05-06-97 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 6, 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 May 6, 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
Nancy Azzam, 2300 Noble Avenue North, stated she and several others were doing an
ecological survey of Bassett Creek from Plymouth to Theodore Wirth. She stated when
they got to the Golden Valley Country Club the creek was blocked by rocks and boulders,
and reported that areas of the creek contain trash, litter and sediment. She made the
following suggestions to alleviate some of her concerns: One or more Council Members
meet with the Manager of the Golden Valley Country Club and remind him that Bassett
Creek is public waters; the dumpster on the City owned property near the creek bank
should be moved away from the creek; businesses on Lewis Road should be informed of
the trash they are letting pile up along the creek side and; discuss how we can keep the
sand from running off the road and into the creek.
Joy Puppe, 1945 Kyle Place, asked why the Golden Valley House liquor license was
revoked and when will it be allowed to reopen.
Mayor Anderson stated staff will review the issues and contact both of them with answers
to their questions.
Aqproval of Minutes: Council/Manager Meeting - April 29. 1997
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of April 29, 1997 as submitted.
A�aroval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 6, 1997 as amended: Addition of Departmental Item - Assignment of HRA
Agreement Rights for Stormwater Holding Pond in Golden Hills West 3rd Addition.
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Approval of Consent A.eq nda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell 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.
�Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell, seconded by Johnson 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 #16595 - #16607 and #6932 - #6938.
Off_Sale Liquor License - Byerly Beverages Inc. d/b/a Byerly's Wine & Spirits
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
off sale liquor license for Byerly Beverages, Inc. d/b/a Byerly's Wine & Spirits.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - March 20, 1997
Planning Commission - March 24, and April 14, 1997
Board of Zoning Appeals - March 25, 1997
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan A��roval - PUD #74 Hidden Lakes Development
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. William Joynes stated the applicant has
requested the public hearing be postponed until May 15, 1997 in order to give the
developer time to respond to a letter they received from the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency and report back to 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #74 Hidden Lakes Development
- Continued
The Council requested staff to inform the applicant that they have until May 12, 1997 to
inform staff if they plan on withdrawing their application for consideration or if they wish to
hold the public hearing on May 15, 1997.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing f�or consideration of the preliminary design plan approval for PUD #75,
Hidden Lakes Development until Thursday, May 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
Staff Report -Aggressive Skate Parks
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. William Joynes reviewed the staff report.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the staff report from Rick Jacobson, dated April 29, 1997 regarding aggressive skate.
parks.
Mayor Anderson will write a letter to the students who requested the Council consider
building a skate park informing them of the Council's discussion and action. Mayor
Anderson will also forward the report to the Joint City and Robbinsdale School District
Meeting for discussion. Council Member LeSuer stated that item was on the agenda for
the next Joint City and Hopkins School District Meeting.
Addition of Departmental Item - Assignment of HRA Agreement Rights for Stormwater
Holding Pond in Golden Hills West 3rd Addition
Allen Barnard introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor to sign the Assignment of HRA Agreement Rights for stormwater holding pond in the
Golden Hills West 3rd Addition.
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Preliminary A�proval to Issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for LOGIS
Don Taylor, Finance Director reviewed the item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously that the City
Council give preliminary approval for the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds
for the financing of a building project for LOGIS to be located within the City.
*Bids - Demolition of 8000 Golden Valley Road
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the demolition of the old SuperValu building located at 8000 Golden Valley Road
from the lowest responsible bidder, Veit 7 Company for $56,319.00. The bids are as
follows:
Veit & Company $56,319
Wickenhauser Excavating 60,800
Kevitt Excavating 68,50Q
DKH Excavating 86,000
Carl Bolander 86,266
Thomas Contracting 87,000
F.W. Gartner 88,340
Holst Excavting, Inc. 114,560
J&D Enterprises 168,918
Lloyd's Construction 309,990
�Bids -Dump Box and Hydraulics
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
dump body and hydraulics from the MnDOT contract for the amount of$12,945.
Announcements of Meetings
The Council will meet on May 8, 1997 to discuss the Planning Commission vacancy and
the charge for the Surface Water Management Committee.
The Human Services Foundation Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 17, 1997 in the
Golden Valley Commons shopping center.
Announcements of Meetings - Board/Commission Recognition Dinner
Mayor Anderson announced that the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner will be held on
May 22, 1997 at the Brookview Community Center.
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Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson requested Council Member contact her to sign up for times (1:00 pm -
3:00 pm or 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm) to work at a booth at the Women of Today Fun Fest
scheduled for June 7, 1997.
Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reportinq
William Joynes presented Don Taylor, Finance Director, with the Certificate of
Achievement for Financial Reporting. The Council congratulated and thanked the staff.
*Pro�lamation for Arbor Day and Month
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
May 23, 1997 as Arbor Day and May, 1997 as Arbor Month in Golden Valley.
Adjournment
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary