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08-16-94 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting of the City Council August 16, 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 August 16, 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 Agenda - MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of August 16, 1994 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions - Letter from Tom Parker Regarding Closing Sandburg Lane to Through Traffic. 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 #15267 - #15272 and #6621 - #6623. On Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License - MBD Corporation d/b/a La Casita William Joynes stated that all information has been submitted to the City as required and so the license can be approved unconditionally. Behrooz Anvary, applicant, updated the Council on the plans for the restaurant. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of an on sale and Sunday sale liquor license to MBD Corporation d/b/a La Casita. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - June 9, 1994 Black History Committee - August 4, 1994 Planning Commission - July 25, 1994 Joint Water CommisSion - August 2, 1994 Human Services Foundation - August 8, 1994 Open Space and Recreation Commission - July 25, 1994 Regular Meeting of the City Council August 16, 1994 Page 2 Public Hearing - Resident Only Parking - Green Valley Road Mayor Tremere introduced the agenda item. William Joynes reviewed the background and updated the Council on the plans the school district has for Olson School and answered questions from the Council . Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, answered quetions regarding the sign enforcement. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Robert Schafer, 7230 Green Valley Road, spoke in favor of resident only parking, stating that residents would use their neighbors driveways if they needed extra parking for events scheduled at their homes, does not feel restricting parking on one side of the street works for the neighborhood and would like to see no bagging of the signs for any type of special event. Len Lewicki , 7205 Green Valley Road, asked questions about other areas of the city where resident only parking is p�rmitted and feels it should be permitted in his neighborhood. Beverly Fredrickson, 7250 Green Valley Road, stated that neighbors agreed to share their driveways if guests are visiting them; concerned for resale of homes in the area and feels that property values will be lowered if parking is allowed on their street every day and then residents will request their homes revalued and/or file abatements. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended - add findings from Code Section 9.11, Subd. 3 C 1 , 2 4 & 5: RESOLUTION 94-64 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING GREEN VALLEY ROAD AS A RESIDENT-ONLY PARKING PERMIT AREA 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. MOVED by Johnson to permit no bagging of resident only parking signs. Motion died for lack of a second. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion failed to permit bagging of resident only parking signs and allow parking for public agency vehicles only. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: JOHNSON - YES MICKS - NO THOMPSON - NO RUSSELL - NO TREMERE - NO Regular Meeting of the City Council August 16, 1994 Page 3 Informal Public Hearing - Closing Sandburg Lane at Medicine Lake Road William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works reviewed the suggested changes. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Tom Henderlite, Sandburg Middle School Principal , reviewed his request to close Sandburg Lane at Medicine Lake Road, he is concerned over the speed and volume of traffic, and presented ideas to help alleviate the traffic volume and congestion, and bus route parking lot problems. Jay Palmer, 6825 Sandburg Lane, concerned for throughway use and danger of mixed uses, feels cul-de-sac would help and would like to see the plan more defined. Doug Soderling, 6840 Sandburg Lane, has safety concerns and has called school and police regarding the traffic and safety issues in the past, favors the cul - de-sac plan. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried to encourage staff to discuss the closing of Sandburg Lane with the suggestion that a cul -de-sac be considered as an option, and report back to the Council . Staff was requested to hold an informational meeting with the neighborhood to discuss the proposed changes along with discussion of the rerouting of the bus traffic on school property. Public Hearin - First Consideration - Ordinance #117 - Conditional Use Permit - 3 ennsylvania venue South The following .ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell : ORDINANCE #117, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 94-65 345 Pennsylvania Avenue South, Golden Valley, Minnesota United Professional Compa�ies, Inc. Applicant William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, answered questions from the Council . Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval . Jeff Kolmer, Executive Director, United Professional Companies, Inc. reviewed the permit 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 Johnson and motiorr carried to adopt Ordinance #117, 2nd Series, as amended: Addition of condition - truck deliveries be limited to between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follnws: JOHNSOi� - YES MICKS - NO THOMPSON - �ES RUSSELL - YES TREMERE - �cS Regular Meeting of the City Council August 16, 1994 Page 4 Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #118 - Temporary Retail Sales in Light Industrial Zoning District The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #118, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Chapter 11, Land Use Regulation (Zoning) , Provisions Relating to the Light Industrial Zoning District William Joynes introduced the agenda item. �ark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, answered questions from the Councii . Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval . Gary Hoffman, President of Treasure Island, applicant, reviewed his reasons for requesting the amendment. 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 Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance #118, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES THOMPSON - YES RUSSELL - YES TREMERE - YES Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #115 - Conditional Use Permit - 8�b� Wayata Boulevard The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #115, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 94-64 8901 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota The Ackerberg Group, Applicant William Joynes 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, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance #115, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES THOMPSON - YES RUSSELL - YES TREMERE - YES �� Regular Meeting of the City Council August 16, 1994 Page 5 Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #116 - Provisions Relatinq to Board of Zoning Appeals The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell : ORDINANCE #116, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Chaper 11, Land Use Regulation (Zoning) , Provisions Relating to the Board of Zoning Appeals William Joynes 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, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance #116, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES *Letter from Gary and C_ynthia Malinowski Re ardinq Reqent Avenue MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Gary and Cynthia Malinowski , dated August 2, 1994 regarding Regent Avenue. Letter from Wayne DeTuncq Reqardinq Public Access Television Wayne DeTuncq, 1830 Theodore Wirth Parkway, reviewed his request for a public hearing concerning public access television and request that C-SPAN 2 be broadcast on cable and expressed his concerns over the repeated programs that are broadcast. MOVEO by Russell , seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Wayne DeTuncq, dated July 25, 1994 regarding public access television. The Council suggested that the topic be discussed at a future Council /Manager meeting and that Greg Moore and Ray Stockman be invited to attend to the meeting, and to notify the school districts of the meeting. Letter from Vernon Peterson Regardinq Bill for Parkinq on Commercial Lot Vernon Peterson, 17425 County Road #47, reviewed his request for payment on the bill he submitted. MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the bill from Vernon Peterson, dated August 9, 1994, for parking on a commercial lot. The Council and staff discussed the request and reviewed options Mr. Peterson could consider. , Regular Meeting of the City Council August 16, 1994 Page 6 Letter from Tom Parker Reqarding Closing Sandburg Lane to Through Traffic MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Tom Parker, received August 15, 1994 regarding closing of Sandburg Lane to through traffic. *Approval of Req,uests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park MOVED by Russell , seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff. *July, 1994 General Fund Budget Report � MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the July, 1994 General Fund Budget Report. *Call for Public Hearing - Stop Sign Removal - Olympia Street - 9/12/94 MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider removal of the stop signs on Olympia Street at Sumter Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue and Quebec Avenue on September 12, 1994. *Call for Public Hearin - General Plan A roval - PUD #65 - Golden Valle Shoppi.nq Center - 9 9 MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing to consider general plan approval of PUD #65, Golden Valley Shopping Center for September 12, 1994. *Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Agreement for Joint Water Commission Member Russe]1 introduced the_following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-65 RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE GOLOEN VALLEY, CRYSTAL AND NEW HOPE JOINT WATER COMMISSION 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. *Approval of Human Services Foundation Brochure MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the distribution of the Human Services Foundation informational brochure. Regular Meeting of the City Council August 16, 1994 Page 7 *Call for Feasibility Study - 94 SI 9 - Jersey Avenue, Laurel Avenue to Glenwood Avenue Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-66 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT 94 SI 9 JERSEY AVENUE, LAUREL AVENUE TO GLENWOOD AVENUE 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 Feasibilit Stud - 94 SI 10 - Noble Avenue North Golden Valle Road to 34th Avenue orth Member Russell introduced the followi �g resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-67 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT 94 SI 10 NOBLE AVENUE NORTH, GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD 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: 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. *Bids - Playground Equipment for Brookview and St. Croix Parks MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bids, after review by the playground equipment selection committee; for the installation of Brookview pre-school play area to St. Croix Recreation Company for $35,018.00; the Brookview elementary area to Earl F. Andersen & Associates for $42,870.00; and the St. Croix Park equipment to Earl F. Andersen for $14,850.00. *Quotes - Tennis Court and Park Walkway Asphalt Overlay MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the repairs, asphalt overlay and resurfacing of the two tennis courts at Wildwood Park from the lowest responsible bidder, Finley Bros. for $15,643.00. The quotes were as follows: Finley Bros. Enterprises $15,643.00 Carlson-LaVine, Inc. 17,185.00 *Quotes - Reversible Snowplow and Hitch MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase one reversible snowplow and hitch from the lowest responsible bidder, MacQueen Equipment, Inc. for $7,162.60. The quotes were as follows: �1acQuep^ Equipment, Inc. $7,162.60 CrystE fruck Equipment 7,387.0 < Reguiar �eeting of the City Council August 16, 1994 Page 8 *Quotes - Salt/Sand Spreader Sander MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase one salt/sand spreader sander from the. lowest responsible bidder, L-Z Company, Inc. for $2,596.00. The quotes were as follows: L-Z Company, Inc. $2,596.00 Crysteel Truck Equipment $2,959.00 MacQueen Equipment, Inc. $3,182.00 Announcements of Meetings The Council Meetings in September will be held on Septeber 12 and September 20. Set Dates for Pavement Mana ement Stud Sessions The Council will meet on August , 1 at 5: 0 - 0 :00 PM to discuss the Pavement Management Session and will set a date for a tour of the streets at another meeting. i�ayor' s Communications The Hennepin County Library Board has requested to meet with the City Council . Staff was requested to set up a meeting for October 18, 1994 at 5:30 PM at the Golden Valley Library. The Mayor received information from the LMC regarding Cities Week and will pass it on to staff for their review and possible Council action. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to request staff send a letter of congratulations, on behalf of the City Council , to Sheila Miller on her temporary assignment. Human Ri hts Commission Re uest to Send Letter to Minneapolis Public Schools and Letter to Editor Regarding iscrimination osters Janet Heidinger, Human Rights Commisisoner, reviewed the request to send a letter to the Minneapolis Public Schools along with posters. The HRC is still discussing the status of the letter to the editor and will report back to the Council . MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unaimously to approve sending the letter, as amended, to Peter Hutchinson, along with distribution of the discrimination posters. Community Standards Task Force Mayor Tremere and Council Member Russell updated the Council on the task force. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the draft resolution regarding the Community Standards Task Force. Budget Process William Joynes reviewed the budget procees. Staff was requested to distribute a brief summary of the 1995 recommended budget prior to the 9/12/94 meeting. Adjournment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 PM. . ATTEST: Blair Tremere, Mayor ., ,. � _ ., � ,,T; ., ..� ..,�;,,, c��,-�+�..,,