03-18-97 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 18, 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 March 18, 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Council
continued the meeting.
A��roval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - March 4, 1997
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of March 4, 1997 as amended: Under heading entitled -
Public Hearing - Street Improvement - heading should be 97 SI 19 - Major Avenue North,
27th Avenue North to Culver Road, and move the sentence "The Mayor closed the public
hearing." after the testimony but before the resolution; and under the heading
Board/Commission Appointments/Reappointments - Human Services Foundation - the
term for Duane Wosje and Rod Wooten expires on 4/1/99.
Aaarovat of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 18, 1997 as amended: Mayor and Council Items - Addition of letters from
Matt Hawk, Justin Jarl Adam Flynn, under item entitled - Request for Skateboard and Inline
Skate Facility; Addition of letter from William Huser, Hidden Lakes under item entitled -
Suggested Time Frame and Process for Hidden Lakes; Addition of Item - Parking at Speak
the Word Church, and Addition of Item - Presentation of Certificate of Appointment.
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.
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*Ap�roval of Check Register
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 #16410 - #16547 and #6876 - #6913.
*Solicitor's License - Golden Valley VFW
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license to Golden Valley VFW.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 17, 1997
Public Hearing - Amended North Wirth Parkway Redevelopment Plan - Adopt Resolution
Approving an Update to the North Wirth Parkway Redevelopment Plan
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Kevin McAleese, Planning Commission Member, presented the Commission report.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to amend the
North Wirth Parkway Redevelopment Plan as follows:
Page 6 - under 2nd Objective - Add additional fifth bullet which should read as follows:
That development in this area will occur with an emphasis on protection of wetlands and
other natural resources.
Page 14 - under Current Action Plan Components - the fourth bullet should read as follows:
Establishment of lighted ball fields, trail, tot lot and other park facilities on City-owned open
space, and upgrading of area to be retained for storm water management.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
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Public Hearing - Amended North Wirth Parkway Redevelopment Plan - Adopt Resolution
Approving an Update to the North Wirth Parkway Redevelopment Plan - Continued
Floyd Anderson, 4920 Killarney Drive, stated he is sad to see the plan go through,
expressed his concern for the maintenance of the site, and feels that people will use the
parking lot when they go to the beach at Twin Lake.
Dave Hanson, 1030 Angelo Drive, in favor of plan, but expressed concern that the flood
lights provided shine downward and not into the homes in the area.
The Mayor closed the hearing.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-35
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE
NORTH WIRTH REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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.
*Final 1996 General fund Budget Report
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the finat 1996 general fund budget report.
*Rea�proval of Plat - Valley Square 3�Addi ion
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-36
RESOLUTION FOR REAPPROVAL 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.
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*Bids - Street Construction. Maintenance Materials and Road Oil
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bids for the purchase of the following street construction and maintenance materials to the
lowest responsible bidders:
Class 2 Aggregate J. L. Shiely $7.09/Ton
Sealcoat Aggregate Meridian Aggregates $14.75/Ton
Sand FA-1 SA-AG, Inc. $4.43/Ton
Crushed Rock Bryan Rock Products, Inc. $7.92/Ton
Binder Stone J. L. Shiely $8.69/Ton
Wearing Mix (2331) Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $10.90/Ton
Bituminous Material for Wear Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $140.00/Ton
Ball Diamond Mix Bryan Rock Products, Inc. $10.47/Ton
Road Oil Richards Asphalt delivered $0.5633/gal
Richards Asphalt pick-up $0.5400/gal
The bid tabulation is attached as Exhibit A.
*Bids - Removal of Tree Branches from Private Property
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the removal of branches and brush from private property from the only bidder,
Tim's Tree Service, for an amount not to exceed $33,840.00.
*Bids - Road Grader
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the purchase of a Caterpillar 140H Road Grader from Ziegler, Inc. as part of the
Joint Exercise of Power Statute for the low bid price of$160,420, and after options the final
cost will be $150,017 plus sales tax.
Authorization to Hire Barr Engineering to Prepare Plans, Specifications. and Advertise for
Bids for Scha�er Recreational Site
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
Barr Engineering to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for bids on the Schaper
recreational facility, including related environmental remediation, water quality
improvements and work on the adjacent White House site at a cost not to exceed
$196,000, and direct appropriate City officials to enter into an agreement for these
services.
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Authorization to Sign North Hennepin Regional Trail Cooperative Agreement with
Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District for Schaper Recreational Site
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to execute the North Hennepin Regional Trail Cooperative
Agreement with the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District.
Announcements of Meetings
Mayor Anderson and Council Member Micks will meet on March 25 ,1997 at 10:00 am at
City Hall regarding pavement management.
Mayor Anderson stated she is unable to attend the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative
Conference on Thursday, March 20, 1997 and requested Council Member notify staff if
they plan on attending.
Mayor Anderson stated she is unable to attend the TREE CITY USA Recognition
Luncheon on Thursday, March 27, 1997 and requested Council Members notify staff if they
plan on attending.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson suggested holding a meeting with staff, Council, and Legislative members
regarding Tax Increment Financing proposals.
Mayor Anderson stated copies of information from the Twin West Chamber of Commerce
regarding Hidden Lakes were distributed tonight as it contains the Council's phone number
and address and they may receive calls regarding the mailing.
Request for Skateboard and Inline Skate Facili�
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to ask the City
Manager request the Director of Park and Recreation do a preliminary investigation about
any current or planned facilities in the public and private sector.
William Joynes reviewed the proposed plans for the former Super Valu site.
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Suggested Time Frame and Process for Hidden Lakes
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. William Joynes and Allen Barnard reviewed
the timing of Council consideration of the project.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set the
following dates for consideration of the Hidden Lakes:
April 15 - Regular City Council Meeting - hearing and decision on Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Map Amendment
May 6 - Regular City Council Meeting - hearing on the Planned Unit Development
May 15 - Special Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - discussion and decision
May 20 - Regular City Council Meeting - discussion and decision, if needed.
The Council discussed and requested the Mayor write a letter supporting staff regarding
the handling of the Hidden Lakes item.
1997 City Manager Salar�C
Council Members Russell and Johnson reviewed their recommendation for the Manager's
salary.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
following compensation package for the City Manager, as outlined in the memo from
Council Members Russell and Johnson, dated February 26, 1997: base salary shall be
raised by 3% bringing the total to $96,825.00; accrual of five days vacation in 1997 that
would be lump sum and not change the existing accrual rate.
The Council will discuss Council salaries at an upcoming Council/Manager Meeting.
Parking at Speak the Word Church
Council Member Micks reviewed the calls and comments she has received regarding the
parking problem at the Speak the Work Church.
William Joynes answered questions about possible options available to the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request staff
send a letter to Speak the Word Church to ask them to advertise their auxiliary parking lots
to their members and guests.
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Presentation of Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Anderson presented a Certificate of Appointment, mug and city pins to David
Hanson, and mug to Ed Silberman, as Golden Valley's representatives on the Bassett
Creek Water Management Commission. Fred Salsbury reviewed the time frame for receipt
of the Surface Water Management Plan. Mayor Anderson stated their will be an
announcement in the City Newsletter about applying to serve on the Advisory Committee
for the SurFace Water Management Plan.
Adjournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Mary E. derson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ju Nally, ministrative cretary