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01-06-98 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council January 6, 1998 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 January 6, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Barb Ross, Acting City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - December 16 1997 and Executive Session - December 16. 1997 MOVED by Micks, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of December 16, 1997 as amended: Public Hearing - Issuance, Sale and Delivery of $3,000,000 Governmental Facilities Revenue Bonds - Local Government Information Systems Association Project Series 1997 - Resolution 97- 89 - Member LeSuer moved the resolution not Member Micks; and approve the Executive Session Meeting minutes of December 16, 1997 as submitted. Adjournment MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 p.m. Oath of Office. Roll Call and Seating of the Council Retired Judge Patrick Fitzgerald gave the oath of office to Mayor Mary E. Anderson and Council Members Larry A. Bakken and Martha A. Micks. The term for Mayor Anderson expires December 31, 1999 and the terms for Council Members Bakken and Micks expire on December 31, 2001. A roll call was taken and the seating of the 1998 Council took place. The Mayor adjourned the meeting for cake and coffee, after which the meeting reconvened. Citizen Input Rosemary Marrs, 4840 Markay Ridge, asked if the Council could set some money aside to help people who are on a tight budget pay the special assessment on the street program. David Fellman, 1540 St. Croix Circle, asked how the Hidden Lakes project could be approved even though it is in foreclosure, the taxes have not been paid, there are liens against the property, and asked how the City will protect against environmental damage and asked about the percentage of impervious surface. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 6, 1998 Page 2 *Letter from Carol Doten Regarding Resignation from Human Rights Commission MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Carol Doten, regarding resignation from Human Rights Commission and request the Mayor send her a letter in appreciation for her service to the community. Approval of Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of January 6, 1998 as submitted. Approval of Consent Agenda Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except removal of Organizational Items - Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - October 17, 1997. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to appoint Council Member Johnson as Mayor Pro Tem for a period of one year. *Set Time and Place of Agenda Closing MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to set the closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Council agenda at 4:30 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Council Meeting in the City Manager's Office. *Designation of Official Publication MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to designate the New Hope -Golden Valley SunPost as the City's official newspaper. *Bills and Claims MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 6, 1998 Page 3 *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #15760 to #15765 and #6748 to #6750. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Building Board of Review - October 6, October 20, November 17 and December 1, 1997 *Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Council Member Johnson stated that she had been informed that the Commissioners representing the City would not be able to attend the next BCWMC meeting. Council Member LeSuer stated he would be able to attend the meeting and asked questions about the changes at the Minnesota Center for the Arts. Fred Salsbury updated the Council on the changes. The Mayor will contact the representatives and ask if they could attend an informational meeting with the Council. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes of the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission for October 17, 1997. *Designation of Depositories for City Funds Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 98-1 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Bakken and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; 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 Sign 1998 Sanitarian Agreement MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager sign the 1998 Sanitarian Agreement. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 6, 1998 Page 4 *Approval of Plat - KQRS 2 Addition Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 98-2 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - KQRS 2 ADDITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Bakken and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; 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 Plat - Menards Addition - PUD #75 Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 98-3 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - MENARDS ADDITION - PUD #75 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Bakken and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; 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 Sign Purchase Agreement for 115 Turner's Crossroad William Joynes introduced the agenda MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion, carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the purchase agreement for 115 Turner's Crossroad in the amount of $142,000. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to request staff to review the Glenwood Avenue and Turner's Crossroad intersection and make a recommendation on how to improve the intersection. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 6, 1998 Page 5 `Quotes - Grinder for Golf Course MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase an Accu Pro spin grinder from the lowest responsible bidder, Northstar Turf for $18,605.55. The quotes were as follows: Northstar Turf $18,605.55 Big Bear Equipment 20,448.00 Announcements of Meetings - Council/Staff Workshop - Reset Meeting Dates The Council/Staff workshop will be held on January 31, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. at the Brookview Community Center in the golf grill on the lower level. The Council reset the following City Council Meetings: March 3 to March 4; June 16 to June 23; September 15 to September 14; November 3 to November 4; and December 1 was left as is at this time. The Council reset the following Council/Manager Meeting: March 10 to March 11. Mayor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place. Council Assignments - League of Minnesota Cities, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, Council Commission Subcommittees Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to make the following appointments: League of Minnesota Cities - Council Member Bakken, Delegate; and Council Member Micks, Alternate - 1 year term Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Council Member LeSuer, Delegate; and Council Member Johnson, Alternate - 1 year term MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to make the following Council Subcommittee appointments: - 1 year term: Planning Commission Subcommittee - Bakken and Johnson Human Rights Commission - Anderson and Micks Open Space and Recreation Commission - LeSuer and Johnson Regular Meeting of the City Council January 6, 1998 Page 6 Council Appointments - Assistant Weed Inspector, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Board Northwest Suburban Cable Commission, Human Rights Commission and Human Services Foundation Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Mayor Anderson will appoint Ron Hammer as the Assistant Weed Inspector for a one year term. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to appoint the following to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Mary Anderson for a two year term and Larry Bakken and Martha Micks for a four year term. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint Jeanne Andre, Director and Mary Anderson as Alternate to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Board for a two year term. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint Mary Anderson and Ray Stockman to the Northwest Suburban Cable Commission for a two year term. MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to appoint the following to the Human Rights Commission for a three year term, which expire on March 1, 2001: Dr. Sharon Tolbert -Glover and Barbara Myers. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to appoint the following to the Human Services Foundation to a one year term, which expires on April 1,1999: Jeff Hansen. Registration for NLC Annual Congressional City Conference The Mayor asked the Council Members to notify staff if they wish to attend the NLC Annual Congressional City Conference which will be held in Washington, DC from March 7 to 11, 1998. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 6, 1998 Page 7 Adjournment MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. edwg 4A4t;�/ - Mary E. An6derson, Mayor ATTEST: