12-05-95 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
December 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
December 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: City Council Meeting - November 14 and 21, 1995
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the City
Council Meeting minutes of November 14, 1995 as amended: Public Hearing - Removal of
Resident-Only Parking Signs - Green Valley Road - note that Council Member Russell was absent;
and approve the November 21, 1995 City Council meeting minutes as submitted.
A�proval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda
of December 5, 1995 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Call for Informal Public
Hearing - Installation of No Parking Signs - Mandan Avenue - 12/19/95; Recycling Update; and
Manager's PerFormance Review.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on
the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*) except Removal of Organizational Item - Minutes of
Boards and Commissions - Open Space and Recreation Commission - November 27, 1995.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of
the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license # 15689 - #15699 and #6742 - #6746.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the
minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - November 14, 1995
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December 5, 1995
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Open Space and Recreation Commission
The Council discussed the problem with Canada Geese in Brookview Park and Golf Course and
other areas around the City.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to refer the matter of the
geese population within the City (particularly at Brookview) to the Open Space and Recreation
Commission to consider the available remedies and make a recommendation to the Council.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the
Open Space and Recreation Commission minutes of November 27, 1995.
Request from Jim Lupient - PUD #66 - JLO Addition
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development;
and Allen Barnard reviewed the request and answered questions from the Council.
Doug Sailor and Jim Lupient reviewed the request and answered questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes and Allen Barnard, along with Doug Sailor and Jim Lupient left the meeting to continue
their discussion.
Allen Barnard returned from the meeting and updated the Council on a compromise solution.. Doug
Sailor and Jim Lupient stated they were in agreement with the compromise solution in principle.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the staff to:
1) accept a $250,000 letter of credit, together with a personal guarantee, which guarantee
completion of a drainage system on the Lupient parcel this coming Spring, along with required
landscaping to be determined by staff; and 2) complete the amendment procedure for PUD #66 and
authorize staff to issue the requested building permit upon the applicants compliance with these
terms.
Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing for the
Payment 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 Refundina Bonds, Series 1995C
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. AI Erickson, Springsted Incorporated; and Don Taylor,
Finance Director; reviewed the bids and answered questions from the Council.
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Authorizing Issuance, Awardinq Sale. Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing for the
Payment 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 - Continued
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-80
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING
THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF
$595,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1995A
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.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-81
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $325,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1995B
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.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 95-82
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT 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 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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December 5, 1995
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Community Standards Task Force Update
William Joynes stated staff has reviewed the Task Force Report and outlined the financial
implications in the budget, and reviewed the staff recommendations.
Mayor Tremere requested the item be placed on the December 19, 1995 agenda for further
discussion.
Schaper Property Update
William Joynes updated the Council on the process as the 30 day comment period for the EAW
ends on December 6, 1995. Staff will receive and summarize the comments and make a
recommendation for the December 19, 1995 Council Meeting.
Announcements of Meetings
The Truth in Taxation Public Hearing will be held on December 6, 1995 at 6:30 PM in the Council
Chambers.
The Council will hold a budget workshop on December 7, 1995 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the
Council Conference Room.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Tremere distributed copies of a letter from the Commissioner of Revenue.
Presentation to Pastor James Almquist
Mayor Tremere presented Pastor James Almquist with a pewter bowl for his service on the Black
History Committee and Habitat for Humanity programs which serve the City.
The Council thanked Pastor Almquist for his service.
Caring Youth Award Program
Mayor Tremere introduced the agenda item. William Joynes reviewed the program and answered
questions from the Council. Council Members Johnson and Micks stated they would volunteer to
participate in the program.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to participate in the
Caring Youth Award Program sponsored by the Cities of Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Golden Valley
for an amount not to exceed $1,000.00.
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Call for Informal Public Hearing - Installation of No Parking Siqns - Mandan Avenue - 12/19/95
Council Member Thompson introduced the agenda item. William Joynes answered questions from
the CounciL
John Gannon, 1532 Boone Avenue North, asked why the signs were removed after the road was
reconstructed.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal
public hearing to consider installation of no parking signs on Mandan Avenue for December 19,
1995 and to notify those persons affected.
Recycling Pro.qram
Mayor Tremere stated he has received calls about the recycling of plastic bags.
Staff will prepare an update on the recycling of plastics within the City for the December 19, 1995
Council Meeting.
Manager's PerFormance Review
Mayor Tremere introduced the agenda item. Council Members Thompson and Russell will serve as
the Council Subcommittee and report to the Council on December 19, 1995.
The Council will hold an Executive Session on December 19, 1995 at 5:30 PM to discuss the
performance evaluation of the City Manager.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 9:00 PM.
Blair Tremere, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary