04-08-99 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 8, 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 April 8, 1999 at 7:30 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; Barb Ross, Acting City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
*Letter from Philip Brunelle Regarding 1998 Street Improvement Program
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Philip Brunelle, dated March 16, 1999 regarding 1998 street
improvement program.
*Letter from League of Women Voters of Golden Valley Regarding Citizen
Participation
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from the League of Women Voters of Golden Valley regarding citizen
participation.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
David Fellman, 1540 St. Croix Avenue, stated he spoke at the last meeting regarding the
investigation and remediation of contamination discovered on the Hidden Lakes site and
stated he felt that his statements given at the March 16 meeting were accurate; that a
second meeting regarding the site will be held and that the public should be treated fairly
when they speak at public meetings.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - March 2, and March 16, 1999
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of March 2, 1999 as amended: Public Hearing - 99 SI 2 -
South of Duluth Street and Public Hearing - 99 SI 3 - North of Duluth Street - correct the
spelling of Charlie Quimbey; and City Council Meeting minutes of March 16, 1999 as
submitted.
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Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 8, 1999 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Run the Valley,
Hopkins School District Report Card; National League of Cities and International Union of
Local Authorities Update; and Public Meeting on Hidden Lakes.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as amended: Removal of
Organizational Item - Minutes of Board and Commission - Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission - February 18, 1999 and Building Board of Review - March 1,
1999.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license#17404 to #17410 and #7150 to #7168.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Meadowbrook
Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
gambling license exemption and waiver of the notice requirement for Meadowbrook
Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization.
Gambling License Exemption - Minnesota Youth Athletic Services
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-28
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(MINNESOTA YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES)
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Gambling License Exemption - Minnesota Youth Athletic Services - Continued
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.
*Solicitor's License -Chester Bird Legion
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for the Chester Bird Legion.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - February 8, 1999
Board of Zoning Appeals - February 23, 1999
Joint Open Space & Recreation Commission and City Council Meeting - February 22, 1999
Open Space and Recreation Commission - March 23, 1999
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission February 18, 1999
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes of February 18, 1999.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Building Board of Review - March 1, 1999
William Joynes answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the Building Board of Review minutes of March 1, 1999.
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*Authorizing Submittal of 1999 Municipal Recycling Grant Application with Hennepin
County
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-29
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF 1999 MUNICIPAL
RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
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.
*Receipt of February, 1999 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the February 1999 general fund budget report.
Adoption of Capital Improvement Program
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
1999-2003 Capital Improvement Program.
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-30
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1999 BUDGETS OF THE EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT, BUILDING AND PARK IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
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.
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*Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness for the Purchase of Public
Safety, Public Works and General Administration Equipment
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-31
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF
INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY,
PUBLIC WORKS AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT
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.
*Authorization to Sign Contract with MarkHurd Inc. for Aerial Photographs and
Topography
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of MarkHurd Inc. to provide aerial photographs and topography for the City for an
amount not to exceed $47,100.
Authorization for Preliminary Action for Senior Housing Project and Nursing Home
Renovation Project and Call for Public Hearing - Covenant Retirement Communities,
Inc. - 5/4/99
Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
Stephen Rosholt, Faegre & Benson; was present and answered questions from the
Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-32
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRELIMINARY ACTION FOR
A SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES
CHAPTER 462C AND A NURSING HOME RENOVATION PROJECT
UNDER SECTION 469.152 TO 469.165 AND CALLING PUBLIC HEARING
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Authorization for Preliminary Action for Senior Housing Project and Nursing Home
Renovation Project and Call for Public Hearing - Covenant Retirement Communities,
Inc. - 5/4/99 - Continued
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 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.
Call for Informal Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Grading, Drainage and
Erosion Control -4/20/99
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to call for an
informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding grading, drainage
and erosion control for April 20, 1999.
Call for Information Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Tree Preservation -
4/20/99
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to call for an
informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding tree preservation
April 20, 1999.
Call for Informal Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment- Council Salaries -4/20/99
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for an
informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding Council salaries for
April 20, 1999.
Staff was requested to provide the Council with a copy of the elected officials salary survey
conducted by Association of Metropolitan Municipalities.
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*Bids - Building Demolition - 422 Olson Memorial Highway; 541 Glenwood Avenue;
21 Turner's Crossroad South and 115 Turner's Crossroad North
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the demolition of the above referenced building from the lowest responsible bidder,
Wickenhauser Excavating for$33,635.50. The bids are as follows:
Kevitt Excavating $60,843.50
Wickenhauser Excavating 33,635.50
Landwehr Construction 77,452.50
Belair Buildings 84,805.03
Hoffbeck Trucking 87,695.00
Veit Environmental 81,710.50
Matt Bulock contracting 75,178.91
Land Recycling Services 42,025.50
USD 73,835.00
*Bids - Dump Body and Hydraulics for City's Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one dump body with hydraulic system for the City's tandem axle cab and chassis from the
Minnesota Department of Transportation purchasing division to J-Craft, Inc. in the amount
of$21,799.57.
*Bids - Dump Body and Hydraulics for City's Single Axle Cab and Chassis
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one dump body with hydraulic system for the City's single axle cab and chassis from the
Minnesota Department of Transportation purchasing division to J-Craft, Inc. in the amount
of$16,253.00.
*Quotes - Replacement for Emergency Generator
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase an
emergency generator to replace the existing generator at the Public Safety Building from
Interstate Power Systems for $23,236.00.
*Bids - Street Construction and Maintenance Material
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bids for the purchase of the following street construction and maintenance materials to the
lowest responsible bidders. The bids are as follows:
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*Bids - Street Construction and Maintenance Material - Continued
Class 2 Aggregate Bryan Rock Product, Inc. $8.82/ton
Sand FA-1 SA-AG, Inc. 4.85/ton
Crushed Rock Bryan Rock Product, Inc. 11.82/ton
Binder Stone Bryan Rock Product, Inc. 11.32/ton
Wearing Mix (2331) Bituminous Roadways, Inc. 11.40/ton
Bituminous Material for Wear Bituminous Roadways, Inc. 125.00/ton
Ball Diamond Mix Bryan Rock Product, Inc. 12.07/ton
The bid tabulation is attached to the minutes as Exhibit A.
Announcements of Meetings
The Human Rights Essay Celebration will be held on April 21, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30
p.m. in the City Hall.
The next Council/Manager meeting is April 13, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting is April 13, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
The next City Council meeting will be held on April 20, 1999.
The MnDOT presentation on Highway 100 design elements will be held on May 6, 1999 at
7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Mayor Anderson stated that Nicklow's Restaurant, Highway 100 and 36th Avenue North is
setting aside May 1 as the Golden Valley Open House from noon until 2:00 p.m. A portion
of the proceeds will be donated to the Human Services Foundation.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place
Clifton E. French 1998 Distinguished Service Award - Rick Jacobson
William Joynes showed the Clifton E. French Distinguished Service Award that was
presented to Rick Jacobson by the Minnesota Park and Recreation Association. The
Council congratulated and thanked Mr. Jacobson for his hard work and dedication.
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Clifton E. French 1998 Distinguished Service Award - Rick Jacobson - Continued
Rick Jacobson introduced his wife, Kathy and Rick Birno, Recreation Supervisor and
Barbara Bailey, Senior Citizen Coordinator; and Linda Loomis, Open Space and
Recreation Commission Chair; who were at the meeting; and thanked the Council for their
support.
Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting
William Joynes presented Don Taylor, Finance Director, with the Certificate of
Achievement for Financial Reporting. The Council congratulated and thanked the staff.
Registration for LMC Annual Conference -June 15-18. 1999 - Rochester
Mayor Anderson requested the Council Members notify staff if they plan on attending the
League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference.
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 is 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.
Hopkins School District Report Card
Council Member LeSuer reviewed the "Report Card on Our Youth" for the School District
and invited residents to attend a meeting on April 26, 1999 at the Hopkins Center for the
Arts at 7:00 p.m. to review the report.
National League of Cities Update
Council Member Bakken updated the Council on the National League of Cities and
International Union of Local Authorities meeting he attended.
Public Meeting on Hidden Lakes
A public meeting will be held on April 14, 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 property located at 4121 Golden Valley Road.
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Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
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