02-04-97 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 4, 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 February 4, 1997 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
Steve Svendsen, Bousted Electric, 7135 Madison Avenue West, stated he signed up
before he realized the item he wanted to discuss (Proposal by Hennepin County Regarding
Juvenile Detention Center) was on the agenda and requested he be allowed to speak
when his item was before the Council.
Vernon Peterson, 17425 County Road 47, requested to be heard at the next Council
meeting about his property located on 9300 Golden Valley Road.
*Petition Against Street Reconstruction on Janalyn Circle and Glencrest Road
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried to receive and file the
petition against street reconstruction on Janalyn Circle and Glencrest Road received
January 23, 1997.
A�proval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 21, 1997
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting of January 21, 1997 as amended: Announcements of Meetings -
change second sentence to read: Council Members Johnson and Russell will meet at the
City Manager's Salary Council Subcommittee and report back to the Council.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 21, as submitted.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 2
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, 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 Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of general business licenses #6865 - #686.
*Gambling License Exemptions - Breck School
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemptions for Breck School.
*Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application - Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF PREMISES PERMIT
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION)
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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 3
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Human Services Foundation - January 13, 1997
Planning Commission - January 13, 1997
Public Hearing - Ordinance #155 - Conditional Use Permit - 9315 Medicine Lake Road
The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks:
ORDINANCE #155, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 97-68-02
9315 Medicine Lake Road
McDonald's Corporation, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Jerry Roper, Construction Department, and Dan Borders, Operations Department,
McDonalds Corporation, Applicant, reviewed the conditional use permit and answered
questions from the Council.
Rick Groger, 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 Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #155, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 4
Public Hearing - Environmental Assessment Worksheet �EAWI - Results and
Recommendation - Hidden Lakes
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the memo from Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, dated January
31, 1997, regarding City response to comments on Hidden lakes Environmental
Assessment Worksheet.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff report and
answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard, William Joynes, Fred Salsbury
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.
David Fellman, 1540 St. Croix, not against residential development against site, feels the
project needs an EIS in regards to the peninsula, stated there are springs and deep seeps
on this peninsula, requested a 30 day delay so he can get a copy of the hydrologist report
from the developer so he can analyze it, asked why we are using less strict regulations for
development of this site, feels they are doing dynamic compaction over an old swampy
area that may be a collection area for water that supplies Twin Lakes asked for a survey of
the peninsula not just aerial photos of the site, would like to know the high water marks,
asked how much grading will have to be done, what erosion control will there be, stated the
present site is full of debris, requested the City select an expert to determine where the
springs are coming into Twin Lake.
Faith Woodman. 1420 Spring Valley Road, distributed copies of the January 28, 1997
response to the EAW from the developers attorney, and questioned why they were very
much the same, asked what is the role of the Staff in the process, if the best interests of
the public have been served, and wants the City to hire independent environmental
consultant to be paid for by the developer and supervised by the City Attorney.
Glen Halgerson, 1241 Toledo Avenue North, stated this area is a gem to the City and
Minneapolis, feels the development will have a serious environmental impact on the area,
concerned for the nesting area of the wildlife, feels the EAW doesn't adequately cover
these, feels that more than 30% of the trees will be taken down for the development, feels
development will change the water quality and that more time is needed to be taken to
study the effect of the development of the site.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 5
Public Hearing - Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW� - Results and
Recommendation - Hidden Lakes - Continued
Hugh Maynard, 1420 Spring Valley Road, opposed to further development on peninsula,
frustrated by the lack of governmental protection of the environment in the process,
questioned who has the authority of the property the City of DNR, and compared the City's
environmental rules to the DNR, expressed concern over the number of homes, the road
setback requirements, the protection of the mature trees on the site, the amount of open
space, the plans of the developer to move the road, the impervious surfaces, public access
to the lake, would like the developer to provide precise surveys, and soil borings on the
peninsula, asked where are the springs, are they high or low, how big are they, where is
the recharge area, and feels the PUD should preserve the environment.
Allen VanDellen, 6432 Westchester Circle, express concern about the adequacy of
environmental investigation, questions if the EAW has adequately considered the historical
and cumulative effect of changes in the area over the years, showed USGS topographical
maps and aerial photos of the site from 1901 to the present day and reviewed the changes
in each of the displays, asked if the developer had interviewed the longtime hospital
personnel and stated he learned the initial fill was medical, and hospital trash, and refuse
and highway construction debris was added on top, feels the elevation of the depressed
area changed over the years by 40 feet, requested the Council consider an independent
consultant to review the site and feels the Council should not rush to judgment.
Larry Miller, 3016 Lynn Avenue South, showed pictures he had taken of the site and
expressed his concern over the water quality, aquatic life, wildlife, and cutting of large trees
on the site.
Barney Rosen, 4820 Killarney Drive, expressed concern over the water quality of Sweeny
Lake and thinks that pollution will come from this development, stated there is a big
difference between Sweeney Lake and Twin Lake and feels there is a need for an EIS and
the project should not go ahead too soon.
Rob Devolve, 9110 Golden Valley Road, reviewed the developer plans, and requested the
developer provide two plans, a single drawing, drawn at a scale of 50' or 60' to the inch
and showing the project boundary, one foot contours, spot elevations, especially around
the crest of the ridge, the ordinary high water mark, the wetland boundary and the 14
springs that were recently discovered and not shown on any plan, a separate drawing
showing survey points that the surveyor has developed the contour lines from with XYZ
coordinates.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 6
Public Hearing - Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAV� - Results and
Recommendation - Hidden Lakes - Continued
Terry Schley, 1875 Kyle Place, presented the Council with the name, address and phone
number of the former Glenwood Hills Hospital's administrator, Robert Rascob, and stated
she worked at the hospital and they buried stuff at the site and he would know what is
buried there.
David Hanson, 1030 Angelo Drive, feels the preparation for the meeting was done by the
staff or by the attorney was done very well and is very pleased with what they are
generating, feels there are a lot of little details that still need to worked out but feels its a
good project for the neighborhood and will stabilize the neighborhood and something
should be done promptly.
Cory Austed, 1231 Toledo Avenue North, asked if we are willing to risk the environment for
money, asked what are the potential benefits for the environment, feels that cutting trees,
forcing out wildlife, potentially polluting water, harming undergowth are not beneficial and
the Council should be responsible stewards of the environment.
Bobby Griffin, 1326 Spring Valley Road, the developmental guidelines for development for
the City are stricter than the DNR and the City guidelines should be used, feels this is a
rare piece of property within the metropolitan area, feels no one is against some
development on the site, but it should be developed with thought and care and take the
time to do it right, requested the Council reject the proposal, make what is one of the most
precious pieces of land in the Twin Cities a model to be demonstrated to the rest of the
cities in our area as to what can be done with a really undeveloped and a really charming
piece of property that can be jewel of the City.
Paula Pentel, 941 Angelo Drive, agrees with many of the comments given by the previous
speakers, that this is a gem and it would behoove us to take it slowly and to look at the
long term stewardship and environmental impacts of developing this piece of property,
concerned the City has not received the surveys it needs to make a decision on the
environmental impact of developing that peninsula, as a citizen that sits on one of the
boards downstream from the Council and from this meeting she now has a laundry list of
about 20 items that need to be covered at my public hearing, that has not seen any
information on yet and is concerned that this is moving forward too quickly, would like to
make sure that we are working with accurate information, agrees with the things Mr.
Devolve had to say in terms of what he thought were necessary items of information for the
Council to have in order to assess the environmental impacts of developing the peninsula.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 7
Public Hearing - Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA1N� - Results and
Recommendation - Hidden Lakes - Continued
Linda Fisher, representing the developer, Hidden Lakes, including a team of environmental
professionals that we are very proud of we want to go on record as indicating that we
believe that the EAW that is prepared is of the highest quality and that it meets all
applicable requirements and that is establishes a very strong basis under the legal criteria
in state law that the City must follow for acting on an EAW, and it establishes a very strong
factual and legal basis for the negative declaration that is proposed in the resolution, thinks
that the record contains ample support for making the findings and the four criteria outlined
by the city attorney and requests action on a negative declaration. Under our direction and
the direction of the developer, met with city staff and regulatory agencies and asked for
input on the consultants that should be assembled as part of the new team after the
original EAW was prepared, the comments were received and the expertise that has been
brought to bear on this project in terms of water quality, wetlands, wildlife habitat etc., we
think is unparalleled and we are very proud of the team that has been put together.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion failed to grant an extension of 30 days
to evaluate the Environmental Assessment Worksheet so that some of the questions
raised could be answered. Mayor Anderson and Council Members Johnson and Russell
voted no.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-16
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT (EIS) FOR THE HIDDEN LAKES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
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, and Russell; and the following voted against the same: LeSuer and Micks;
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 Councii
February 4, 1997
Page 8
*Receipt of Preliminary 1996 Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the preliminary 1996 budget report.
*Setting the Employee Mileage Reimbursement Rate and Employee Car Allowances
Consistent with IRS Rules
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-17
RESOLUTION SETTING THE EMPLOYEE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
AND EMPLOYEE CAR ALLOWANCES CONSISTENT WITH IRS RULES
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
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature
attested by the City Clerk.
Call for Public Hearings - Street Program - 3/4/97 - 97 SI 3 - Kyle Place, Golden ValleX
Road to Cul-de-sac: 97 SI 4 - Wasatch Lane, Mary Hills Drive to Cul-de -sac: 97 SI 5
Janalyn Circle, North Segment: 97 SI 6 - Glencrest Road, JanalXn Circle and Meadow
Lane_�outh; 97 SI 12 - 27th Avenue North. Ma�or Avenue North to Kyle Avenue North; 97
SI 13 - Major Avenue North, Hampton Road to 27th Avenue North: 97 SI 14 Lee Avenue
North. Merribee Drive to Hampton Road; 97 IS 15 - Hampton Road. Noble Avenue North to
Lee Avenue North and 97 SI 19 - Major Avenue North, 27th Avenue North to Culver Road
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-18
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
97 S I 3
KYLE PLACE, GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD TO CUL-DE-SAC
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: none, and the
and the following voted against the same: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and
Russell, whereupon said resolution was declared duly defeated.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 9
Call for Public Hearinc.�s - Street Program - 3/4/97 - 97 SI 3 - Kke Place, Golden ValleX
Road to Cul-de-sac: 97 SI 4 - Wasatch Lane. Mary Hills Drive to Cul-de -sac; 97 SI 5
Janalyn Circle. North Segment: 97 SI 6 - Glencrest Road, Janalyn Circle and Meadow
Lane South: 97 SI 12 - 27th Avenue North. Maior Avenue North to Kvle Avenue North; 97
SI 13 - Major Avenue North. Hampton Road to 27th Avenue North: 97 SI 14 Lee Avenue
North. Merribee Drive to Hampton Road: 97 IS 15 - Hampton Road. Noble Avenue North to
Lee Avenue North and 97 SI 19 - Major Avenue North. 27th Avenue North to Culver Road -
Continued
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-19
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
97 SI 4
WASATCH LANE, MARY HILLS DRIVE TO CUL-DE-SAC
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: none, and the
following voted against the same: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and Russell,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly defeated.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-20
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
97 SI 5
JANALYN CIRCLE, NORTH SEGMENT
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: none,
and the following voted against the same: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and
Russell, whereupon said resolution was declared duly defeated.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 10
Call for Public Hearinas - Street Program - 3/4/97 - 97 SI 3 - Kyle Place, Golden ValleX
Road to Cul-de-sac: 97 SI 4 - Wasatch Lane. Mary Hills Drive to Cul-de -sac: 97 SI 5
Janalyn Circle. North Segment: 97 SI 6 - Glencrest Road. Janalyn Circle and Meadow
Lane South; 97 SI 12 - 27th Avenue North, Major Avenue North to Kyle Avenue North: 97
SI 13 - Major Avenue North, Ham�ton Road to 27th Avenue North: 97 SI 14 Lee Avenue
North. Merribee Drive to Hampton Road; 97 IS 15 - Hampton Road, Noble Avenue North to
Lee Avenue North and 97 SI 19 - Major Avenue North, 27th Avenue North to Culver Road -
Continued
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-21
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
97 SI 6
GLENCREST ROAD, JANALYN CIRCLE AND MEADOW LANE SOUTH
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: none,
and the following voted against the same: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and
Russell, whereupon said resolution was declared duly defeated.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-22
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
97 SI 12
27TH AVENUE NORTH, MAJOR AVENUE NORTH TO KYLE AVENUE NORTH
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: none,
and the following voted against the same: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and
Russell, whereupon said resolution was declared duly defeated.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 11
Call for Public Hearings - Street Program - 3/4/97 - 97 SI 3 - Kyle Place, Golden Valley
Road to Cul-de-sac: 97 SI 4 - Wasatch Lane, Mary Hills Drive to Cul-de -sac� 97 SI 5
Janalyn Circle, North Segment: 97 SI 6 - Glencrest Road, Janalyn Circle and Meadow
Lane South: 97 SI 12 - 27th Avenue North. Major Avenue North to Kyle Avenue North; 97
SI 13 - Major Avenue North, Hampton Road to 27th Avenue North; 97 SI 14 Lee Avenue
North, Merribee Drive to Hampton Road; 97 IS 15 - Hampton Road, Noble Avenue North to
Lee Avenue North and 97 SI 19 - Major Avenue North, 27th Avenue North to Culver Road -
Continued
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-23
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
97 SI 13
MAJOR AVENUE NORTH, HAMPTON ROAD TO 27TH AVENUE NORTH
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: none,
and the following voted against the same: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and
Russell, whereupon said resolution was declared duly defeated.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-24
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
97 SI 14
LEE AVENUE NORTH, MERRIBEE DRIVE TO HAMPTON ROAD
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: none,
and the following voted against the same: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and
Russell, whereupon said resolution was declared duly defeated.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
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February 4, 1997
Page 12
Call for Public Hearings - Street Proqram - 3/4/97 - 97 SI 3 - Kyle Place, Golden ValleX
Road to Cul-de-sac: 97 SI 4 - Wasatch Lane. Mary Hills Drive to Cul-de -sac; 97 SI 5
Janalyn Circle, North Segment; 97 SI 6 - Glencrest Road Janalyn Circle and Meadow
Lane South; 97 SI 12 - 27th Avenue North, Major Avenue North to Kyle Avenue North; 97
SI 13 - Major Avenue North. Hampton Road to 27th Avenue North: 97 SI 14 Lee Avenue
North. Merribee Drive to Hampton Road: 97 IS 15 - Hampton Road, Noble Avenue North to
Lee Avenue North and 97 SI 19 - Major Avenue North, 27th Avenue North to Culver Road -
Continued
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-25
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
97 SI 15
HAMPTON ROAD, NOBLE AVENUE NORTH TO LEE AVENUE NORTH
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: none,
and the following voted against the same: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer, Micks, and
Russell, whereupon said resolution was declared duly defeated.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-26
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
97S119
MAJOR AVENUE NORTH, 27TH AVENUE NORTH TO CULVER ROAD
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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 13
*Call for Public Hearing - 1997 Urban Hennepin County Community DevelQpment Block
Grant (CDBG) Program - 2/18/97
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider the 1997 Urban Hennepin County Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program for February 18, 1997.
Approval of Hopkins School District Police Liaison Program
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Hopkins School District Police Liaison Program and authorize an expenditure up to $3,600
to support the program.
�Bids - Golf Carts
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the purchase of sixteen golf carts from the only bidder, Golf Car Midwest for a net
price of $42,220.00.
*Quotes - Squad Cars
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
two marked police squad cars under the State of Minnesota contract from Superior Ford for
a total of$39,600.00.
Authorization to Sign 1997 Sergeants Contract
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the 1997 Sergeants Contract.
Announcements of Meetings - Reset Council/Staff Workshop Meeting Date
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to set the
following Council/Staff Workshop Meeting Dates - February 19, 1997 from 5:00 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. and March 8, 1997 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to set an
Executive Meeting for the purpose of the City Manager's review on March 8, 1997
beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 14
Mayor and Council Communications
No discussion and/or action took place.
Presentation of Awards to 1996 Photo Contest Winners
Cheryl Weiler, Communications Coordinator, displayed the photos for the fourth annual
"Views of the Valley" photo contest. The winners were presented with a Certificate of
Appreciation, ribbon, cash award and city mug. The winners are: First and Third Place -
Sandy Benson, 2641 Major Avenue North; and Third Place - Janice Laulainen, 6040
Golden Valley Road. The Council congratulated the winners.
Proposal by Hennepin County Regarding Juvenile Detention Center
Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard and
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the request and answered
questions from the Council.
Sig Fine, Hennepin County, reviewed their request to demolish the current building and
build a new detention center on the site and answered questions from the Council. The
Architect for the proposed detention center reviewed the plans and answered questions.
Steve Svendsen, Bousted Electric, 7135 Madison Avenue West, reviewed the history with
the current facility and would like the center demolished and a new facility built, expressed
concern over security for employees and customers, and feels a new facility would be
much more appealing to him, and requested the zoning requirements be changed to allow
for this use.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request the
City Staff and Attorney investigate an amendment to the Zoning Code that would allow the
construction of a new detention facility on the site.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 4, 1997
Page 15
Adjournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 10:45 p.m.
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Mary E. derson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ju Nally Administrati Secretary