11-01-94 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 1 , 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 November 1 , 1994 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Johnson, Micks, Russell , Thompson and
Tr�mere. Also present were: '�lilliam Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard,
City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretarjr.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meetinq - September 12, 1994
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council Meeting minutes of September 12, 1994 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda -
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of November 1 , 1994 as amended: Addition oT Mayor and Council Item -
Community Standards Task Force Alternates.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as amended:
Removal of Communications and Petitions - Letter from Rosemary Thorsen Regarding
Resignation from Civil Service Commission; and Departmental Item - Separation of
Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, PUD #25, Westview Business Center.
*Bills and Claims .
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #6633 - #6635.
*Peddler's License - Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack #268
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the peddler's license for Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack #268.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
November i , 1994
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Public Hearina - Preliminary Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #67 - Westwood Lake
Offi ce Park
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, answered questions from the Council .
John Bowden, representing the applicant reviewed the plan.
�ick Groger, ?lanning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
The Mayor ooened 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 Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the preliminary design plan for PUD #67, Westwood Lake Office Park. Upon a roll
call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - �r�S MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
Continued Public Hearina - First Consideration - Ordinance #119 - General Plan
Approval - PUD #65 - Golden Valley Shoppinq Center
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell :
OROINANCE #119, 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,
7860-8040, 8200, and 8224 Olson Memorial Highway
Trach Properties, Applicant
William Joynes stated staff recommends continuing the hearing until November 15,
1994 because they are waiting for info�mation from the applicant and 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 Thompson and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #119 until November 15, 1994.
*Letter from Rozalija Gannon Regarding City Streets
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Rozalija Gannon, dated October 12, 1994 regarding city
streets.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 1, 1994
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Letter from RosemarY Thorsen Reqarding Resiqnation from Civil Service Commission
William Joynes provided a brief history of the Commission and outlined the types
of issues they deal with.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Rosemary Thorsen, dated October 14, 1994 and request
the Mayor write her a letter in appreciation of her service the city.
The Council discussed the Commission and agreed with the suggestion in the
letter from Rosemary Thorsen to meet with the Commission. The Council also
discussed the vacancies on the Civil Service Commission and Human Services
Foundation. The Mayor will review the applications on file and bring back a
list of those persons who are interested in being appointed to fill the vacancies.
*Letter from Richard Henry Regarding Traffic Siqnals on Winnetka Avenue
��OVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Richard Henry, dated October 12, 1994 regarding traffic
signals on Winnetka Avenue.
*Call for Public Hearin - First and Second Consideration - General Pian A roval -
Amendment # - - ahlberg Commerce Center - /
MOVEO by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for approval of first and second consideration of the general plan
for amendment #1, PUD �61, Dahlberg Commerce Center for November 15, 1994.
*West Suburban Mediation Center Third Quarter Activity Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thomposon and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the West Suburban Mediation Center Third Quarter Activity Report, dated
dated October 19, 1994. _
*Approval of Plat - Queens Ransom
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-79
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - QUEEN'S RANSOM
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.
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November 1, 1994
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Separation of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, PUD #25, Westview Business Center
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; reviewed the request for
separation of the lots and answered questions from the Council .
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-79
RESOLUTION ALLOWING FOR THE SEPARATE OWNERSHIP OF LOTS 1 AND 2,
BLOCK 1 , WESTVIEW BUSINESS CENTER, P.U.D . N0. 25
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by �4ember
Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Johnson, �licks , 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 Informal Public Hearinq - Ordinance Amendment - 2egardinq Alcoholic
Beverages Licensing and P,egulations - 1 /15/9
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call
for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding
alcoholic beverages licensing and regulations for November 15, 1994.
*Bids - Concrete Bridqe Abutments and Pilings
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the construction of four concrete bridge abutments and pilings to
the only bidder, R. C. Burns Company for $32,992.27.
*Bids - Pond Bank Erosion Shoring
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for erosion control and shoring of pond banks from the only bidder,
Hartman Companies for $50,000.00.
Brookview Golf League Eliqibility Policy
William Joynes introduced the item. Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and
Recreation; and Al1en Barnard answered questions from the Council .
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Brookview Golf Course Industrial League Eligibility Requirements.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the policy as amended: title should be changed to Brookview Golf Course Industrial
League Eligibility "���'.-�-_-'�= Guidelines and 3) should read: Players �rs�-
should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
November l, 1994
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Budget '�orkshop Schedule
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to hold a
budget workshop on Tuesday, November 29, 1994 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
P4ayor' s Communications
The Mayor reviewed the communications he received.
*Proclamation for Minnesota Chemical Health Week
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
November 11-18•, 1994 as Minnesota Chemical yealth LJeek in Golden Valley.
*Proclamation for National Drunk and Drugged Drivinq Prevention Month
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
December 1994 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month in Golden
Valley.
Community Standards Task Force Alternates
The Council discussed the possibility of appointing alternates to the Community
Standards Task Force. It was decided the Council would not appoint alternates,
but invited any interested residents to attend their meetings.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:32 PM.
Blair Tremere, Mayor
ATTEST:
udy Nally, Administrative Secretary
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