11-18-97 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 18, 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 18, 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.
*Letter from Bassett Creek Water Manaqement Commission Reqardinq Citv and Citizen
Input
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from W. Peter Enck, dated November 10, 1997 regarding City and citizen
input.
Mayor Anderson stated she would send a letter in response to the above-referenced letter
and send a copy to Ed Silberman, David Hanson and Nancy Azzam.
Approval of Minutes: Citv Council Meetinq - October 21 and November 5, 1997 and
Canvassinq Board Meetinq - November 5, 1997
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting of October 21, and November 5, 1997 and the Canvassing Board
Meeting of November 5, 1997 as submitted.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell, and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 18, 1997 as amended: Addition of Departmental Item -
Authorization to Hire Short Elliott Hendrickson for 1998 Street Program; Mayor and
Council Item - Human Rights Commission Vacancies; and Removal of Department Item -
Call for Feasibility Study and Call for Public Hearing - 12/2/97 for 98 MI 1 - Burial of
Overhead Power Lines, Winnetka Heights Drive, Winnetka Avenue North to Pennsylvania
Avenue North.
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November 18, 1997
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Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, except Addition of Letter and
Petition - Letter from Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Regarding City and
Citizen Input; and Removal of Organizational Item - Minutes of Boards and Commissions -
Human Services Foundation.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heatinct Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of general business licenses #16724 -#16726.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Wavier of Notice Requirement - Church of the Good
Shepherd
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waive of notice requirement for the
Church of the Good Shepherd.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions
Council Member Micks stated that Jay Hoffman had resigned from the Human Services
Foundation.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Human Services Foundation - November 10, 1997
Public Hearinq - Minor Subdivision - 5800 Duluth Street
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the minor subdivision and
answered questions from the Council.
Mike Garris, LOGIS, answered questions from the Council.
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November 18, 1997
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Public Hearinq - Minor Subdivision - 5800 Duluth Street - Continued
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 Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minor subdivision for 5800 Duluth Street (Tracts A and B, RLS No. 331), subject to the
following conditions:
1. A trail easement over the west 50 feet be dedicated to the City of Golden Valley.
2. All necessary permits for access to the site are received from Hennepin County.
3. At the cost of the owner, the City Attorney shall prepare a title opinion prior to final
plat approval.
4. The recommendations from the City Engineer and City Forester should be
considered with regards to the preservation of the oak trees and proposed water
retention pond.
Informal Public Hearinp - Easement Vacations - PUD #74 - Hidden Lakes Development
Allen Barnard and 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.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to table action
on the matter until such time as the plat is considered.
Public Hearina - Amendment to Vallev Square Redevelopment Plan
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, and Allen Barnard introduced the
agenda item and answered questions from the Council. William Joynes answered
questions about the development process.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
John Griffiths, 1227 Hampshire Avenue North, Area B Task Force Member, stated he feels
this will enhance the whole area and be a good experience for the residents and the
business community, feels that a mix of housing should be considered for people from
diverse economic backgrounds.
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Public Hearinq - Amendment to Vallev Sauare Redevelopment Plan - Continued
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-82
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE
VALLEY SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
(AREA "B" SECTION OF PART II: REDEVELOPMENT PLAN COMPONENTS)
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 - Second 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 Russell, seconded by LeSuer:
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.
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 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
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November 18, 1997
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*Recall Public Hearinq - Issuance, Sale and Deliverv of $3 000 000 Governmental
Facilities Revenue Bonds - Local Government Information Svstems Association Proiect
Series 1997 - 12/ 16/97
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to recall the
public hearing for the issuance, sale and delivery of $3,000,000 Governmental Facilities
Revenue Bonds, Local Government Information Systems Association Project, Series 1997
for December 16, 1997.
Awardinq the Sale - $6,875,000 Taxable General Obliqation Tax Increment Bonds Series
1997B. 97-83, and $2,350,000 Tax Exempt General Obliqation Tax Increment Bonds�
Series 1997C, 97-84
Dave MacGillivray, Springsted Inc. reviewed the bond sale and answered questions from
the Council.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-83
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT 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
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.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-84
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT 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.
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November 18, 1997
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98 MI 1 - Burial of Overhead Power Lines - Winnetka Heiqhts Drive Winnetka Avenue
North to Pennsvlvania Avenue North - Call for Feasibilitv Studv and Call for Public
Hearinq 12/2/97
William Joynes stated this item should be removed from the agenda until the Council has
a policy discussion on the issue, and a policy and process is in place prior to
consideration of the item. This item will be placed on an agenda for a future
Council/Manager Meeting or Council/Staff workshop.
The Council did not consider Resolution 97-85 - Resolution Ordering Preparation of
Report on Improvement - 98 MI 1 - Burial of Overhead Power Lines - Winnetka Heights
Drive, Winnetka Avenue North to Pennsylvania Avenue North; and Resolution 97-86 -
Resolution Providing for Public Hearing on Certain Proposed Public Improvements - 98
MI 1 - Burial of Overhead Power Lines - Winnetka Heights Drive, Winnetka Avenue North
to Pennsylvania Avenue North.
Authorization to Hire Short Elliott Hendrickson for 1998 Street Proqram
Fred Salsbury introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Russell and motion carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into a contract with Short Elliott and Hendrickson Inc. to perform
street and utility design and inspection work for the 1998 Street Program for an amount
not to exceed $450,000. Council Member Micks voted no.
Announcements of Meetinps
The Pavement Management Open House will held on November 25, 1997 from 4:30 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. and December 2, 1997 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room at City Hall.
The Budget Workshop will be held on November 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Conference Room at City Hall.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to change the
meeting schedule for December 9, 1997 as follows: cancel the Council/Manager meeting
originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m., the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting will
start at 6:00 p.m.; the public hearing on the Pavement Management Program will be held
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The Budget Public Hearing will be held on Saturday, December 6, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
The Council will set either January 24, 1998 or January 31, 1998 as the date for the
Council/Staff Workshop.
Set Date for Manaqer Evaluation
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to hold the City
Manager's evaluation on December 16, 1997 at 5:30 p.m., prior to the City Council
meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson stated she had received a letter from School District 281 about supporting
Minnesota Chemical Health Week.
Northwest Henneqin Human Services Council Advisorv Commission Appointment and
Vacancv
Mayor Anderson reviewed the agenda item. Staff was requested to contact four applicants
who the Council had previously interviewed to see if they would be interested in serving on
the NWHHSC, Human Rights Commission or Human Services Foundation.
Human Riahts Commission and Human Services Foundation Vacancies
Mayor Anderson stated that the November/December 1997 City newsletter has an article
about the vacancies on the Human Rights Commission as does the Cable TV. An article
will be published in the January/February 1998 City Newsletter about the boards and
commissions.
Adiournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary