07-11-95 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 11, 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 July 11, 1995 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Johnson, Micks, Russell, Thompson and Tremere.
Also present were: Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the City Manager; Allen Barnard, City
Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - April 4. April 18. May 2 Mav 23 June 6 and
June 20 1995� Special City Council Meeting - May 18, 1995� and Council/Manager - April 4
1995
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of April 4, April 18, May 2, May 23, June 6, and June 20, 1995;
Special City Council meeting, May 18, 1995; and Council/Manager of April 4, 1995 as
amended: City Council Meeting - June 20, 1995 - Road Maintenance - Reconstruction -
Motion was MOVED by Micks; and New 60 Day Time Limit for Planning Approval Process -
fourth paragraph - remove second line which begins "This would eliminate a second
consideration of an ordinance." City Council Meeting - May 23, 1995 - Informal Public Hearing
- First Consideration - Ordinance #131 - Eliminating Second Consideration of Ordinances - roll
call vote - Micks voted NO. City Council Meeting - April 4, 1995 - Public Hearing - First
Consideration - Ordinance #125 - General Rlan Approval - Amendment #1 - PUD #63 - Saturn
Addition - seventh paragraph - should be Judith Wolf not Judith Ivy.
�proval of Agenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 11, 1995 as amended: Addition of Organizational Item - Fireworks Permit -
The Minnesota Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*) except Removal of Departmental
Item - Authorization to Participate in Safe and Sober Traffic Safety Project; and addition of
Organizational Item - Fireworks Permit - The Minnesota Affiliate of the American Diabetes
Association.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
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*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #15561 and #6728-6730.
Fireworks Permit - The Minnesota Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
fireworks display permit for The Minnesota Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association
scheduled for July 17, 1995 at the Golden Valley Country Club.
*Gambling License Exemption - Hudassah - Scopus
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the gambling license exemption for Hudassah - Scopus.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes received as follows:
Community Standards Task Force - June 14, 1995
Public Hearing - No Parking Restrictions - Colonial Road
Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works,
reviewed the petition 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.
Robin Richmond, 234 Kentucky Avenue South, petitioner, stated he is in favor of the
restriction.
Dan Kane, Speak the Word Church, 515 Jersey Avenue South; stated they try to discourage
church members from parking on the street and stated they support the parking restrictions.
Tom Lieberman, 250 Jersey Avenue South, support the petition and stated the church has
done a good job of keeping their members from parking on residential streets.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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July 11, 1995
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Public Hearinq - No Parking Restrictions - Colonial Road - Continued
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-55
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF COLONIAL DRIVE
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.
Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #133 - Rezoning to Two-Family (R-2�
Residential Zoning District - 1511-1521 Xerxes Avenue North
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #133, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rezoning from Single-Family Residential Zoning District
to Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District
1511/1521 Xerxes Avenue
Doug and Lisa Parks, Applicant
Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development reviewed the rezoning and answered questions from the Council. Allen
Barnard, answered questions from the Council,
Lisa Parks, applicant; reviewed the plans for the property, 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 Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #133, 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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Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #134 - General Pian Approvai - Amendment
#2 - PUD #61 - Dahlberg Commerce Center
The following ordinance was MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson:
ORDINANCE #134, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of the General Plan of Development
Dahlberg Commerce Center, PUD #61, Amendment #2
Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Applicant
Allen Barnard stated Grow Biz International has requested the hearing be continued because
they plan to begin construction in 1996.
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 Micks and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for Ordinance #134 to August 1, 1995.
Letter from Brian Gilbertson Reaarding a Skateboard Park
Mayor Tremere introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the letter from Brian Gilbertson, dated May 12, 1995 regarding a skateboard park; and refer
the letter to staff for input as to the ramifications of the request.
*Letter from William Luksan Regarding Golf Refund PolicX
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the letter from William Luksan, dated June 26, 1995 regarding golf refund policy.
*A�proval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
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Approval of 1996 Bud�et Calendar
Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to hold a
Council/Manager Meeting on August 29, 1995 at 6:30 PM to discuss information relative to
setting the levy.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the 1996 budget calendar.
Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Aareement with Cit� of St. Louis Park for Electrical
Services and Materials for Traffic Signal and Street Light S�stem
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, introduced the agenda item and answered questions
from the Council.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-56
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY AND THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND MATERIALS
FOR GOLDEN VALLEY TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET LIGHT SYSTEM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by 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.
'�Receipt of May 1995 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the May, 1995 general fund budget report.
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Authorization to Participate in Safe and Sober Traffic Safety Project
Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, reviewed the project and answered questions from
the Council.
Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-57
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE SAFE AND SOBER TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT
WITH THE CITIES OF BROOKLYN CENTER, CRYSTAL,
GOLDEN VALLEY, NEW HOPE AND ROBBINSDALE
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.
*Receipt of 1995 Second Quarter Activity Report from West Suburban Mediation Center
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the 1995 Second Quarter Activity Report, dated June 30, 1995, from the West Suburban
Mediation Center.
Planning Approval Process
Jeanne Andre and Allen Barnard reviewed staff recommendations and answered questions
from the Council. No action was required at the meeting. The League of Women Voters will
present their report at the public hearing at the Council Meeting on July 18, 1995, regarding
second consideration of ordinances.
*Bids - 95 SI 1 94 SI 7 94 SI 12 and 94 SI 13 - Market Street Reconstruction and Traffic
Signal Installation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for 95 SI 1, 94 SI 7, 94 SI 12 and 94 SI 13 to the lowest responsible bidder, G. L. Contracting,
Inc., for $753,395.19. The bids were as follows:
G. L. Contracting, Inc. $753,395.19
Northdale Construction 857,313.79
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Announcements of Meetinas
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet on July 18, 1995 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chambers.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Tremere will provide copies to the Council of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
and requests the Council to read it over and let him know if they have any concerns.
Mayor Tremere stated he received a letter from Gerald Mundt regarding the Building Board of
Review and Planning Commission reviewing the plans for the Post Office. He will respond to
the letter.
Adjournment
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:00 PM.
Blair Tremere, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary