01-20-98 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 20, 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 20, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Fred Salsbury, Director of Public
Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
*Letter from Robert Blenkush Regarding Resignation from Human Services
Foundation
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Robert Blenkush, dated January 7, 1998 regarding resignation from the
Human Services Foundation and request the Mayor send him a letter in appreciation for
his service to the community.
Citizen Input
Rosemary Marrs, 4840 Markay Ridge, stated she had received the information on the
assessment deferment policy and feels the City should do more to help low income
homeowners with the payment of the special assessment for the street reconstruction
program.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 6, 1998
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of January 6, 1998 as amended: amend the motions that
were seconded by Russell in error.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 20, 1998 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Parking
on Laurel Avenue.
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Approval of Consent Agenda
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
Organizational Items - Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission - December 18, 1997; Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with
ITX Stanley for Street Rating Services; Authorization to Participate in Operation NightCAP
Program and Authorization to Renew Contract for 1998 with Tim's Tree Service, Inc. for
Trimming and Removal of Trees and Stumps on Public and Private Property.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #16770 and #6780 to #6781.
*Solicitor's License - Sexual Violence Center
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for the Sexual Violence Center.
*Peddler's License - Boy Scout Troop #100
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's license for Boy Scout Troop #100.
*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:
Planning Commission - November 24, 1997
Human Services Foundation - December 8, 1997
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission
William Joynes and Fred Salsbury answered questions about the minutes.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes of the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission for December 18,
1997.
Informal Public Hearinq - Liquor License Fee Increase
Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety 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 Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
staff recommendation of $8,000.00 for the on sale liquor license fee.
*Authorization to Sign Letter of Understanding with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski,
Radosevich & Co., P.A. for 1997 Audit Services
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Letter of Understanding with Malloy, Montague,
Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A. for 1997 Audit Services.
Authorization to Enter Into a Contract With ITX Stanley for Street Rating Services
Fred Salsbury reviewed the contract and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into a contract with ITX Stanley to provide street rating services for
an amount not to exceed $60,740.00. Council Member Micks voted no.
*Receipt of Preliminary December 1997 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the preliminary December 1997 general fund budget report.
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Authorization to Participate in Operation NightCAP Program
Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety reviewed the program and answered questions
from the Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-4
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
GRANT CONTRACT FOR OPERATION NIGHTCAP
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,
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 Review Contract for 1998 with Tim's Tree Service. Inc. for Trimming
and Removal of Trees and Stumps on Public and Private Property
Fred Salsbury reviewed the program and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to renew the
contract for 1998 with Tim's Tree Service, Inc. for trimming and removal of trees and
stumps on public and private property as outlined in their letter dated December 3, 1997.
*Authorizing the City of Buffalo to Refund Outstanding Revenue Bonds, Series 1992
Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-5
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BUFFALO TO
REFUND OUTSTANDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1992
(COVENANT RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.)
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,
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.
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*Call for Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Traffic Management Fees Along
the 1-394 Corridor - 2/3/98
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding traffic management fees
along the 1-394 corridor for February 3, 1998.
Adoption of 1998 Fee Resolution
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Don Taylor, Finance Director reviewed the
agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to change the base fee for the
pawnbroker and precious metal dealer license from $2,500.00 to $8,000, plus
$1.50/transaction.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried to amend the foregoing
motion to change the license fee from $8,000 to $5,000, plus $1.50/transaction. Council
Member Micks voted no.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption as amended:
RESOLUTION 98-6
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AS PROVIDED IN THE CITY CODE
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.
Authorize Payment to the City of Crystal for Storm Sewer Improvements
Fred Salsbury introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
payment to the City of Crystal in the amount of $71,978.65 for Golden Valley costs
incurred as part of the Crystal 1996 Street Reconstruction Program.
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*Quotes - Cleaning Contract for City Buildings
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager enter into a contract with the lowest responsible bidder
Clean -It Group, as per their bid of December 18, 1997. The quotes are as follows:
Clean -It Group $5,803.00/month
Tower Cleaning Systems 11,005.50/month
Announcements of Meetings
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.
Mayor and Council Communications
There was no action and/or discussion.
Set Date for Board of Review
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set April 16,
1998 at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for the Board of Review.
Presentation of Certificates of Appointment
Mayor Anderson presented Certificate of Appointments, mugs and pins to the following
persons: Jeff Hanson, Human Services Foundation; Dr. Sharon Tolbert -Glover and
Barbara Myers; and Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission,
Kathleen Day.
Parking on Laurel Avenue
Fred Salsbury updated the Council on the no parking signs installed near the Speak the
Word Church.
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Adjournment
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:00 p.m.
'A-'6tF'
Mary E. A erson, Mayor
ATTEST:
y Nally Administrativ Secretary