05-23-95 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 23, 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 May 23, 1995 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Johnson, Micks, Russell, Thompson and Tremere.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy
Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - March 14. 1995
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Coouncil meeting minutes of March 14, 1995 as amended.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 23, 1995 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisek (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED 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 license #15574 - #15647 and #6724.
On-Sale, Off-Sale, Sunday Sale. Club and Wine Liquor License Renewals
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
renewal of the following liquor licenses as follows, or conditioned:
On-Sale and Sunday Sale - BLR Inc. d/b/a Cactus Creek; MDB Inc. d/b/a La Casita; RZMP
Corp. d/b/a Schuller's Tavern.
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On-Sale, Off-Sale. Sunday Sale. Club and Wine Liquor License Renewals - Continued
Off-Sale - Byerly Beverages. Inc.; Golden Valley Liquor Barrel, Inc. d/b/a Liquor Outlet; RZMP
Corp. d/b/a Schuller/s Tavern; E& K Liquors d/b/a Golden Valley Liquor Warehouse
(conditioned upon receipt by the city of Certificate of Insurance); FTL Corporation d/b/a MGM
Liquor Warehouse (conditioned upon receipt by the city of Certificate of Insurance); and
Stephen Halseth d/b/a Westview Liquors (conditioned upon receipt by the city of Certificate of
Insurance).
Club On-Sale and Sunday Sale - Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 (conditioned upon
receipt by the city of Certificate of Insurance); and Golden Valley VFW Post 7051
(conditioned upon receipt by the city of Certificate of Insurance).
Wine On Sale -August Moon Restaurant and Piazza's Ristorante.
*Solicitor's License - Minnesota Public Interest Research Groua
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Minnesota Public Interest Research Group.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - April 13, 1995
Black History Committee - May 4, 1995
Building Board of Review - February 6, 1995
Human Services Foundation - May 8, 1995
Community Standards Task Force - April 26, 1995
Open Space and Recreation Commission - March 27 and April 24, 1995
Planning Commission -April 24 and May 8, 1995
*Call for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 710 Pennsylvania Avenue South - 6/6/95
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to call a public
hearing to consider approval of a conditional use permit to allow an auto body repair shop
(paintless dent repair) within the industrial zoning district at 710 Pennsylvania Avenue South
for June 6, 1995.
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Public Hearing - RSL 215 - Maryland Avenue North. Plymouth Avenue to Olympia Street
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, presented the project.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Kathy Jacobson, 1320 Maryland Avenue North, petitioner, stated the idea came up at a
neighborhood watch meeting and she feels the lights are very necessary because the area is
dark.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-48
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 215
MARYLAND AVENUE NORTH, PLYMOUTH AVENUE TO OLYMPIA STREET
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: 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.
Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #130 - General Plan A�proval - Amendment
#4 - PUD #28 - Pondwood Office Park
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks:
ORDINANCE #130, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of the General Plan of Development
Pondwood Office Park, PUD #28, Amendment#4
Pondwood Associates, Applicant
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development, reviewed the amendment.
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Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #130 - General Plan Approval - Amendment
#4 -__PUD #28 - Pondwood Office Park - Continued
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 adopt
Ordinance #130, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan A�proval - Amendment #2 - PUD #61 - Dahlberq
Commerce Center
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development; reviewed the amendment and answered questions from the Council.
Tom Gerster, KKE Architects; reviewed the plan and 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary design plan, amendment #2, PUD #61, Dahlberg Commerce Center. Upon a roll
call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #128 - General Plan Anaroval - PUD #68 -
Auto Mall
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, and seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #128, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of the General Plan of Development
Golden Valley Auto Mall Addition, PUD #68
Jim Lupient Oldsmobile Company, Applicant
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Public Hearina - Second Consideration - Ordinance #128 - General Plan Ap�roval - PUD #68 -
Auto Mall - Continued
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; reviewed the amendment and
answered questions from the Council.
Doug Sailor, Midwest Management, 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #128, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
Informal Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #129 - Allow Temporary On-Sale
Special Event Permit
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #129, 2ND CONSIDERATION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT THE CITY CODE
Amending Alcoholic Beverages Licensing and Regulations
to Allow a Temporary On-Sale Special Event Permit
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Devlopment; introduced the agenda item and
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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #129, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
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May 23, 1995
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Informal Public Hearing - First Consideration - 4rdinance #131 - Eliminating Second
Consideration of Ordinances
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson:
ORDINANCE #131, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE CHAPTER 2
Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions, Petitions, and
Communication Relating to the Elimination of the
Second Consideration to Approve Ordinances
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #131, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - NO RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
*Letter from Gaylen Bunce Re,aq rding Bruch Pick-up Program
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Gaylen Bunce, dated May 2, 1995 regarding the brush pick-up program.
*Letter from Dave Hudoba Re_aq rding Resignation from Community Standards Task Force
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Dave Hudoba, dated May 16, 1995; regarding his resignation from the
Community Standards Task Force and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
*Letter from Richard Moon Reaardin_q Schaper PropertX
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Richard Moon, dated May 17, 1995 regarding the Schaper property.
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*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*April, 1995 General Fund Bud_eq t Report
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the April, 1995 General Fund Budget Report.
*Receipt of Oasis Mental Health Program Annual Report
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Oasis Mental Health Program Annual Report, dated April 26, 1995.
*Authorize Appropriation Adjustment to 1995 General Fund Budget (Purchase of Lapel Pins)
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-49
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENT TO THE 1995 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAPEL PINS
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: 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 Sign PUD Permit - PUD #68 - Auto Mall
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for PUD #68, Auto Mall.
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Approval of Plat - PUD #68 - Auto Mali
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development; answered questions from the Council.
Member Johnson introduced the resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-50
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - PUD #68 - GOLDEN VALLEY AUTO MALL
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 atteted by the City Clerk.
Approval for Hennepin Parks to Purchase a Trail Easement by Condemnation from the
Chicago Northwestern Railroad
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered questions from the
Council.
Bob Wicklund, Hennepin Parks; reviewed the request and answered questions from the
Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-51
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL FOR HENNEPIN PARKS
TO PURCHASE A TRAIL EASEMENT BY CONDEMNATION
FROM THE CHICAGO NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD
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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*Bids - Miscellaneous Concrete Repair
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for 1995 miscellaneous concrete repair to the lowest responsible bidder, Standard Sidewalk
for $21,400.00. The bids were as follows:
Standard Sidewalk $21,400.00
Advanced Concrete 21,550.00
Thomas & Sons 22,830.00
Lindahl & Carlson 24,940.00
Gunderson Bros. 28,650.00
Authorization to Sian Sergeants' Contract
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign a contract with the conditions as outlined in the memo
from the City Manager dated May 18, 1995.
Authorization to Sign Community Service Officer Contract
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign a contract with the conditions as outlined in the memo from
the City Manager dated May 18, 1995
Announcements of Meetinas
The City will hold the Community Open House and Grand Opening Celebration on
Wednesday, June 21, 1995. Activities include - Winnekta Avenue Grand Opening and
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 3:00 PM, Goldne Valley Post Office Ground Breaking Ceremony
at 3:30 PM; and the Public Safety Building Dedication and Grand Opening at 4:00 PM.
The Board/Commission Recognition Dinner will be held on May 25, 1995 at the Brookview
Community Center beginning at 6:30 PM.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Tremere thanked those persons who contributed to the Red Cross BowI-A-Thon he
participated in.
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City Council FunFest Game Assignment
Council Member Russell received notice the City Council's game assignment for the FunFest
is the sucker wheel game from 1:00 - 7:00 PM. The FunFest will be held on Saturday, June
3,1995. She and Council Member Micks requested other members of the Council let them
know if they are availble to help with the game.
*City Managers' 1995 SalarX
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
following compensation package for the City Manager, as outlined in the memo from Mayor
Tremere and Council Member Micks, dated May 2, 1995: base salary to be raised by 2.9%
bringing the total to $91,335.00; accrual of five days vacation in 1995 that would be lump sum
and not change the existing accrual rate; cary into 1995 from 1994 the conference trip
provided for his spouse that was unable to be used; said changed are retroactive to January
1, 1995.
Black History Committee Update - Walter GraX
Walter Gray, Chair, Black History Committee, distributed copies and reviewed his semi-
annual report for the Council, and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the Black History Committee Progress Report, dated May 23, 1995.
The Council expressed their appreication to Walter Gray and the members of the Committee
for their hard work and dedication.
Attendance at 1995 AMM Annual Meeting
The 1995 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Annual Meeting will be held on May 31,
1995 at 5:30 PM at the Jax Cafe. Council Members were requested to notify staff if they plan
on attending.
Council Budget Worksho�
The Council directed staff to prepare scenerios for the 1996 budget. The Council will hold a
budget workshop on June 20, 1995 at 5:00 PM in the Council Conference Room.
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Vacancies - Community Standards Task Force and West Suburban Mediation Center Board
of Directors
Mayor Tremere stated Rick Groger, Chair of the Community Standards Task Force; would
prefer that a replacement be found for the Task Force to replace the at-large member who
resigned. Mayor Tremere will review the list of those who were interviewed in the past and
report back to the Council. The Mayor also requested the Council inform him or staff of any
person they know who would be interested in serving on the West Suburban Board of
Directors. Staff was requested to check into the applications on file from previous interviews
for the Board.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:08 PM.
Blair Tremere, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary