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03-02-99 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 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 March 2, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. *Letter from David Weidenfeller, BFI Regarding Donation to Safety Camp MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from David Weidenfeller, dated January 28, 1999 regarding donation to Safety Camp. *Letter from Greg Moore, Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Regarding Contribution Toward City Cable System MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Greg Moore, dated February 16, 1999 regarding contribution toward city cable system. *Letter from Richard Krahulec Regarding Resignation from Open Space and Recreation Commission MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Richard Krahulec, dated February 17, 1999, regarding resignation from the Open Space and Recreation Commission and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition for his service to the community. *Letter from Robert Lang Regarding Resignation from Human Services Foundation MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Robert Lang, dated February 23, 1999, regarding resignation from the Human Services Foundation and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition for his service to the community. *Letter from Russell Wolden Regarding 99 SI 3 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Russell Wolden, dated February 24, 1999 regarding 99 SI 3. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 2 Citizen Input Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor continued the meeting. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - February 16, 1999 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of February 16, 1999 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 2, 1999 as amended: Addition of Letters and/or Petitions - Letter from Russell Wolden Regarding 99 SI 3. 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 (*), as amended: Addition of Letters and/or Petitions - Letter from Russell Wolden Regarding 99 SI 3. Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. *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#17205 to #17304 and #7107 to#7129. *Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Rotary Club of Golden Valley MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the Rotary Club of Golden Valley. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 3 *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - December 17, 1998 Human Services Foundation - February 8, 1999 Board of Zoning Appeals - January 26, 1999 Building Board of Review- December 7, 1998 and January 20, 1999 Civil Service Commission - February 1, 1999 1998 Public Safety Awards - Crime Prevention Award - U. S. Senator Rod Grams Office; Community Service Awards - Golden Valley VFW Post #7051, Optimist Club and Chester Bird American Legion Post#523; Everett Frandsen Scholarship Awards, Officers Nathan Gove and Kelly Blad - Fire Department Service Awards - 5 Years - Lou Ann Forseth; 10 Years - Gary Gustner, Dan Johnson, Cathy Mahova, Dan McGinley, and Larry Paige; and Police Department Service Awards - 25 Years - Director Dean Mooney; 30 Years - Corporal LeRoy Trandem and Sergeant Dennis Hevda Dean Mooney, Public Safety Director, welcomed the families, friends and staff to the award presentation. Mayor Anderson displayed the Crime Prevention Award from Senator Rod Grams Office, that Crime Prevention Specialist Joanne Paul; received and expressed her appreciation Joanne and the Neighborhood Watch programs throughout the City for their work. Dean Mooney presented a Community Service Award to Bill Johander, Optimist Club for their support of the Kids-n-Cops program and Safety Camp. Roger Johnson, Captain; presented a Community Services Award to representatives of the Golden Valley VFW Post #7051 for their support of the Safety Camp, Kids-n-Cops Program, and the National Youth Program Using Mini Bikes in conjunction with the YMCA. Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections; presented a Community Service Award to representatives of the Chester Bird American Legion Post #523 for their support of the Fire Relief Association's Annual Street Dance; and the donation of funds to purchase a Thermal Imaging System. Dean Mooney presented Mrs. Gertrude Frandsen a birthday present and spoke about the sponsorship of the Everett Frandsen Scholarship Awards. Captain Roger Johnson presented the Everett Frandsen Scholarship Awards to Officers Nathan Gove and Kelly Blad. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 4 1998 Public Safety Awards - Crime Prevention Award - U. S. Senator Rod Grams Office; Community Service Awards - Golden Valley VFW Post #7055, Optimist Club and Chester Bird American Legion Post#523; Everett Frandsen Scholarship Awards. Officers Nathan Gove and Kelly Blad - Fire Department Service Awards - 5 Years - Lou Ann Forseth; 10 Years - Gary Gustner, Dan Johnson. Cathy Mahova, Dan McGinley. and Larry Paige; and Police Department Service Awards - 25 Years - Director Dean Mooney; 30 Years - Corporal LeRoy Trandem and Sergeant Dennis Heyda - Continued Deputy Fire Chief, John Crelly; presented the Fire Department Service Awards to the following: 5 Years to LouAnn Forseth; and 10 Years - Gary Gustner, Dan Johnson, Cathy Mahova, and Larry Paige. Dan McGinley was unable to attend. Captain Bob Shellum presented Director of Public Safety, Dean Mooney with a 25 Year Award. Captain Bob Shellum presented Sergeant Dennis Heyda with a 30 Year Service Award. Dean Mooney presented Corporal LeRoy Trandem with a 30 Year Service Award. The Council expressed their appreciation to the recipients and their families for their dedication. The Council took a short recess. Public Hearing - 99 SI 2 - South of Duluth Street and Public Hearing - 99 SI 3 - North of Duluth Street Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. William Joynes answered questions from the Council. Don Taylor, Finance Director reviewed the funding for the Pavement Management Policy and answered questions from the Council. Jeannine Clancy presented the project and answered questions from the Council. Jeff Oliver, City Engineer was available to answer questions from the Council. Glen VanWormer, and Barry Peters from Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. were present to answer questions from the Council. Public Hearing- 99 SI 2 - South of Duluth Street The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Michael Maccanelli, 6121 St. Croix Avenue, is in favor of the project; had questions about the widening of St. Croix Avenue, asked where the land is coming from for the street widening and sidewalks; appreciated the amount of information that has been given to the residents. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 5 Public Hearing - 99 SI 2 - South of Duluth Street and Public Hearing - 99 SI 3 - North of Duluth Street-Continued Eugene Kline, 1450 Yosemite Avenue North, feels the original street, curb and gutters that were installed in 1959 are still good; feel there is no need to reconstruct the street as there is very light traffic, asked why should someone pay for curb and gutter if it is good; and why do we have to pay for others street projects. Iliam Kreber, 1500 Yosemite Avenue North, feels the street is in good condition; there are seven residents on the street that feels that an overlay would be just fine; asked why his assessment would be as high as those who are getting a new curb and gutter when he may not have to have the curb and gutter replaced; and presented a petition from the homeowners who do not wish to have their street redone. John Haugen, Director of Environmental Services, Covenant Manor, stated they would pay a portion of the street repair only once; and expressed concern for competing for space with construction equipment. Lynn Bick, 1580 East Constance Drive; asked if certain streets can opt out of the program and what the process would be; how the bidding process for the project was done; what are the problems on East Constance Drive; what the proposed improvements are, what are the project costs; asked when construction is planned and how long construction will take. Patrick Kane, 5940 St. Croix Avenue; stated he was in favor of the project; appreciated the open house and the material that was available; feels that Covenant Manor is a good neighbor but expressed concern over the building of the site; feels the number of cars, busses and truck traffic will cause more damage to the street; asked if the weight restrictions on St. Croix are going to be increased; if the life expectancy is going to be the same; suggested the City have another meeting with the residents; expressed concern over the safety of children going to the park; asked what the traffic counts are now and what will they be after the addition at Covenant Manor; asked about the stress on the street during construction at Covenant Manor and if it would be wiser to wait until they finish their construction. Don Meinhardt, 6050 Duluth Lane; in favor of the project but wants to see the job well done and feels that bituminous curbing would be better than concrete curb; concerned over the cracking of the curb and style of curb; if public safety vehicles are able to get into the area during construction; if they will be able to get to their house; what is the actual cost of the project; would like the street to remain at 30' wide; concerned over truck traffic and asked about the assessment of corner lots. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 6 Public Hearing - 99 SI 2 - South of Duluth Street and Public Hearing - 99 SI 3 - North of Duluth Street- Continued Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-19 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS 99 SI 2 SOUTH OF DULUTH 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, 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. MOVED by Micks and motion died for lack of a second to remove Yosemite Avenue from the pavement management program. Public Hearing- 99 SI 3 - North of Duluth Street The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Karen McKenzy, 5825 Westbrook Road; stated she feels the street should be left as is; she has noticed no problems while driving her car; she is going to start a day care this summer and feels that it would be a bad time for the street to be reconstructed; asked about how the reconstruction will affect the driveway apron that she put in two years ago; stated that most of the people said not to reconstruct the street and asked what is the point of the survey. Rosemary Langley, 5735 Westbrook Road; had questions about storm sewer control and stated that now when it rains, her property on the west side experiences a lot of erosion; supports curb and gutter installation; appreciated the information that has come to her home about the specifics of the project; currently has the bituminous curb along her street and it is constantly dug up by the plow. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 7 Public Hearing - 99 SI 2 - South of Duluth Street and Public Hearing - 99 SI 3 - North of Duluth Street - Continued Don Johannsen; 2605 Brookridge Avenue North; appreciated the open house, was impressed and felt it was well done; and thought the survey would have been done before the open house; feels his end of the block does need reconstruction but feels that other parts of the street are adequate and that others may have good reason for not wanting the street reconstructed; asked what is the linkage between the survey results and the engineering work that was done prior to the open house; if residents opt out of the program he stated he feels uncomfortable about what is being said about the lack of street maintenance; asked what kind of specific maintenance is done for heavy duty street problems if they opt out of the program. Charlie Quimby, 2415 Vale Crest Road, reviewed the results of a neighborhood meeting and appreciated the process after their meeting; felt the compromise and staff options were helpful to them to make the decisions about their street; some of the residents had concerns for the aesthetics and cost; reviewed the alternative, asked the Council to approve the alternatives; wants a surmountable curb with a higher curb at the corner; will work with the staff on the color of the curbing; the curb would be lowered at the driveway, expressed concern over safety of the trees and impact during construction and asked the Council to accept the amendments for Vale Crest Road. Skeets Langley, 5735 Westbrook Road; stated that Vale Crest Road as it goes to the south of Westbrook Road is actually a one block dead end and may have to be considered differently than the recommendation for Vale Crest; feels that what is done on Westbrook Road should be carried south on Vale Crest Road down into the park to make it look right. E.I. Olson, 2420 Brookridge Avenue North, asked how the street reconstruction will affect the underground sprinkler systems; and asked if the curb and gutter is in good shape, will they still put a new curb and gutter. Richard Erickson, 2325 Winfield Avenue; feels the project should move forward and that the residents should work together to improve the process. John Stoltzfus, 6050 Westbrook Road, in favor of the project; feels that Brunswick has been a problem for a number of years and that people drive over the curb and onto the lawns and that something should be done to help alleviate the problem. Fred Commers, 2225 Winfield Avenue; had questions about the rationale of the survey and what is the purpose of the survey; and that the options should be explained. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 8 Public Hearing - 99 SI 2 - South of Duluth Street and Public Hearing - 99 SI 3 - North of Duluth Street- Continued Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-20 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS 99 SI 2 NORTH OF DULUTH STREET 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. The Council requested staff to work with the residents on Brunswick Avenue regarding the traffic calming issue; approve the recommendation of the construction of Vale Crest Road as outlined at the neighborhood meeting, including a further discussion by the neighborhood on the curb color; and design the curb on the south end of Vale Crest Road that works well with the storm drainage. Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - 2201 Lee Avenue North Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item. Steven Klineman, Architect, was available to answer any 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 March 2, 1999 Page 9 Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - 2201 Lee Avenue North - Continued Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-21 RESOLUTION FOR VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS 2201 LEE AVENUE NORTH 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. Public Hearing - Ordinance #197 - General Plan Approval - Golden Hills Office Center - PUD #81 The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken: ORDINANCE NO. 197, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of General Plan of Development Golden Hills Office Center, P.U.D. No. 81 United Properties, Applicant Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item. Greg Bennett, Architect, reviewed the plan 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 to approve Ordinance #197, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON -YES BAKKEN -YES JOHNSON -YES LESUER -YES MICKS - NO Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 10 Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Golden Hills West 5th Addition Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development 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 Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the preliminary plat for Golden Hills West 5t"Addition, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat shall reflect an easement for pond access and maintenance along the new street access corridor as directed by the City Engineer, a utility easement over all of the former frontage road right-of-way except as otherwise approved by the City Engineer, standard drainage and utility easements along all other sides of the Holiday Inn Express lot, and such additional easements as the City Engineer may find desirable for public purposes. 2. Final plat approval shall be withheld until receipt of comments from MnDOT and compliance with any applicable conditions listed therein. 3. Final plat approval shall be withheld until the applicant and MnDOT agree on the exact location of the southerly lot limits and any associated easements to be retained by MnDOT. 4. Final plat approval shall be withheld until Christianson & Torgerson submits a signed letter agreeing that no building permit application shall be made until the City is provided with evidence of completion of the title registration on the former right-of- way area. Public Hearing - 1999 Urban Hennepin County Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development 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. Sharon Johnson, Community Action for Suburban Hennepin, reviewed the program and answered questions from the Council. Carla Jacobson, Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association, thanked the Council for supporting the program in the past and was available to answer questions from the Council. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 11 Public Hearing - 1999 Urban Hennepin County Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program- Continued Jim Graham, Hennepin County, reviewed the program and answered questions from the Council. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption as amended: remove $1,000 from the Child Care Subsidy Program, and contribute $1,000 to Community Action for Suburban Hennepin: RESOLUTION 99-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1999 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS 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, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks; and the following voted against the same: Bakken; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. Amendment to Fee Resolution -Water Meter Replacement Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. William Joynes answered questions from the Council. Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-23 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 99-4 ESTABLISHING FEES AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CITY CODE FOR MANUAL READING OF WATER METERS 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 12 Amendment to Fee Resolution -Water Meter Replacement- Continued Staff was requested to make amendments to the initial letter that is sent to residents about the water meter replacement program and make the program more user friendly and copy said letter to the Council. *Quotes - Purchase of Two Rotary Mowers MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase two different types of 11 foot rotary mowers from the MnDOT purchasing contract as outlined below: Cushman Motor Co. Ransome 95D with additional options $34,803.14 North Star Turf Supply Jacobsen HR-511 with additional options 39,457.19 Announcements of Meetings The next Council/Manager Meeting is March 11, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting is March 11, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. The next City Council Meeting is March 16, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. The Human Rights Commission is sponsoring a study circle on Education, Housing and Race in the Twin Cities area. The dates are March 4, 18, 25 and April 15 and 22. Anyone interested in participating was asked to call the Mayor's office for more information. Mayor and Council Communications Mayor Anderson stated the District 281 Mosaic Youth Center Project is seeking adults to work on the Board. Council Member LeSuer and Micks updated the Council on the Joint Meeting with the Open Space and Recreation Commission and the City Council on February 22, 1999. Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 13 Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments - Continued MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to make the following reappointments: Building Board of Review: Gregg Hackett 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Tom Parker 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Human Rights Commission: Hilmer Erickson 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Sondra Kelly 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Giles Kobilka 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Bruce Royce 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Human Services Foundation: Jeff Hansen 2 year term term expires - 4/1/01 Community Organization Hilmer Erickson 1 year term term expires - 4/1/00 Human Rights Commissio Gloria Johnson 1 year term term expires -4/1/00 Council Member Open Space and Recreation Commission: Chuck Cahill 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Roger McConnico 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Liz Elder 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Planning Commission: Paula Pentel 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to make the following appointments: Human Rights Commission: Sara Feldmann 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Planning Commission: Jay Hoffman 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Lester Eck 3 year term term expires - 3/1/02 Open Space and Recreation Commission: Jerry Sandler 1 year term term expires - 3/1/00 Regular Meeting of the City Council March 2, 1999 Page 14 Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments - Continued Human Services Foundation: Vita Wilson 2 year term term expires - 4/1/01 Business Helen Bassett 2 year term term expires - 4/1/01 Citizen-At-Large Mary Anne Moore 2 year term term expires -4/1/01 Citizen-At-Large Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 1105 a.m. i './/7 d i / -- Mary E. And son, Mayor ATTEST: , l 11 J Nally,;dministrative/secretary