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12-19-95 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting of the City Council December 19, 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 19, 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 - December 5, 1995 MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council meeting minutes of December 5, 1995 as amended: Request from Jim Lupient - PUD #66 - JLO Addition - motion should read: 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; 2) complete the amendment procedure for PUD #66; and 3) authorize staff to issue the requested building permit upon the applicants compliance with these �quirements. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of December 19, 1995 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions - Letter from Steve Schultz Regarding 1996 Budget. Approval of Consent A_eq nda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*) addition of Communications and Petitions - Letter from Steve Schultz Regarding 1996 Budget and removal of Communications and Petitions - Letter from Don Anderson Regarding Resignation from Human Services Foundation and Departmental Items - Recycling Update. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #15750 - #15729 and #6747. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 19, 1995 Page 2 xPrecious Metal Dealer License - AAA Watches, Inc - 7924 Olson Memorial Highwak MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the precious metal dealer license (#15729) for AAA Watches, Inc., located at 7924 Olson Memorial Highway. *City Gambling Licenses: - #1023 - #1027 MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the issuance of the following licenses: #1023 - MN Recreation and Park Association (1995), #1024 - Chester Bird American Legion, #1025 - Golden Valley VFW Post #7051, #1026 - Tonka Recreation Association, and #1027 - MN Recreation and Park Association (1996). *Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application -VFW Post 7051 Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 95-83 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING (VFW POST 7051) 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. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Black History Committee - December 7, 1995 Planning Commission - November 27, 1995 Informal Public Hearing - Installation of No Parking Signs - Mandan Avenue William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, reviewed the petition and answered questions from the Council. i he Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 19, 1995 Page 3 Informal Public Hearing - Installation of No Parking Signs - Mandan Avenue - Continued Marc Engstrom, 1309 Mandan Avenue, stated he doesn't have a driveway or garage, feels if people come to visit him they would have to park too far from his house if no parking is permitted, but would not object to having parking restricted on one side of the street. Pat Keppel, 1335 Mandan Avenue, stated he has 4 vehicles and doesn't have large area to park, feels it is inconvenient to park elsewhere, feels it slows traffic down if cars are parked on street, and does not object to parking on one side of street. Alan Rosby, 1516 Aquila Avenue North, uses the street every day and has almost been run over, stated there is a problem with the employees at General Mills speeding down the hill and running through stop signs, expressed concern over the children waiting for the busses as the field of vision is not very good, and is opposed to parking on one side of the street. John Gannon, 1532 Boone Avenue North, petitioner, stated that the signs were there two years ago and they were not put back after NSP did some repair work along the street, and feels they should be put back. Bill Birno, 1355 Mandan Avenue, feels it is a safety hazard as emergency vehicles and equipment ave a hard time getting into the neighborhood. Farshid Farhangpour, 1340 Mandan Avenue, feels convenience should not be put before safety. Rueben Dirckson, 1361 Mandan Avenue, feels its a safety issue around the curve, but he has not had any problem in front of his house. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended: no parking shall be permitted anytime on the north and east sides of Mandan Avenue, between Plymouth Avenue and Boone Avenue North. RESOLUTION 95-84 RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON MANDAN AVENUE 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: Micks, Russell, Thompson and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: Johnson, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 19, 1995 Page 4 Public Hearing - Ordinance #139 - Conditional Use Permit - 1114 Zane Avenue North William Joynes requested the public hearing be continued until January 16, 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 Russell and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #139, conditional use permit for 1114 Zane Avenue North to January 16, 1996. Public Hearing - Adoption of 1996 Budget Resolutions William Joynes presented an overview of the 1996 budget and answered questions from the Council. Don Taylor, Finance Director, reviewed the proposed changes. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion failed to amend Resolution 95-85 to reduce the reserves by $160,000. Council Member Johnson voted yes. Council Members Micks, Russell, Thompson and Tremere voted no. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion failed to amend Resolution 95-85 to reduce the street improvement levy by $160,000. Council Member Micks and Johnson voted yes. Council Members Russell, Thompson and Tremere voted no. Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 95-85 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING A NET TAX LEVY FOR 1996 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: Micks, Russell, Thompson and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: Johnson; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 19, 1995 Page 5 Public Hearing - Adoption of 1996 Budget Resolutions - Continued Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 95-86 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND 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 95-87 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET OF THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY FUND �he 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 Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 95-88 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET OF THE BROOKVIEW GOLF FUND 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 19, 1995 Page 6 Public Hearing - Adoption of 1996 Budget Resolutions - Continued Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 95-89 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING FUND 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 95-90 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET OF THE CONSERVATION/RECYCLING FUND -he motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Micks, and upon a �ote 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, as amended: increase both revenues and expenditures by $15,500: RESOLUTION 95-91 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET OF THE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 19, 1995 Page 7 r'ublic Hearing - Adoption of 1996 Budget Resolutions - Continued Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 95-92 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET OF THE STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND 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 Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 95-93 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET OF THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FUND The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson, and �pon 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. Mayor Tremere stated that relative to the Mayor and Council Budget, he would like to suggest to the next Council that at a future Council/Manager meeting the Council discuss the programs outlined under the Human Rights Commission, including the Black History Committee, and that the Council should monitor the programs to make sure they account for where the money is being spent. Letter from Don Anderson Regarding Resignation from Human Services Foundation The Council expressed their appreciation to Don Anderson for his volunteer services on the Human Services Foundation and stated they would like him to continue as a cable TV volunteer. MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Don Anderson, dated December 1, 1995, regarding resignation from the Human Services Foundation and authorize the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition for his service to the community. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 19, 1995 Page 8 �Letter from Stanley Chasney Regarding Resignation from Building Board of Review MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Stanley Chasney, dated December 7, 1995 regarding resignation from the Building Board of Review and authorize the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition for his service to the community. *Letter from Steve Schultz Reqarding 1996 Budget. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Steve Schultz, dated December 8, 1995 regarding the 1996 budget. Recycling Update Mayor Tremere reviewed the memo about items not accepted in the City's curbside program and requested the system should address the recycling of plastic garbage and garment bags in the future. MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the memo from Cheryl Weiler, Communications Coordinator, dated December 13, 1995 regarding items �ot accepted in the City's curbside program. *Authorization to Sign Letter of Understanding with Malloy Montague Karnowski Radosevich & Co.t P.A. for 1995 Audit Services MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the City Manger to sign the letter of understanding with Malloy Montague Karnowski Radosevich & Co., P.A., dated December 5, 1995 for 1995 Audit Services Schaper Recreational Site Environmental Assessment Worksheet - Results and Recommendations William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard reviewed the legal options and responsibilities. Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works reviewed the comments received and the summary. Randy Thorsen, and Beth Nixon, from SEH, reviewed the specifics on the findings in the EAW. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 19, 1995 Page 9 Schaper Recreational Site Environmental Assessment Worksheet - Results and Recommendations - Continued Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 95-94 CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF THE NEED OR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) FOR THE SCHAPER RECREATIONAL SITE 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 Establishing General Wages and Salaries for 1996 for All Non-Union Personnel JVilliam Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 95-95 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GENERAL WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 1996 FOR ALL NON-UNION PERSONNEL 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, Russell, Thompson and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: Micks, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Announcements of Meetinas No action taken. Mayor and Council Communications Mayor Tremere stated there are positions available on the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities '�oard and any Council Member should contact staff if they are interested in applying. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 19, 1995 Page 10 �ommunity Standards Task Force Discussion The Council breifly discussed the Task Force and Mayor Tremere stated he sent thank you letters to the Task Force and will copy the rest of the Council. 1996 Manager's Salar�C Council Member Thompson and Council Member Russell reviewed their recommendation for the manager's salary. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried to approve the following compensation package for the City Manager, as outlined in the memo from Council Members Russell and Thompson, dated December 18, 1995: base salary shall be raised by 2.9% bringing the total to $94,004.00; accrual of five days vacation in 1996 that would be lump sum and not change the existing accrual rate. Council Member Micks voted no. Recognition of Services - David Thompson and Blair Tremere Mayor Pro Tem Johnson presented David Thompson with an engraved pewter bowl for his service on the Council from 1984 to 1995 and gavel and plaque for his service as the Housing and �edevelopment Chair for 1994 to 1995. Council Member Thompson expressed his appreciation to .ne Council and to the community. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson presented Blair Tremere with an engraved pewter bowl, and gavel and plaque for his service as Mayor from 1994 to 1995. Mayor Tremere expressed his appreciation to the Council and to the community. The Council thanked Council Member Thompson and Mayor Tremere for their service to the community. Adjournment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 PM. Blair Tremere, Mayor ATTEST: Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary