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07-07-98 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council July 7, 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 July 7, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken (arrived 6:35 p.m.), 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor continued the meeting. Letter from Rod Dachel Regarding Storm Damage Council Member Bakken asked for an update on the storm damage within the City. William Joynes reviewed the background on the current policy and the reasoning behind that policy and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Rod Dachel, dated June 28, 1998 regarding storm damage; and discuss the storm damage policy on a future Council/Manager agenda. Approval of Minutes: Council/Manager Meeting - June 9 1998 MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of June 9, 1998 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of July 7, 1998 as amended: Introduction of British Officers. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, except removal of Letters and/or Petitions - Letter from Rod Dachel Regarding Storm Damage. Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 7, 1998 Page 2 *Approval of Check Register MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #17104 - #17105 and #7070 - #7071. *Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Help Enable Alcoholics/Addicts Receive Treatment (H.E A R T Inc.) MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the Help Enable Alcoholics/Addicts Receive Treatment (H.E.A.R.T. Inc.). *Peddler's License -William Elkins MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the peddler's license for William Elkins. *Taxi Driver Licenses MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes received as follows: Joint Water Commission - June 25, 1998 Planning Commission - June 8, 1998 Informal Public Hearing - Approval of Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the program and 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 July 7, 1998 Page 3 Informal Public Hearing - Approval of Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan - Continued Barbara Juliar, Representing League of Women Voters, read the position statement from the League and also stated the local chapter of the league supports development of multiple family housing in areas that may not be zoned for multiple family housing, supports legalization of accessory housing which meets the city health and safety codes with the provisions that the house be owner/occupied, off street parking be provided and the number of tenants be limited and generally feels the Golden Valley League supports the plan. Blair Tremere, 2305 Lee Avenue North, feels that a housing maintenance plan should be adopted within the city; feels the city could begin to look at removing and replacing homes; the city should explore point of sale inspections, and feels the City should promote preventive housing maintenance more and feels the City should hire a person to do a windshield survey of the housing units within the City. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption RESOLUTION 98-60 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ITS SUPPORTING TECHNICAL BACKGROUND REPORT 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, and Micks; and the following voted against the same: LeSuer; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. The Council will hold a Housing Plan Work Session on September 9, 1998 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision - 2945 Regent Avenue North Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item. Rick Martens, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report. Ronald and Virginia Schmidt, 2945 Regent Avenue North, Applicant, reviewed the reasons for a minor subdivision and answered questions from the Council. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 7, 1998 Page 4 Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision - 2945 Regent Avenue North - Continued 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 preliminary sketch of the minor subdivision at 2945 Regent Avenue with the following conditions: 1. A park dedication fee in the amount of $500 is received at the time of final plat approval. 2. The memo from Assistant City Engineer Jeff Oliver, dated May 18, 1998, is considered a part of the condition of final plat approval. 3. A drainage easement may be required along the east side of the proposed lot. This easement would be required to be given to the City at the time the final plat is approved. The City Engineer shall make determination of the need for such an easement. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried to delete condition #2 listed in the staff report and request staff to review the easement area and bring back a recommendation to the Council prior to final plat approval. Continued Public Hearing - Ordinance #182 - General Plan Approval - Amendment #1 Valley Creek - PUD #71 Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, stated the applicant has requested this item be continued to July 21, 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 Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #182 to July 21, 1998. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 7, 1998 Page 5 Public Hearing - Ordinance #183 - General Plan Approval - Room and Board - PUD #79 The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer: ORDINANCE #183, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of General Plan of Development Room & Board, PUD #79 Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item. Rick Martens, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report. Daryl Fortier, representing the application, was present to review the plan and answer 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 Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #183, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES Public Hearing - Ordinance #184 - Rezoning to (R-2) Two -Family Residential Zoning District - 2320-22 Douglas Drive The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks: ORDINANCE #184, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Rezoning from Residential Zoning District to Two -Family Residential Zoning District 2320-22 Douglas Drive Sharon and Gerald Lund, Applicant Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item. Rick Martens, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report. Peter Thayer, 2322 Douglas Drive, and Gerald Lund, were present to answer questions. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 7, 1998 Page 6 Public Hearing - Ordinance #184 - Rezoning to (R-2) Two -Family Residential Zoning District - 2320-22 Douglas Drive - Continued 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 #184, 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 #185 - Background Investigations The following ordinance was MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks: ORDINANCE #185, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amendment Respecting Background Investigations Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, introduced the agenda item and 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 Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #185, 2nd Series as amended: add language that reflects that anyone who has access to the apartments should also be investigated. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES *Approval of Reguests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 7, 1998 Page 7 *Authorization to Hire Barr Engineering to Provide Design, Bid Documents and Construction Observation for Golf Range Improvements MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of Barr Engineering to provide design, bidding documents and construction observation at the Brookview Golf Range Improvements for an amount not to exceed $18,000. Approval of Plat - Valley Creek - PUD #71 - Third Addition Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to continue consideration for approval of plat, Valley Creek, PUD #71, Third Addition until the July 21, 1998 Council Meeting. Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - Valley Creek - PUD #71 - Third Addition Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to continue authorization to sign the PUD permit, Valley Creek, PUD #71, Third Addition until the July 21, 1998 Council Meeting. *Approval of Plat - Medley Hills Condominiums - PUD #77 Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 98-62 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT MEDLEY HILLS CONDOMINIUMS - PUD #77 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 7, 1998 Page 8 *Bids -1998 Striping MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the 1998 striping program to the lowest responsible bidder, Precision Pavement Marking for $16,598.00. The bids are as follows: AAA Striping $18,748.00 Precision Pavement Marking 16,598.00 Announcements of Meetings The next City Council meeting is July 21, 1998. The next Council/Manager meeting is July 14 ,1998 at 5:30 p.m. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority is July 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. A neighborhood meeting regarding the Highway 100 Sound Wall conducted by MnDOT will be held on July 15, 1998. The Council will hold a Housing Plan Work Session on September 9, 1998 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Mayor and Council Communications Mayor Anderson stated the NLC Conference will be held on December 1 to December 5, 1998 in Kansas City and if any Council Members plan on attending they should contact staff. Mayor Anderson has information regarding amending any NLC policies if anyone would like to see them. Mayor Anderson will distribute a flyer to the Council about the July 29, 1998 Sustainable Development Housing Meeting and requested the Council contact staff if they plan on attending. Community Ahead Presentation - School District 281 Communities Youth Center Mayor Anderson introduced Brad Brown, Co -Chair for Community Ahead who introduced Wookie Debau from Cooper High School and Peter Elwell from Armstrong High School. The three of them presented information on Understanding Development Assets and reviewed how the youth center idea was developed and what the center may look like. The Mayor and Council expressed their appreciation to speakers. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 7, 1998 Page 9 Introduction of British Officers Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, introduced Sergeant Allen Twedell, and Steve Lewis from Greater Manchester England police agency. They are here to participate in the exchange program with the City of New Hope. Sergeant Steve Lewis presented the Council with a baton. Adjournment Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. 6 VJ Mary E. ATI erson, Mayor ATTEST: