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11-19-96 CC minutesRegular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 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 November 19, 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. Citizen Input Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and opened the meeting for public input. Rosemary Marrs, 4840 Markay Ridge, expressed her concern over the complete reconstruction of the streets within the City, over the overall costs to the City, bond debt, special assessments and property taxes. Suggested that patching, seal coating and overlays would be sufficient, that concrete curb and gutters should be replaced by an asphalt berm which would provide the same protection at a lesser cost and faster construction. Requested the Council reject the 18 year program and the bond levy and consider the Citizen Pavement Management Program. Herm Held, 5400 Circle Down, 5400 Circle Down, stated he has experience in road construction, feels the infrastructure is being destroyed, and been neglected, he feels the Citizen Pavement Management Program could be done on a 7 year schedule for 20 million. Doug Spaulding, 1030 North Tyrol Trail, feels there has been no concrete economic evaluation of alternatives, feels the replacement program should extend over 50 years not 25 years, and feels there should be a maintenance program, suggested an independent consultant be brought in and do an economic life cycle evaluation on the pavement management program. Mayor Anderson stated staff will direct a response to the questions and comments that have been made and a written response will be given to those who spoke and stated that anyone interested in obtaining a copy of the response should call Judy Nally in the City Manger's office. Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1996 Page 2 Letter from Thomas Beagan, III Regarding Installation of Stop Signs at Knoll Street and Sumter Avenue North Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried to receive and file the letters from Thomas Beagan, III dated October 30, 1996 and November 19, 1996, regarding installation of stop signs at Knoll Street and Sumter Avenue North, and refer the item to staff for a report at a future Council Meeting, and inform Thomas Beagan when the item will be on the agenda for discussion. Letter from Valley Communily Presbyterian Church Regarding Omission of Sound Barrier/Noise Wall Between T. H. 100 and Valley Community Presbyterian Church Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury explained to the Council when and how they might deal with the issue. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Ron Boyd, Elder, Valley Community Presbyterian Church, dated October 23, 1996, and request staff respond to the Church. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - October 15, 1996 MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council meeting minutes of October 15, 1996 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of November 6, 1996 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Items - Black History Month Committee, and Council/Staff Retreat. 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 submitted. Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1996 Page 3 *Approval of Check Re ister 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 the issuance of general business licenses #16307 - #16309 and #6859. *Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - League of Catholic Women 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 the League of Catholic Women. *Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Church of the Good Shepherd 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 the Church of the Good Shepherd. *Gambling License Exemption - Minneapolis Jewish Day School Inc MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption for the Minneapolis Jewish Day School Inc. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 28, 1996 Black History Committee - November 7, 1996 Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1996 Page 4 Public Hearing -First Consideration - Ordinance #153 - Regarding Recycling for Multifamily Dwellinas The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #153, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Regarding Recycling for Multifamily Dwellings William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Cheryl Weiler, Communications/Recycling Coordinator reviewed the ordinance 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. Barbara Anderson, Manager, Calvary Center Cooperative, and on behalf of Calvary Center Apartments, 7650 Golden Valley Road, stated they are very much in favor of the program and the rubbish hauling for the Cooperative went down 1/3 when they started participating in the recycling program, and stated the residents help with the recycling program. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #153, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES Public Hearing - Second Consideration --Ordinance #152 - Regarding Removal of Litter Refuse and Yard Waste from Private Proper by the City The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell: ORDINANCE #152, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Regarding Removal of Litter, Refuse, and Yard Waste from Private Property by the City William Joynes introduced the agenda item 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1996 Page 5 Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #152 - Regarding Removal of Litter, Refuse and Yard Waste from Private Propedy Properby the Ci - Continued MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #152, 2nd Series, as submitted. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES *Approval of Plat - Valley Square 3rd Addition Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 96-99 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT VALLEY SQUARE 3RD ADDITION 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. *Adoption of Metropolitan Council's Interim Strategy to Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution to All Metropolitan Water Bodies Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 96-100 RESOLUTION ADOPTING METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S INTERIM STRATEGY TO REDUCE NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION TO ALL METROPOLITAN WATER BODIES 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 October 1996 General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the October, 1996 general fund budget report. Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1996 Page 6 *Authorization to Sign Contract with Rondoni, MacMillan & Schneider Ltd for Prosecution Services MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Legal Services Agreement with Rondoni, MacMillan & Schneider, Ltd. for prosecuting attorney services until December 31, 1998. Staff Response - Drainage of 6960 Madison Avenue West William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury and Allen Barnard 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. Greg Johnson, 8535 Duluth Street, owner/occupant of 2 units at 6960 Madison Avenue West, reviewed the problems he has had with the drainage of the area, stated there is standing water across the street in the spring and when it rains, the surrounding properties are also affected by this, feels the City should help correct the problem, feels directing all the water on to the street is not a solution. Stated he would reluctantly would look at the option of doing the more expensive project, with a special assessment and feels it would be better than an interim solution. Dale Hoshal, 6960 Madison Avenue West, stated it is difficult to relate to what is happening on the site unless you live or work there, stated that over the years the continuous supply of water has deteriorated the retaining wall and footings around the building, and feels everyone in the park is effected and everyone should pay for a new system. Staff will meet with adjoining properties and owners to discuss the drainage problems and options available in hopes of coming up with a possible solution. Announcements of Meetings Mayor Anderson stated that Friday, November 22, 1996 is the LMC Policy Adoption Meeting. The budget workshops are scheduled for in the City Hall Council Conference Room on November 21, 1996 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and November 26, 1996 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 p.m. (if needed). Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1996 Page 7 Mayor and Council Communications Council Member LeSuer updated the Council on the AMM Policy Adoption Meeting he attended on November 14, 1996. *Appointment to Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to reappoint Janine Laird as Golden Valley's representative to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission for a term to expire December 31, 1998. Proclamation for Joey and Lindsey Kane Dax Mayor Anderson presented a signed proclamation to both Joey and Lindsey Kane, and read his report on their experience in saving the life of their brother Ryan. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to proclaim November 21, 1996 as Joey and Lindsey Kane Day in Golden Valley. Response from Hennepin County Regarding Request for Installation of Four Way S-1--op- Sign topSign at Duluth Street and Regent Avenue North Fred Salsbury reviewed the response from the County regarding their denial of the request submitted for installation of a four way stop sign at Duluth Street and Regent Avenue North and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from James Grude, Hennepin County Transportation Division Engineer, dated November 6, 1996 and communicate the response to the persons who submitted a petition and/or wrote letters regarding the installation of the four way stop sign. Black History Committee Mayor Anderson distributed the proposed background information that will be sent along with the solicitation letters, requested the Council review the information and get back to the Mayor with their questions and/or concerns. The Council authorized Mayor Anderson and Council Member Johnson to review and comment on the information from a Council perspective and return the comments to the Black History Committee. Regular Meeting of the City Council November 19, 1996 Page 8 Council/Staff Retreat Mayor Anderson requested the Council turn in their January/February schedule so that possible dates can be determined. Council Member Johnson expressed her concern over the cost of hiring a facilitator and stated she had served on another board where the interviews were quite lengthy and the cost was very high. William Joynes stated he didn't think the interview process would be as long and not as costly. William Joynes will proceed to get proposals from facilitators and report back to the Council. Adjournment MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. &, zak.,l Mary E. $derson, Mayor ATTEST: 4JNall Secretary