06-23-98 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 23 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 June 23, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, and LeSuer; and the
following was absent: 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
*Letter from Robbin Rouillard Regarding Resignation from Human Services
Foundation
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Robbin Rouillard, dated June 8, 1998, and request the Mayor send her
a letter of appreciation in recognition for her service to the community.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - June 2. 1998
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council Meeting minutes of June 2, 1998 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 23, 1998 as submitted.
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.
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.
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*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #17096 - #17103 and #7068 - #7069.
*Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - Fund for Public Interest Research
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for the Fund for Public Interest Research.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Evangelical
Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.
On -Sale, Off Sale, Sunday Sale Club and Wine Liquor License Renewals
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
renewal of the on sale and Sunday sale liquor license for MDB, Inc. d/b/a LaCasita.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - May 14, 1998
Board of Zoning Appeals - May 27, 1998
Human Services Foundation - March 9, and June 8, 1998
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 23, 1998
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #176 - General Plan Approval - Amendment #1 - Menard -
PUD #75
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE #176, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Amendment to General Plan of Development
Menard Addition - PUD #75 - Amendment #1
Menard, Inc. Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
Mary Prochska, Vice President, Real Estate, Menard, was available to answer questions.
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 LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #176, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - ABSENT
Public Hearing - Ordinance #181 - General Plan Approval - Amendment #2 - North
Lilac Drive - PUD #42
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE #181, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Amendment to General Plan of Development
North Lilac Drive Addition - PUD #42 - Amendment #2
C. S. McCrossan, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item.
Rick Martens, representing the Applicant, was available to answer questions.
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.
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June 23, 1998
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #181 - General Plan Approval - Amendment #2 - North
Lilac Drive - PUD #42 - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #181, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN -YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - ABSENT
Public Hearing - Ordinance #182 - General Plan Approval - Amendment #1 - Valley
Creek - PUD #71
William Joynes stated the applicant requested the item be continued to the July 7, 1998
Council meeting.
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 LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of general plan approval, amendment #1, Valley Creek,
PUD #71.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Receipt of May 1988 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the May 1998 general fund budget report.
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with SEH for Engineering Services for Xenia
Avenue Extension, Turners Crossroad and Golden Hills Area
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with SEH to perform preliminary
engineering services for the Xenia Avenue extension, reconstruction of Turners Crossroad,
and the Golden Hills Redevelopment Area for an amount not to exceed $128,600.00.
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June 23, 1998
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*Certification for 1999 Local Performance Aid
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to sign the Certification of Local Performance Measures for
Local Performance Aid Payable in 1999.
*Call for Informal Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Background Investigation
7/7/98
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for an
informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding background
investigations for July 7, 1998.
*Adoption of 1998 - 2002 Capital Improvement Program
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
1998-2002 Capital Improvement Program.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-55
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1998 BUDGETS OF THE
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, BUILDING AND PARKS
IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS 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,
Bakken, Johnson, and LeSuer; and the following was absent: 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.
*Appointing Gary Johnson as Interim City Building Official
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-56
RESOLUTOIN APPOINTING GARY JOHNSON
AS INTERIM CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL
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June 23, 1998
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*Appointing Gary Johnson as Interim City Building Official - 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,
Bakken, Johnson, and LeSuer; and the following was absent: 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 Issuance and Sale of $4,985,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
Series 1998A
Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-57
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $4,985,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998A
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, and LeSuer; and the following was absent: 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 Install Truck Routing Signs on Laurel Avenue and Winnetka Avenue
South
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and stated staff will report back to the Council
in July on the process and options available. Jeff Oliver, Assistant City Engineer reviewed
the staff recommendation.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Phil McEnroe, 815 Sumter Avenue South, feels the main issue is to be able to get the
children to and from the park, feels there should be more pedestrian warning signs and
sidewalks.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Authorization to Install Truck Routing Signs on Laurel Avenue and Winnetka Avenue
South - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to install
signing in the Laruel Avenue and Winnetka Avenue area that directs through and truck
traffic to the north 1-394 Frontage Road to Winnetka Avenue rather than using the
residential portion of Laurel Avenue; and install 2 -way placards to the existing stop signs
on the 1-394 Frontage Road at Winnetka Avenue.
Natchez Avenue Design Changes
Jeff Oliver, Assistant City Engineer, reviewed the design changes and answered questions
from the Council. William Joynes also stated that if Council wants to redesign the street a
new public hearing would have to be held on those changes.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Don Palmer, 200 Natchez Avenue North, thanked the Council for listening to the
neighborhood and redesigning the street and stated he would like to see as many trees as
possible saved; stated that there are cars parked on the street nearly every night of the
week and Sunday.
Jeff Hanscom, 212 Natchez Avenue North, stated the neighborhood is concerned over the
width of the street and feels it may encourage speeding, doesn't want to lose any trees if
possible; stated the neighborhood proposed a 28 foot wide street and doesn't feel the use
of the park warrants the widening of the street.
Robbin Hanscom, 212 Natchez Avenue North, stated he has problem with a 32 foot wide
street; stated the she has seen cars stop on the wrong side of the street, park and pick up
children who run to the car, feels the street should be signed no parking or stopping.
Susan Berns, 224 Burntside Drive; asked how the design of the street was determined.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
revision of the design for Natchez Avenue North as outlined in the memo from Jeff Oliver,
dated June 17, 1998 and authorize a change order for the construction of an eight foot
wide path.
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Approval of Plat - Golden Valley Office - PUD #42
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-58
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT
GOLDEN VALLEY OFFICE CENTER P.U.D. NO. 42
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, and LeSuer; and the following was absent: 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 PUD Permit - Amendment #2 - North Lilac Drive - PUD #42
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit, amendment #2, North Lilac Drive, PUD
#42.
Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - Amendment #1 - Menard - PUD #75
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit, amendment #1, Menard, PUD #75.
*Call for Administrative Hearing - Abate Nuisance - 7008 Winsdale Street - 7/21/98
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-59
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING TO ABATE
NUISANCE AT 7008 WINSDALE STREET
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, and LeSuer; and the following was absent: 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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June 23, 1998
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*Quotes - Duma Body and Hydraulics for 4x4 One Ton Cab and Chassis
MOVED by LeSuer , seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one dump body and hydraulic system to be installed on the city's cab and chassis, from the
lowest responsible bidder, Midland Equipment Company for $8,692.27. The quotes were
as follows:
Midland Equipment Co. $8,692.27
L -Z Truck Equipment Co. 10,122.00
Announcements of Meetings
The Open House is scheduled for June 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the City Center,
Fire Stations 2 and 3.
The next City Council meeting is July 7, 1998.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson stated she got a call from Brad Brown the Co -Chair of School District 281
Community Ahead, and he stated that students and adults involved in the program would
like to present their proposal to the Council at a future Council Meeting. The Council
authorized the Mayor and Manager to schedule the presentation.
William Joynes updated the Council on the status of the Xenia Avenue extension and Area
B.
*Appointment to Civil Service Commission
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Gloria Kumagai to the Civil Service Commission for a three year term which expires
January 1, 2001.
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June 23, 1998
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Adjournment
Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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Wry E. Anrson, Mayor
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