08-19-97 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
August 19, 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 August 19, 1997 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, and Micks; and the following
were absent: LeSuer 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.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - August 5, 1997 and Council/Manager -
August 12 ,1997
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of August 5, 1997 as amended: Public Hearing - General
Plan Approval - Ordinance #165 - PUD #76, Medley Hills Townhomes - change spelling to
Martha Blenkush; and the Council/Manager Meeting of August 12, 1997 as submitted.
A�proval of Agenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of August 19, 1997 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Golden
Valley Foundation Golf Tournament.
Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, except removal of Minutes of
Boards and Commissions - Joint Water Commission - July 1, 1997; and Manager's Item -
Bids - 94 SS 1 - St. Margaret Mary.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*A�proval of Check Register
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
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*General Business and Heatina Licenses
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of general business licenses #16713 - #16715 and #6962 - #6966.
*Gambling License Exemption and Wavier of Notice Requirement - Episcopal CommunitX
Services. Inc.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Episcopal Community Services, Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - July 22, 1997
Human Services Foundation - July 14, 1997
Joint Water Commission - January 8, and April 24, 1997
Open Space and Recreation Commission - July 28, 1997
Human Rights Commission - May 8, 1997
Building Board of Review - April 7, April 21, and July 21, 1997
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Joint Water Commission - July 1. 1997
Council Member Micks asked about the status of the water study. William Joynes updated
the Council on the water study.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Joint Water Commission minutes of July 1, 1997.
Public Hearing - Authorizing Issuance and Awarding the Sale - $3.515,000 General
Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 1997A
Don Taylor, Finance Director; and Dave McGilvaray, Springsted Inc. reviewed the sale
and 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearina - Authorizing Issuance and Awarding the Sale - $3,515.000 General
Obliqation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 1997A - Continued
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-54
RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PAYMENT OF $3,490,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1997A
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, and Micks; and the following was absent: LeSuer 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.
Continued Public Hearing - General Plan A�proval - Ordinance #167 - PUD #71 - Valle.aC
reek
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
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 Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing on Ordinance #167 until September 2, 1997.
Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Portion of Ensign Avenue North at Medicine Lake
Road
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
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 Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing on the easement vacation for a portion of Ensign Avenue North for
September 2, 1997.
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Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #166 - Salaries of Mayor and Council
Members
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks:
ORDINANCE #166, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Salaries of Mayor and Council Members
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
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 #166, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MICKS - YES
LESUER - ABSENT RUSSELL - ABSENT
*Apgroval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
Approval of General Layout of T.H. 100 Plans
Fred Salsbury introduced the agenda item.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-55
RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL LAYOUT OF T.H. 100 PLANS
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, and Micks; and the following was absent: LeSuer 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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Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota Center for Arts Education for
Soccer Field Construction
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and
Recreation, reviewed the agreement and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Center for
Arts Education for recreational soccer fields.
Authorization to Hire A J A Architects for Soccer Field Design Bidding and Construction
Administration
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and
Recreation, reviewed the agreement and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with A.J.A. Architects to provide design, bidding
and construction administration for the soccer field design at the Minnesota Arts School for
an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
*Authorization to Submit Application for Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance
Grant
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-56
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LOCAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT
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, and Micks; and the following was absent: LeSuer 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.
Bids - 94 SS 1 - St. Margaret MarX
Council Member Micks asked about the completion date of the project. Fred Salsbury
stated it would be completed prior to the opening of school.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for storm sewer improvement 94 SS 1, St. Margaret Mary to the lowest responsible bidder,
Merrimac Construction for $72,911.00. The bids are as follows:
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Bids - 94 SS 1 - St. Margaret Mary - Continued
Merrimac Construction $72,911.00
GL Contracting 80,877.59
Jay Brothers 125,919.64
Announcements of Meeting
The next City Council Meeting is scheduled for September 2, 1997.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Appointments to Surface Water Management Plan Advisory Committee
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item, stating the David Hanson will be the Chair of
the Committee and read the names of those who are being appointed.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint the
following to the Surface Water Management Plan Advisory Committee:
Nancy Azzam
David Fellman
David Hanson
Dawn Hill
Greg Johnson
Bob Mayeron
Bob Merila
Joe Novotny
Russ Snyder
Golden Valley Foundation Golf Tournament
Council Member Johnson reviewed the plans for the Tournament to be scheduled at
Brookview Golf Course on September 6, 1997 and encouraged participation by all.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary