11-05-97 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
� City Council
November 5, 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 November 5, 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.
Approval of Minutes: Council/Manaaer Meetinq - October 21, 1997 and Special
Council/Manaqer Meetinq - October 28, 1997
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager Meeting minutes of October 21, 1997; and the Special Council/Manager
Meeting minutes of October 28, 1997 as submitted.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 5, 1997 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, except Addition of
Organizational Item - Taxi Driver Licenses.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
'`General Business and Heatinq Licenses
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of general business licenses #16723 and #6974 - #6975.
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On Sale and Sundav Sale Liquor License - The Samurai Inc. d/b/a The Samurai
Restaurant
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
On Sale and Sunday Sale liquor license for the Samurai Inc. d/b/a The Samurai
Restaurant.
*Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - September 22, 1997
Surface Water Management Plan Advisory Committee - September 18 and October 16,
1997
Public Hearina - Issuance. Sale and Deliverv of $3,000,000 Governmental Facilities
Revenue Bonds -Local Government Information Svstems Association Proiect Series 1997
Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item 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.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to continue the
item to the November 18, 1997 meeting.
The Council did not consider Resolution 97-77 - Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale
and Delivery of Governmental Facilities Revenue Bonds (Local Government Information
Systems Association Project), Series 1997.
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Informal Public Hearina - Easement Vacations - PUD #74 - Hidden Lakes Development
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury explained what an easement
vacation is.
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 Russell and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for consideration of the easement vacations for PUD #74, Hidden
Lakes Development for November 18, 1997.
Public Item - First Consideration - Ordinance #173 - Administer and Requlate the Public
Riqht of Wav and Provide for Issuance and Requlation for Permits
The following ordinance was MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #173, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Administer and Regulate the Public Right of Way and
Provide for Issuance and Regulation for Permits
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Fred Salsbury and Allen Barnard 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.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #173, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON -YES JOHNSON -YES LESUER -YES MICKS -YES RUSSELL - YES
Public Item - Second Consideration - Ordinance #172 - Rules and Requlations For
Groundwater Discharae
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
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Public Item - Second Consideration - Ordinance #172 - Rules and Requlations For
Groundwater Discharqe - Continued
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.
Gregg Hackett, 130 Jersey Avenue North, reviewed the situation of a client that has water
problems and asked how this will impact him.
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
*Continued Participation in Livable Communities Act for 1998
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-78
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE
LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT CALENDAR YEAR 1998
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.
*Receipt of 1997 Lockup Inspection Report
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the 1997 Lockup Inspection Report dated October 7, 1997.
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Authorizinq Sale of $6,875,000 of Taxable Tax Increment Bonds Series 1997B and
$2,350,000 of Tax Exempt Tax Increment Bonds Series 1997C for Golden Hills West
Area
Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the agenda item.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-79
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $6,875,000
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1997B
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, and Russell, and the following voted against the same: Micks,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-80
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $2,350,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1997C
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, and Russell, and the following voted against the same:
Micks , whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the
Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Authorizinq Execution of Joint Resolution with St. Louis Park Approvina Concurrent
Detachment and Annexation of Portion of Old Wavzata Boulevard
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-81
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE
JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVING CONCURRENT DETACHMENT AND
ANNEXATION OF A PORTION OF OLD WAYZATA BOULEVARD
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Authorizinq Execution of Joint Resolution with St. Louis Park Aqprovinq Concurrent
Detachment and Annexation of Portion of Old Wavzata Boulevard
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, 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.
*Bids - Commercial Cold Water Meters
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the commercial cold water meters to the lowest responsible bidder, Hydro Supply
for $54,482.93. The bids were as follows:
Badger Meter $95,402.61
Hydro Supply 54,482.93
Announcements of Meetinas
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to cancel the
Council/Manager meeting scheduled for November 12, 1997.
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on November 12, 1997 at
7:00 p.m.
The next City Council Meeting will be held on November 18, 1997 at 6:30 p.m.
Share the Dream Event will be held on November 9, 1997 at Sandburg Middle School.
Set Date for Pavement Manaqement Open House
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to hold the
Pavement Management Open House on Tuesday, November 25, 1997 and December 2,
1997 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Staff will be sending letters to those people whose streets are on the proposed Pavement
Management Program list, interested residents and a notice will also appear on cable TV
and Post newspaper.
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Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson distributed copies of the form for the City Manager evaluation, along with
a copy of the workplan. Mayor Anderson requested the evaluation be submitted to her by
November 18, 1997. Mayor Anderson will compile the information and the Council will set
a meeting in December for the evaluation.
The Council discussed the vacancies on various boards and commission. A notice about
the vacancies on the Human Rights Commission will appear in the next issue of the City
Newsletter. The annual general announcement about boards and commissions will appear
in the January/February 1998 City Newsletter.
Request by Human Riqhts Commission to Send Letter Reqardinq Educational Diversitv
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Council Member LeSuer and Micks were
requested to gather information about the rule, possibly meet with the Human Rights
Commission, and the School Districts and make a recommendation to the Council.
Adiournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary