11-17-98 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 17, 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 November 17, 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. Hearing and seeing no one the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting -October 20, 1998
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of October 20, 1998 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 17, 1998 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, except removal of Departmental
Item - One Year Extension of City's Comprehensive Plan.
The Mayor read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #17124 - #17131 and #7092 - #7093.
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*Gambling License Extension and Waiver of Notice Requirement - American
Diabetes Association
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously receive and file
the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
American Diabetes Association.
City Gambling License - #1039
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve City
Gambling License #1039.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes received as follows:
Human Services Foundation - November 9, 1998
Planning Commission - October 26, 1998
Human Rights Commission - October 8, 1998
Black History Subcommittee - October 22, 1998
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Honeywell Golden Valley Addition
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development reviewed the plat and answered
questions from the Council.
John Rousseau, representative for Honeywell 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.
Dawn Hill, 2000 Kelly Drive, had questions regarding what type of building could be built on
the site if the property is not used as a ballfield.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plat of the Honeywell Golden Valley Addition subject to the following conditions:
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Honeywell Golden Valley Addition -
Continued
1. Honeywell add the property found at the northeast corner of the plat, which
measures 216 feet by 262 feet, to the final plat within one year of the final plat
approval by the City Council.
2. If requested by Hennepin County, Honeywell shall dedicate additional right-of-way
for Douglas Drive
3. All drainage and utility easements required by the City Engineer shall be shown on
the final plat.
4. All streets shall be dedicated on the final plat.
5. Prior to approval of the final plat, the parking lot shown on Lot 1 shall be removed.
The parking area at the west end of Lot 2 shall be modified in order to provide for
the required 10 -foot sideyard setback from its west property line.
6. The subdivision is subject to parking dedication requirements as outlined in the
Subdivision Code. The amount of park dedication shall be determined prior to the
final plat being approved by the City Council.
7. An easement shall be shown on the final plat over the southeast corner (pond) as
described in the existing easement document in the City's file.
Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #191 - Adopting the Amended
State Building Code
The following ordinance was MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE NO. 191, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE
ADOPTING THE AMENDED STATE BUILDING CODE
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections, reviewed the ordinance 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.
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Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #191 - Adopting the Amended
State Building Code
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #191, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - YES
*Receipt of October 1998 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the October 1998 general fund budget report.
*Waiver of Public Hearing and Certification of Special Assessments - 1998 Private
Driveways
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-94
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031
AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON
PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS THAT INVOLVE 1998 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
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.
*Appointment of Gary Johnson as Building Official
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-95
RESOLUTION APPOINTING GARY JOHNSON AS CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL
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.
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One Year Extension for Review of City's Comprehensive Plan
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-96
RESOLUTION REQUESTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION
OF THE DECEMBER 31, 1998 DUE DATE FOR REVIEW OF
THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR
CONSISTENCY WITH AMENDED METROPOLITAN COUNCIL POLICY PLANS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
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.
Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $4,540,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax
Increment 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 98-97
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $4,540,000 TAXABLE
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1999A
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Bakken, Johnson, and LeSuer; and the following voted against the same: Micks,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Quotes - Dump Truck
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase of one cab/chassis dump truck from Boyer Ford Trucks, Inc. from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation Purchasing Division for a total of $50,591.00.
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*Bids - Fire Pumper
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase of a fire pumping engine from the lowest responsible bidder, Toyne, for a total of
$261,148.00. The bids are as follows:
Vendor
Base Bid
Option #1
Option #2
Pay Chasis
Total
Toyne
$299,282.00
$10,500.00
($45,000.00)
($3,634.00)
$261,148.00
General Safety
282,526.00
12,196.00
(20,000.00)
(1,635.00)
273,087.00
Announcements of Meetings
The League of Minnesota Cities Policy Adoption Meeting is November 20, 1998 at the
Ramada Plaza Hotel.
The next City Council Meeting is December 1, 1998.
The National League of Cities Congress of Cities is December 1- 5, 1998 in Kansas City,
Missouri.
The Truth in Taxation meeting is December 7, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
The Celebrating Partnerships meeting for Hopkins School District and the Cities of Golden
Valley, Hopkins, Plymouth and Minnetonka will be held on December 10, 1998 at the
Brookview Grill at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Appointments to Xenia Avenue Advisory Committee
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments to the Xenia Avenue Advisory Committee: representative from
Hopkins School District #270: Margaret Eames, Meadowbrook PTO; and representative
from the Open Space and Recreation Commission: Jim Vaughan.
The Mayor was requested to contact , in order, Rick Groger, Kevin McAleese or Paula
Pentel to ask if they would be willing to serve as the Planning Commission alternate.
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MnDOT Presentation and Approval of Preliminary Layout for Highway 100, Phase II
(29 Avenue to City Limits
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
Scott Sannes, Planning Engineer; introduced the staff from MnDOT who were in
attendance to present the project and answer questions: Beth Neuendorf, Pre -Design
Project Manager; Tim Donovan, Senior Highway Technician; Ron Rauchle, consultant
Design Project Engineer; and Jim Hansen, Environmental Planning.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 98-98
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY LAYOUT
FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY 100, PHASE II
(29T" AVENUE NORTH TO CORPORATE LIMITS)
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.
The Council will discuss at the December 8, 1998 Council/Manager Meeting the Highway
100 plans regarding Lilac Drive between the City of Crystal and Golden Valley.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Mary E. nderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
J d Nally, dministrativ Secretary