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12-16-97 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting of the City Council December 16, 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 December 16, 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. Mayor Anderson stated David Fellman wanted to speak about Hidden Lakes foreclosure and liens against the property and asked the Council if they would allow him to speak. The Council agreed to follow the policy which states that no one could speak about an item on the agenda. *Letter from Alice Glass Reaardina Parkina of Vehicles in Yard MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Alice Glass, dated December 4, 1997 regarding parking of vehicles in yard. Approval of Minutes: Citv Council Meetinq - December 2, 1997; Special Citv Council Meetinq - December 6, and December 9, 1997 MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting of December 2 and the Special City Council Meeting of December 9, 1997 as submitted; and to amend the Special Council meeting of December 6, 1997 minutes as follows: after the motion that was adopted on page 2 add - MOVED by Micks and motion died for lack of a second to amend the foregoing motion to include interested members of the public. Approval of Apenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of December 16, 1997 as amended: Addition of Manager's Item - Approval of 1998 Sergeant Contract and Approval of 1998 Community Service Officer Contract and Removal of Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Open Space and Recreation Commission - November 24, 1997. Approval of Consent Aaenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, except Removal of Approval of Check Register. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 16, 1997 Page 2 *Aqproval of Check Reqister MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heatina Licenses MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of general business licenses #16729 to #16765 and #6977. *Citv Gamblinq Licenses MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the city gambling licenses listed as follows: #1035 - Chester Bird American Legion; #1036 - Golden Valley VFW Post #7051 - #1037 - Totino Grace High School and #1038 - MN Recreation and Park Association. *Taxi Driver Licenses MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - October 9, and November 13, 1997 Human Services Foundation - October 13, 1997 Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Open Space and Recreation Commission - November 24, 1997 Council Member Micks wanted to know when the Commission's recommendations regarding Hidden Lakes would be discussed at the Council meeting. MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Open Space and Recreation Commission minutes for November 24, 1997. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 16, 1997 Page 3 Public Hearinq - 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. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their view thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-89 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS (LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION PROJECT), SERIES 1997 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. Public Hearinq -Adoption of 1998 Budqet Resolutions William Joynes reviewed the proposed 1998 Budget. Don Taylor, Finance Director, reviewed the resolutions and answered questions. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their view thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-90 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING A NET TAX LEVY FOR 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 16, 1997 Page 4 Public Hearinq - Adoqtion of 1998 Budqet Resolutions - Continued Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-91 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1998 BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND 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. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-92 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1998 BUDGET OF THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY FUND 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. Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-93 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1998 BUDGET OF THE BROOKVIEW GOLF FUND 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, 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 97-94 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1998 BUDGET OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING FUND Regular Meeting of the City Council December 16, 1997 Page 5 Public Hearinq -Adoption of 1998 Budqet Resolutions - 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. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-95 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1998 BUDGET OF THE CONSERVATION/RECYCLING FUND 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. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-96 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1998 BUDGET OF THE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION 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. Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-97 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1998 BUDGET OF THE STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 16, 1997 Page 6 Public Hearinq -Adoption of 1998 Budqet Resolutions - Continued Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-98 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1998 BUDGET OF THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FUND 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. *Call for Informal Public Hearinq - Liquor License Fees - 1/20/98 MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for an informal public hearing to consider increasing the liquor license fees for January 20, 1998. *Receipt of November 1997 General Fund Budqet Report MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the November 1997 general fund budget report. Hidden Lakes Development - PUD #74 - Phase I - Authorization to Siqn Development Aqreement - Authorization to Siqn PUD Permit - Authorization to Siqn Various Other Aqreements - Approval of Plat -Approval of Easement Vacations Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development and Allen Barnard reviewed the items and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Development Agreement with Hidden Lakes Development Limited Partnership. The Council requested the following sentence be added to condition #7 of the PUD Permit: Ultimate development plans for the peninsula will be shaped by City decisions about park dedication, which may include a trail on a portion of the peninsula, as well as the relative weight that the City chooses to place on specific environmental features, characteristics or objectives. The Council discussed the Open Space and Recreation Commission recommendations from their meeting of November 24, 1997. Staff will meet with the developer to discuss extending the path from the road to the dock so wheelchairs won't have to go through the parking area. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 16, 1997 Page 7 Hidden Lakes Development - PUD #74 - Phase I - Authorization to Siqn Development Apreement - Authorization to Siqn PUD Permit - Authorization to Siqn Various Other Aqreements -Approval of Plat - Approval of Easement Vacations - Continued Linda Loomis, Chair, Open Space and Recreation Commission and Roger McConnico, Open Space and Recreation Commissioner reviewed their discussion, and action regarding the development, and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to allow the members of the Open Space and Recreation Commission to speak if they wish. Roger McConnico, Commissioner, stated he felt the handicapped people will use the dock if it is there and it needs a railing and needs a t-dock and stated he feels he would not launch a canoe from the dock. Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation, answered questions about the conditions of the shoreline and suggests talking to the Courage Center and see what they recommend for the dock design to meet the needs of all residents who will use the dock. The Council agreed to have a T-dock and to request the Courage Center for a design recommendation. MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for Hidden Lakes Development, PUD #74 with additional direction given by the Council as listed above. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute certain documents related to the Hidden Lakes development as outlined in the memo from Mark Grimes, dated December 10, 1997. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-99 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - HIDDEN LAKES PUD #74 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 16, 1997 Page 8 Hidden Lakes Development - PUD #74 - Phase I - Authorization to Sian Development Aqreement - Authorization to Siqn PUD Permit - Authorization to Siqn Various Other Aqreements -Approval of Plat - Approval of Easement Vacations - Continued Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-100 RESOLUTION FOR EASEMENT VACATION - HIDDEN LAKES PUD #74 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. Receipt of Tobacco Enforcement Report and Comparison of Citv Code with State Law Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety reviewed the report and answered questions from Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Tobacco Enforcement Report and comparison of City Code with State Law. *Receive and File Pavement Manaaement Proqram MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the pavement management program as amended December 9, 1997. *Call for Feasibilitv Studies - 1998 Street Proqram Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-101 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT 1998 STREET PROGRAM 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 16, 1997 Page 9 *Quotes -Asphalt Melter/Applicator MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase of a new asphalt melter/applicator from the lowest responsible bidder, Stepp Mfg. Co. Inc. for $18,285.00. The quotes were as follows: Stepp Mfg. Co. Inc. $18,285 Brock White Company 18,375 Approval of General Waqes and Salaries for 1998 for All Non-Union Personnel William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 97-102 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GENERAL WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 1998 FOR ALL NON-UNION PERSONNEL 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. Approval of 1998 Serqeant Contract William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the 1998 Sergeant contract with the changes as outlined in the memo from the City Manager dated December 15, 1997. A�proval of 1998 Communitv Service Officer Contract William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the 1998 Community Service Officer contract with the changes as outlined in the memo from the City Manager dated December 15, 1997. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 16, 1997 Page 10 Announcements of Meetinqs The next City Council Meeting is January 6, 1998. The Council will interview candidates for the Human Rights Commission and Human Services Foundation on December 29, 1997 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mayor and Council Communications Mayor Anderson requested the Council return their suggestions for workshop agenda items to her by the end of the week. *Appointments to Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisorv Commission MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to reappoint Joan Dorman and appoint Kathleen Day to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission for a two year term which expires December 1999. A�proval of Citv Manaqer Salarv - 1998 Council Member LeSuer reviewed the subcommittee report. MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Manager Salary as follows: 1. Base salary shall be raised by a factor of 3.0°/a consistent with other city employees bringing the total to: $99,730. 2. The Manager will accrue an additional five days vacation in 1998 that would be lump sum and not change the existing accrual rate. 3. All other terms and conditions of the employment agreement remain unchanged. Recoqnition of Service - Joan Russell Mayor Anderson presented Joan Russell with an engraved pewter bowl for her service on the Council from 1991 to 1997. Council Member Russell expressed her appreciation to the Council and to the community. Northwest Cable Franchise Council Member Russell updated the Council on the cable franchise. Adiournment Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.