04-02-96 CC minutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 2, 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 April 2, 1996 at 6:38 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: Council/Manager Meeting - March 13, 1996• and City Council
Meeting - March 19, 1996
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes of the March 13, 1996 Council/Manager meeting as submitted; and the March 19,
1996 City Council meeting as amended: put an asterisk (*) before the Solicitor's License -
Chester Bird Legion.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 2, 1996 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except removal of
Communications and Petitions - Letter and Petition from Hugh Maynard Regarding
Reclassification of Twin Lake and Sweeney Lake; and Letter from Don Singer Regarding
Truck Traffic on Golden Valley Road.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of general business licenses #16009 - #16031 and #6797 - #6813.
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*Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Peddler's License - CW Marketing Services Inc
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's license for CW Marketing Services, Inc.
*Gambling License Exemption - olden Valley Women of Todgy
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption for Golden Valley Women of Today.
*Gambling Premises Permit Application - American Legion Post 523
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 96-48
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(AMERICAN LEGION POST 523)
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.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement -HEART Inc (Help
Enable Alcoholics/Addicts Receive Treatment. Inc.-.)
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
H.E.A.R.T., Inc. (Help Enable Alcoholics/Addicts Receive Treatment, Inc.).
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management - January 18, and February 15, 1995
Human Rights Commission - February 8, 1996
Public Hearina - Ordinance #144 - General Plan Approval - PUD #72 - Trevilla
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell:
ORDINANCE #144, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of General Plan of Development
PUD #72 - Trevilla of Golden Valley
Unicare Homes, Inc., Applicant
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Dave Lintz, Unicare Homes; and Larry VanderPool, Trevilla, 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.
Phil Fuhlman, 521 Kelly Drive, asked questions about the landscaping plans and
implementation of the plan.
Larry Knutson, 7421 Glenwood Avenue, asked questions about the size of the trees to be
planted and if the landscaping can be put in prior to construction of the building.
Mike Holmbeck, 7458 Olson Memorial Highway, stated he would like to see the project
started.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #144, 2nd Series. 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 #145 - General Plan Approval - Amendment #1 - PUD #66 -
JLO Addition
The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson
ORDINANCE #145, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Amendment to General Plan of Development
JLO Addition, PUD #66, Amendment #1
Jim Lupient Oldsmobile Company, Applicant
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Doug Sailor, Midwest Management; reviewed the plan and answered questions from the
Council.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
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 #145, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES
Letter and Petition from Hugh Maynard Regarding Reclassification of Twin Lake and
Sweeney Lake
William Joynes updated the Council on the letter received from the Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to request staff to
investigate the request submitted by Hugh Maynard and report back to the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried to receive and file the letter
from Hugh Maynard, dated March 15, 1996; regarding reclassification of Twin Lake and
Sweeney Lake.
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Letter from Don Singer Regarding Truck Traffic on Golden Valley Road
Council Member Micks asked questions regarding the trucks getting stuck under the
bridge. William Joynes reviewed the item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the letter from Don Singer, dated March 5, 1996, regarding truck traffic on Golden Valley
Road.
Staff will review the situation and report back to the Council.
*Letter from Kathy Dritsas Regarding Schaper Field Development Proposal
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Kathy Dritsas, dated March 20, 1996; regarding Schaper Field
development proposal.
Letter and Petition from Nancy Azzam Regarding Bassett Creek
Nancy Azzam, 2300 Noble Avenue North, reviewed the requests outlined in her letter.
William Joynes and Fred Salsbury answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter and petition from Nancy Azzam, dated March 26, 1996 and directed staff to
proceed with the options that the Council should consider prior to pursuing the requests.
The Council also stated they would like to request that Ed Silberman, Golden Valley's
representative on the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission and Len Kremer,
Barr Engineering be invited to attend a future Council/Manager meeting to make a
presentation about the Commission.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Final 1995 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the final 1995 general fund budget report.
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Authorize Combining Improvements and Issuance and Sale of: $1,050.000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1996A: and $350,000 General Obligation
Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness Series 1996B
Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 96-49
RESOLUTION COMBINING IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF $1,050,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1996A
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.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 96-50
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $350,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1996B
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.
*Receipt of February, 1996 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the February, 1996 general fund budget report.
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Cablecasting of Planning Commission Meetings
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
expenditure for the cablecasting of the Planning Commission meetings on a trial basis until
December, 1996 at which any informal public hearings are scheduled, after which the
Council and Planning Commission will review and evaluate whether cablecasting should be
continued.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, reviewed the comments made by the
Commission regarding cablecasting.
Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - PUD #72 - Trevilla
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for PUD #72, Trevilla.
Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - Amendment #1 - PUD #66 - JLO Addition
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for Amendment #1, PUD #66, JLO
Addition.
*Bids - Cab and Chassis
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one new Dodge 35000 4x4 cab and chassis from McKay's Coon Rapids Chrysler, under
the Hennepin County Purchasing Division for $19,810.00 plus sales tax.
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*Bids - 1996 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for 1996 miscellaneous concrete repair to the lowest responsible bidder, Advanced
Concrete, Inc. for $23,787.00. The bids were as follows:
Advanced Concrete, Inc.
$23,787.00
Standard Sidewalk, Inc.
26,015.00
Gunderson Bros. Cement
26,296.50
Thomas & Sons Construction Inc.
28,175.00
West Star Curb & Concrete, Inc.
30,435.00
Schmidt Curb company, Inc.
35,850.25
Announcements of Meetings
The Council will hold a work session on April 13, 1996 at 9:00 am at City Hall to discuss
the pavement management system and take a tour of the Schaper Property.
Mayor Anderson stated the AMM Annual Meeting is scheduled for May 23, 1996.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion was taken.
Presentations of Certificates of Appointment
Mayor Anderson presented Gregg Hackett and Thomas Parker with Certificates of
Appointment for the Building Board of Review.
Board and Commission Appointments/Reappointments
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Open Space and Recreation Commission:
Liz Elder 3 year term term expires 3/1/99
Jim Vaughan 2 year term term expires 3/1/98
Human Rights Commission:
Fred Tenfingers 2 year term term expires 3/1/98
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Board and Commission Appointments/Reappointments - Continued
Human Services Foundation:
Joyce DoerfFler 2- year term term expires 4/1/98
Robbin Rouillard 2 year term term expires 4/1/98
Duane Wosje 1 year term term expires 4/1/97
Civil Service Commission:
Bill Hobbs 3 year term term expires 1/1/99
West Suburban Mediation Board of Directors:
Al Eklof 2 year term term expires 1/1/98
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission:
Joan Dorman 2 year term term expires 1/1/98
Citizen -At -Large
Citizen -At -Large
Citizen -At -Large
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Building Board of Review:
Jack Stratton 3 year term
Board of Zoning Appeals:
term expires 3/1/98
Bob Shaffer
1 year term
term expires 4/1/97
Mahlon Swedberg
1 year term
term expires 4/1/97
Mike Sell
1 year term
term expires 4/1/97
Herb Polachek
1 year term
term expires 4/1/97
Linda McCracken -Hunt*
1 year term
term expires 4/1/97
Don Singer*
1 year term
term expires 4/1/97
*Alternate
Human Rights Commission:
Hilmer Erickson
3 year term
term expires 3/1/99
Sondra Kelly
3 year term
term expires 3/1/99
Human Services Foundation:
Elissa Heilicher 2 year term term expires 4/1/98 Community Organization
Robert Blenkush 2 year term term expires 4/1/98 Business
Hilmer Erickson 1 year term term expires 4/1/97 Human Rights Commission
Gloria Johnson 1 year term term expires 4/1/97 Council Member
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Board and Commission Appointments/Reappointments - Continued
Open Space and Recreation Commission:
Charles Cahill
3 year term
term expires 3/1/99
Roger McConico
3 year term
term expires 3/1/99
Planning Commission:
Paula Pentel
3 year term
term expires 3/1/99
Emilie Johnson
3 year term
term expires 3/1/99
Warren Kapsner
3 year term
term expires 3/1/99
Adjournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50 p.m.
/
erson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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