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01-07-97 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1997 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 January 7, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; and the following was absent: Russell. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Barb Ross, Acting City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Citizen Input Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and opened the meeting for public input. Herm Held, 5400 Circle Down, asked when they will get a response from the City on the previous questions asked, stated he feels the reconstruction program has some environmental problems asked if the City receives funds from the gas tax and feels if we do it should go back to the roads, and asked if the Council has gotten information about various construction procedures. Rosemary Marrs, 4840 Markay Ridge, stated they have sent letters to the residents whose streets are up for reconstruction in 1997, and explain how to petition the Council against the street reconstruction program and stated people can call them and they will explain their program. Mayor Anderson stated she will inform Mr. Held about the timing of the staff response before the end of the week. Apqroval of Minutes: Special City Council Meeting - December 16. 1996 and City Council Meeting - December 17, 1996 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the Special City Council Meeting minutes of December 16 1996; and the City Council Meeting minutes of December 17, 1996 as submitted. Aparoval of Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of January 6, 1997 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Topics for Next Council/Manager Meeting. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1997 Page 2 Approval of Consent Aaenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except Organizational Item - Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - November 21, 1996. Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Johnson as Mayor Pro Tem for a period of one year. *Set Time and Place of Agenda Closing MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set the closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Council agenda at 4:30 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Council Meeting in the City Manager's Office. *Designation of Official Publication MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to designate the New Hope-Golden Valley SunPost as the City's official newspaper. *A�proval of Check Register MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bids as submitted. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #16348 to #16351 and #6761 to #6762. *Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Breck School MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for Breck School. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1997 Page 3 *Peddler's License - Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for the Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis. *Solicitor's License - Sexual Violence Center MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for the Sexual Violence Center. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - November 14, 1996 Minutes of Boards and Commission - Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - November 21, 1996 Council Member Micks had questions regarding the water quality policy. Fred Salsbury reviewed the policy and answered questions from the Council. Mayor Anderson stated she has met with Mr. Enck and Mr. Pearson and updated the Council on the meeting she is having with the Mayors of the other cities in the Commission. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes - November 21, 1996. *Designation of Depositories for City Funds Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-1 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; and the following was absent: 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1997 Page 4 Adoption of 1997 Fee Resolution William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Don Taylor, Finance Director reviewed the resolution and answered questions from the Council. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption as amended: removal of the following section -Assessing - Street Reconstruction Assessments: RESOLUTION 97-2 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AS PROVIDED IN THE CITY CODE 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, and Micks; and the following was absent: 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 1997-1998 Patrol Officers Contract William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the 1997-1998 Patrol Officers Contract. Approval of General Wages and Salaries for 1997 for All Non-Union Personnel William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-3 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GENERAL WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 1997 FOR ALL NON-UNION PERSONNEL 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, and Micks; and the following was absent: 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1997 Page 5 Announcements of Meetings -Set Date for Council/Staff Worksho� Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson,'seconded by LeSuer to set January 18, 1997 and February 8, 1997 as the dates for the Council/Staff Workshop, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Brookview Community Center, lower level grill area. Announcements of Meetings - Reset Meeting Dates Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to reset the November 4, 1997 Council Meeting to November 5, 1997. The meeting dates for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Council/Manager Meetings will be discussed at the next HRA and Council meeting. Topics for Next Council/Mana�er Meetinq There will not be a Council/Manager meeting in January. The Council decided to hold a workshop on January 14, 1997 regarding the street program at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Mavor and Council Communications Mayor Anderson will request the Planning Commission report to her with their comments and recommendation on future cablecasting of their meetings. She will then report back to the Council. Mayor Anderson stated there are two vacancies on the Human Rights Commission as the rest of the board and commission members are willing to be reappointed. The Council will wait to decide how to proceed to advertise for the vacancies until after staff has provided them with the boards and commissions attendance records. Mayor Anderson stated she will distribute any comments she has received regarding the Hidden Lakes EAW after the comment period is over and all at one time. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1997 Page 6 Council Assignments - Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson League of Minnesota CitiesL Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Council Commission Subcommittees Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to make the following appointments: Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson - Mayor Anderson - 1 year term League of Minnesota Cities - Council Member Russell, Delegate; and Council Member Johnson, Alternate - 1 year term Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Mayor Anderson, Delegate; and Council Member LeSuer, Alternate - 1 year term Council Subcommittee appointments: - 1 year term: Planning Commission Subcommittee -Anderson and Micks Human Rights Commission - LeSuer and Russell Open Space and Recreation Commission - Johnson and LeSuer Council A�.pointments - Assistant Weed Inspector Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Mayor Anderson will appoint Ron Hammer as the Assistant Weed Inspector for a one year term. MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to appoint Bruce Peterson to the Civil Service Commission for a three year term which expires January 1, 2000. Presentation of Certificate of A�pointment Mayor Anderson will mail the Certificate of Appointment to the Human Services Foundation to Roderick Wooten. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 7, 1997 Page 7 Adjournment MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Mary E. A erson, Mayor ATTEST: � Ju Nall Administr ve Secretary