09-07-99 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 7, 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 September 7, 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting -August 17, 1999
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of August 17, 1999 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 7, 1999 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Human
Services Foundation Classic Golf Tournament, Update on Golden Valley Inn; Development
of Charge for Environmental Committee; Update on City Survey.
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.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #17529 to #17532, #17577 -#17579 and #7206 to #7209.
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*Peddler's License - Grace Kee
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the peddler's license for Grace Kee.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - July 15, 1999
Board of Zoning Appeals - July 27, 1999
Human Rights Commission - July 8, 1999
Joint Planning Commission/Open Space and Recreation Commission -August 9, 1999
Public Hearing - Issuance and Sale of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds -
Courage Center Project - Series 1999
Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
Cynthia Chamberlain, Underwriter, 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.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-74
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$2,000,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND
(COURAGE CENTER PROJECT)
SERIES 1999
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.
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Public Hearing - 98 MI 1 - Winnetka Heights Drive, Winnetka Avenue North to
Pennsylvania Avenue North - Order Construction and Advertise for Bids -Adopt and
Confirm Special Assessments
Jeannine Clancy presented the project and answered questions from the Council. Allen
Barnard answered questions regarding the hearing process.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon on approval of the project and confirmation
of the special assessments.
Norman Nelson, 7620 Winnetka Heights Drive, stated that the majority of the neighbors are
in favor of the project, that NSP and ATT both agree the project should go forward and
asked the Council to approve the project.
Renee Plumart, 7500 Winnetka Heights Drive, petitioner, stated there is a pole on her
property that is near the waters' edge and guide wires hold it up and expressed concern if
the power line goes down; stated that it would be hard to deal with the poles going down
during a storm as they will be hard to get to and will damage property; stated the
neighborhood had a meeting and decided to cut the poles down and move them in
manageable sections; and asked the Council to approve the project.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-75
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
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 Bakken
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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Public Hearing - 98 MI 1 - Winnetka Heights Drive, Winnetka Avenue North to
Pennsylvania Avenue North - Order Construction and Advertise for Bids -Adopt and
Confirm Special Assessments - Continued
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-76
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR
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 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 Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
beer and/or wine requests at Brookview Park.
*Approval of Plat- PUD #83 - General Mills Addition
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-77
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT- PUD #83 - GENERAL MILLS
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.
*Approval of PUD Permit- PUD #83 - General Mills Addition
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for PUD #83, General Mills Addition.
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*Authorization to Sign Agreement with MnDOT for Installation of Emergency Vehicle
Preemption System at Highway 55 and Douglas Drive
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-78
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF A NEW EMERGENCY
VEHICLE PREEMPTION SYSTEM ON THE EXISTING TRAFFIC
CONTROL SIGNAL AT TRUNK HIGHWAY 55 AND DOUGLAS DRIVE NORTH
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.
Update on Laurel Avenue/Winnetka Avenue South Traffic Study and Proposed
Sidewalks
William Joynes and Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions
from the Council.
The Council by consensus agreed to delay construction of the sidewalks until the work of
the proposed advisory committee is completed.
Resolution Relating to a Project Under the Municipal Industrial Development Act,
Giving the Project Preliminary Approval Subject to a Public Hearing - Breck School -
10/5/99
Don Taylor introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-79
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, GIVING THE PUBLIC PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING
(BRECK SCHOOL)
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Resolution Relating to a Project Under the Municipal Industrial Development Act,
Giving the Project Preliminary Approval Subject to a Public Hearing - Breck School -
10/5/99 - 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, 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 -Vacation of Platted Walkway, Utility and Drainage Easement
2300 Nevada Avenue North - 9/21/99
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to call for a public
hearing to consider a vacation of a platted walkway, utility and drainage easement at 2300
Nevada Avenue North on September 21, 1999.
Call for Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Park Plan Element -
9/21/99
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider the comprehensive plan amendment for the park plan element
for September 21, 1999.
Bids - Emergency Vehicle Preemption Systems
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the emergency vehicle preemption systems to the lowest responsible bidder, Killmer
Electrical Company for$68,443.00. The bids were as follows:
Killmer Electrical Company $68,443.00
Electrical Installation & Maintenance 74,930.00
Collins Electrical Systems 99,000.00
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Bids - 99 SS 1 - Madison Storm Sewer and Pond Construction
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for 99 SS 1 - Madison Storm Sewer and Pond construction to the lowest responsible
bidder, G. L. Contracting for $248,312.28. The bids were as follows:
G. L. Contracting $248,312.28
Thomas & Sons Construction Inc. 281,077.71
Kevitt Excavating Inc. 283,343.30
Announcement of Meetings
The next Council/Manager meeting is September 14, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting is September 14, 1999 at 7:00
p.m.
The next City Council meeting is September 21, 1999 at 6:30 p.m.
The TwinWest's Golden Valley Business Council Fundraiser will be held on September 15,
1999 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Colonnade Building.
The LMC/AMM Metro Regional Meeting will be held on September 16, 1999 from 3:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. at the New Brighton Community Center.
Announcements of Meetings - Set Date for Special City Council Meeting - 9/14/99
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set a
Special City Council Meeting at 6:45 p.m. on September 14, 1999.
Staff will provide the list of meeting dates the Council has to choose from when conducting
their budget meetings.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
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*Proclamation for Citizenship Day and Constitution Week 9/17 - 9/23/99
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
September 17, 1999 as Citizenship Day and September 17, 1999 to September 23, 1999
as Constitution Week.
Establishment of Annual Human Rights Award
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Human Rights Commission request to establish an Annual Human Rights Award to be
given to a resident of the City.
Board/Commission Appointments
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Term Expires
Larry Bakken Northwest Suburbs Cable Commission 1/1/00
Marti Micks (alternate) Northwest Suburbs Cable Commission 1/1/00
Peggy Rasmussen Planning Commission 3/1/01
Juliet Fenyk Human Services Foundation 4/1/01 - Business
Linda Hawkinson Human Services Foundation 4/1/00 - Citizen-at-Large
Mike Perelstein Human Rights Commission 3/1/00
Mayor Anderson stated there are still vacancies on the Human Services Foundation and
interested residents should contact city staff for an application.
Registration for NLC Congress of Cities & Exposition - 11/30 - 12/4/99
Mayor Anderson requested that any Council Member who wants to attend the NLC
Congress of Cities & Exposition notify staff.
Update on Golden Valley Inn
Council Member LeSuer stated the weeds and grass have overgrown the site and wanted
an update on the status of the property. William Joynes stated the property is in
receivership. He also stated the property may be sold by September 15, 1999 and a new
owner may take over the site. He will keep the Council informed of the sale.
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Development of Charge for Environmental Committee
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request staff
to develop a proposed charge for establishment of a permanent Environmental Committee
for Council consideration in November, 1999.
Update on City Survey
Council Member Micks asked about the status of the city survey. William Joynes stated
the survey report should be available within about two weeks.
Human Services Foundation Classic Golf Tournament.
Council Member Johnson stated the Human Services Foundation Golf Classic will be held
on September 25, 1999, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the Brookview Golf Course and
encouraged golfers and non-golfers to participate.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. ziefeikafti
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Mary E. A erson, Mayor
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