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.
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*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.
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*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.
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*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.
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`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
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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.
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Adjournment
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:28 p.m.
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Mary E. An6derson, Mayor
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