03-06-96 CC minutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 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 March 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 - February 6 and 20, 1996: and
Council/Manager Meeting - February 13, 1996
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council meeting minutes of February 6 and 20, 1996 and the Council/Manager
meeting minutes of February 13, 1996 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 6, 1996 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions - Letters
from Jerry Sandler, Golden Valley Little League, Jeanne Wolf, Hugh Maynard, and Bill
Kozlak Regarding Hidden Lakes.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), adding Addition of
Communications and Petitions - Letters from Jerry Sandler, Golden Valley Little League,
Jeanne Wolf, Hugh Maynard, and Bill Kozlak Regarding Hidden Lakes.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of general business license #15824 - #15910 and #6756.
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*Gambling -License Exemption - Meadowbrook School Parent Teacher Association
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption for Meadowbrook School Parent Teacher Association.
*City Gambling License - #1029 - Totino Grace High School
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of city gambling license #1029 for Totino Grace High School.
*Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - February 12, 1996
Civil Service Commission - February 5, 1996
Human Services Foundation - February 12, 1996
Human Rights Commission - January 11, 1996
Public Hearing - Environmental Assessment Worksheet - PUD #73 - Hidden Lakes
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. William Joynes, Allen Barnard, and Mark
Grimes, Director of Planning and Development reviewed the item 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.
Bud Olson, Administrative Director, The Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, Ltd., 4225 Golden
Valley Road, expressed concern over traffic control around their property, public safety
concerns such as emergency vehicles getting into the development, feels there needs to
be two ways to get into and out of the development.
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Public Hearing - Environmental Assessment Worksheet - PUD #73 - Hidden Lakes
Continued
Bob Mattison, 1120 Angelo Drive, would like to see a well thought out and well planned
development of the site, expressed concern over the water quality of the lakes after
development, wetland and drainage of the site, how the wetland will be mitigated, feels the
peninsula between Twin and Sweeney Lake is too narrow, steep and flat on both ends and
should not be developed, concerned about the cutting and taking out of vegetation near
the shoreline and feels the peninsula should be left as a natural area.
Jane McDonald Black, 924 Adeline Lane, expressed concern over the traffic projections
outlined in the EAW, feels the trip counts are too low, stated that residents use the exit on
Thotland Road and Highway 100 to get into and out of the area, and asked how it will
affect the area when that access is closed.
David Fellman, 1540 St. Croix Circle, feels the EAW should be rejected and started over,
expressed concern over the setback requirements for buildings and shoreline are being
encroached upon, agrees with the DNR comments that the peninsula is too steep and
narrow to develop.
Hugh Maynard, 1420 Spring Valley Road, in favor of a sound residential development,
thinks this project is ill conceived as it effects the lakeshore, feels the peninsula is too
narrow and steep to build upon and is concerned over the loss of wildlife habitat, water
quality, suggested a tree survey should be done, traffic counts adjusted, water quality
analysis should be done, and expressed concern over the length of the peninsula road and
cul-de-sac.
Kathie Bortnem, 1130 Angelo Drive, asked questions about the dedication of park land.
Barry Blomquist, Representing Hidden Lakes, thanked the residents for their comments
and stated they would provide the Council and residents with the appropriate information to
answer their concerns.
Brenda Johnson, 4840 Killarney Drive, expressed concern about the fish and wildlife
habitat in the area, and mitigation of the wetlands.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #141 - General Plan Approval PUD #70 Golden Valley
Commons. L.L.C.
The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #141, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of General Plan of Development
Golden Valley Commons, P.U.D. #70
Golden Valley Commons, L.L.C., Applicant
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
Jay Scott, OPUS, reviewed the plan 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 Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #141, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #72 - Trevilla
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring the
item on the table for consideration.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the plan and answered
questions from the Council.
Dave Lintz, representing the applicant, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the
Council.
Jean Lewis, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report and stated they
approved the plan.
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval PUD #72 Trevilla
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 Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary design plan for PUD #72, Trevilla. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - Amendment #1 - PUD #66 - JLO
Addition
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to bring the
item on the table for consideration.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the plan and answered
questions from the Council.
Doug Sailor, Midwest Management, representing the applicant, reviewed the plan and
answered questions from the Council.
Jean Lewis, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report and stated they
approved the plan.
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 Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
preliminary plan approval, amendment #1, PUD #66, JLO Addition. Upon a roll call vote,
the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #142 - Board of Zoning Appeals Application Due Date
The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #142, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Chapter 11, Land Use Regulations (Zoning)
Board of Zoning Appeals Application Due Date
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development, reviewed the amendment and answered questions from the Council.
Jean Lewis, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report and stated they
approved the amendment.
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 approve
Ordinance #142, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES
Staff was requested to inform the Council if second consideration of Ordinance #142 is
required.
*Letter from Debra Kildahl Regarding Hidden Lakes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Debra Kildahl, dated February 19, 1996 regarding Hidden Lakes.
*Letters from Jerry Sandler, Golden Valley Little League Jeanne Wolf, Hugh Maynard, and
Bill Kozlak Regarding Hidden Lakes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Jerry Sandler, Golden Valley Little League, dated February 28, 1996;
Jeanne Wolf, dated March 1, 1996; Hugh Maynard, dated March 5, 1996; and Bill Kozlak,
dated March 5, 1996 regarding Hidden Lakes.
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Approving Allocation of Damages and Authorizing Payment in MPRS Lawsuit
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 96-43
RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION OF DAMAGES AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREOF IN STARKS VS
MINNEAPOLIS POLICE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM (MPRS) LAWSUIT
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.
*Bids - Removal of Branches and Brush from Private Property
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for the removal of branches and brush from private property from the only bidder, Tim's
Tree Service, for an amount not to exceed $33,840.00.
*Quote - Street Sweep—ex
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one Elgin SE hydro street sweeper as part of the State of Minnesota cooperative
purchasing venture from MacQueen Equipment, Inc.
Announcements of Meetings
Mayor Anderson and Julie Shannon, Chair, Human Rights Commission will meet with the
Black History Committee on March 7, 1996 at 10:00 a.m.
The Council will conduct interviews of applicants for board and/or commission vacancies
on March 11, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and March 14, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m.
Mayor Anderson requested that any Council Members wishing to attend the League of
Minnesota Cities Annual Conference to be held June 11 - June 14, 1996, notify staff if
they plan on attending.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
The Council/Manager Meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. and the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13,
1996.
Mayor Anderson requested that any Council Member wishing to attend the League of
Minnesota Cities Leadership Institute Certificate Program, which will be held on March 29
and 30, 1996, notify staff if they plan on attending.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion was taken on this item.
Rescind 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
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 96-44
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 96-20
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.
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Adjournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Mary E. Pffderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ju Nally, t
dministrativ Secretary