12-06-94 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
December 6, 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
Ualley Road in said City on December 6, 1994 at 6 :30 PM.
The following members were present: Micks, Russell , Thompson and Tremere; and
the following was absent: Johnson. Also present were: William Joynes, City
Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meetinq - October 4 and 18, 1994, and
�ouncii /Manaqer Meetinq - October 11, 19
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council Meeting minutes of October 4 and 18, 1994; and Council /Manager
Meeting minutes of October 11, 1994.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of December 6, 1994 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVEO by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #15285 - #15299 and #6639.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - November 14, 1994
Board of Zoning Appeals - November 9, 1994
Human Services Foundation - November 14 and November 21, 1994
Civil Service Commission - November 7, 1994
Community Standards Task Force - November 16, 1994
Human Rights Commission - October 15, 1994
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
December 6, 1994
Page 2
Public Hearinq - RSL 213 - Turnpike Road and Lawn Terrace
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, presented the project and reviewed the
difference between overhead and ornamental lighting. Bill Joynes outlined the
procedure if the lighting district is enlarged.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Arthur lde, 541 Turnpike Road, wanted to know if additional lights could be
added to the district.
Roger Sorenson, 517 Turnpike Road, reivewed the petition that was circulated,
and the timing of installation of lights.
Jane Sorenson, 517 Turnpike Road, petitioner, stated she knows other people who
live outside the district who would also like to have lights, and asked questions
about ornamental lighting.
Bob McCoy, 549 Turnpike Road, he would like a light in his area of the neighborhood
but does not live in the lighting district and asked if his area could be added
to the district.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVEO by Russell , seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to defer
on the Resolution 94-83 for thirty days to allow the residents in the lighting
district to decide if they would like ornamental or overhead lighting.
Public Hearinq - First Consideration - Ordinance #122 - General Plan Approval -
�� ��� - weszwood LaKe Uffice ark 2nd Addition
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell :
ORDINANCE #122, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of the General Plan of Development
Westwood Lake Office Park 2nd Addition, PUD #67
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
John Bowden, representing the applicant, reviewed the general plan.
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 Micks and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #122, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - ABSENT MICKS - YES RUSSELL- YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
December 6, 1994
Page 3
Public Hearin - Minor Subdivision - Valley Square (5th) Addition
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, answer�d 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 Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minor subidivion for Valley Square (5th) Addition.
Informal Public Hearinq - Second Consideration - Ordinance �121 - Alcoholic
Beverages and Licensinq Requlations
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell :
ORDINANCE �121, ZND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amending Alcoholic Beverages Licensing and 2egulations)
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 Russell and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #121, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - ABSENT MICKS - YES RUSSELL- YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
*Letters from Golden Valle Babe Ruth Lea ue, Inc. , Golden Valle Phoenix Soccer
C ub, ames eidelber Arlene Weinzierl imoth ellizzer and Harve Helmin
Regarding Recreational Facility evelopment and or Schaper ropertY
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from the Golden Valley 6abe Ruth League, Inc. , dated November
18, 1994; letter from Golden Valley Phoenix Soccer Club, dated November 17, 1994;
letter from James Heidelberg, dated November 21, 1994; letter from Arlene Weinzierl ,
dated November 20, 1994; letter from Timothy Pellizzer, dated November 11, 1994;
letter from Barbara Casaneda and Harey Helmin, dated November 6, 1994; regarding
recreational facility development and/or Schaper Property.
*Letter from Bruce Peterson Reqardinq Police Protection
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Bruce Peterson, dated November 28, 1994, regarding
Police protection.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
December 6, 1994
Page 4
*Approval of 6_y-Law Amendments to Golden Valle Fire Department Relief Association,
and 1993 Laws of Minnesota Reqardin Funeral Benefits
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-84
RESOLUTION APPROVING 1993 LAWS OF MINNESOTA
CHAPTER 244, ARTICLE 4, SECTIONS 1 AND 2
AUTHORIZING A FUNERAL BENEFIT FOR MEMBERS
OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION
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: Micks, Russell , Thompson and Tremere; and the following was absent:
Johnson; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolu-
tion was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the City Clerk.
*Authorizing Off System Use of State Aid Funds for Traffic Si nals on T H 55
and Winnetka Avenue
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 94-85
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF $58,000 OF
GOLDEN UALLEY'S MUNICIPAL STATE AID CONSTRUCTION MONIES
TO OFFSET CERTAIN EXPENSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PLACEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF T.H. 55 AND WINNETKA AVENUE
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: Micks, Russell , Thompson and Tremere; and the following was absent:
Johnson; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolu-
tion was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the City Clerk.
Authorization to Siqn Agremeent with Rosenthal , Rondoni and MacMillan, LTD. for
Legal 3ervices
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the agreement with Rosenthal , Rondoni and MacMillan,
LTD.
Announcements of Meetinqs
Truth in Taxation Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 1994 at 7:00 PM
and reconvened (if necessary) is December 19, 1994 at 6:30 PM.
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December 6, 1994
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Mayor' s Communications
Mayor Tremere received a letter from Gregg Malick and will forward a copy to the
Council .
Mayor Tremere stated he and Council Member Thompson have not met with the residents
regarding the Schaper Park area and will meet with then after the budget process.
Presentation bv Hennepin County Librar Staff and Librarv Board Members
Milt Goldstein, President, Hennepin County Library Board; Charles Brown, Director
of Hennepin County Library System; Helen Halvorson, Chief Librarian Golden Valley,
and Janet Kinney, Library Aide, presented background information to the Council
on the library's current program and services and plans for the future.
Cable Interactive Bulletin Board
William Joynes reviewed the recommendation.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the staff recommendation to include Golden Valley's name in the drawing for the
bulletin board.
Mayor Tremere and Council Member Russell will contact NW Cable regarding possible
assistance in playing of other Council meetings on Golden Valley' s channel .
The Council also requested that anyone who is interested in volunteering to
input information on the cable channel should contact Cheryl Weiler.
Appointments to Human Services Foundation and Civil Service Commission
The Council discussed the process for making appointments.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to defer
action on the appointments to the Human Services Foundation and Civil Service
Commission until the December 20, 1994 Council Meeting.
Adjournment
MOVEO by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:50 PM.
Blair remere, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative ecretary