09-05-95 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 5, 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 September 5, 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: Council/Manager Meeting - Auaust 29, 1995 and City Council Meeting -
August 15, 1995
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager meeting minutes of August 29, 1995; and City Council meeting minutes of
August 15, 1995 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 5, 1995 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #6734 - #6735.
*Gambling License Exemption - South Metro Chapter/MN Deer Hunters Association
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the gambling license exemption for the South Metro Chapter/MN Deer Hunters Association.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
September 5,1995
Page 2
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes received as follows:
Human Services Foundation - August 14, 1995
Open Space and Recreation Commission - July 24, 1995
Board of Zoning Appeals - August 8, 1995
Planning Commission - August 14, 1995
Building Board of Review -August 7, 1995
Letter from City of New Hope Regarding Ice Arena
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to
present on update at the next meeting as to the status of the issue.
*Letter from Arthur Sirkin Regarding West Suburban Mediation Center Fundinq
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the letter from Arthur Sirkin, dated August 7, 1995, regarding West Suburban Mediation
Center funding.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Authorization to Sian Contract for Veterinarian Services
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract with Dr. David Munson for veterinarian services
until September 6, 1996.
*Call for Public Hearing - special Assessments - 10/10/95
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for a public
hearing for October 10, 1995 at 7:00 PM as the date for the special assessment public
hearing on the following projects: RSL 214 - Turnpike Road, RSL 215 - Maryland Avenue, 94
SI 11 - Sandburg Lane, 94 SI 9 - Jersey Avenue, delinquent utility bills, and miscellaneous
charges.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
September 5, 1995
Page 3
Resolution for Street Vacation - Portion of Sandburg Lane
Allen Barnard introduced the agenda item.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-66
RESOLUTION FOR STREET VACATION
PORTION OF SANDBURG LANE
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.
Call for Public Hearing - 1996 Budgets (General. Water and Sewer Utilities. Brookview Golf,
Conservation/Recycling, Human Services Foundation. Storm Sewer Utilit� Vehicle
Maintenance. and Motor Vehicle Licensin. Fq unds
Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried to set December 6, 1995 at 6:30
PM as the date for the formal public hearing for the formal Truth in Taxation Public Hearing,
and December 14, 1995 at 6:30 PM for the reconvened public hearing (if needed) for
consideration of the 1996 budget.
Certification of 1996 Proposed Tax LevX
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Don Taylor, Finance Director, answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to approve the proposed tax
levy for 1996. Council Member Micks voted no.
1996 Proposed Gross Levy:
General Fund Operating Levy $6,440,875
Fire Relief Levy -0-
Street Improvement Levy 905,000
Bonded Debt Levy 1,120.080
Total 1996 Proposed Gross Levy $8,465,955
Less: 1995/96 Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) (1.701,695)
Total 1996 Proposed Net Levy $6.764,260
Regular Meeting of the City Council
September 5, 1995
Page 4
Announcements of Meetinas
Council Member Johnson announced information about the Human Services Foundation
sponsoring of a FUN RUN to be held on Saturday, September 23, 1995 beginning at 7:30
AM. The start and finish will be near Brookview Community Center parking lot and urged any
and all walkers and runners to participate.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Meeting is scheduled for September 12, 1995 at 6:30
PM.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Tremere reviewed the communications he received.
*Proclamation for Cities Week - October 1 - 7. 1995
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
October 1 - 7, 1995 Cities Week.
*Proclamation for Crime Prevention Month - October 1995
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
October 1995 Crime Prevention Month.
*Proclamation for Citizenship Day - September 17. 1995 and Constitution Week - September
17 - 23, 1995
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
September 17, 1995 as Citizenship Day and September 17 - 23, 1995 as Constitution Week.
NLC Voting and Alternate Voting Delegates - Congress of Cities
Mayor Tremere introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to designate
the City Manager as the delegate, subject to future change.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
September 5, 1995
Page 5
Request by Human Riahts Commission to Send Letter to Legislators Regardina Human
Rights Cases
Mayor Tremere introduced the agenda item. Shaun Jamison, Commissioner; and Julie
Shannon, Chair; were present and reviewed the request to send the letter to the Legislators.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried to authorize the sending of the
letter to the Legislators, inviting them to attend a Human Rights Commission meeting, but
send no copies to other organizations. Council Member Thompson voted no.
*Appointment to Human Services Foundation
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint Sharon
Mattison to the Human Services Foundation for a term to expire April 1,1996.
Adjournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50 PM.
Blair Tremere, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary