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02-06-96 CC minutesRegular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 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 February 6, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks and Russell. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 16 1996 MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council meeting minutes of January 16, 1996 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of February 6, 1996 as amended: Petition from Ottawa Avenue South Residents Regarding Street Improvement Program. 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 (*) as amended: Removal of Departmental Item - Setting the Employee Mileage Reimbursement Rate and Employee Car Allowances Consistent with IRS Rules. Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. *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 issuance of license #15768 - #15809 and #6754 - #6755. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 2 *Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Breck School MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for Breck School. *Gambling License Exemption - The Optimist Club of Golden Vallex MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption for The Optimist Club of Golden Valley. *Gambling License Exemption - Golden Valley Rotary MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption for the Golden Valley Rotary. *Gambling Premises Permit Application - Totino Grace High School Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 96-18 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING (TOTINO GRACE HIGH 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: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks and Russell; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. *Taxi Driver Licenses MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 3 Off -Sale Liquor License - D'Amico Catering, Inc d/b/a D'Amico Beverage Service William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council. Tori Schneider, representing the applicant, answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the off -sale liquor license for D'Amico Catering, Inc. d/b/a D'Amico Beverage Service. *Peddler's License - Brian Bergman d/b/a Naturally Green Lawn Care MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for Brian Bergman d/b/a Naturally Green Lawn Care. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Planning Commission - January 8 and 22, 1996 Joint Water Commission - January 29, 1996 Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - November 16 and December 14, 1995 Human Rights Commission - December 14, 1995 Board of Zoning Appeals - December 12, 1995 Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #70 - Golden Valley Commons L.L.C. William Joynes stated the notices were not mailed to the adjoining property owners, so staff is recommending the item be continued to February 20, 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 preliminary design plan approval for PUD #70, Golden Valley Commons, L.L.C. until February 20, 1996. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 4 Public Hearings - Street Improvement - 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: 95 SI 3 - Circle Down Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South; 95 SI 4 - Sunset Ridge Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail; 95 Sl 5 - Ravine Trail Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail: 95 SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail, Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace: 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: and 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and reviewed the procedure for consideration of the street improvement program. Fred Salsbury will present each of the individual street projects. William Joynes, Allen Barnard and Jeff Oliver, Assistant Engineer; were available to answer questions. 95 S/ 2 - Ottawa Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried to bring 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down on the table for consideration. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. John Galvin, 609 Ottawa Avenue South, signed the petition for a 24 foot street, doesn't understand why parking has to be removed on only a portion of the street, opposed to the parking ban, feels there is barely any traffic now, feels the road is a little bit deteriorated, and suggested the project be put off to another date. Joe Breimayer, 4700 Circle Down, asked why parking isn't prevented now, asked what happens during the street reconstruction process that makes parking on Ottawa not acceptable now, and asked if they are any streets that are 20' that allow parking on both sides. Tim Scott, 501 Ottawa Avenue South, stated he lives in the middle of the street, lives on a steep incline, expressed concern that with the parking ban his guests will have to walk up the hill and may slip and/or fall and asked who would be responsible, suggested that parking be allowed at least on one side of the street, feels that other areas of the City have retaining walls where needed, why not there; asked about different types of curbing and are there options, feels the parking ban may affect his property values, suggested narrowing the street to the necessary width and widen other sections of the street, and mark that area with posts for snow plowing purposes. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 5 Public Hearings - Street Improvement - 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down; 95 SI 3 - Circle Down Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South: 95 SI 4 - Sunset Ridge Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail: 95 SI -5 - Ravine Trail Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail: 95 SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace: 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down; and 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge Continued Cynthia Kivo, 417 Ottawa Avenue South, stated if the road is widened an easement would probably be needed from them and she doesn't want to give up any more of their yard, doesn't have a need for on -street parking, suggested that residents get permission to bag the no parking signs when needed; and expressed concern over the size of the replacement trees. Ed Phillips, 601 Ottawa Avenue South, opposed to parking ban, doesn't want the parking they have had for 26 years taken away, feels that bagging of signs is ridiculous; requested the Council review the project and hold off doing anything until they have time to look at their street, and suggested reconsidering it at the next meeting. John Digioia, 433 Ottawa Avenue South, asked what the costs would be to expand the roadway on the west side of the street if that's what it takes to have parking. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to table Resolution 96-19, Resolution Ordering Certain Proposed Public Improvements and Authorizing Advertising for Bids - 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down, until the February 20, 1996 Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Anderson voted no. The Council did not consider Resolution 96-27, Resolution Restricting Parking on Portions of Ottawa Avenue South. 95 S/ 3 - Circle Down, Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Joe Breimayer, 4700 Circle Down, asked for clarification of why there is a recommendation banning street parking on this street, asked what the City can do about the quality of street repairs done by MnDOT, and about the elevation of the street. John Galvin, 609 Ottawa Avenue South, asked questions about the running water near the retaining wall, and asked if this will affect the wall. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 6 Public Hearings - Street Improvement - 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: 95 SI 3 - Circle Down, Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South: 95 SI 4 - Sunset Ridge, Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail: 95 SI 5 - Ravine Trail, Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail: 95 SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace: 95 Sl 7 - Maddaus Lane, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: and 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge - Continued The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 96-20** RESOLUTION ORDERING CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS 95 SI 3 CIRCLE DOWN, OTTAWA AVENUE SOUTH TO NATCHEZ AVENUE SOUTH 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: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. **Resolution 96-20 was rescinded by Resolution 96-44, adopted March 6, 1996. 95 SI 4 -Sunset Ridge, Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried to bring 95 SI 4 - Sunset Ridge, Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail on the table for consideration. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Marvin Lind, 4505 Sunset Ridge, opposed to removal of parking on the street, asked about the vacating of Sumac Road, stated his property abuts Sumac Road and he uses the street for parking, asked about the continued use if Sumac Road is vacated, can they still park there and will it be maintained. Jim Albright, 4505 Sunset Ridge, stated he parks on Sumac Road and wanted to know if the street is vacated, would he still be able to park there as it is a hardship for him to walk up stairs. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 7 Public Hearings - Street Improvement - 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: 95 SI 3 - Circle Down, Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South: 95 SI 4 - Sunset Ridge Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail: 95 SI 5 - Ravine Trail Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail: 95 SI 6 - North T rol Trail, Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace: 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: and 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge - Continued Maxine Heinitz, 108 Natchez Avenue South, had questions about the water collection and drainage on the street, is concerned over the silting of Strawberry Pond, and expressed concern over the removal of the oak tree at 4414 Sunset Ridge which is very old and asked if the tree could be saved. Jim Breimayer, 4700 Circle Down, stated that parking is permitted now, cars park on both sides and he has not heard or seen a problem parking on both sides. Tim Scott, 501 Ottawa Avenue South, sister lives at 4609 Sunset Ridge, feels its not necessary to take away the parking and doesn't want parking on one side of the street. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 96-21 RESOLUTION ORDERING CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS 95 SI 4 SUNSET RIDGE, NATCHEZ AVENUE SOUTH TO RAVINE TRAIL 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: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried to request staff to contact the property owner (4414 Sunset Ridge) with the intent of attempting to preserve the tree and give her that option with the blessing of the Council. Council Member Russell voted no. The Council took no action on Resolution 96-28, Resolution Restricting Parking on Portions of Sunset Ridge. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 8 Public Hearings - Street Improvement - 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: 95 SI 3 - Circle Down, Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South: 95 SI 4 - Sunset Ridge, Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail: 95 SI 5 - Ravine Trail Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail: 95 SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace: 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: and 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge - Continued 95 SI 5 - Ravine Trail, Sunset Ridge to At Tyrol Trail MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried to bring 95 SI 5 - Ravine Trail, Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail on the table for consideration. 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. Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 96-22 RESOLUTION ORDERING CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS 95 SI 5 RAVINE TRAIL, SUNSET RIDGE TO NORTH TYROL TRAIL 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: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. 95 S16 -North Tyrol Trail, Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried to bring 95 SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail, Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace on the table for consideration. The 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 February 6, 1996 Page 9 Public Hearings - Street Improvement - 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: 95 SI 3 - Circle Down Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South: 95 SI 4 - Sunset Ridge, Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail: 95 SI 5 - Ravine Trail, Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail: 95 SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail, Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace: 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: and 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge - Continued Harry Hauck, 1100 Tyrol Trail, submitted a petition from residents on North Tyrol Trail, distributed a handout. on projected rehabilitation costs and reviewed the handout, asked what are the city costs for maintenance, suggested a street asphalt overlay would work fine, doesn't feel the road should be reconstructed, doesn't like installation of curb and gutter, had questions about the corner design at Tyrol Trail and Parkview Terrace, and stated the neighborhood would like it left the way it is. Joe Breimayer, 4700 Circle Down, asked which streets in the North Tyrol area have curb and gutter and which do not, feels residents moved into the neighborhood because there was not curb and gutters, that people like the rural appearance, feels the question is how do you want the neighborhood to look - not how long will the street last. Joan Lancaster, 1031 Tyrol Trail North, feels the street still has some life in it and it is very expensive to change it at this point, and doesn't want the aesthetic changes, stated there is hardly any traffic and speeding is not a problem. Richard Peet, 3245 Noble Avenue North, suggested that staff provide the Council with information as to the benefit of curb and gutter, how an S shaped curb or the absence of curb is detrimental to the reconstruction of a street. Luther Frank, 400 Natchez Avenue South, asked what is the percentage of people who signed the petition to delay or terminate the plans for the proposed reconstruction of North Tyrol Trail. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 10 Public Hearings Street Improvement 95 SI 2 Ottawa Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: 95 SI 3 - Circle Down, Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South: 95 SI_4 - Sunset Ridge, Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail; 95 SI 5 - Ravine Trail Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail: 95 SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace; 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: and 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge - Continued Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 96-23 RESOLUTION ORDERING CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS 95 SI 6 NORTH TYROL TRAIL, MEADOW LANE SOUTH TO PARKVIEW TERRACE 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. Anderson, and Russell; and the following voted against the same: Johnson, Micks and LeSuer, whereupon said resolution was declared duly defeated. 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried to bring 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down on the table for consideration. 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. Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 96-24 RESOLUTION ORDERING CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS 95 SI 7 MADDAUS LANE, GLENWOOD AVENUE TO CIRCLE DOWN 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. Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 11 Public Hearings - Street Improvement - 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: 95 SI 3 -Circle Down. Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South; 95 SI 4 - Sunset Ridge Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail: 95 SI 5 - Ravine Trail, Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail: 95 SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace; 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: and 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge - Continued The Council took no action on Resolution 96-29, Resolution Restricting Parking on Portions of Maddaus Lane. 95 S/ 8 - Natchez Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried to bring 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge on the table for consideration. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Morton Silverman, 8 Natchez Avenue South, asked who is requesting the street be widened, and stated that he has not seen any problem with the street width of 24 feet. Max Weitz, 100 Natchez Avenue South, doesn't feel the road reconstruction is necessary, feels the street is in good shape and submitted a petition from area residents objecting to the proposed public improvement, and asked questions about the elevation of the street. Joel Lavintman, 7329 Ridgeway Road, speaking on behalf of his mother Myrl Lavintman, 316 Natchez Avenue South, expressed concern over the taking of 2 feet from the property, grade of street and access from street to driveway, feels its an issue of aesthetics, that most people do not park on the street. Larry McDonough, 101 Natchez Avenue South, asked questions about the storm sewer project, doesn't feel the street needs to reconstructed, and would like to see the project delayed for a few more years. Maxine Heinitz, 108 Natchez Avenue South, expressed concern over the special assessment cost; and read letters from the following residents who are opposed to the project and submitted them to be added to the record: Charlotte Blodgett, 601 Natchez Avenue South; Amy Nguyen, 518 Natchez Avenue South; and Mary Spoke, 604 Natchez Avenue South. Peggy Breimayer, 4700 Circle Down, feels the streets do need to be taken care of and kept up and feels the property values are being affected by run-down looking streets. neighborhood should be preserved. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 12 Public Hearings - Street Improvement - 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: 95 SI 3 - Circle Down, Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South: 95 SJ 4 - Sunset Ridae. Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail; 95 SI 5 - Ravine Trail Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail: 95 SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail, Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace; 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: and 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge - Continued Sandy Satz, 308 Natchez Avenue South, feel the street doesn't need to be reconstructed, that there are other streets in the city that need it more, the width of the street has never been an issue, and parking should be allowed on both sides. Steve Mendel, 4625 Glenwood Avenue, doesn't feel the street reconstruction is needed, stated there is no drainage problem, most people do not park on the street, objects to the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalks, and requests the Council table the project. Brian Morgan, 108 Natchez Avenue South, can see the need for some type of gutter, feels you don't need a lot of concrete for gutters, objects to the removal of parking, the installation of no parking signs, feels the street reconstruction is not needed and thinks the neighborhood should be preserved. Richard Peet, 3245 Noble Avenue North, stated he has reviewed the Pavement Management Program, thinks the Council should review the plan, consideration for aesthetics, feels the Council should decide the width of the street, not the engineering department, and the code sections relative to vegetation in the right-of-way should be repealed. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 96-25 RESOLUTION ORDERING CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS 95 SI 8 NATCHEZ AVENUE SOUTH, GLENWOOD AVENUE TO SUNSET RIDGE 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. Anderson, and Russell; and the following voted against the same: Johnson, Micks, and LeSuer; whereupon said resolution was declared duly defeated. The Council took no action on Resolution 96-30, Resolution Restricting Parking on Portions of Natchez Avenue South. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 13 Public Hearings - Street Improvement - 95 SI 2 - Ottawa Avenue South, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: 95 SI 3 - Circle Down, Ottawa Avenue South to Natchez Avenue South; 95 SI 4 - Sunset Ridge, Natchez Avenue South to Ravine Trail: 95 SI 5 - Ravine Trail Sunset Ridge to North Tyrol Trail: 95 SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail. Meadow Lane South to Parkview Terrace; 95 SI 7 - Maddaus Lane, Glenwood Avenue to Circle Down: and 95 SI 8 - Natchez Avenue South Glenwood Avenue to Sunset Ridge - Continued Mayor Anderson stated the Council, at the next Council/Manager Meeting, scheduled for February 13, 1996; should set a date for a Council/Staff workshop to discuss the Street Improvement Program. *Petition from Ottawa Avenue South Residents Regarding Street Improvement Program MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the petition from residents on Ottawa Avenue South, dated February 2, 1996 regarding street improvement program. *Call for Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Board of Zoning Appeals Application Due Date - 3/6/96 MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding the application due date for the Board of Zoning Appeals for March 6, 1996. *Call for Public Hearing - Community Development Block GrantC( DBG) Program - 2/20/96 MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing to consider the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for February 20, 1996. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 14 Setting the Employee Mileage Reimbursement Rate and Employee Car Allowances Consistent with IRS Rules Don Taylor, Finance Director, answered questions from the Council. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 96-26 RESOLUTION SETTING THE EMPLOYEE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE AND EMPLOYEE CAR ALLOWANCES CONSISTENT WITH IRS RULES 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: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. Adoption of Investment Policy William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Don Taylor, Finance Director; reviewed the policy and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adopt the Investment Policy, dated February, 1996. Proposed Code Revisions - Community Standards Task Force William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to prepare a list of proposed code revisions related to the work of the Community Standards Task Force and suggest a process for public input, comment and adoption of the proposed revisions, such list and process to be brought back to the City Council before proceeding with legal drafting of the proposed code provisions. Mayor Anderson will send a letter to the Community Standards Task Force and inform them of the City Council action. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 15 `Bids - Fairway Mower MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase a fairway mower, with groomers from Northstar Turf for $35,020.40. Staff chose Northstar Turf because the MTI unit did not meet specifications. The bids are as follows: MTI $34,352.64 Northstar Turf 35,020.40 Announcements of Meetings Mayor Anderson, Council Members Johnson and LeSuer; along with Walter Gray, Black History Chair, will attend the Human Rights Commission on February 8, 1996 to review the relationship between the Black History Committee and Human Rights Commission. Mayor Anderson stated that some of the Black History events were canceled because the Committee was unable to raise the corporate funds needed for the program. Mayor Anderson and Council Member LeSuer will meet with the Planning Commission on February 12, 1996. Mayor Anderson and Council Member LeSuer will meet with Bill Joynes and Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development on February 9, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Anderson will meet with Linda Loomis, Chair, Open Space and Recreation Commission, William Joynes and Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation on February 9, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. to prepare for the joint meeting with the Open Space and Recreation Commission. Mayor Anderson, Council Member LeSuer, and William Joynes will meet on February 14, 1996 at 12:00 noon with the Cities of Hopkins, Minnetonka and the Hopkins School District. Mayor Anderson requested that the Council notify staff if they plan on attending the Caring Youth Program on February 15, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Anderson will attend the Livable Communities Workshop on February 16, 1996. Mayor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion was taken. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 6, 1996 Page 16 *Reset Council Meeting_ Dates MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to reset the following City Council and/or Council/Manager meeting dates: City Council March 5 change to Wednesday, March 6 May 21 change to Wednesday, May 22 November 5 change to Wednesday, November 6 Council/Manager: March 12 change to Wednesday, March 13 April 9 change to Tuesday, April 23 June 11 change to Tuesday, June 25 September 10 change to Wednesday, September 11 December 10 change to Wednesday, December 11 *Proclamation for Caring Youth Day MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim February 15, 1996 as Caring Youth Day in Golden Valley. *Proclamation for Volunteers of America Week MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim March 3-10, 1996 as Volunteers of America Week in Golden Valley. Adjournment MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:58 p.m. ;.-rson, Mayor J Nally, dministrativ Secretary