03-16-99 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 16, 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 16, 1999 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks; and the
following was absent: Bakken. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager;
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Secretary.
*Letter from Rick Martens Regarding Resignation from Planning Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Rick Martens, dated February 25, 1999, regarding resignation from the
Planning Commission and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
*Letter from Duane Wosie Regarding Resignation from Human Services Foundation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Duane Wosje, dated February 25, 1999, regarding resignation from the
Planning Commission and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
David Fellman, 1540 St. Croix Avenue, distributed an article from the SunPost about the
MPCA investigation of the Hidden Lakes site from March 17, 1997, and wanted the Council
and the public to be aware of a meeting on March 18, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vencor
Minneapolis Hospital Facility, 4101 Golden Valley Road to discuss the investigation and
remediation of contamination discovered on the Hidden Lakes Site; and felt that more
people should have been notified of the meeting and requested the Council ask the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to hold another meeting to discuss the site.
Evan Rosen, 205 Idaho Avenue North, stated he had turned the water off at his home
while he was doing some remodeling and when he got his utility bill he was surprised to
see that he was charged for 10,000 gallons of water usage when it was turned off; and
asked why he was getting charged for water he never used.
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Citizen Input- Continued
Gerald Savage, 1132 Welcome Circle, asked what the status of the sound wall project
being considered on Hwy 100 from Duluth Street to south of Phoenix Avenue or Lindsay
Street along the west side of the highway.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: Special Council/Manager Meeting - March 2, 1999 and
Council/Manager Meeting - March 11, 1999
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Special Council/Manager Meeting of March 2, 1999 and the Council/Manager Meeting
minutes of March 11, 1999 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 16, 1999 as amended: Removal of Organizational Item - Authorizing
Amendment to Housing Development Revenue Bonds - Mallard Creek Apartment Project
99-27; Addition of Mayor and Council Items - Golden Valley Human Services Foundation
Event- Run the Valley; National League of Cities Update and Hearing on Hidden Lakes.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as submitted.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #17305 to #17403 and #7130 to #7149.
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*Peddler's License - CW Marketing Services. Inc.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's license for CW Marketing Services Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - February 11, 1999
*Appointment of Year 2000 Project Coordinator
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-24
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DONALD G. TAYLOR AS
THE CITY'S YEAR 2000 PROJECT COORDINATOR
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,
Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; and the following was absent: Bakken; 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 Amended Southwest Mutual Aid Association Agreement
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-25
RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A REVISED
JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
THE SOUTHWEST MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION
FOR USE OF FIRE PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
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,
Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; and the following was absent: Bakken; 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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Authorize Acquisition by Purchase or Condemnation for Street Right-of-Way, Utility
Easements and Temporary Construction Easements - 700 Xenia Avenue South and
800 Xenia Avenue South
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-26
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE
OR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, UTILITY EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
XENIA AVENUE BETWEEN LAUREL AVENUE AND TURNER'S CROSSROAD
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, and LeSuer; and the following was absent: Bakken; 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.
Authorizing Amendment to Housing Development Revenue Bonds - Mallard Creek
Apartment Project
William Joynes stated that staff was expecting additional documentation regarding the
bonds, which has not been received and recommended the Council consider the item
when the information has been received.
The Council did not consider Resolution 99-27, Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of
the City of Golden Valley Housing Development Revenue Bond (Mallard Creek Apartment
Project) Series 1985, Approving the Form of Amendment and Authorizing the Execution
and Delivery of the Amendment and Related Documents.
Announcements of Meetings
The League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference is March 25, 1999.
The Advisory Committee on Metropolitan Council appointments is meeting on March 25,
1999 at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Luther King Center.
The State of the Region is March 29, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. at the Leamington Municipal
Transit Hub and Parking Facility.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
The next City Council meeting is Thursday, April 8, 1999.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Presentations of Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Anderson presented Certificates of Appointment, mugs and city pins to the following
board/commission appointees who were present: Lester Eck, Planning Commission; Jerry
Sandler, Open Space and Recreation Commission; Mary Anne Moore and Helen Bassett,
Human Services Foundation; and Paula Murphy Watkins, Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council Advisory Commission. Jay Hoffman, Planning Commission; Sara
Feldmann, Human Rights Commission and Vita Wilson, Human Services Foundation; were
unable to attend the meeting and their Certificates will be mailed.
The Council expressed their appreciation to those who serve on the boards and
commissions.
Boards and Commissions: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory
Commission Appointment; Board of Zoning Appeals Reappointments; Planning
Commission Vacancy; Set Date for Board/Commission Interviews
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda items.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to appoint Paula
Murphy Watkins to serve as Golden Valley's representative to the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council Advisory Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2000.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to make the
following reappointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Bob Lang 1 year term term expires -4/1/00
Herb Polachek 1 year term term expires -4/1/00
Mike Sell 1 year term term expires -4/1/00
Mahlon Swedberg 1 year term term expires -4/1/00
Linda McCracken-Hunt 1 year term term expires -4/1/00 Alternate
Don Hughes 1 year term term expires - 4/1/00 Alternate
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Boards and Commissions: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory
Commission Appointment; Board of Zoning Appeals Reappointments; Planning
Commission Vacancy; Set Date for Board/Commission Interviews -Continued
The Council set March 23,1999 at 6:30 p.m. as the date and time to interview the three
remaining Board and Commission applicants. Mayor Anderson will include the application
of the person who was interviewed previously and is being considered for appointment to
the Planning Commission. The Council will discuss the Planning Commission vacancy
after the interviews.
Administrative Hearing - Non Payment of Fees for Water and Sewer Services - 4820
Olson Memorial Highway - MININNS INC d/b/a Golden Valley Travelodge Motel
William Joynes reviewed the Water and Sewer Service Agreement that has been signed by
the owner of MININNS, Inc., answered questions from the Council and recommended that
he be authorized to sign the agreement.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the Water and Sewer Service Agreement with MININNS, Inc., d.b.a.
Golden Valley Travelodge.
Golden Valley Human Services Foundation Event- Run the Valley
Council Member Johnson reviewed the arrangements for the Run the Valley 5K and 10K
walk and run scheduled for April 17, 1999 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and encouraged
residents and non-residents to register at city hall for the event.
Mayor Anderson stated that Nicklow's Restaurant is setting aside May 1 as the Golden
Valley Day and offer a special meal for residents and the proceeds will be donated to the
Human Services Foundation.
National League of Cities Update
Council Member Micks updated the Council on the NLC conference she attended.
Hearing on Hidden Lakes
Iliam Joynes reviewed the purpose for the meeting and answered questions from the
Council. Allen Barnard stated the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is the public agency
in charge of the site and enforces their findings. David Fellman, 1540 St. Croix Avenue,
reviewed the notice that was sent and feels the City has an interest in the site.
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Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
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Mary E. A :erson, Mayor
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