed the public hearing.
; Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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� RESOLUTION 94-57
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF
WINSDALE STREET AND WISCONSIN 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.
Staff was requested to notify teams and/or users of the park to use the parking
lot.
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Public Hearinq - RSL 212 - Sumter Avenue North, Duluth Street to Winnetka Heights
Drive
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, 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.
Glen Brueske, 2000 Sumter Avenue North, stated he is in favor of the project.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-58
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CER7AIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 212
SUMTER AVENUE NORTH, DULUTH STREET TO WINNETKA HEIGHTS DRIVE
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 t4ayor and his signature attested by the City �
Clerk.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Golden Hills West 2nd Addition
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; and Fred Salsbury, Director
of Public Works; introduced the agenda item and answered questions from Council .
Allen Barnard 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.
Fred Butkovich, owns land next to the proposed plat and wants to know what will
happen to the road he uses to get to his property.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unaimoulsy to approve
the preliminary plat for Golden Hills West 2nd Addition.
The Council took a short recess.
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; Petition and letters from Citizens Regarding Chanqes to P1TC Bus Routes on St.
Croix Avenue
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; and Fred Salsbury, Director
of Public Works; answered questions from the Council .
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letters from Sarah Jirik, dated t4ay 31, and June 8, 1994; and the
petitions from Sarah Jirik, received June 15 and June 20, 1994; and the letters
from Lorraine and Olaf Aho, dated March 11, 1994; John Wright, dated March 28,
1994; and Mabel Young, dated June 7, 1994; and reqested that City Staff work
with Hennepin County staff to make adjustments to the timing of the stop light
to allow for a longer pedestrian/walk signal and notify those people who sent
letters and/or signed petitions.
Petition Regarding Traffic Situation on Kelly Drive
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter and petition from Mary McCarthy, dated June 30, 1994
regarding the traffic situation on Kelly Drive.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Johnosn, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Permission to Serve Alcoholic Beverages in American Legion Parking Lot
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to grant
permission to the American Legion to serve alcoholic beverages in the parking lot
at 200 North Lilac Drive, from 7:30 PM until 11:30 Ph1 on Saturday, July 30, 1994.
*Permission to Serve Alcoholic Beverages in Veteran of Foreign Wars Parking Lot
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to grant
permission to the Veterans of Foreign Wars to serve alcoholic beverages in the
parking lot at 7775 Medicine Lake Road, from 12:00 Noon to 4:30 PM on Sunday,
July 31, 1994.
*June, 1994 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the June, 1994 General Fund Budget Report.
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Approval for Hennepin Parks to Acquire Easement from Chicaqo Northwestern
Railroad for North Hennepin Reqional Trail
Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation; and Bob 4Jicklund, and Don King,
representatives from Hennepin Parks; were present to review the trail and answer
questions from the Council .
Paula Pentel , Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval .
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-59
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL FOR HENNEPIN PARKS
TO PURCHASE TRAIL EASEMENT FROM THE
CHICAGO NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD
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.
Verban Staff Report - Olson Elementar_y School
William Joynes updated the Council on the questions raised at the June 14, 1994
Council Meeting and the current status regarding the fire protection to the site.
Allen Barnard answered questions regarding the land use/zoning issues. Fred
Salsbury, Director of Public Works; answered questions regarding the water main
and hydrants at the site.
Robert Schafer, 7230 Green Valley Road, expressed concerns over the traffic in
and out of the school , traffic and parking on the street, the use of the school
year-round, day care at the school , proposals for ring road around the school ,
and the no parking restrictions on Kelly Drive.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to call for
an informal public hearing to consider designating Green Valley Road as a
resident-only parking permit area for August 16, 1994.
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Staff Report - Traffic Control Stud at Intersection of Louisiana Avenue and
Market Street
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury, Director of Public
Works; answered questions regarding the study.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
a complete signal justification report and feasibility study.
*Authorization to Si n Termination A reement with Phoenix Home Life Mutual
Insurance Com an Westwood Lake Office Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Termination Agreement of parking agreement
with Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company for the Westwood Lake Office Park.
*Authorization to Siqn Subrecipient Aqreement for 1994 CDBG Pro ram, Year XX
and Th� rd Partv Aqreement with Greater Minneapolis Dav Care Association
��ember Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-60
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT
AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR 1994 (YEAR XX) URBAN HENNEPIN `
COUNTY COP4MUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM �
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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.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Third Party Agreement with the Greater
Minneapoiis Day Care Association.
*Bids - 94 SI 1 (Laurel Avenue) and 94 SI 5 (Olympia Street)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for 94 SI 1 (Laurel Avenue), and 94 SI 5 (Olympia Street), to the lowest
responsible bidder, C. S. McCrossan, for $895,033.71. The bids were as follows:
ORIGINAL BID CORRECTED BID
C. S. McCrossan $895,033.71
Northwest Asphalt 922,259.89
Hardrives, Inc. 958-304.34 $958,284.34
Midwest Asphalt 948,733.05 982,733.05
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*Bids - Park Lighting Improvements at Scheid and Brookview Parks
MOVEO by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to
award the bid for park lighting improvements at Scheid and Brookview Parks from
the lowest responsible bidder, Killmer Electric for $62,677.75. The bids were
as follo►vs:
Killmer Electric $62,677.75
Collisys 84,816.00 '
Egan-McKay Electric 73,571.34
Northern Lights Award of Excellence for CityNews
William Joynes stated that the city's general newsletter, CityNews has been
recognized by the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators with a
Northern Lights Award of Excellence. Cheryl Weiler, Communications Coordinator,
was presented with the award at the MAGC conference.
The Council congratuated Cheryl Weiler for receiving the award.
Announcements of Meetings
No discussion and/or action taken on this item.
Ma_vor's Communications
No discussion and/or action taken on this item.
*Proclamation for Babe Ruth Week
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
July 26 - August 1, 1994 as Babe Ruth Week.
Community Survey
The Council reviewed the draft copy of the survey and made suggested amendments
to the survey. Staff was requested to review the amendments with Decision
Resources and notify the Council on the status of the development questions.
Budget Process - Approval of Amended 1995 Budget Calendar
No discussion and/or action was taken on this item.
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Task Force on Communit_y Appearance and Maintenance
t�ayor Tremere updated the Council on the Task Force, membership and appointments,
which will include eleven members: one representative from the Planning, Board
of Zoning Appeals and Open Space and Recreation Commission; 2 representatives
from the Golden Valley CLEAN ; 2 representatives from the RV/Boat Owners and 4
citizens-at-large. t4ayor Tremere and Council Member Russell will bring the
charge back to the Council at its August 2 agenda for approval .
Adjournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 11:50 PM.
B1 ai r Tremere, tAayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary