01-17-95 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 17, 1995
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 January 17, 1995 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Johnson, Micks, Russell , Thompson and
Tremere. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Paul Kaminski ,
Acting City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - December 6, 1994
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to receive and file
the City Council Minutes of December 6, 1994 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of January 17, 1995, deleting Departmental Item - Authorization to
Sign Purchase Agreement for Sale of House at 1001 Orkla Drive, and Authorization
to Hire Barr Engineering for Surface Water Management Plan.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*) removing Departmental
Items - Adoption of Pavement Management Program; Adoption of Special Assessment
Policy; and Manager' s Items - Bids - Fire Pumping Engine.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #15311 - #15314 and #6644 - #6649.
*Gambling Premises Permit Application - Tonka Recreation Association
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-2
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY APPROVING ISSUANCE
OF A PREMISES PERMIT FOR TNE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(TONKA RECREATION ASSOCIATION)
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.
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*Peddler's License - Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the peddler's license for Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis.
Off-Sale Liquor License - Golden Valley Liquor garrel , Inc. d/b/a Liquor Outlet
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the off-sale liquor for the Golden Valley Liquor Sarrel , Inc. d/b/a Liquor Outlet
with the stipulation that this license will not be issued until the applicant has
vacated the premises at 7730 Olson Memorial Highway and surendered his off-sale
license for this location to the City.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - December 15, 1994
Human Services Foundation - January 9, 1995
Human Rights Commission - December 8, 1994
Continued Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #119 - General Plan
Approval - PUD #65 - Golden Valley Shopping Center
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #119, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of the General Plan of Development for PUD #65
7901 Golden Valley Road, 505 l�innetka Avenue,
7860-8040, 8200, and 8224 Olson Memorial Highway
Trach Properties, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Paul Kaminski , answered questions regarding permitted uses in a PUD.
Dave Clark, representing the applicant was available to answer questions.
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 amend
the ordinance to specify that the proposed future monument sign at the west end
of the site meet the ordinance requirements relative to dimension, size and height.
Council directed that staff clarify the language regarding the vegtable stand to
state that if the Code is amended the owner of the shopping center may apply to
the City for an Administrative Permit and would not have to amend the PUD.
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Continued Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #119 - General Plan
Approval - PUD #65 - Golden Valley Shopping Center - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #119, 2nd Series, as amended. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES MICKS - YES TREMERE - YES
Continued Public Hearing - RSL 213 - Turnpike Road and Lawn Terrace
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 Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to defer
action on Resolution 94-83 for RSL 213 until the second meeting in March, 1995.
*Authorization to Sign Purchase Agreement for Sale of House at 1001 Orkla Drive
William Joynes stated the item would be deleted from the agenda as the terms of
the agreement have changed and requires further staff review.
*Call for Public Hearing - 94 SI 9 - Jersey Avenue, Laurel Avenue to Glenwood
Avenue - 2/7/95
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-3
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
94 SI 9
JERSEY AVENUE, LAUREL AVENUE TO GLENWOOD AVENUE
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.
*Authorization to Hire Barr Engineering for Surface Water Management Plan
William Joynes stated the item would be deleted from the agenda to check on a
potential conflict of interest with Barr Engineering.
*Receipt of West Suburban Mediation Center Fourth Quarter Activity Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the West Suburban Mediation Center Fourth Quarter Activity Report,
dated January 9, 1995.
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*Authorization to Sign Easement Agreement with Hennepin County for Highway 55
Frontage Road at Ottawa Avenue North
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the easement agreement with Hennepin County for
Highway 55 Frontage Road at Ottawa Avenue North.
*Award of Sale of Excess Right-of-Way on Harold Avenue Cul-de-Sac
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-4
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF EXCESS
RIGHT-OF-WAY ON HAROLD AVENUE CUL-DE-SAC
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.
Adoption of Pavement Management Program
The Council and Staff reviewed the changes to the program.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-5
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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.
Adoption of Special Assessment Policy
The Council and Staff reviewed the changes to the policy.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-6
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY
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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*Reconveyance of Tax Forefeit Lands to State of Request County Board Restrict
Sale to Adjacent Property Owners
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-7
RESOLUTION RECONVEYING CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LANDS BACK TO
THE STATE AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD TO IMPOSE
CONDITIONS ON THE SALE OF SAID TAX FORFEIT LANDS AND TO
RESTRICT THE SALE TO OWNERS OF ADJOINING LANDS
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.
Bids - Fire Pumping Engine
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion carried to award the bid for
the purchase of a fire pumping engine from the only bidder, General Safety
Equipment Corporation, for a total of $212,280. Council Member Micks voted no.
Announcements of Meetings - Reset Council Meeting Date and Set Board of Review
Date
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
The Council reset the following Council Meeting dates: March 21 to March 14
(depending upon the HRA agenda the Council Meeting may start at 7:00 PM) and
May 16 to May 23, 1995.
The Council reset the following Council/Manager Meeting dates (if needed) :
April 11 to April 18; and June 13 to June 20, 1995.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set the
Board of Review Date as Thursday, May 4, 1995 at 7:00 PM and the reconvened date
as May 23, 1995 if needed.
The Council will hold an executive session on January 18, 1995 at 4:30 PM for
a performance appraisal of the City Manager.
Mayor's Communications
Mayor Tremere stated he has received information regarding a Farewell Reception
for pottie Rietow scheduled for January 26, 1995 at the St. Paul Hotel .
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Mayor's Communications - Board/Commission Vacancies
The Council requested staff put a notice in the SunPost regarding the vacancies
on the Boards and Commisisons and allow two weeks to accept applications.
The Mayor will contact the Chair of the Boards and Commissions to see if anyone
who is who is currently serving and whose term will is expiring this year, would
be interested in being reappointed.
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Appointments
Mayor Tremere has talked to Ray Stockman and he is willing to be reappointed.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Ray Stockman and Joan Russell to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications
Commission for a one year term.
Human Rights Commission Request to Send Letter to the Editor Regarding
Discrimination Posters
Mayor Tremere introduced the agenda itme.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve
the request submitted by the Human Rights Commission to send a letter to the
Editor regarding the distribution of discrimination posters.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Ruyssell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:46 PM.
Blair Tremere, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary