06-14-99 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 14, 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 June 14, 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.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
Nancy Azzam, 2300 Noble Avenue North, distributed a copy of the bill, which passed by
the Legislature, which states that cities cannot appoint city employees as their
representative to the watershed management organizations in their City; and requests the
City Council to support the new law.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
*Letter from Jeff Hansen Regarding Resignation from Human Services Foundation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Jeff Hansen, dated June 7, 1999 regarding resignation from Human
Services Foundation and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
Letter from Dean Mooney Regarding Resignation as Director of Public Safety
William Joynes announced that Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety will be resigning
his position to take a position at the Metropolitan Transit Commission, which is effective
July 16, 1999. Dean Mooney expressed his appreciation to the City Council and to Bill
Joynes for the support they have shown him throughout the years.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting -June 1, 1999
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of June 1, 1999 as submitted.
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Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 14, 1999 as amended: Letter from Dean Mooney Regarding Resignation
as Director of Public Safety.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer 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 Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #17507 to #17508 and #7184.
*Fireworks Display - General Mills
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
fireworks display for General Mills employee picnic to be held on June 22, 1999 at their
offices at One General Mills Boulevard.
*Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - May 24, 1999
Joint City Council, Human Rights & Planning Commission Meeting on Housing - May 13,
1999
Human Rights Commission -April 8, and May 13, 1999
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 14, 1999
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #204 - Rezoning to Light Industrial Zoning District -
Portion of 845 Meadow Lane
The following ordinance was MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE NO. 204, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rezoning from Open Development Zoning District to Light Industrial Zoning District
Portion of Property Located at 845 Meadow Lane North
City of Golden Valley, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item.
Paula Pentel, 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 Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #204, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON -YES BAKKEN -YES JOHNSON -YES LESUER -YES MICKS -YES
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #84 - Animal Humane
Society
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
Al Stensrud, Animal Humane Society Executive Director; and Dan Gallagher with Mjorud
Architecture 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 Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary design plan for PUD #84, Animal Humane Society, subject to the following
conditions:
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June 14, 1999
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #84 - Animal Humane
Society - Continued
1. Establishment of a written agreement between the AHS and Minneapolis Park
Board regarding the use of the east half of vacated France Avenue adjacent to the
AHS.
2. The vacation of Sunnyridge Lane should coincide with the approval of PUD #84.
3. There should be adequate frontage along Meadow Lane for the AHS that meets the
100-foot minimum requirement stipulated in the PUD section of the Zoning Code.
4. The memo to Mark Grimes from Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, dated May 19, 1999 be
considered part of the preliminary design plan approval.
5. The memo to Mark Grimes from Gary Johnson, Building Official, dated May 12,
1999 become a part of this approval.
6. The memo to Mark Grimes from Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal, dated May 13,
1999 shall become a part of this approval.
7. Up to 50 parking spaces may be "proof of parking" spaces. These spaces shall be
constructed when the Director of Planning and Development deems they are
necessary to meet increased parking demand on the site.
8. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the general plan of
development.
9. After the general plan of development is approved, the AHS will be required to
submit a plat of the property which shall show all necessary utility easements as
required by the City Engineer.
10. No building shall be more than two stories in height.
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN -YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES MICKS -YES
Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendment- Transportation Plan Element
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
Bob Shaffer, 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.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-45
RESOLUTION FORWARDING THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE
GOLDEN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT
BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES INCLUDING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
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June 14, 1999
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Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Transportation Plan Element -
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, 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.
Staff was requested to check the roadway designation of Pennsylvania Avenue South,
south of Laurel Avenue to determine if it was designated as a collector.
Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendment-Wastewater Plan Element
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
Bob Shaffer, 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.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-46
RESOLUTION FORWARDING THE WASTEWATER ELEMENT OF THE
GOLDEN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT
BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES INCLUDING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
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.
Second Public Hearing - Ordinance #203 - Massage Parlors, Saunas and Other Adult
Oriented Services
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 203, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment Regarding Massage Parlors, Saunas and Other Adult Oriented Services
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June 14, 1999
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Second Public Hearing - Ordinance #203 - Massage Parlors, Saunas and Other Adult
Oriented Services -Continued
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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #203, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON -YES LESUER - YES MICKS -YES
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
beer and/or wine at Brookview Park.
*Approval of Plat-Val-Wood Third Addition
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-47
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT -VAL-WOOD THIRD ADDITION
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.
*Approval of Plat- Covenant Retirement Community - PUD #1B
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-48
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT-PUD #1 B -
COVENANT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
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June 14, 1999
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*Approval of Plat - Covenant Retirement Community - PUD #1B - Continued
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.
*Authorization to Sign PUD Permit -Amendment#3 - PUD #1B - Covenant Retirement
Community
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for Amendment #3, PUD #1B,
Covenant Retirement Community.
*Six-Month Extension for Review of City's Comprehensive Plan
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-49
RESOLUTION REQUESTING A SIX-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE
JUNE 30, 1999 DUE DATE FOR REVIEW OF THE CITY OF
GOLDEN VALLEY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY
WITH AMENDED METROPOLITAN COUNCIL POLICY PLANS
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.
*98 MI 1 - Burial of Overhead Power Lines - Winnetka Heights Drive, Winnetka
Avenue North to Pennsylvania Avenue North - Call for Feasibility Study
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-50
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
98 MI 1
WINNETKA HEIGHTS DRIVE, WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH
TO PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH
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*98 Ml 1 - Burial of Overhead Power Lines - Winnetka Heights Drive, Winnetka
Avenue North to Pennsylvania Avenue North - Call for Feasibility Study - Continued
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.
98 Ml 1 - Burial of Overhead Power Lines -Winnetka Heights Drive, Winnetka Avenue
North to Pennsylvania Avenue North -Call for Public Hearing - 7/6/99
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-51
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
98 MI 1
WINNETKA HEIGHTS DRIVE, WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH
TO PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH
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,
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 Feasibility Study- 2000 Pavement Management Program
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-52
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
2000 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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; 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 the Amendment of Housing Development Revenue Bond (Mallard Creek
Apartment Project) Series 1985, Approving Form of the.Amendment and Authorizing
Execution and Delivery of Amendment and Documents
Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the agenda item.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-53
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
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,
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.
Amendment to Fee Resolution for Massage Parlors and Certificates
Iliam Joynes introduced the agenda item. Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety
reviewed the fees and answered questions from the Council.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-54
RESOLUTION AMENDING FEE RESOLUTION
REGARDING MASSAGE AND RELATED FEES
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; 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.
Honeywell Field Purchase Agreement
Iliam Joynes updated on the Council on the negotiations with Honeywell for the
purchase of the Little League fields at Honeywell. He further stated they will continue to
talk to Honeywell and will report back to the Council if an agreement is made.
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Announcements of Meetings
The League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference will be held in Rochester, Minnesota
from June 15 to June 18, 1999.
The Board/Commission Dinner will be held on June 21, 1999 at the Brookview Community
Center beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The City Open House will be held on June 23, 1999 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The Housing Task Force will be meet on June 29, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
The next City Council Meeting is July 6, 1999.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Administrative Hearing - Hotel License Renewal - Mininns Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley
Travelodge
William Joynes stated that as of this date the City has not received any application for
renewal of the hotel license so a hearing at this time would not be appropriate. Allen
Barnard stated that no action is required as no application has been submitted. William
Joynes and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
Review Ad Hoc Housing Task Force Agenda
Mayor Anderson reviewed the agenda for the meeting.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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Mary E. Ao'erson, Mayor
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