07-18-95 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 18, 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 18, 1995 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Johnson, Micks, Russell, Thompson and Tremere.
Also present were: Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney;
and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - July 11,1995
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the City
Council meeting minutes of July 11, 1995 as amended: amend page 1 and 2 to show the
consent agenda items were MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell; and add Fireworks
Permit - The Minnesota Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association as a consent agenda
item.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 20, 1995 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heatin�Licenses
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #15662 and #6731.
*Solicitor's License - Freedom Place. Inc.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Freedom Place, Inc.
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�`Gambling License Exemption - Team Gilboa Ski Club of Minnesota Inc
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption for Team Gilboa Ski Club of Minnesota Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Review - June 5, 1995
Human Rights Commission - June 8, 1995
Community Standards Task Force - June 28, 1995
Human Services Foundation - July 10, 1995
Public Hearinq - 94 SI 11 - Sandburg Lane. Medicine Lake Road to Sandburg Road -
Aqreement with Robbinsdale School District 281 - Call for Public Hearing - Street Vacation -
Portion of Sandburg Lane - 8/15/95
Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item. Jeff Oliver, Assistant City Engineer; and Fred
Salsbury, Director of Public Works; presented the project and answered questions from the
Council. Mr. Oliver stated that George Holm, 2450-2500 Louisiana Avenue North is opposed
to the project.
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.
Doug Soderling, 6840 Sandburg Lane, approves of the project and displayed pictures which
show the condition of the street, and feels it makes sense to reconstruct the road and
construct the cul-de-sac at the same time. He also submitted a memo from Barbara Held and
Linda Smith, 6830 Sandburg Lane; which stated they are in favor of creating the cul-de-sac.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearing - 94 SI 11 - Sandburg Lane. Medicine Lake Road to Sandburg Road -
Agreement with Robbinsdale School District 281 - Call for Public Hearing - Street Vacation -
Portion of Sandburg Lane - 8/15/95 - Continued
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-58
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
94 SI 11
SANDBURG LANE STREET RECONSTRUCTION
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.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-59
RESOLUTION ORDERING CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING BIDS
94 S I 11
SANDBURG LANE STREET RECONSTRUCTION
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.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-60
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY AND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 281
FOR CUL-DE-SAC CONSTRUCTION ON SANDBURG LANE
ADJACENT TO SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
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.
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Public Hearing - 94 SI 11 - Sandburg Lane Medicine Lake Road to Sandbura Road -
Aareement with Robbinsdale School District 281 - Call for Public Hearing - Street Vacation -
Portion of Sandburg Lane - 8/15/95 - Continued
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a public
hearing to consider a street vacation for a portion of Sandburg Lane for August 15, 1995.
Continued Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #131 - Eliminating Second
Consideration of Ordinances - Receipt of Leaque of Women Voters Report
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #131, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions, Petitions, and
Communication Relating to the Elimination of the
Second Consideration to Approve Ordinances
Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development, 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.
Linda Loomis, 6677 Olson Highway, representing the League of Women Voters; thanked the
Council for delaying action on the ordinance and summarized the League requests, including
retaining second consideration of non-planning ordinances and better public education and
information on all proposed changes.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Allen Barnard read alternative language that could be substituted in the Ordinance. He
stated that because the language was a substantive change he recommended the Council
hold First Consideration of the amended Ordinance.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to amend
Ordinance #131, Subd. 1, to read as follows: "Approval. Every ordinance and resolution
shall be presented in writing. Unless the rules are suspended, every ordinance shall be
considered and approved at two (2) separate meetings, except that, subject to publication
thereof, ordinances arising under Chapters 11 and 12 of the City Code shall be effective after
consideration and approval at only one meeting of the City Council". Upon a roll call vote, the
vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
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Continued Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #131 - Eliminatina Second
Consideration of Ordinances - Receipt of Leaaue of Women Voters Report - Continued
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input on the amended ordinance 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.
The Mayor called for a roll call vote on Ordinance #131, Second Series, as amended, and
the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES THOMPSON - YES TREMERE - YES
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request staff
bring back to the Council/Manager meeting scheduled for August 29, 1995 the costs
associated with adopting the League of Women Voters recommendations number 3 and 6,
outlined in their letter dated July 13, 1995.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to request
staff investigate if recommendations number 4 and 5, outlined in their letter dated July 13,
1995, could be implemented and proceed; and/or report back the Council if there are any
costs associated with the recommendations.
Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #133 - Rezoning to Two-Family (R-2�
Residential Zoning District - 1511-1521 Xerxes Avenue North
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks:
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.
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Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #133 - Rezoning to Two-Family (R-2�
Residential Zoning District - 1511-1521 Xerxes Avenue North 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 Thompson, seconded by Johnson 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
*Letter from Cal Stoll Regarding Resignation from Human Services Foundation
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Cal Stoll, regarding resignation from Human Services Foundation; and
request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition for his service to the
community.
*A�proval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Authorizing and Setting Terms for Inter-fund Loan for the Building Fund
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-61
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTER-FUND LOAN FOR THE
BUILDING FUND AND SETTING THE TERMS OF THIS INTER-FUND LOAN
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.
*Rece�t of June. 1995 General Fund Bud_eq t Report
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the June, 1995 general fund budget report.
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*Approval of Plat - PUD #65 - Golden Valley Center Addition
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-62
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT -
GOLDEN VALLEY CENTER ADDITION - PUD #65
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.
*Call for Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Ortler Pass - 8/15/95
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a public
hearing to consider an easement vacation of a portion of Ortler Pass, south of Tyrol Trail for
August 15, 1995.
*Approval of Option with State of Minnesota for Building Code Administration and Inspection
for Minnesota Center for Arts Education
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-63
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXERCISE OF OPTION
FOR STATE OF MINNESOTA TO CONTRACT
FOR BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTIONS
WITH THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY FOR REROOFING AT
THE MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
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.
*Bids - Street Stripinq
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the 1995 street striping to the lowest responsible bidder, Precision Pavement Marking,
Inc. for $38,713.52. The bids were as follows:
Precision Pavement Marking, Inc. $38,713.52
AAA Striping Service Company 52,502.00
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Announcements of Meetinas
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will hold a continued meeting on July 25, 1995 at
6:30 PM.
Members of Representative Martin Sabo's staff will be available to talk to constituents on July
20, 1995 in City Hall from 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Tremere will keep the Council apprised of updates in the Livable Communities Act and
updated the Council on meetings he attended.
Council Member Johnson stated the Human Services Foundation will be selling T-shirts as a
fund raiser at Byerly's from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM for the rest of the week.
Council Member Micks reviewed the memo regarding Noble Avenue and streets proposed for
reconstruction next year.
Presentation of Appreciation Awards
The Mayor presented pewter bowls to Rosemary Thorsen, former Civil Service
Commissioner; and Larry Smith, former Board of Zoning Appeals Commissioner for their
service to the City.
The Mayor presented a pewter bowl to Bill Hobbs, former Human Rights Commissioner and
Black History Committee member. Julie Shannon, Chair, Human Rights Commission
presented Bill Hobbs with an iceberg plaque and a memories book.
The Council thanked the former commissioners for their dedication.
Adlournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:40 PM.
Blair Tremere, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary