12-17-96 CC minutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
December 17, 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 December 17, 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, thought they would have a written response for the
questions and comments that were submitted before the November 19, 1996 Council
Meeting and have not received any response as of this date, requested access to the
records in the archives on the street program, asked if the Council had approved the
special assessment costs that were stated in the handout that was distributed at the street
program open house.
Herm Held, 5400 Circle Down, feels that the residents are getting a lot of mis-information
about the costs of the program, feels that patching of the streets are done poorly,
requested they be allowed to look at the street archives, submitted a affidavit from Harold
Beckman about street construction, asked about the formation of a task force and feels
there are more viable options for street reconstruction.
William Joynes stated a response will be prepared to the questions previously asked and a
written response will be available in January 1997.
Marilyn Weisberg, 6800 Kingston Circle North, asked questions about the plans for Area A,
the plans and funding for the proposed project with LOGIS and North Memorial, requested
a task force be formed to look at the Area B site, and asked about potential conflicts of
interest or development of the Area A site.
Mayor Anderson suggested that Ms. Weisberg attend the HRA meeting immediately
following the Council meeting as Area A and B will be discussed at the meeting.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
December 17, 1996
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*Petition from Janet Klockman Opposed to Street Reconstruction of Major Avenue North
from Culver Road to 2f Avenue North
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the letter and petition from Janet Klockman, received November 19, 1996 regarding
opposition to street reconstruction of Major Avenue North from Culver Road to 27th Avenue
North.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - December 3 1996
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of December 3, 1996 as submitted.
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MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of December 17, 1996 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of general business licenses #16312 and #16315 - #16347.
*City Gambling Licenses
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of the following City gambling licenses: #1030 -Chester Bird American Legion;
#1031 - Golden Valley VFW Post #7051; #1032 - Totino Grace High School; #1033 - MN
Recreation and Park Association and #1034 -MN Youth Athletic Services.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
December 17, 1996
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*Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application - Totino Grace High School
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 96-111
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(TOTING GRACE HIGH SCHOOL)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Russell
and upon a vote being 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.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - November 25, 1996
Board of Zoning Appeals - November 26, 1996
Black History Committee - December 5, 1996
Open Space and Recreation Commission - November 25, 1996
Human Services Foundation - December 9, 1996
*Receipt of November 1996 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the November 1996 general fund budget report.
*Authorization to Renew Contract for 1997 with Tim's Tree Service, Inc for Trimming and
Removal of Trees and Stumps on Public and Private Proper x
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to renew the
contract for 1997 with Tim's Tree Service, Inc. for trimming and removal of trees and
stumps on public and private property as outlined in their letter dated November 16, 1996.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
December 17, 1996
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*Authorization to Sign Letter of Understanding with Malloy, Montague Karnowski,
Radosevich & Co., P.A. for 1996 Audit Services
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the Letter of Understanding with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski,
Radosevich & Co., P.A. for 1996 Audit Services.
Authorization to Hire Barbara Crosby as Facilitator for Visioning Workshop
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to accept the proposal submitted by Barbara Crosby dated December 10,
1996.
Announcements of Meetings
The next City Council Meeting will be January 7, 1997.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion was taken.
Presentation by Parents Promoting Chemical Health (PPCH)
Jeanne Kirsch, Committee Task Force Member from the Robbinsdale Armstrong High
School Parents Promoting Chemical Health, she reviewed their activities and thanked the
Council for the adoption of the amended tobacco ordinance, and requested the City's
continued support to help eliminate teen chemical and alcohol abuse.
*Appointment to Human Services Foundation
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Roderick Wooten to the Human Services Foundation as a citizen at large member for a
term to expire April 1, 1997.
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December 17, 1996
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MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:05 p.m.
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