05-19-98 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 19, 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 May 19, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy
Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
Herm Held, 5400 Circle Down, stated that a section of storm sewer drain tile behind the
house at 721 Turner's Crossroads has broken which caused a sink hole to be formed; and
he is requesting the City fix the hole as children play in that area and feels it is dangerous.
Mayor Anderson stated a written response will be sent to Mr. Held and the response will be
placed on the next agenda to be received and filed.
*Letter from Nancy Eicher Regarding Street Program and Meadow Lane South and
Parkview Terrace
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Nancy Eicher, dated May 5, 1998 regarding street program on Meadow
Lane South and Parkview Terrace.
*Letter from Doug Spaulding and Harry Hauck Regarding Street Program on North
Tyrol Trail
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Doug Spaulding and Harry Hauck, dated May 4, 1998 regarding street
program on North Tyrol Trail.
*Letter from Paul and Rozalija Gannon Regarding Street Program on Meadow Lane
South
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Paul and Rozalija Gannon, dated April 30, 1998 regarding street
program on Meadow Lane South.
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*Letter from Adrian Johnson, Professional 100 Limited Partnership Regarding
Highway 100 Sound Wall
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Adrian Johnson, Professional 100 Limited Partnership, dated May 8,
1998 regarding Highway 100 sound wall.
Petition Regarding Bike/Walking/Running Trail on Regent Avenue North
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the petition received May 12 ,1998; and direct staff to review the petition and bring back to
the Council comments and recommendations.
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Quist Regarding Street Program on Glencrest Road
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Quist, dated May 14, 1998 regarding street program
on Glencrest Road.
Approval of Minutes: Council/Manager Meeting - May 12 1998; City Council Meeting
May 5, 1998; and Special Council/Manager Meeting - May 5, 1998
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council Meeting minutes of May 5, 1998; and the Special Council/Manager
Meeting minutes of May 5, 1998 as submitted; and the Council/Manager Meeting minutes
of May 12, 1998 as amended: Natchez Avenue North - change option 1 to read: Keep
street at 32 ft. width adjacent to the park, but construct several parallel parking bays,
clearly defined as separate....; option #2 - change narrow to construct.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 19, 1998 as amended: Addition of Letter and/or Petition - Letter from Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Quist Regarding Street Program on Glencrest Road; and Departmental
Item - Authorization to Sign 1998 Recycling Grant Agreement with Hennepin County -
change motion to resolution; Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Proclamation for Nurse
Assistants' Week and Nurse Assistants' Day; and Rotary Presentation.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
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Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, except removal of Letters and/or
Petitions - Petition Regarding Bike/Walking/Running Trail on Regent Avenue North; and
Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Proclamation for Nurse Assistants' Week and Nurse
Assistants' Day.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #17040 - #17093 and #7061 - #7064.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes received as follows:
Human Services Foundation - May 11, 1998
Planning Commission -April 27, 1998
Board of Zoning Appeals - April 28, 1998
Continued Public Hearing - Street Program: 98 SI 5 - Glenwood Avenue to North
Tyrol Trail; 98 SI 4 - Meadow Lane South, Glenwood Avenue to Parkview Terrace; 95
SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail, Meadow Lane South to Wayzata Boulevard; 97 SI 5 - Janalyn
Circle (North), Glencrest Road to Meadow Lane South; 98 SI 3 - Janalyn Circle
(South), Glencrest Road to Meadow Lane South; and 97 SI 6 - Glencrest Road
Janalyn Circle to Meadow Lane South
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Sue Mason, Project Manager, Short Elliott
Hendrickson Inc., (S.E.H.) presented the project. Jeff Oliver, Assistant City Engineer
answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
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Continued Public Hearing - Street Program: 95 SI 5 - Glenwood Avenue to North
Tyrol Trail; 98 SI 4 - Meadow Lane South Glenwood Avenue to Parkview Terrace; 95
SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail, Meadow Lane South to Wayzata Boulevard; 97 SI 5 - Janalyn
Circle (North), Glencrest Road to Meadow Lane South; 98 SI 3 - Janalyn Circle
(South), Glencrest Road to Meadow Lane South; and 97 SI 6 - Glencrest Road,
Janalyn Circle to Meadow Lane South - Continued
Jeanne Sayers, 4212 Glencrest Road, wanted clarification of what the staff
recommendation is, stated she would like to have concrete curb and gutter not bituminous
curb and gutters.
Nancy Eicher, 817 Meadow Lane South, stated some the of the residents are concerned
over the flooding of their yard when there is a heavy rainfall, and wants the city to find out
what the primary source of the water is to the pond, wants to make sure that the yards
don't flood; doesn't want the pond to dry up, and wants staff and the consultant to come up
with a solution to the problem.
Doug Spaulding, 1030 North Tryol Trail, asked about the timing of the project and if it will
be completed this year.
Marcia Fluer, 225 Janalyn Circle, complimented the Council on instituting the new process
and stated it worked fine.
Herm Held, 5400 Circle Down, reviewed the street reconstruction process and wants the
Council to do the project economically.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-39
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
98 SI 5
PARKVIEW TERRACE, GLENWOOD AVENUE TO NORTH TYROL TRAIL
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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
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Continued Public Hearing - Street Program: 95 SI 5 - Glenwood Avenue to North
Tyrol Trail; 98 SI 4 - Meadow Lane South Glenwood Avenue to Parkview Terrace; 95
SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail, Meadow Lane South to Wayzata Boulevard; 97 SI 5 - Janalyn
Circle (North), Glencrest Road to Meadow Lane South; 98 SI 3 - Janalyn Circle
(South), Glencrest Road to Meadow Lane South; and 97 SI 6 - Glencrest Road,
Janalyn Circle to Meadow Lane South - Continued
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-40
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
98 SI 4
MEADOW LANE SOUTH, GLENWOOD AVENUE TO PARKVIEW TERRACE
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.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-41
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
95 S1 6
NORTH TYROL TRAIL, MEADOW LANE SOUTH TO WAYZATA BOULEVARD
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.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-42
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
97 S1 5
JANALYN CIRCLE (NORTH), GLENCREST ROAD TO MEADOW LANE SOUTH
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
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Continued Public Hearing - Street Program: 95 SI 5 - Glenwood Avenue to North
Tyrol Trail; 98 SI 4 - Meadow Lane South, Glenwood Avenue to Parkview Terrace; 95
SI 6 - North Tyrol Trail, Meadow Lane South to Wayzata Boulevard; 97 SI 5 - Janalyn
Circle (North), Glencrest Road to Meadow Lane South; 98 SI 3 - Janalyn Circle
(South), Glencrest Road to Meadow Lane South; and 97 SI 6 - Glencrest Road,
Janalyn Circle to Meadow Lane South - Continued
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.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-43
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
98 SI 3
JANALYN CIRCLE (SOUTH), GLENCREST ROAD TO MEADOW LANE SOUTH
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.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-44
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
97 SI 6
GLENCREST ROAD, JANALYN CIRCLE TO MEADOW LANE SOUTH
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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #79 - Room and Board
Daryl Fortier, Applicant, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the plan and answered
questions from the Council.
Rick Groger, Planning Commissioner presented the Commission report.
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 Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary design plan for PUD #79, Room and Board, which permits the operation of an
outlet store on weekends only at 4650 Olson Memorial Highway, 2) allows for the
consolidation of the three lots into one lot, and 3) requires that the fire lane around the
4650 building be paved, along with the following conditions:
1. The proposed development would allow for the operation of the outlet store for the
sale of furniture affiliated with Room and Board, limited only to Room and Board
overstock or "scratch and dent" merchandise, on Saturday (10:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
and Sunday (12:00 noon to 5:00 .p.m.), and limited to no more than 20,000 square
feet. The approval includes the consolidation of the three properties located at 4600
4650 and 4680 Olson Memorial Highway into one lot. Any changes to the PUD
would require an amendment.
2. All signage to meet the requirements of the sign code for the Industrial Zoning
District and that there be no sign on the site which refers to an outlet store or retail
operation other some small directional sign to be approved by staff, other than on
the door going into the 4680 building.
3. If it is determined that additional parking is needed during any stage of
development, the owner would be required to construct additional parking up to the
amount required by the Zoning Code at the request of the Chief of Fire and
Inspections. This shall be done within a reasonable time period.
4. The fire lane around 4600 building be constructed to include paving, with a
bituminous curb to begin with and concrete curb and gutter be constructed at a time
when an amendment to the PUD is requested within one year of approval of the
general plan of development, whichever is sooner.
5. All new and upgraded parking areas must be constructed with concrete curb and
gutter.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #79 - Room and Board -
Continued
6. The owner shall meet all requirements of the City's surface water plan prior to the
construction of any new buildings or parking lot. This will require additional
engineering information be submitted to the City Engineer.
7. Any comments from MnDOT be made apart of the PUD permit.
8. The uses on the site shall meet all applicable City, State and Federal regulations.
Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - Amendment #2 - PUD
#42 North Lilac Drive Addition
Rick Martens introduced Linda Fisher, and Daryl Anderson who reviewed the plan and
answered questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development reviewed the plan and answered
questions from the Council.
Rick Groger, Planning Commission, presented the Commission report.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Sidney Robin, 921 Toledo Avenue North, wanted to know what the distance of the project
is to his property; how much noise, lighting and traffic will be generated by the project; and
what the landscaping plans are.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary design plan for Amendment #2, PUD #42 North Lilac Drive Addition, as follows:
1. Approval of Site Plan dated 4/21/98; Concept Landscape Plan dated 5/8/97;
Photometrics Plan dated 4/21/97; preliminary plat dated 4/6/98; grading and erosion
control plan dated 5/8/98; and preliminary utility plan dated 5/8/98.
2. All ponding to meet the requirements of the City Engineer and the Bassett Creek
Water Management Commission.
3. The applicant complete the fire suppression system on the office building located on
Lot 3.
4, Meet the parking requirements and signage permitted in the business and
professional office zoning district.
6. Agree to give an easement when requested by Hennepin County for the trail.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
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Continued Public Hearing - Ordinance #176 - General Plan Approval - Amendment #1
- PUD #75 Menard. Inc.
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard and Mark Grimes, Director of
Planning and Development answered questions from the Council.
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 Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to table
consideration of approval of the general plan, amendment #1, for PUD #75, Menard, Inc.
until no later than July 8, 1998.
Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #178 - Hours of Parking in City
Parks
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE #178, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 10
Hours of Parking in City Parks
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 Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #178, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
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Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #179 - Describing Inspections and
Planning Departments and Adopting Building Code; and Clarifying_ Titles and
Officials Responsible for Code Provisions
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE #179, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE CHAPTERS 2 AND 4
Describing Inspections and Planning Departments and
Adopting Building Code and Clarifying Titles of Department
and Officials Responsible for Code Provisions
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 Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #179, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #180 - Regarding Alcohol Beverage
Regulations for Persons Under 21 Years of Age
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks:
ORDINANCE #180, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE CHAPTER 5
Alcoholic Beverage Regulations for Persons Under 21 Years of Age
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 Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #180, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
Page 11
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
Authorization to Enter Into a Joint Powers Agreement with School District 281 for
lighting and Irrigation Improvements at Sandburg Middle School Baseball Fields
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the Joint Powers Agreement with School District 281 for
the lighting and irrigation improvements at Sandburg Middle School baseball fields.
Extension of Portion of Valley Square Tax Increment District
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Bakken introduced the following resolutions and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-51
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL LEGISLATION
RELATING TO VALLEY SQUARE TIF DISTRICT
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.
*Authorization to Enter into a Contract with NSP to Bury Power Lines on Golden Hills
Drive and Colorado Avenue South
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
contract with NSP to bury the overhead power lines on Golden Hills Drive and Colorado
Avenue South at a cost not to exceed $31,372.00.
*Receipt of April 1998 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the April 1998 general fund budget report.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
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*Authorization to Extend Recycling Contract with Waste Management Inc
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to extend the
recycling contract with Waste Management, Inc. until December 31, 1999.
*Authorization to Hire A.J.A. Architects for Design and Bidding of Lighting, and
Irrigation Improvements at Sandburg Middle School Baseball Fields
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with A.J.A. Architects for the design,
bidding and construction administration for the lighting and irrigation improvements at
Sandburg Middle School baseball fields for $8,750.00.
*Receipt of Oasis Mental Health Program Annual Report
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file Oasis Mental Health Program Annual Report dated April 29, 1998.
*Authorization to Sign 1998 Recycling_ Grant Agreement with Hennepin County
Member Bakken introduced the following resolutions and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-52
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF 1998 MUNICIPAL
RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
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.
*Call for Public Hearing - Amendment to 1996, 1997, and 1998 Community
Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - 6/2/98
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider an amendment to the 1996, 1997, and 1998 statement of
objectives and projected use of funds for the Community Development Block Grant
Program (CDBG) for June 2, 1998.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
Page 13
*Bids -1998 Contract Sealcoating
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for 1998 contract sealcoating to the lowest responsible bidder, Allied Blacktop for
$44,400.00. The bids were as follows:
Allied Blacktop $44,400.00
Astech Corp. 46,843.00
Announcements of Meetings
The AMM Annual Meeting will be held on May 21, 1998 at the Sheridan Midway.
The Board/Commission Recognition Dinner will be held on May 26, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Brookview Community Center.
The TwinWest Local Government Workshop on local mandates will be held on May 29,
1998 from 8:00 am -10:00 a.m. at North Hennepin Community College.
The next City Council Meeting is June 2, 1998.
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council transportation plan meeting will be held
on June 8, 1998 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at Crystal City Hall.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson distributed a copy of a letter from a neighborhood around Welcome
Avenue.
*Proclamation for Nurse Assistants' Week and Nurse Assistants' Day
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
June 4 - 11, 1998 as Nurse Assistants' Week and June 4 ,1998 as Nurse Assistants' Day
in Golden Valley.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
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_Administrative Hearing - Junk Car Violation/Commercial Vehicle in Residential Area -
920 Toledo Avenue North
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard reviewed the procedure and
conducted the administrative hearing.
Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, reviewed the ordinance violations that exist,
reviewed the process; police reports submitted, and items that need to be in compliance to
be considered a recreational vehicle; and answered questions from the Council.
Melvin Fishman, 920 Toledo Avenue North, stated his bus has been broken into numerous
times, called the Police Department to report the crime and feels that now he has become
the victim; stated that his bus has a water supply system, sink and faucet, a propane
furnace, 110 volt electrical circuit with a fuse box and a 110 volt refrigerator that is ready to
be installed; doesn't want to buy the license tabs until he is going to take it on the road.
Both Mr. Mooney and Mr. Fishman, owner of the vehicle in question, were given full
opportunity to be heard and to present all evidence and witnesses they desired. After the
hearing concluded the Council debated the matter.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried that the Council determines
that a violation of Section 10.70 of the City Code exists and orders removal of the vehicle
by June 1, 1998 and if it is not removed by that date by Mr. Fishman, the Police
Department shall take action to remove it. Council Member Johnson and Micks voted no.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion failed to amend the foregoing motion
to extend the deadline until July 1, 1998 to bring the vehicle into compliance. Council
Members Anderson, Bakken and LeSuer voted no.
Set Date for Civil Service Commission Interviews
The Council set June 2, 1998 at 5:45 p.m. as the date and time for interviewing the Civil
Service Commission candidates.
Reset August 4 City Council Meeting
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to reset the
August 4 City Council meeting to August 3, 1998.
Rotary Presentation
Council Member Johnson stated the Rotary Club donated a piano to the City and thanked
the Rotary Club for their donation.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 19, 1998
Page 15
Adjournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 9:48 p.m.
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