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12-01-98 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council December 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 December 1, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks (left at 11:05 p.m.). Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; 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 Joan Dorman Regarding Resignation from Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Commission MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Joan Dorman, received November 13, 1998; regarding resignation from the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Commission; and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in recognition for her service to the community. *Thank You Letter from Janalyn Circle for Street Construction MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the thank you letter from Janalyn Circle residents, dated November 16, 1998; regarding street construction. Letter from Floyd Anderson Regarding Purchase of Lot on Sweeney Lake William Joynes introduced the agenda item. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Floyd Anderson, 4920 Killarney Drive, stated he is interested in purchasing the property because there has been an increase of people who do not live in the city who use the site and this causes a lot of noise and people who look at him and his family in their backyard; and requested the Council take formal action on his request. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 1, 1998 Page 2 Letter from Floyd Anderson Regarding Purchase of Lot on Sweeney Lake - Continued Glen Helgeson, 1241 Toledo Avenue North, stated he has spoken to some of his neighbors who own deeded rights to the lake and would like to see the city retain access to the lake; and suggested maybe a dock be put there by the city so people could put a canoe in the lake. The Mayor closed the public input. The Council concluded that a joint meeting with the Open Space and Recreation Commission be scheduled to discuss the lot and request staff to prepare any relevant information for the meeting. Letter from Bodyworks Massage Regarding Reguest to Amend the City Code William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, reviewed the request. The Council by consensus agreed they did not want to proceed with the request at this time. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - November 4, 1998 and November 17, 1998; Continued City Council Meeting - November 5, 1998; and Council/Manager Meeting - November 10, 1998 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting of November 4, 1998 and November 17, 1998; the Continued City Council Meeting of November 5, 1998; and Council/Manager Meeting of November 10, 1998 as submitted. Council Member Micks was absent. Approval of Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of December 1, 1998 as submitted. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda as submitted. Council Member Micks was absent. The Mayor read the items listed on the consent agenda. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 1, 1998 Page 3 *Approval of Check Register MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #17134 - #17142 and #7092 - #7096. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes received as follows: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - September 17, 1998 Board of Zoning Appeals - October 27, 1998 Planning Commission - November 9, 1998 Public Hearing - RSL 222A - Oregon Avenue North, Plymouth Avenue to Olympia Street Jeannine Clancy presented the project. William Joynes and Allen Barnard 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. Bill Luksan, 7415 Knoll Street, stated he was one of the original signers of the petition and would like to remove his name from the petition; he stated there are 3 to 4 homes which have shown no interest in the petition as they are on fixed incomes and the additional costs for the lighting would be a hardship; suggested the Council defer action on the item until the neighborhood can review the issue and suggested that neighbors turn on their porch lights and back lights as an alternative. John Bogard, 1416 Oregon Avenue North, would like to have the streetlights installed for security reasons and feels it would enhance the street. Kathleen Burke, 7410 Knoll Street, feels it is important for safety in the neighborhoods to have the streetlights as she walks at night and would appreciate more lighting. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 1, 1998 Page 4 Public Hearing - RSL 222A - Oregon Avenue North, Plymouth Avenue to Olympia Street - Continued Ruth Bruning, 1332 Oregon Avenue North, would like to delay discussion of the vote until the neighborhood could discuss it a little more and stated she would like to have the security of the lights but feels it is costly. Barbara Jannatpour, 1400 Oregon Avenue North, would like the lights but feels it is a little costly, had questions regarding if the project would increase taxes in the area and asked what the assessment rates were for other neighborhoods who have already received the lights installed. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to table the item and bring it back when the neighborhood comes to the Council with a different request or petition. The Council did not consider resolution 98-99 - Resolution Ordering Construction of Certain Proposed Public Improvements - RSL 222A - Oregon Avenue North, Plymouth Avenue to Olympia Street. Public Hearing - Amendments to Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring the Resolution on the table for discussion. William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development reviewed the redevelopment plan and answered questions from the Council. Don Taylor, Finance Director, reviewed the tax increment financing plan and answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council. Paula Pentel, Planning Commission Representative, presented the Commission report. 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 December 1, 1998 Page 5 Public Hearing - Amendments to Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan - Continued Peter Knaeble, 6001 Glenwood Avenue, had questions about what was happening with the Hamilton site; why the printing company across the street in not going to be redeveloped; and why one is developable and the other is not; asked questions about the traffic study and stated the exhibits "d" and "g" do not show the reconstruction that is going to occur; stated that he has a difficult time getting out of his driveway now and development will increase the problem; and that there has been a lack of consideration for the high traffic that will come out of the industrial park and people will use the side streets in order to avoid the metered ramps on the freeways. Randy Schostag, 5815 Loring Lane, wasn't fully aware of the development and its effect on the area until last night and asked the Council to table the item, expressed concern over the creeping development in the area and asked the Council to determine the total development area and then determine the budget, feels there should be a moratorium on the issue. Rich Miller, 3333 Regent Avenue North, had questions on how long will this development district will be open and will it extend the amount of time the TIF district will be open; expressed concern over the costs of the projects inside the district and asked the Council to keep the public updated on the costs of the project; wanted to know what the vision of the development area is, is the fire station being moved and why is it located in the development district; and why are the homes in the southeast Turners and Glenwood being purchased. Missy Nelson, 5635 Glenwood. Avenue, requested the Council hold off on the whole proposal until it is looked into further, had questions about the traffic increase into their residential neighborhood due to the commercial development; feels there is a lack of notice to the neighborhood; feels the proposed extension of Xenia may be less safe for the students and the pedestrians than a redesign of the existing Turners and Glenwood; stated she would like to look at other alternatives and expressed concern over the affordable housing units that will be destroyed and not replaced. Lou Sanders, 455 Cloverleaf Drive, stated she is concerned over the lack of notice to the residents and concerned for the safety of her children walking to school; would like the Council to reevaluate the plan; and doesn't want to see one problem solved and create more in the process. Sheila Miller, 3333 Regent Avenue North, urged the Council for a one year moratorium to delay the project until the costs and effects of the project can be better understood; expressed concern for the safety of children, had questions about the cost figures, and would like to see the cost figures for the two alternatives. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 1, 1998 Page 6 Public Hearing - Amendments to Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan - Continued Marsha Anderson, 130 Edgewood Avenue, feels more discussion should happen before the best solution can be found for redevelopment, traffic, safety and other problems related to Xenia Avenue; feels the citizens want the Council to take more time to deal with the issues and get broader input from the residents; feels it is premature to expand Xenia without resident involvement and a report from the Xenia Avenue Task Force; suggested a Golden Hills Tax Increment District Task Force be formed and feels the Council has heard about the other alternatives but the public has not been informed of them. Dave Spensor, 140 King Hill Road, stated the Council should look at a budget before any plans are made, including alternative plans; and then budget for the plan that best works for the City, even if it costs more. John Daily, 220 King Hill Road, stated he has not heard any of the alternatives and asked why they haven't been shown to the residents; what is the goal of the project; and why is the Council and Staff in such a hurry to push this through. David Fellman, 1540 St. Croix Circle, feels the Council should show residents that they are listening, and take more time to review the project so a better project will result; feels the situation at Turners and Glenwood is not so critical that an extra 6 to 12 months would be harmful, feels the hearing process is unfair and suggested the Council should respond to the questions as they are asked because he feels that will help the public hearing go faster; and to look at the hearing process from the public's perspective. Tamara Pulver, 105 Meadow Lane North, asked questions about the traffic study; and stated that 70% of the traffic turns east on Glenwood and wonders where it goes; expressed concern over speeding of cars, increase traffic, safety of children, increased fire department response time, stated that Meadow Lane is a thoroughfare to Highway 100, asked how this is going to be safer for the school and what is the accident rate at the Turners and Glenwood intersection; feels that the residents don't know about the proposed Xenia Avenue extension and wanted to know where the information was publicized; asked if the development in the area is tied to Xenia Avenue extension. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 1, 1998 Page 7 Public Hearing - Amendments to Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan - Continued Linda Loomis, 6677 Olson Memorial Highway, stated she doesn't support the extension as she feels it is unnecessary and there is not enough benefit for the citizens to warrant the costs; feels the sole purpose for the extension of the area is to pay for the construction of Xenia Avenue extension; if there is such a concern for the safety of pedestrians at the Turners and Glenwood intersection, why aren't there more safety concerns for the residents listed in the plan; asked if developers are already asking for zoning variations for their developments; asked when the original objectives of the plan were changed and when was the public asked about them as she feels it is hard to tell what was part of the original plan; asked why the costs for the project were not available at various meetings; expressed concern over the costs; that no task force was appointed to review the area and felt there should have been one; and submitted a petition to request the Council to stop development of the Xenia Avenue extension, and to table the issues before the Council tonight and impose a 12 month moratorium and establish a citizens group or task force Lu Rockman, 130 Jersey Avenue North, urged the Council to have a moratorium and that the Council is at the crossroad of changing the city from a residential community to an office -industrial community and asked them not to take the decision lightly. Paula Pentel, 941 Angelo Drive; reviewed the current traffic study and feels the study should be updated; as she feels there will more traffic than originally projected. Barbara Kelly, 5120 Colonial Drive, opposed to the project, and feels the City should make it more difficult to get to Glenwood; suggested putting four-way stop signs by the fire station and Turnpike and Turners Crossroad; and feels business traffic won't go there if it is going to be difficult for them. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried to amend the Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan, on page 14, the fifth bullet under Current Action Plan Components to read as follows: Development of 220,000 or more square foot office building with associated parking deck and related service uses at southwest quadrant of Xenia/Golden Hills Drive. Council Member Micks voted no. The Council agreed by consensus to amend the Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan, on page 14, under Current Action Plan Components to read as follows: Development of 130,000 to 230,000 square foot office building, not to exceed six stories in height, on the block northeast of the Xenia/Golden Hills Drive intersection. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 1, 1998 Page 8 Public Hearing - Amendments to Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan - Continued The Council agreed by consensus to amend the last paragraph on page 7 to read as follows: The current plan amendment does not require any new redevelopment objectives. The HRA's aims for the expanded area are already encompassed by statements in the seven categories above. With regard to circulation in particular, the Xenia Avenue extension is planned as a traffic redesign project to eliminate existing hazards and points of congestion along Turner's Crossroad from Golden Hills Drive to Glenwood Avenue. Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 98-100 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE GOLDEN HILLS REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND AMENDMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE GOLDEN HILLS TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT LOCATED WITHIN THE GOLDEN HILLS REDEVELOPMENT AREA 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 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. Public Hearing - Ordinance #192 - Conditional Use Permit - 905 Hampshire Avenue South The following ordinance was MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE NO. 192, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of Conditional Use Permit 98-75 905 Hampshire Avenue South Borton Volvo, Applicant Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item. David Phillips, DCA Architects, 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 1, 1998 Page 9 Public Hearing - Ordinance #192 - Conditional Use Permit - 905 Hampshire Avenue South - Continued MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried to approve Ordinance #192, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - ABSENT Public Hearing - Amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map - 631 Ottawa Avenue North and 4900 Olson Memorial Highway Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item. 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. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 98-101 RESOLUTION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN MAP RESPECTING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 631 OTTAWA AVENUE NORTH (SCHAPER PARK) AND 4900 OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (FORMER WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT SITE) 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 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. Public Hearing - Ordinance #193 - Rezoning to 631 Ottawa Avenue North from Commercial Zoning District to 1-4 Institutional Zoning District to Commercial Zoning District The following ordinance was MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE NO. 193, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Rezoning from Commercial Zoning District to 1-4 Institutional Zoning District Property Located at 631 Ottawa Avenue North (Schaper Park) and Rezoning from 1-4 Institutional Zoning District to Commercial Zoning District Property Located at 4900 Olson Memorial Highway (Former White House Restaurant Site) Regular Meeting of the City Council December 1, 1998 Page 10 Public Hearing - Ordinance #193 - Rezoning to 631 Ottawa Avenue North from Commercial Zoning District to 1-4 Institutional Zoning District to Commercial Zoning District - Continued City of Golden Valley and Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Applicants Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item. 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 to approve Ordinance #193, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS - ABSENT Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Schaper Addition Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item. 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 the preliminary plat of Schaper Addition conditioned only on meeting such requirements as may be forwarded by MnDOT. Council Member Micks was absent. *Approval of Plat - Golden Valley Industrial Park 2nd Addition Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 98-102 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - GOLDEN VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK 2ND ADDITION 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 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 December 1, 1998 Page 11 *Authorization to Sign Public Safety Dispatch Contract with St Louis Park MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a five year agreement with the City of St. Louis Park for the continuation of our emergency communication services. *Authorization to Hire SEH for Laurel Avenue Repairs MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for engineering services to repair Laurel Avenue between Colorado Avenue South and Florida Avenue South for an amount not to exceed $28,250.00. Announcements of Meetings The Budget Public Hearing will be held on December 7, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. The next Council/Manager meeting is December 8, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting is December 8, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set an Executive Session to conduct the City Manager's evaluation on December 15, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. The Council will hold Council/Staff Workshop on January 23, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss visioning for the City. Council Members should notify the City Manager of any topics they would like on the agenda. The meeting will be held at the Brookview Community Center golf grill. The Council will hold a Council/Staff Workshop on February 13, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the workplan. The meeting will be held at the Brookview Community Center golf grill. The Celebrating Partnership Meeting will be held on December 10, 1998 at the Brookview Golf Grill. Council Member Micks was absent. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 1, 1998 Page 12 Mayor and Council Communications Mayor Anderson requested the Council Members return their City Manager evaluation form by December 8, 1998. Mayor Anderson appointed Council Members Bakken and LeSuer as the subcommittee to make a recommendation on the City Manager's salary. The Council decided to wait until more applications are received before they discuss the Northwest Hennepin Human, Services Council Advisory Committee vacancy. Council Member Micks was absent. Proclamation for Boxing Days - December 26, 1998 to January 3, 1999 Mayor Anderson stated that Boxing Days drop-off will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 26 and 27, 1998 and January 2 and 3, 1999; from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Golden Valley Shopping Center and encouraged residents to recycle their cardboard boxes. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to proclaim December 26, 1998 to January 3, 1999 as Boxing Days. Council Member Micks was absent. Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m. /// IMZW-2,214,t! iir� �Ifaerson,Mayor ATTEST: J Nall Administrativ Secretary