03-14-95 CC Minutes unsigned Regul ar "�leeti ng
of the
City Council
March 14, 1995
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the C�ty of Gulden Valley, Hennepin County, "linnesota �.vas held at 7800 Golden
Valley Road in said City on ^larch 14, 1995 at 7 :00 P��.
The follo�f�ing members were present: Johnson, �1icks, �ussell , Thompson, and
Tremere. Also present �rrere: �,Jilliam Joynes, City "�anager; Allen 3arnard, City
Attorney; and Judy Nally, �dministrative Secretary.
Approval of 4qenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of `�arch 14, 1995 as amended: 4ddition of Communications and Petitions -
Letters from '�larilyn Pocius, '�Joodrow and Verna Johnson; Jeff Lillemoe and Tom
Schmidt; and Reese �,Jilliams Regarding 94 SI 10.
A�roval �f Cansent A�enda
P�OVED by Thompson, s�conded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*) , removing
Communications and Petitions - Letter from Sue Anderson Regarding Schaper Property.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bids as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #15337 - #15376 and #6658 -#6681.
*Peddler' s License - Chester Bird Legion
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the peddler' s license for Chester Bird Legion.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Community Standards Task Force - February 22, 1995
31ack History Committee - March 2, 1995
Human Rights Commission - February 9, 1995
Board of Zoning Appeals - February 14, 1995
Planning Commission - February 27, 1995
Regular '1eeting of the City Council
�arcn 14, 1995
Page 2
*Call for Public Hearina - Preliminar Desi n Plan Anproval - Amendment �4 -
PUD �28 - Pondwood Office Park - 4/4/95
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call
a public hearing to consider preliminary design plan approval for Amendment �4,
?UD �28, Pondwood Office Park for April 4, 1995.
Public Hearing - RSL 214 - RSL 213 - Turnpike Road, Lawn Terrace to Radisson
Road
�red Salsbury, Director of Public Works, presented the project. He stated that
Kathy McIntyre, 625 Turnpike Road, called to say she was opposed to the lighting.
The `�ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views �hereon.
3ob ��cCoy, 549 Turnpike Road, in favor of lights because he feels yard lights
are not enough, �he street is dark, windy, and hilly and there are no sidewalks.
Tony I_emaire, 617 Turnpike Road, opposed, he likes the quiet, dark and country
look of the area.
'�illiam and Marta Berge, 524 Turnpike Road, opposed, he spoke for he and his wife,
and stated they moved there because there was no lighting, and doesn 't feel there
is any peril or danger to warrent installation of lights.
�ary Hipp, 633 Turnpike Road, opposed, likes country feeling of the area as the
area doesn 't feel like its in the city, and feels people can use their own yard
lights.
Clayton Harlow, 616 Turnpike Road, opposed, likes the seclusion and beauty of
the area and presented a letter from Francis and Jean Phelan, 508 Turnpike Road,
��ho are opposed to the lights.
Gervaise Westerman, 601 Turnpike Road, in favor of lights, concerned for safety
of children.
Arthur lde, 541 Turnpike Road, in favor of lights because he has been robbed
three times and feels the lighting will be a safety factor and maybe enhance the
area and property values.
The P�ayor closed the public hearing.
Reqular Meeting of the City Council
i�arcn 14, 1995
� Page 3
Public Hearinq - RSL 214 - RSL 213 - Turnpike Road, Lawn Terrace to Radisson
�oad - �.ontinued
"lember T'�ompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-28
RESOLUTIOhJ ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERT,AIN PROPOSED P!JBLIC If�PROVEMENTS
RSL 214
TURNPIKE ROAD, LAWN TERRACE TO R4�ISSON ROAD
T�he motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was s2conded by Member
Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Johnson , '�icks, Russell , Thompson and Tremere; and the follor�ing voted
against the same: non?, �.dherPupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the �1ayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk .
'10VED by Thompson , seconded by Russell and motion carried to bring R�solution
94-83 on the table.
"�ember Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its denial :
RESOLUTION 94-83
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IP�PROVEPIENTS
RSL 213
TURNPIKE ROAD AND LAWN TERRACE
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 denied.
Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance �124 - Adootion of Amended State
!3uilding Code
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks:
ORDINANCE #124, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENOING THE CITY CODE
(Amendments to the City Code Adopting
The Amended State Building Code)
l�illiam Joynes introduced the agenda item. "lark Kuhnly, Chief, Fire and
Inspections, was available to answer questions.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and oersons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the ��ayor closed the public hearing.
"�OVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #124, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES TNOMPSON - YES MICKS - YES TREMERE - YES
Regular "1�etinq of the City Council
P�arcn 14, 1995
page 4
Letter from Sue 4nderson ?�qardinq Schaper Pro�er�v
Counci 1 `'ember "1i cks r�vi e���ed the 1 etter.
';Jilliam Joynes sugg�sted the Council discuss '�he ' �tter when the public hearing
is held on the Ooen Space and Recreation �ommission ' s Athletic Facility Subcommittee
Proposal .
�10VE'J by Micks, s�conded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the lett�r from Sue Anderson, dated �ebruary 25, 1995 regar�ing Schaper
Property.
*Letter `rom Jan areen Ze ardinq Resident �uide
��10VED by �nompson, seconded by Russell and :-�otion c�rried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Jan Gr�en, d�ted F�bruarv 23 , 1995 regarding the resident
�uide.
*Lett�r *rom Jean and Roqer Sorenson; and '`-.ndrea and David Shapio Reqarding RS�
214
��OVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and �notion carried unanimously to rAceive
and file the letter from Jean and 2oger Sorenson, dated February 23, 1995; and
Andrea and David Shapiro, dated �larch 8, 1995 regarding RSL 214.
Letters from Marilyn Pocius, �:�oodro�� and Verna Johnson; Jeff I_illemoe and Tom
Schmidt; and Reese lJilliams Reqardinq 94 SI 10
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Marilyn Pocius, dated, March 10, 1995; 'nloodrow and
Verna Johnson, dated March 10, 1995; Jeff Lillemoe and Tom Schmidt, dated "�arch
14, 1995; and Reese !Jilliams, r�ceived "larch 14, 1995 regarding 94 SI 10.
*Call for Public Hearinq - General Plan Aoproval - PUD #66 - JLO Addition - 4/4/95
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carri�d unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the general plan for PUD #66, JLO Addition
for April 4, 1995.
*Call for Public Hearin9 - General Plan Aaproval - Amendment #1 - PUD #63 -
Saturn Addition - 4/4/95
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the Gen�rai Plan for Amendment �l, PUD
#63, Saturn Addition for April 4, 1995.
*Call for Public Hearina - Ordinance Amendment - Seasonal Farm Produce Sales by
Admin� strative Permit - 4/4/95
��OVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment r?garding seasonal farm produce
sales by administrative permit for April 4, 1995.
Regular '•1eetinq of the City Council
'larcn i4, 1995
Page 5
*Aopointment of 3uildinn Official
"�lember Thompson introduced the follo���ing resolution and moved its adoation :
RESOLUTiON 95-29
RESOLUTIOfJ APPOINTING JAY IPSEN CITY BUILOING OFFICIAL
The motion for t'�e adoqtion of the for?going r�sol�ation �vas seconded 5y Member
Russell and upon � vote h�ing taken therPon, the following voted in favor
th�reof: Johnson, "licks, Russell , Tnomoson �nd Tremere; and the follo�,ving voted
�gainst th� same: none, whereupon said r�solution :-�as declarQd duly passed and
,�dopted, signed by the '�?�yor and his signature att�sted by the City �lerk.
*Anoroval of Plat - The Glen��ood 4vnnue Addition
'1�mb�r Thompson introduced th� Following r�solution and r�oved its �dop*ion:
'2ESOl.0 i ION 95-30
RESOLUTIO�a F�R APPP,�VAL OF PL.AT - THF GLE^11J0�D 4DDITI�JPd
The ��otion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution �,�as seconded by "�ember
Russell and upon a vote being taken tf�ereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Johnson, '�icks, Russell , Thomoson and Tremere; and the follo��ing voted
against th2 same: none, �.vhereupon said resolution �•�as declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the "layor and his signatur� attested by the City Clerk.
*Authorizin A ro riation Adjustment to the 1995 General Fund Bude et (Hirin
Police Officer Throuqh Federal Cops Fast Grant Proqram
!1ember Thompson introduced the follo��ing resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-31
RESOLUTION A!JTHORIZING APPROPRIATION -ADJUSTPIENTS
TO T�iF 1995 r,ENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE HIRING
OF A POLICE OFFICER TO BE FINANCED THROUGH
THE FEDERAL COPS FAST GRANT PROGRAP�
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was sPconded by �1ember
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 �vas declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the "�ayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Authorization to Sign Assessment Aqreement with Jim Lupient Oldsmohile ComQany
Et al for i�arket Street 2econstruction
4Jilliam Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen 3arnard answered questions
from the Council .
"10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City "lanager to sign the assessment agreement with Jim Lupient Oldsmobile
Comoany, and associated parties to construct improvements on f9ar�cet Street, east
of Louisiana Avenue.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
P�arcn 14, 1995
- Page 6
Authorization to Siqn Purchase Aareement for 1854 Toledo Avenue North
',Jilliam Joynes introduced the agenda item. allen Barnard answered questions
from the Council .
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried to authorize the City
'�anager to sign the purchase agreement for 1854 Toledo Avenue North for a purchase
price of $105,000 as proposed by staff. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows: JOHNSO�J - VO '�ICKS - NO RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TRE�IERE - YES
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously that upon
acquisition of the property at 1854 Toldeo Avenue ��orth, but orior to physical
d�molition of the house: �hat staff make the n�ighbor a��are of the demolition
and the Council 's action; that the neighbor be notified ti�hen the Council reviews
the plans for the parking lot construction and landscaping; and that they have
an ooportunity to review rhem before the plans are i�nplemented.
Request by Treasure ' s Island to Raise Pvlon Si n
3ill Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Gary fioffman, Treasure' s Island, 5740 Wayzata Boulevard, reviewed his request to
raise the pylon sign to 45 feet.
Dick Kaitz, 950 Xenia Avenue North, feels it is difficult to get to the site and
he has no problem with the pylon sign being raised.
MOVED by Russell , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to grant
the request submitted by Treasure ' s Island to install a 45 foot pylon sign at
5740 Wayzata Qoulevard.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to direct
staff to prepare a report addressing the issue of setting standards and/or
guidelines for the raising of pylon signs along I-394 and/or outlining a variance
procedure regarding sign height requirements.
Establishing General �,Jages and Salaries for 1995 Non-Union Personnel
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-32
RESOLUTION EST.ABLISHING GENERAL WAGES AND SALARIES
FOR 1995 FOR ALL n10N-UyION PERSONNEL
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by "lember
Thompson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Johnson, Micks, Russell , Thompson and Tremere; and the follo��ing voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution �,�as declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
��arcn 14, 1995
Page 7
1995 Police Officer' s Contract
',Jilliam Joynes introduced the agenda item.
"�OVED by '�1icks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the 1995-1996 patrol officer' s contract as outlined in the memo from the City
�1anager dated February 27, 1995 and authorize the t�ayor and City �1anager to sign
said contract.
Anno��ncements of �leetin s
The Council will hold a Council /Manager "leeting on April 4, 1995 at 5:00 PM and
discuss the 1995-1999 Capital Improvement Program.
�iayor and Council Communications
Council Member Johnson displayed the T-Shirt and Notecards that are available
for purchase as a fundraiser for the Golden Valley Human Services Foundation.
The Council of P�etropolitan Area Leagues will hold their quarterly meeting on
March 16, 1995 at the f3rookview Community Center at 9:30 AP�.
Continued Discussion and Decision - 94 SI 10 - Noble Avenue �Jorth, Golden Valle
Road to Culver Road
�,Jilliam 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 . Allen 3arnard answered questions regarding
the procedure for reconsideration of the item and answered questions from the
Council .
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks the project be approved as follows 1)
construction of a 32 foot �r�ide road from Golden Valley Road to Bassett Creek
Drive, with a 5 foot sidewalk, and no parking permitted on either side of the
road; and 2) the width from Bassett Creek Drive to Dawnview Terrace �vould be the
existing width, with a 5 foot sidewalk, and parking permitted on the west side.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks to provide a substitute motion, construction
of a 32 foot road, with a 5 foot sidewalk, and no parking permitted on either side,
except that on the west side, adjacent to Noble School , a sufficient pullover
area be provided to allow for drop-off and/or pick-up by cars and school busses.
�layor Tremere called for a vote on whether or not to allow the substitute motion.
Upon a voice vote the motion carried to allow the substitute motion. Council
"�ember Thompson voted no.
'Jpon a roll call vote on the original motion, the vote was as folloavs:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - NO THOMPSON - NO TREME4E - NO
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Russell that the Council reconsider the issue.
Upon a voice vote the motion carried to reconsider the issue. �ouncil ilember
Micks voted no.
Kegu �ar Meeting of the City Gouncil
March 14, 1995
Page 8
Continued Discussion and Decision - 94 SI 10 - Noble Avenue North, Golden Vallev
Road to Culver Road - Continued
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as
amended: the project will be a 32 foot wide street, curb to curb, from Golden
Vailey Road to Culver Road, no parking on either side, with installation of a 5
foot sidewalk on the west side:
RESOLUTION 95-23
RESOLUTION ORDERING CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBI.IC IMPROVEMENTS
94 SI 10
NOBLE AVENUE NORTH, GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD TO CULVER ROAD
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Russell and upon a vote b�ing taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Johnson, Micks, Thompson and Tremere; and the following voted against
the same: Russell ; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
The Council took no action on Resolution 95-24, Resolution Restricting Parking
on Portions of Noble Avenue North.
Board/Commission Appointments
Deferred until the April 4, 1995 Council Meeting.
Set Date for Board/Commission Recoqnition Dinner
The Council set May 25, 1995 as the date for the Board/Commission Recognition
Oinner to be held at the Brookview Community Center.
Appointments to the Sidewalk Committee
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
the following members to the Sidewalk Committee from the Open Space and Recreation
Commission: Rich Krahulec and Linda Loomis.
Registration for LMC Legislative Conference
Staff was requested to register Mayor Tremere and Council "4ember Micks for the
LMC l.egislative Conference.
Set Date for Informal Public Hearinq - Athletic Field Subcommittee Proposal
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
P10VED by Thompson and seconded by Johnson and motion carried to refer the letter
from Sue Anderson, dated February 25, 1995 to the Open Space and Recreation
Commission and ask for a response by May Z, 1995.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
for an informal public hearing to consider the Athletic Field Subcommittee Proposal
for May 18, 1995 at 7:00 PM.
4djournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adjourn -
the meeting at 9:43 PM.
Blair Tremere, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy N� Administrative Secretary