11-14-95 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 14, 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
November 14, 1995 at 6:38 PM.
The following members were present: Johnson, Micks, Thompson and Tremere; and the following
member was absent: Russell. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard,
City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes - Canvassing Board Meetinq - November 8, 1995 and City Council Meeting -
October 10, and October 17, 1995
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes
from the Canvassing Board Meeting of November 8, 1995; and the City Council Meetings of October
10, and October 17, 1995 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to approve the agenda of
November 14, 1995 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions - Letters from Richard
Brown and John Germanson Regarding Rezoning of 1800 Winnetka Avenue North and Mayor and
Council Items - Proclamation of Thanks to Pastor Jim Almquist.
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 asterisk (*) as amended: Removal of Organizational Item -
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - September
21, 1995 and Black History Committee - October 5, and November 2, 1995.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of
the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #15685 -#15688 and #6738 -#6741.
*Peddler's License - "Kirby" G. K. Co. Inc. (d/b/a Golden Valley Kirby�
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's license for "Kirby" G. K. Co. Inc. (d/ba Golden Valley Kirby).
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the
minutes received as follows:
Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 23, 1995
Human Rights Commission - September 14, 1995
Joint Water Commission - October 18, 1995
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - September 21, 1995
Council Member Micks had a question regarding a project in the City of Crystal.
Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works reviewed the project.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes of September 21, 1995.
Black History Committee - October 5, and November 2, 1995
Mayor Tremere stated he has been reviewing the Black History Committee By-laws with Walter Gray
and will update the Council about the amendments.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the Black History Committee minutes of October 5, and November 2, 1995.
Public Hearina - Ordinance #138 - Rezoning to Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District - 1800
Winnetka Avenue North
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
Rick Groger, Planning Commission, presented the Commission Report.
Walter Gregory, Meril and Associates; and Daniel Otten, Applicant; reviewed the request and
answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the public hearing on both the rezoning request and the minor subdivision and
invited public input and persons present were afforded the opportunity to express their views
thereon.
Lowell Peterzen, 1830 Valders Avenue, opposed.
Donald Schwartz, 1831 Valders Avenue North, opposed.
claine Goodrich, 1901 Sumter Avenue North, opposed.
Mr. Broadhurst, 1560 Sumter Avenue North, opposed.
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #138 - Rezoning to Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District - 1800
Winnetka Avenue North - Continued
Bill Bergquist, 1920 Winnetka Avenue North, doesn't feel the change will impact his property.
Don Brockel, 1545 Winnetka Avenue North, submitted a petition of people opposed to the rezoning.
Stephanie Ewals ,1560 Winnetka Avenue North, opposed.
The Mayor closed the public hearings.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion failed to adopt Ordinance #138, 2nd
Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
JOHNSON - NO MICK - NO RUSSELL -ABSENT THOMPSON - NO TREMERE - YES
Member Micks moved adoption of the following resolution which denies the rezoning request and
makes certain findings in connection therewith:
RESOLUTION 95-74
City of Golden Valley
(Findings and Determinations Concerning a Rezoning
Request for 1800 Winnetka Avenue North)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson and
upon a vote being taken thereon, the foltowing voted in favor thereof: Johnson, Micks, and
Thompson; and the following was absent: Russell; and the following voted against the same:
Tremere; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision - 1800 Winnetka Avenue North
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried to deny the request for rezoning
for 1800 Winnetka Avenue North based on the denial of the rezoning.
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Public Hearinq - Preliminary Plat Approval - 3940 and 4010 Glenwood Avenue North
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Rick Groger presented the Planning Commission
report. Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works; and Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development, answered questions from the Council.
Brian Pellowski, PBK Investments, Inc.; Applicant, reviewed the preliminary plat 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 Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plat for 3940 and 4010 Glenwood Avenue North subject to the following conditions:
1. The house at 4010 Glenwood Avenue be removed prior to the approval of the final plat of
"Boardwalk".
2. The City Engineer approve the utility and grading plan for the two new homes to be built on
Lots 1 and 2.
3. The final plat will indicate an additional seven foot of right-of-way for Glenwood Avenue
(CSAH 40) dedicated to Hennepin County.
4. Staff suggests that a park dedication fee of$500 be submitted to the City prior to the approval
of the final plat. This is standard procedure on subdivisions when a new lot is created.
5. The City Engineer may require drainage and utility easements along rear and side property
lines as part of the final plat.
Public Hearing - Removal of Resident-Only Parking Signs - Green Valley Road
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the
opportunity to express their views thereon.
Bob Stockdill, 7110 Green Valley Road, Petitioner, feels the signs should be removed.
Bob Schaffer, 7230 Green Valley Road, reviewed the background on the submission of the original
petition to have the signs installed and does not want the signs removed.
Barbara Markin, 7150 Green Valley Road, likes the signs and doesn't want them removed.
Suzanne Kelly, 7145 Green Valley Road, feels the original petition to have the signs installed has
been good for the neighborhood and doesn't want them removed.
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Public Hearing - Removal of Resident-Only Parking Signs - Green Valley Road - Continued
Len Lewicki, 7205 Green Valley Road, stated the majority of those who signed the original petition-to
install the signs are still in favor of keeping the signs.
Jeff Stockdill, stated that although he doesn't live there he likes to visit his parents and feels he is
risking getting a ticket if he parks on the street and suggested removing the signs at the end of the
street farthest from the school.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to take no action on the request to
remove the resident-only parking signs on Green Valley Road. Mayor Tremere abstained.
Letter from Stanley and Barbara Markun, Marilyn Carson and Evelyn Van Dusen Regardinq
Resident Only Parking Signs on Green Valley Road
The Council considered the following letters at the public hearing: Stanley and Barbara Markun,
dated October 24, 1995; Marilyn Carson, dated November 3, 1995; and Evelyn Van Dusen, dated
November 8, 1995 regarding resident only parking signs on Green Valley Road.
*Letter from Arthur Sirkin Reaarding Resignation from West Suburban Mediation Center Board of
Directors and Civil Service Commission
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the
letter from Arthur Sirkin, dated October 26, 1995 regarding resignation from the West Suburban
Mediation Center Board of Directors and Civil Service Commission and request the Mayor send him
a letter in appreciation for his service to the community.
*Letter from John Foster Regardin.q Resignation from the Building Board of Review
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the
letter from John Foster, dated November 6, 1995 regarding resignation from the Building Board of
Review and request the Mayor send him a letter in appreciation for his service to the community.
Letters from Ri�hard Brown and John Germanson Re�arding Rezoning of 1800 Winnetka Avenue
North
The Council considered the following during the public hearing: letter from Richard Brown, dated
November 9, 1995; and John Germanson, dated November 14, 1995 regarding rezoning of 1800
Winnetka Avenue North.
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Authorize the Issuance and Sale of: �595,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds Series
1995A. $325.000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 1995B and
�2,965.000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds Series 1995C
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Don Taylor, Finance Director, answered questions from
the Council.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-76
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $595,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1995A
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, Thompson and
Tremere; and the following was absent: Russell, 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 Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-77
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF $325,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1995B
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, Thompson
and Tremere; and the following was absent: Russell, 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 Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-78
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $2,965,000 TAXABLE
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1995C
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, Thompson
and Tremere; and the following was absent: Russell, 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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*Receipt of October, 1995 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the
October, 1995 General Fund Budget Report.
Authorization to Sign Agreement with MnDOT to Construct Traffic Control Signal Improvements
Along T.H. 55
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, answered
questions from Council.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-79
RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT#74161
WITH MnDOT TO CONSTRUCT CERTAIN TRAFFIC
CONTROL SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ALONG T.H. 55
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Tremere, and
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Johnson, Micks, Thompson
and Tremere; and the following was absent: Russell, 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 Railroad Crossing Stipulation Agreement with Soo Line Railroad Com�any for
Grade Crossing for Proposed Golden Hills Drive
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the City
Manager to execute a Stipulation Agreement with the Soo Line Railroad Company to establish a
new grade crossing for the proposed Golden Hills Drive.
*Authorization to Purchase LOGIS Mobile Digital Terminal (MDT) System
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to purchase hardware
and software for the implementation of the LOGIS Mobile Digital Terminal system for $35,350.00.
Announcements of Meetinas
The Budget Workshop is scheduled for November 16, 1995 beginning at 6:30 PM in the Council
Conference Room.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action taken.
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Update on Board and Commission Vacancies, Interviews and Appointments
The Council deferred any action and/or discussion of this item until a full Council is present.
*Proclamation of Thanks to Pastor Jim Almquist.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adopt a proclamation
of thanks to Pastor Jim Almquist.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:59 PM.
Blair Tremere, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary