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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. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 23, 1998 Page 2 *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 Page 3 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 23, 1998 Page 4 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 23, 1998 Page 5 *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 Regular Meeting of the City Council June 23, 1998 Page 6 *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. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 23, 1998 Page 7 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 23, 1998 Page 8 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 23, 1998 Page 9 *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. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 23, 1998 Page 10 Adjournment Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. t Wry E. Anrson, Mayor ATTEST: