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10-21-97 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting of the City Council October 21, 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 October 21, 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. She stated one item was placed on the agenda but the item was determined not to be appropriate. *Letter from Bassett Creek Water Manaqement Committee Regardinq Hidden Lakes MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission, dated October 16, 1997 regarding Hidden Lakes. Approval of Minutes: Council/Manager Meeting -October 6, 1997 and City Council Meetinq - October 7, 1997 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of October 6, 1997; and the City Council Meeting of October 7, 1997 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of October 21, 1997 as amended: Addition of Letters and/or Petitions - Letter from Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Regarding Hidden Lakes; and Mayor and Council Item - Human Rights Commission Vacancies. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, adding Letters and/or Petitions - Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 21, 1997 Page 2 *Approval of Check Re iq ster MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heatinq Licenses MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of general business licenses #16721 - #16722 and #6973. *Peddler's License - Color Sol MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for Color Sol. Peddler's License - Boy Scout Troop 268 and Boy Scout Pack 268 MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for Boy Scout Troop 268 and Boy Scout Pack 268. Solicitor's License - Citizens for a Better Environment MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Citizens for a Better Environment. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - June 12, August 14 and September 11, 1997 Board of Zoning Appeals - September 23 and 29, 1997 Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Manaqement Commission Council Member Micks had a question about the removal of asbestos at the Hidden Lakes site. Fred Salsbury updated the Council on the removal process. MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes of September 18, 1997. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 21, 1997 Page 3 Public Hearing - Ordinance #171 - General Plan Approval Phase I - Hidden Lakes Development - PUD #74 Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks: ORDINANCE #171, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of General Plan of Development Hidden Lakes P.U.D. No. 74 - Phase I Hidden Lakes Development, Applicant Bill Huser, representing the Applicant, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council and public. William Joynes, Fred Salsbury and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council and public. Jeff Connolly, and Steve Goetz, from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, reviewed the process for removal of the contaminated materials from the site 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. Hugh Maynard, 1420 Spring Valley Road, requested the Council continue the review of the item until the November 5th Council Meeting to allow the public time to review the materials submitted to the Council. He also expressed his concern for the environmental protection of the lake and bluffs, and the amount of park dedication from the developer. Paula Pentel, 941 Angelo Drive, expressed concern over the amount of traffic that will be generated by the developer, feels that because of the development stop signs should be placed at Regent Avenue North and Duluth Street and is concerned about the amount of grading at the site, and feels the developer should be sensitive to the environment. Glen Halegeson, 1241 Toledo Avenue North, expressed concern over the shoreland regulations and feels the City should uphold the 40 foot no touch zone and no docks should be built on Twin Lake. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 21, 1997 Page 4 Public Hearinq - Ordinance #171 - General Plan Approval Phase I - Hidden Lakes Development - PUD #74 - Continued Tom Zins, 8925 23rd Avenue North, feels the developer should provide a bigger area for park dedication and feels they should provide what has been requested by the Open Space and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. David Fellman, 1540 St. Croix Circle, asked questions about the environmental reports submitted by the developer and expressed his concern over the clean up of the site, feels that access to the lake is too restrictive. Roger Hackbart, 2525 Decatur Avenue North, feels the development will provide needed tax monies for the city , the school district and the community. Don Paquette, 2000 Aquilla Avenue North, asked about the status of the clean-up of the site and expressed concern over the handling of the clean up by the developer. Dave Phillips, Courage Center, stated the developer has been sensitive to them and have donated funds to the Center, he also stated that they have a park on the east side of the center and expects that if development occurs near the park it will be rebuilt. Linda Loomis, 6677 Olson Memorial Highway, Open Space and Recreation Commission Chair, stated the Commission was disappointed in the park dedication which the developer has proposed and expects the developer to provide additional dedication. Sharon Mattison , 1120 Angelo Drive, feels no docks should be allowed on Twin Lake, and the lake should be restricted to canoes only. Chuck Erickson, 4110 Golden Valley Road, feels the development on the upper part of Hidden Lakes should be approved and nothing should be developed close to Twin or Sweeney Lakes. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #171, 2nd Series, as amended: 1. The engineering considerations and requirements found in the memo from Assistant City Engineer Jeff Oliver dated October 16, 1997, as modified below, be incorporated as part of the General Plan approval. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 21, 1997 Page 5 Public Hearinq - Ordinance #171 - General Plan Approval Phase I - Hidden Lakes Development - PUD #74 - Continued a. The conservation easement on the slope on the western edge of Block 6 shall use the least intrusive method to access the shoreline, except only stairway may be used for lots 4 and 5 and the stairways shall be limited to 4 feet in width with landings no longer than 32 square feet. b. Docks will be permitted on Twin (Hidden) Lake from each of the shoreline lots but they must be limited to 2 sections of dock, not to exceed approximately 60 square feet. No boat awnings shall be permitted. c. Only non-motorized watercraft will be permitted on Twin (Hidden) Lake. d. The public trail right-of-way shall be 15 feet in width. The asphalt area shall be 9 feet in width and it shall have 6 foot landscaped buffer between it and the adjoining street. e. Trail intersections on Hidden Lakes parkway must be designed and constructed so as to provide maximum safety for trail users in the opinion of staff. f. The public recreational facilities at the lake access area shall include picnic tables, benches, a separation of the canoe area from the boat ramp, parking spaces and be well landscaped. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES Informal Public Hearinq - Parking Restrictions - Portion of Laurel Avenue Fred Salsbury 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. Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-75 RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF LAUREL AVENUE Regular Meeting of the City Council October 21, 1997 Page 6 Informal Public Hearing - Parking Restrictions - Portion of Laurel Avenue - Continued 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. Public Item - First Consideration - Ordinance #172 - Rules and Regulations For Groundwater Discharqe The following ordinance was MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #172, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amending Rules and Regulations for Groundwater Discharge Fred Salsbury 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. Judy Kauffman, 1855 Noble Drive, stated there is standing water in the street from the drains of some of the neighbors which turns green and scum forms on it and she is in favor of the ordinance so the neighbors don't pump water into the street. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #172, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES RUSSELL - YES * Call for Public Hearing - Amendment to Valley Square Redevelopment Plan - 11/18/97 MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan for November 18, 1997. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 21, 1997 Page 7 Update on Concurrent and Joint Annexation with City of St. Louis Park William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-76 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NEGOTIATION OF DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION INITIATIVES THAT WILL CLARIFY THE BORDER BETWEEN GOLDEN VALLEY AND ST. LOUIS PARK 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. Authorization to Purchase Ima�qinq Equipment William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase of the phase I imaging hardware and software from Mid-America Business Systems at a cost of $55,000 and a separate purchase through LOGIS of a file server at an estimated cost of $10,000. *Receipt of September 1997 General Fund Budget Report MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the September 1997 general fund budget report. *Authorization to Purchase Property on Sandburg Road for Storm Water Improvements MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase of Lot 5, Block 1, Suburban Industrial Park, except the North 42.88 feet for $71,000 and terms included in the Purchase Agreement dated October 14, 1997. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 21, 1997 Page 8 Request by Hidden Lakes Development to Place Temporary Mobile Office at Site William Joynes introduced the agenda item MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the request submitted by Hidden Lakes Development to place a 12' x 56' office trailer on proposed Block 9 until April 30, 1998. *Quotes - Gearty Park Play„qround Equipment Upqrade MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize upgrading the playground equipment at Gearty Park playground to comply with ADA (American With Disabilities Act) and CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) specifications, from the only bidder, Earl F. Anderson, Inc. for $16,248.00. Announcements of Meetinqs The Special Council/Manager Meeting will be held on October 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Pavement Management Program. The next City Council Meeting is scheduled for November 5, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor and Council Communications William Joynes reviewed the city's financial status, the budget process and the auditor's report and answered questions from the Council. The Council will host an Open House in November and December on the Pavement Management Program and hold a public hearing in December regarding said program. Human Services Foundation Annual Report Robert Lang, Human Services Foundation, reviewed the funding report and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the 1998 Allocation Report, and approve sending the allocation letter to the organizations involved. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 21, 1997 Page 9 Adjournment MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 12:50 a.m. Mary E. Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary