05-07-96 CC minutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 7, 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 May 7, 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 - April 16, 1996 and Council/Manager Meeting -
April 23. 1996
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of April 16, 1996 as submitted.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager Meeting minutes of April 23, 1996 as amended: Highway 100 Process
#2 - That a specific time be stated in the hearing notice.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 7, 1996 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions - Letter
from Gerald and Judith Dahl Regarding Schaper Property.
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, adding Communications and
Petitions - Letter from Gerald and Judith Dahl Regarding Schaper Property.
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 #16040 - #16050 and #6822 - #6827.
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*Solicitor's License - Loran Benkofske
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Loran Benkofske.
*Solicitor's License - Calvary Lutheran Church of Golden Valley
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Calvary Lutheran Church of Golden Valley.
*Solicitor's License - Golden Valley Fire Relief Association
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Golden Valley Fire Relief Association.
*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 Commission - March 21, 1996
Joint Water Commission - April 12, 1996
Board of Zoning Appeals - April 9, 1996
Building Board of Review - April 15, 1996
Human Services Foundation - April 8, 1996
Black History Committee - April 18, 1996
Informal Public Hearing - Schaper Pro e�ty
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. William Joynes reviewed the history of the
property and proposal. Allen Barnard reviewed the legalities of the dedication and
restrictions. Don Taylor, Finance Director, reviewed the funding impact on the tax
increment district. Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the City Manager, reviewed the
environmental remediation issues. Fred Salsbury, reviewed wetland issues. Linda
Loomis, Chair, Open Space and Recreation Commission, reviewed the commission's
recommendation. Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation, reviewed the security
and design issues.
Floyd Anderson, 4920 Killarney Drive, representing the Killarney neighborhood, reviewed
the history of the area, and feels the site should be left as a natural area as dedicated by
the family.
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Informal Public Hearing - Schaper Proper - Continued
Jerry Sandler, 225 Sumter Avenue South, representing the Athletic Associations, stated
that scheduling is a problem for the associations, especially with the increase in programs
and children and stated building the fields will help alleviate the shortage of facilities.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Floyd Anderson, 4920 Killarney Drive, suggested various ideas he feels that would help
with the field shortage, such as - using the neighborhood parks more, schedule practices
and games on Sunday, create more fall leagues, share fields with other agencies and
possible use of the Prudential fields, Minnesota Arts School and General Mills site.
Paula Pentel, 941 Angelo Drive, feels the adults should go elsewhere, expressed concern
over the drainage of the site and use of TIF funds for ballfields.
Annette Ozer, 1565 Quebec Avenue North, stated that Little League programs have
expanded over the years and needs additional fields.
Nancy Azzam, 2300 Noble Avenue North, feels the Council should receive and accept the
Surface Water Management Plan before any decision is made, expressed concern over
the elimination of wet lands, and feels the fresh water bodies should be saved.
Hugh Maynard, 1420 Spring Valley Road, reviewed the demographics of the city and how
it relates to adult softball participation and youth sports and feels the numbers of adults
participating in sports is declining, and those fields could be used for youth sports.
Mary Forstein, 8345 23rd Avenue North, feels more families with children are moving into
the City and the facilities are needed, and feels the fields for the adults and children
should be improved.
Steve Shallbetter, 650 Ottawa Avenue North, States Electric, expressed concern over the
problems he has experienced with the beach area and feels they will get worse if the fields
are built.
Chris Johnson, 1536 Orkla Drive, feels the fields should be built as the fields being used
now are inappropriate size for adults and children.
Bob Mayeron, 130 Nevada Avenue South, stated the girls softball and soccer programs
have increased and supports building the additional facilities.
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Informal Public Hearing - Schaper Property - Continued
David Hanson, 1030 Angelo Drive, showed pictures of what happens to Sweeney Lake
after a big rainfall, and feels there will be problems with the building of any fields on the
Schaper site because of the bad soil.
Dick Huntley, 2925 Kyle Avenue North, feels there is a need for the additional fields
because some soccer teams have to go outside of the City to find facilities.
Brenda Johnson, 4840 Killarney Drive, feels the ethical and ecological implications of
building the fields should be considered.
George Leopold, 1013 Rhode Island Avenue North, feels there is a shortage of fields and
that building the fields may help some of the problems with the beach area.
Jim Wills, 230 Central Avenue North, representing Phoenix Soccer, reviewed the increase
in the program and their need to rent facilities to play in other communities.
Mark Hendrickson, 4945 Winsdale Street, expressed his concerns over the use of tax
increment funds to build the facilitiy, and asked the City to review the redevelopment plan
to see if the criteria has been met.
Kevin Kalen, 8421 Wayzata Boulevard, feels that adults who live and work in the City
should have facilities that meet the size regulations and are safe to play on.
Kathleen Sansaver, 901 Ottawa Avenue North, stated there is a problem with people
using the beach area as it is difficult for the Police Department to get to the site and
doesn't feel tax monies should be used to build the fields.
Deb Albersman, 1405 Natchez Avenue North, feels that the field space is needed to help
support programs for both the boys and girls programs.
David Hudson, 4841 Killarney Drive, feels there are legal implications that should be
considered as legal action can be taken if the plan proceeds.
Steve Keifer, 1337 Kelly Drive, supports building the fields as this provides an opportunity
for children to participate in positive, safe and challenging sport programs.
Jane McDonald Black, 924 Adeline Lane, President, Sweeney Lake Association,
expressed concern over the cost of the project, water quality and suggested looking at
other locations for the fields.
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Informal Public Hearing - Schaper Proper - Continued
John Haberman, 320 Sunnyridge Lane, stated that a lot of communities are feeling the
shortage of field space and we shouldn't be depending upon other communities to solve
our problem.
Jerry Weigel, 600 North Lilac Drive, feels the money should be spent to clean up the site
and not ballfields, and that the land is not suited for fields.
Erwin Schaffer, 1240 Angelo Drive, feels the property should be left alone and the City
should respect the wishes of the family's gift and dedication.
Linda McCracken -Hunt, 1017 Ravine Trail, Golden Valley Little League Vice President,
stated she is in favor of fields, stated Little League likes to keep Sunday as a family day
and not schedule games and/or practices on that date.
Dwight Wells, 6020 Wolfberry Lane, stated girls softball is growing, the fields are getting
more and more use and there is a need for additional fields.
Lynn Hartman, 900 Ottawa Avenue North, feels the site should be used for hiking and
biking trails and the fields we have now should be improved.
Tom Zins, 8925 23rd Avenue North, Open Space and Recreation Commission Member,
stated that the Commission felt it was a good idea to develop the Schaper property, that it
was a prudent and practical project to serve the youth.
Ron Lindquist, 2125 Aquila Avenue North, supports the additional fields as there is a need
for adult soccer programs also.
Sue Anderson, 4920 Killarney Drive, asked why the other facility projects haven't been
done.
Steve Sands, 1408 Sumter Avenue North, stated children's sports have progressed and
increased and more fields are needed.
Rosemary Meyer, 4840 Markay Ridge, doesn't feel that fields should be built next to
wetlands and suggested finding an indoor location to use all year long.
James Johnson, 4760 Killarney Drive, stated that there will be policing and parking
problems with people who just want to use the site to park when they go to the beach.
Don Harding, 3320 Scott Avenue North, stated that girls soccer and softball is growing
and the current field space is inadequate.
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Informal Public Hearing - Schaper Property - Continued
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried to 1) direct staff to hire one
or more consultants to address preliminary design concerns including wetlands and
floodplain delineation, water quality/storm sewer design, including the enhancement of
Sweeney Lake and other water areas, field layout, other park amenities (including
coordination with Hennepin County trail), parking and security; and work with staff and
neighborhood to integrate various design issues into a comprehensive plan; and 2)
recommend the Housing and Redevelopment Authority initiate steps to review and amend
the redevelopment/tax increment financing plan for North Wirth to include the ballfield
plan. Council Member Micks voted no.
William Joynes reviewed the additional steps necessary for the development of the site
and the rest of the facility development plans.
The Council will review and discuss the additional recommendations of the facility
development plans at an upcoming Council Meeting and/or Council Manager Meeting.
*Letter from Arlene Weinzierl Re arding Schaper Prop
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Arlene Weinzierl, dated April 29, 1996 regarding Schaper Property.
*Letter from Gerald and Judith Dahl Reaarding Schaper Proms
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Gerald and Judith Dahl, dated May 3, 1996 regarding Schaper Property.
*812proval 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.
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*Approval of Plat - Boardwalk
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 96-52
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT
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.
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with Schoell & Madson Inc for Engineering Services for
Golden Hills
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the agreement with Schoell & Madson, Inc. to perform engineering
services for Golden Hills Drive for $24,100.00.
*Authorization to Sign 1996 Recycling Grant Agreement with Hennepin CountX
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and Manager to sign the 1996 recycling grant agreement with Hennepin County.
Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing for
the Payment of: $1,050,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1996A; and
$350,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness Series 1996B
Dave MacGillivray, Springsted Inc.; reviewed the bids and answered questions from the
Council.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 96-53
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE,
PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PAYMENT OF $1,050,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1996A
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Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing for
the Payment -of.• $1-050.000 General Obligation Improvement bonds Series 1996A• and
$350,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness. Series 19968
Continued
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 Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 96-54
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING
SALE, PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PAYMENT OF $350,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 1996B
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.
*Bids - 1996 Street Reconstruction
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bids for the 1996 Street Reconstruction projects to the lowest responsible bidder, C. S.
McCrossan for $1,445,732.90. The bids are as follows:
AMOUNT
CORRECTED
BIDDER
BID
BID
C. S. McCrossan
$1,445,732.90
Midwest Asphalt
1,489,657.35
$1,504,270.95
G L. Contracting
1,564,656.93
1,571,450.33
Valley Paving
1,564,656.93
1,571,450.33
Hardrives, Inc.
1,589,288.20
1,577,114.65
Palda & Sons
1,582,379.13
Northwest Asphalt
1,612,789.70
1,613,889.70
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*Bids - 4 X 4 Police Utility Vehicle
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for the 4x4 police utility vehicle from the lowest responsible bidder, Superior Ford for
$23,703.00. The bids are as follows:
Superior Ford $23,703.00
Midway Ford 23,992.00
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
eight laptop computers and accessories; and docking station from the lowest responsible
bidders:
Laptop Computers Badger Computers $49,400.00
Docking Station Gamber Johnson $2,560.00
Announcements of Meetings
The Council is invited to judge a poster contest and help with the graduation ceremony
during Safety Camp on the afternoon of July 18, 1996. Mayor Anderson asked the
Council Members to notify her if their schedules permit them to attend.
MnDOT will be holding a Highway 100 Public Information Session on May 15, 1996 from
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Golden Valley City Hall, with a brief presentation at 7:00 p.m.;
and May 22, 1996 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Crystal Community Center.
Mayor Anderson stated the AMM Annual Meeting is scheduled for May 23, 1996 and
requested Council Members notify staff if they wish to attend.
Announcements of Meetings
Mayor Anderson stated the Robbinsdale School District will meet with the City Council
Members of the communities within their jurisdictions to discuss their joint district concerns
on May 21, 1996 at 7:30 a.m. at the Robbinsdale Public Safety Building and requested
that the Council Members notify her if they plan on attending the meeting.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
Mayor Anderson stated she has received a brochure about the LMC Leadership Institute
seminar - Authentic Leadership: The Key to Making Policy Decisions as an Elected
Official which will be held in Grand Rapids on July 25 and July 26, 1996, presented by
Bob Terry.
Mayor Anderson stated there will be a Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
annual meeting on May 16, 1996.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
*Proclamation for Arbor Day
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim May
15, 1996 as Arbor Day in Golden Valley.
Set Special Meeting Dates
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
The Council made the following changes to the calendar:
The HRA will hold a special work session on the Golden Hills Traffic Study on June 10,
1996 at 7:00 p.m.
The Council will hold a Special Council/Manager meeting on staff work programs on June
4, 1996 at 5:00 p.m.
The HRA meeting will be changed from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on June 25, 1996 and the
Council/Manager meeting will be held immediately after the HRA meeting to discuss the
pavement management program.
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Adjournment
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 11:15 p.m.
Mary E. 4derson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ju Nally, fdministrativ ecretary