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09-12-94 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting of the City Council September 12, 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 September 12, 1994 at 7 :05 PM. The following members were present: Johnson, Micks, Russell , Thompson and Tremere. Also present were: William Joynes, City �anager; Paul Kaminski , �cting City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - July 19, 1994 MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the July 19, 1994 City Council meeting minutes as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Johnson seconded by Thompson and rnotion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of September 12, 1994 as submitted. Approval 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 (*). *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 license� 715273 - r15280 and r6624 - u6625. On Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License - Golden Valley ^1otel , Inc. , d/b/a/ Best tJestern Golden Valley Inn tJilliam Joynes stated that all information has been submitted to the City as required and so the license can be approved unconditionally. t�ilo Berg, applicant , updated the Council on the plans for the restaurant. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of an on sale and Sunday sale liquor license to Golden Valley h1otel , Inc. , d/b/a Best l�lestern Golden Valley Inn. *Gambling License Exemptions - Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreiqn Wars MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption for �adies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars. /� / Regular t�eeting of the City Council September 12, 1994 Page 2 *i�inutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Building Board of Review - August 1 , 1994 Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - June 16, 1994 Black History Committee - September 1 , 1994 Public Hearing - Stop Sign Removal - Olympia Street William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council . Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, reviewed the staff recommendation and answered questions from the Council . The '�ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Richard Ozer, 1565 Quebec Avenue North, does not feel the benefit outways the risk involved, is concerned about safety of children as commuters drive through stop signs. Michael Plitman, 7601 Olympia Street , feels the signs help to slow down the speed of the traffic and reduce the traffic flow, and is concerned over safety of children and pedestrians. Annette Ozer, 1565 Quebec Avenue North, asked questions about how the item got on the agenda and who requested removal of the signs, concerned over children waiting for the school bus, and feels that although not all people stop at the signs at least they slow down. Susan Phelps, 7845 Olympia Street , feels if the signs are removed there will be an increase in traffic and is concerned over safety of children. Sue Holly, 7701 Olympia Street , feels at least the cars slow down at the signs is concerned over the speed of cars if the signs were not there. i�arija Graversen, 1620 Quebec Avenue ?�orth, feels that people should use ��edicine Lake Road or Golden Valley Road if anyone is inconvenienced by the signs, and stated the area is full of young families. George Logan, 1551 Quebec Avenue idorth, agrees with the neighbors that unless there is a compelling reason for removal the signs they should remain. Buddy Harris, 1560 Quebec Avenue "dorth, feels there is no rationale for removal of the signs. Richard ��lnarik, 1540 Quebec Avenue North, it is no in the best interest of the neighborhood to have the signs removed. Joan Mlnarik , 1540 Quebec Avenue North, stated before the signs were installed Olympia was like a raceway and is concerned over visibility near the rise in the street. ' I l Regular Meeting of the City Council September 12, 1994 Page 3 Public Hearing - Stop Sign Removal - Olympia Street - Continued Kevin Kittleson, 1012 ��innetka Avenue Pdorth, feels the safety concerns should outway the convenience of using the street. S. J . Berlstein, 1621 Pennsylvania Avenue North, feels it could be a real speed area if the signs are removed and the signs remind drivers to reduce speed. The P�ayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Tremere to amend Resolution 94-68 by striking Sumter Avenue North and Quebec Avenue North and insert Kelly Drive. Staff stated the notice sent to property owners did not include the Kelly Drive intersection. Mayor Tremere withdrew the motion. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-68 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOVAL OF STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS ON OLYMPIA STREET 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: 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. Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance tt119 - General Plan Approval - PUD �65 - Golden Valley Shopping Center The following ordinance�was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE u119, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of the General Plan of Development for PUD #65 7901 Golden Valley Road, 505 Winnetka Avenue, 7860-3040, 8200, and 8224 Olson i�emorial Highway Trach Properties, Applicant William Joynes stated staff recommends continuing the hearing until September 20, 1994 because they are waiting for information from MnDOT regarding easement and road configurations. 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 Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #119 until September 20, 1994. / r Regular Meeting of the City Council September 12, 1994 Page 4 Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance �117 - Conditional Use Permit - 345 Pennsylvania Avenue South Tne following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE n117, 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 Companies, Inc. Applicant William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Jeff Kolmer, Executive Director, United Professional Companies, Inc. answered questions from the Council . The i�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 '�ayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance r117, 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 #118 - Temporary P,etail Sales in Light Industrial Zoning District The following ordinance was ��OVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE r118, 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 Council . The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Nearing and seeing no one, the tdayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance k118, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES THOMPSON - YES RUSSELL - YES TREMERE - YES Regular ��1eeting of the City Council S?:��.er•�her 12, 1994 Page 5 *Letter from Ervin t�lattison Regarding S�op Signs on Olympia Street MOVED by Ti�ompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Ervin t�lattison, dated September 1 , 1994 regarding stop signs on Olympia Street. *Letter from Stephen Elias Regarding Stop Signs on �egent Avenue North MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the leter from Stephen Elias, dated August 18, 1994 regarding stop signs on P,egent Avenue North. *Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at 3rookview 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. *Call for Public Hearing - Special Assessments - 10/4/94 MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing to consider for October 4, 1994 at 7:00 PM as the date for the special assessment public hearing on the follo��ring projects: RSL 205, Wasatch Lane and �dary Hills Drive; delinquent utility bills, building demolition and mischellaneous charges. *Receipt of Quarterly Litigation Status Report MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the quarterly litigation status report from Best & Flanagan, dated September 1 , 1994. Attorney Report - Human Services Foundation William Joynes reviewed the attorney report and answered questions from the Council . MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unani�nously to receive and file the attorney report, dated September 6, 1994. The Council requested staff to place the item on a future Council /Manager Meeting agenda for further discussion and forward copies of the report to the Foundation. Call for Public Hearing: 1994 Budgets (General , Water and Sewer Utilities, Brookvievr Golf, Conservation/Rec clin , Human Services Foundation, Storm Sewer Utility, and �4otor Vehicle Licensing Funds William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to set December 8, 1994 at 7:30 PM as the date for the formal Truth in Taxation public hearing and December 14, 1994 at 7:00 PM as the date for the reconvened public hearing (if needed) for consideration of the 1995 budget. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 12, 1994 Page 6 Budget Preview - Certification of 1995 Proposed Tax Levy - Set Budget '�orkshop Dates William Joynes introduced the agenda item. �on Taylor, Finance Director; answered questions from the Council . ��OVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to approve Exhibit I as the proposed tax levy for 1995. Council Member Micks voted no. 1995 Proposed Gross Levy: General Fund Operating Levy �6,624,160 Fire Relief Levy 8,275 Street Improvement Levy 635,000 Bonded Debt Levy 1 ,061 ,800 Total 1995 Proposed Gross Levy $8,329,235 Less: 1994/95 Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) <1 ,756,770> Total 1995 Proposed Net Levy 56,572,465 — � Staff was asked to prepare a list of suggested budget workshop dates for the September 20, 1994 Council Meeting. Police Negotiations for Contract Year 1994 William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Johnnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-69 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE 1994 POLICE UNION CONTRACT (LAId ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES BARGAINING UNIT NUMBER 27) 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 r�ayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Regular ��eeting of the City Council September 12, 1994 Page 7 Amendinq General Wages and Salaries for 1994 for Al1 Non-Union Personnel l�illiam Joynes introduced the agenda item. P�ember Johnnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-70 RESOLUTION AMENDING GENERAL WAGES AND SALARES FOR 1994 FOR ALL NON-UNIQN PERSONNEL 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 �ayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Announcements of Meetings No action taken. Mayor' s Communications Council Member Thompson will be the delegate and Council Member Johnson will be the alternate to the NLC Conference. *Proclamation for Constitution Week MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim September 17-23, 1994 as Constitution Week in Golden Valley. Establishing A Task Force on Community Standards and Appointment to Community Standards Task Force Mayor Tremere introduced the agenda item. ;fember Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 94-71 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON COMMUNITY STANDARDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by ��ember Russell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Johnson, Micks, Russell , T{iompson 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. The Council will interview the candidates to the Task Force and plan on making formal appointments at the October 4, 1994 Council Meeting. Adjournment MOVED by Russell , seconded by Micks and,motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 PM. Blair Tremere, ��ayor ATTES'