07-01-97 CC Minutes unisgned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 1, 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 July 1, 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 Mayor
continued the Council Meeting.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - June 17. 1997 and Special City Council
Meeting - June 19. 1997
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of June 17, 1997; and Special City Council Meeting minutes
of June 19, 1997 as submitted.
Ap�roval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 1, 1997 as amended: Addition of Departmental Item - Replacement of
Railroad Bridges on T.H. 55.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, except removal of Manager's Item -
Quotes - Sealcoating of Parking Lot.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*A�proval of Check Re.iq ster
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
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*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of general business licenses #16691 - #16701 and #6949 - #6951.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - H.E.A R T Inc (Hel�
En�ble Alcoholics/Addicts Receive Treatment.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
H.E.A.R.T. Inc. (Help Alcoholics/Addicts Receive Treatment).
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - May 27, 1997
Planning Commission - June 10, 1997
Open Space and Recreation Commission - June 23, 1997
Public Hearings - Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map Amendment and Ordinance #162 -
Rezoning to Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District - 9011. 9039, 9105 Medicine
Lake Road
Mayor Anderson reviewed the procedures for consideration of the items.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to bring on the
table for consideration the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map Amendment and
Ordinance #162, Rezoning to Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District.
Arne Zachman, Applicant, reviewed the request and answered questions from the
Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff report and
answered questions from the Council.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commission, 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. The public hearing was
adjourned for approximately 25 minutes because of a severe thunderstorm.
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Public Hearings - Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map Amendment and Ordinance #162 -
Rezoning to Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District - 9011, 9039 9105 Medicine
Lake Road - Continued
Roger Hackbart, 2525 Decatur Avenue North, asked about the legal assurances that the
builder won't change the prices of the homes, expressed concern for removal of the trees,
the entrance and exit from the site, the car lights shining into the homes and suggested
building a road through the park to connect to Medley Lane instead of using an exit on
Ensign Avenue.
Dale Folen, 2420 Ensign Avenue North, stated prior to purchasing his current home he
researched the zoning issues and feels it is not fair to amend the zoning, expressed
concern over the traffic and speed of cars on Ensign Avenue, asked who will benefit from
the change and feels no existing residents will,
Dale Tesch, 1064 Trenton Circle North, stated he previously lived in Golden Valley but
was forced to leave because the type of housing he needed was not available, and feels
that empty nesters will benefit if the project is approved.
Eric Mattson, 2445 Decatur Avenue North, stated he is somewhat opposed, asked what
criteria is applied to allow a change in zoning, stated the car headlights will shine on his
deck and feels there may be a potential conflict of interest if some Council Members were
interested in purchasing a home in the development.
Fred Salsback, 9011 Medicine Lake Road, stated his family has lived there for a number
of years but feels it is time to move to move to a location with less maintenance, feels the
project is well designed, will bring quality homes into the neighborhood and that the
developer has been sensitive to the neighborhoods concerns.
Jim Johnson, 2420 Decatur Avenue North, expressed concern over traffic on Ensign
Avenue North, safety of children in the area who use the park, speed of traffic, and asked
about the process for installation of a stop sign on Medley Lane.
Donna Hamel, 2440 Ensign Avenue North, stated on nights when there are ball games
people park on both sides of the road and it is impossible for 2 cars to get through the
street, suggested parking on one side of the road, feels this development will add to the
traffic congestion, asked about the possibility of high density apartments being built on
other sites in the area and asked what assurances were there that it won't happen.
Margaret Blenkish, 2340 Ensign Avenue North, feels that the people who are selling their
property are selling to the highest bidder and that is why it is being rezoned, feels the
neighborhood is concerned over traffic issues, that the developer is being sensitive to the
neighborhood issues and that it will be a nice development.
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Public Hearings - Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map Amendment and Ordinance #162 -
Rezoninq to Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District - 9011, 9039 9105 Medicine
Lake Road - Continued
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-49
RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE PLAN MAP RESPECTING PROPERTY LOCATED AT
9011, 9039, 9105 MEDICINE LAKE 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.
The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE #162, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rezoning from Single Family Residential Zoning District
to Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District
9011, 9039 and 9105 Medicine Lake Road
Golden Valley Development Corporation, Applicant
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #162, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL -YES
Public Hearing - Prelimin�ry Design Plan A�proval - 9011, 9039 and 9105 Medicine Lake
Road - PUD #76 - Medle� Hills
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to bring the
item on the table for consideration.
Arne Zachman, Applicant, and Derrick Paske, Paske Engineering; reviewed the request
and answered questions from the Council.
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Public Hearinq - Preliminary Desiqn Plan Approval - 9011 9039 and 9105 Medicine Lake
Ro�d - PUD #76 - Medley Hills - Continued
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff report and
answered questions from the Council.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commission, 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.
Dale Folen, 2420 Ensign Avenue North, expressed concern over the view from their
homes, would like the back of the townhomes shielded from the neighborhood, would like
the berm to be as high as it can, concerned over storm water backups and ponding,
doesn't like the idea of a road to Medley Lane thorough the park, asked where the
construction access road will be and suggested sidewalks along Ensign Avenue.
Eric Mattson, 2445 Decatur Avenue North, asked about the number and type of variances
that are being requested by the developer.
Dale Tesch, 1064 Trenton Circle North, stated where he lives in Plymouth has a number of
single people who live there and that the typical traffic is less than would be on a typical
street, and stated his development has a number of activities during the year where the
residents get together.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary design plan for PUD #76, Medley Hills, with the following conditions:
1. All recommendations and requirements set out in the Engineering Department
memo dated June 4, 1997 and the Fire and Inspections memo dated June 9, 1997.
2. A dedication of seven feet of right-of-way along Medicine Lake Road plus a three-
foot wide bike path easement.
3. Cash dedication in lieu of park land.
4. The 33 townhome units be provided as an alternative housing need for empty
nesters in Golden Valley.
5. Retain as many existing trees as possible.
6. Move the Ensign Avenue driveway closer to Medicine Lake road and align it with a
lot boundary across the street.
7. Provide some common area within the development.
8. Maximize green space in the development.
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan A�proval - 9011 9039 and 9105 Medicine Lake
Road - PUD #76 - Medley Hills - Continued
9. Prior to General Plan Approval the Sidewalk Committee meet to consider approval
of sidewalk installation on Ensign Avenue North.
10. Explore pond amenities.
11. Request staff to review the possibility of an exit from the development to connect to
Medley Lane, and further to outline the rationale for not pursuing the exit.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL -YES
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
R�e uest by Grow Biz International to Serve Wine and Beer in Their Parking Lot
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
request submitted by Grow Biz International, 4200 Dahlberg Drive, to serve wine and beer
in their parking lot on September 5, 1997 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
*Su�port the Use of General Obligation Bonds as Advance Funding for North Hennepin
Regional Trail
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-50
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING USE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AS
ADVANCE FUNDING FOR COMPLETION OF NORTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL TRAIL
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.
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Replacement of Railroad Bridges on T.H. 55.
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury reviewed the plans for the
replacement of the railroad crossing bridges on T.H. 55 between Douglas Drive and T.H.
100. The City will be sending a letter to property owners in the area informing them of the
MnDOT project.
*Quotes - Police Firing Ran�e Renovation
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
installation of a bullet trap and target system for the Police firing range from the only
bidder, Caswell International Corporation for a total of$23,683.00.
C�uotes - Sealcoating of Parking Lot
Council Member Micks asked how many quotes were received. Fred Salsbury stated
another quote was received but it was $150.00 more.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
sealcoating of the Civic Center parking lot to the lowest responsible bidder, Allied Blacktop
Company for $21,900.00.
1997 Brush Pick-Up Report
William Joynes updated the Council on the outcome of the 1997 brush pick-up and
answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the memo from Cheryl Weiler, dated June 26, 1997 regarding the 1997 brush pick-up.
*Receipt of Certificate of Commendation from Governor Carlson for POINT Northwest for
Runaway Youth
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the Certificate of Commendation from Governor Carlson for POINT Northwest for Runaway
Youth.
*R�ceipt of Certificate of Commendation from Governor Carlson for Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the Certificate of Commendation from Governor Carlson for Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission.
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Announcements of Meeting
The Council set the following as possible meeting dates and proposed topics: July 16,
1997 - Surface Water Management Advisory Committee; and August 6 and August 13 -
Pavement Management Plan and/or budget issues.
Mayor Anderson requested that Council Members notify staff if they plan on attending the
AMM Breakfast Meeting scheduled for July 10, 1997.
Mayor and Council Communications
Council Member Micks stated she has gotten complaints about the corner visibility on
Laurel Avenue and Jersey Avenue when activities are held at the Speak the Word Church.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to request staff to
review the situation at the intersection of Laurel Avenue and Jersey Avenue related to
visibility and parking and take the appropriate measures to correct the situation.
Possible Appointments to Planning Commission and Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Rick Martens Planning Commission term expires 3/1/98
Jerry Rosenzweig Human Rights Commission term expires 3/1/98
Adjournment
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary