09-01-98 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 1, 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 September 1, 1998 at 6:33 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; (arrived at
6:50 p.m.) and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Request to Reevaluate Stop Sign at 2650 Regent Avenue North
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. William Joynes reviewed the policy for
consideration for installation and/or removal of stop sign request.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor to respond to the letter from the residents at 2650 Regent Avenue North indicating
that the stop sign was installed at the request of the neighborhood and if a new petition is
submitted requesting removal of the sign the Council would consider holding an informal
public hearing to consider their request.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - August 18, 1998; and Council/Manager
Meeting - August 11, 1998
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of August 18, 1998 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 1, 1998 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk.
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*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #17113 to #17118 and #7082 to #7082.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission -July 16, 1998
Human Rights Commission - July 9, 1998
Planning Commission - August 10, 1998
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 7775 Medicine Lake Road
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item.
Kenneth Mosloski, Applicant; was available to 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 Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
preliminary plat for 7775 Medicine Lake Road, that the dirt pile and two pieces of sweeping
equipment be removed from the site prior to any building permits issued.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - 9000 10th Avenue North
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item.
Paula Pentel, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Roxanne Hope, Dorsey & Whitney, representing the applicant; was available to answer
questions from the Council
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - 9000 10th Avenue North
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 LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary design plan for 9000 10th Avenue North.
Public Hearing - Ordinance #187 - General Plan Approval - Amendment #1 - Medley
Hills - PUD #76
The following ordinance was MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks:
ORDINANCE #187, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Amendment to General Plan of Development
Medley Hills Townhomes, PUD #76
GV Development, LLC, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item.
Leo Zachman, Applicant, was available to 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 Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #187, 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 #188 - Conditional Use Permit - Amendment #1- 8925
Wayzata Boulevard
The following ordinance was MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE #187, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 98-55
8925 Wayzata Boulevard
AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. Applicant
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #188 - Conditional Use Permit - Amendment #1- 8925
Wayzata Boulevard
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item. William
Joynes reviewed the Federal laws that may impact this permit.
Paula Pentel, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Peter Beck, representing the Applicant, reviewed the request 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 Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #188, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Approval of Plat - Room & Board - PUD #79
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-73
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - ROOM & BOARD - PUD 79
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, LeSuer, Johnson 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 Sign PUD Permit - Room & Board - PUD #79
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD Permit for Room & Board, PUD #79.
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Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - Amendment #1 - Medley Hills - PUD #76
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign amendment #1 for PUD Permit for Medley Hills, PUD #76.
*Quotes - Hampshire Park Play Equipment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of play equipment improvements for Hampshire Park from the only bidder,
Earl F. Andersen, Inc. for $16,357.58. Only one price quote was solicited for the work as
they will be making safety adjustments to the existing structure, as well as adding some
accessible new features to match existing equipment.
Bids - Driving Range Improvements
William Joynes stated the bids were excessively high and requested the Council to
continue the item until the September 14, 1998 Council meeting in order for staff to review
the bids.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to continue
consideration of the driving range improvement bids until the September 14, 1998 Council
meeting.
Announcements of Meetings
The next Council/Manager meeting is scheduled for September 8, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. The
next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting is scheduled for September 8, 1998 at
7:00 p.m.
The School District 281 Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for September 8, 1998
at 7:30 a.m. at the School District Offices.
The Council will hold a Housing Plan Workshop on September 9, 1998 at 5:00 p.m.
The next City Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 1998.
Mayor Anderson distributed copies of the invitation for the TwinWest Golden Valley
Business Council wine -tasting party which will be held on September 16, 1998.
Mayor Anderson will distribute copies of the flyer for the meeting being held on September
18, 1998 by The Minnesota Fair Housing Center on Building Inclusive Communities.
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Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson distributed and reviewed a memo to the Council on the current openings
on the boards and/or commissions. The Council requested staff set up the interviews for
the two candidates on September 14, 1998 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
William Joynes stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) may need to
meet after the September 14, 1998 Council meeting to deal with the United Properties
development agreement. The HRA will announce the meeting at their September 8
meeting.
*Proclamation for Citizenship Day and Constitution Week
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
September 17, 1998 as Citizenship Day and September 17 - 23, 1998 as Constitution
Week in Golden Valley.
Appointments to Council Committees
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to appoint the
following Council Committees: Marti Micks and Jan LeSuer to work on a process for
neighborhood involvement in the traffic issues related to the Laurel Avenue area, west of
Louisiana; and Larry Bakken and Gloria Johnson to work on our commitment to community
participation in establishing priorities for the future.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Mary E. ArOerson, Mayor
ATTEST:
J d Nally dministrati Secretary