04-20-99 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 20, 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 20, 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 Grace Wineman Regarding Plymouth Avenue and Highway 169
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Grace Wineman, dated April 12, 1999 regarding Plymouth Avenue and
Highway 169 and request staff review the letter and report back to the Council.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting -April 8, 1999
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of April 8, 1999 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 20, 1999 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Items -
Environmental Committee and Hopkins School District/Schools in Community in
Partnership.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda as submitted.
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.
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*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #17411 to #17419 and #7169 to #7172.
*Solicitor's License - Clean Water Action Alliance
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Clean Water Action Alliance.
*Solicitor's License - Golden Valley VFW
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Golden Valley VFW.
*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 - March 15 and March 22, 1999
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - March 18, 1999
Human Rights Commission - March 11, 1999
Informal Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #198 - Grading, Drainage,
and Erosion Control
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 198, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment Regarding Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
William Joynes and Al Lundstrom, Environmental Technician answered questions from the
Council.
Dawn Hill, Surface Water Management Plan Advisory Committee, presented the
Committee report.
Kevin McAleese, Planning Commission, presented the Commission report.
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Informal Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #198 - Grading, Drainage
and Erosion Control - Continued
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 LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance#198, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN -YES JOHNSON -YES LESUER - YES MICKS -YES
Staff will clarify the language in the ordinance as requested by the Council prior to second
consideration.
Informal Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #199 - Tree Preservation
The following ordinance was MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE NO. 199, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment Regarding Tree Preservation
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
William Joynes and Al Lundstrom, Environmental Technician answered questions from the
Council.
Dawn Hill, Surface Water Management Plan Advisory Committee, presented the
Committee report.
Kevin McAleese, Planning Commission, 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #199, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN -YES JOHNSON -YES LESUER -YES MICKS -YES
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to evaluate the
tree preservation ordinance within a one year timeframe, with input from staff.
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Informal Public Hearing - First Consideration -Ordinance#200 - Council Salaries
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks:
ORDINANCE NO. 200, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Salaries of Mayor and Council Members
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.
John Giese, 5545 Golden Valley Road, supports the ordinance and stated the Council
should be compensated for the job.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #200, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON -YES BAKKEN -YES JOHNSON -YES LESUER -YES MICKS -YES
The Council discussed additional meetings to be added to the list for reimbursement and
agreed to add the following: Minnehaha Water Management Commission, School District
270 Meetings and Senior Services Board.
*Approval of Plat- Schmidt Addition
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-33
APPROVAL OF PLAT- SCHMIDT ADDITION
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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*Approval of Plat- Golden Hills Office Center- PUD #81
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-34
APPROVAL OF PLAT- GOLDEN HILLS OFFICE CENTER - PUD #81
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 PUD Permit- Golden Hills Office Center - PUD#81
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for Golden Hills Office Center, PUD
#81.
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with Hennepin County for Electronic Database
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-35
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
RELATING TO CONDITIONAL USE LICENSE TO USE
ELECTRONIC PROPRIETARY DATABASE
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 Final 1998 General Fund Budget
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the final 1998 general fund budget report.
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Recall Public Hearing - Senior Housing Project and Nursing Home Renovation
Project- Covenant Retirement Communities. Inc. - 5/18/99
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-36
RESOLUTION RESCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING ON
SENIOR HOUSING AND NURSING HOME RENOVATION PROJECT
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:
Call for Public Hearing - Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - 6020 Wayzata
Boulevard -5/4/99
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider a drainage and utility easement vacation for 6020 Wayzata
Boulevard for May 4, 1999.
*Bids - Removal of Tree Branches and Brush
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the Spring brush pick-up program from the only bidder, Tim's Tree Service for
$62,959.00.
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*Bids - Pavement Management Program - 99 SI 2 - St. Croix Area
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for 99 SI 2 to the lowest responsible bidder, Thomas and Sons for $1,96,909.46. The
bids are as follows:
Base Bid plus
Alternate 1 Base Bid
Thomas and Sons $1,896,909.46 $1,975,625.46
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. 1,927,593.94 2,025,631.14
C. S. McCrossan 2,001,577.58 2,044,513.58
Hardrives, Inc. 2,095,447.42 2,105,465.82
Doboszenski and Sons, Inc. 2,125,976.19 2,154,600.19
Palda and Sons, Inc. 2,199,248.95 2,271,810.79
Announcements of Meetings
Mayor Anderson thanked the Human Services Foundation members and participants in the
Run the Valley event held on April 17, 1999.
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 Board of Review will be held on April 22, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Northwest Cable 12 will be holding an Open House on April 24, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m.
A Special Council Workshop on Housing will be held on April 27, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. at City
Hall.
Golden Valley Day at Nicklow's Restaurant is May 1, 1999.
The next City Council Meeting is May 4, 1999 at 6:30 p.m.
The Area B Task Force will meet on April 27, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. to review the proposed
plans for the area.
"Report Card on Our Youth" meeting is April 26, 1999 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts at
7:00 p.m.
Mayor Anderson stated the candidate that was going to fill the Planning Commission has
moved from the City. The City will advertise the vacancy on the cable system and
newspaper.
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Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson read a statement related to comments made at the March 16, 1999
Council meeting.
Mayor Anderson stated she has received a letter about senior citizen rates for water and
sewer utility and she will forward the letter to staff for their review and report.
Mayor Anderson stated she would be meeting with the League of Women Voters regarding
the letter about the City Council meetings.
Council Housing Meeting -4/27/99
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda. Mayor Anderson will contact the Human Rights
Commission and Planning Commission Chair regarding the joint meeting on housing.
Set Date for Board/Commission Dinner
The Council set June 21, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. as the date and time for the annual
Board/Commission dinner.
Environmental Committee
Council Member LeSuer reviewed suggestions for the formation of an Environmental
Committee.
Staff was requested to develop a framework for the formation of an Environmental
Committee and report back to the Council.
Hopkins School District/Schools in Community in Partnership
Council Member LeSuer updated the Council on the meetings he has attended. The
Council will discuss at a future meeting this Committee and how it relates to services
provided by the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council.
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Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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ary E.E'nderson, Mayor
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J ,y Nal6, Administr-i e Secretary