09-21-99 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 21, 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 21, 1999 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy
Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
Lu Rockman, 130 Jersey Avenue North, stated she received a flyer in the mail about a
meeting to be held about sidewalks on Winnetka Avenue and wanted to know why she
received the notice. She also stated she heard the meeting was going to talk about the
possibility of blocking off streets on Laurel Avenue; stated that if Pennsylvania and
Winnetka Avenues are blocked there will be only two streets that would be connected to
Glenwood and Highway 55; expressed concern over the distribution of the traffic in the
area; the impact of closing the streets on Jersey Avenue; and stated she thought the notice
was not clear about the topics to be discussed.
Mayor Anderson clarified the notice that was sent to the area and encouraged participation
by the neighborhood.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - September 7, 1999; Special City Council
Meeting - September 14, 1999, and Council/Manager Meeting - September 14, 1999
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of September 7, 1999; Special City Council Meeting minutes
of September 14, 1999; and the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of September 14, 1999
as submitted.
The Mayor read the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of September 14, 1999.
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Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 21, 1999 as amended: Departmental Item - Trunk Highway 100
Reconstruction - Replace Resolution 99-84 - Clarify location - TH 100 East Frontage Road,
North of Lowry Terrace; and Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Robbinsdale and
Hopkins School Districts Youth Programs and Use of Potassium Chloride for De-Icing
Streets.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken 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 LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses #17580 to #17582 and #7210 to #7212.
*Solicitor's License - Meadowbrook Elementary School
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Meadowbrook Elementary School.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Golden Valley
VFW#7051 Ladies Auxiliary
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Golden Valley VFW#7051 Ladies Auxiliary.
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`Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Human Services Foundation - July 12, 1999 and August 9, 1999
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
Council Member Micks had questions about the bias offense listed in the 1998 report of
bias offenses in the state.
Mayor Anderson will contact the Chair of the Human Rights Commission to find out more
details about the incident and report back to the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the Human Rights Commission for August 12, 1999.
Public Hearing - Vacation of Platted Walkway, Utility and Drainage Easement- 2300
Nevada Avenue North
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, introduced the agenda item 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.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-80
RESOLUTION VACATING WALKWAY, DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY EASEMENT AT 2300 NEVADA 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.
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Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Park Plan Element
Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation introduced the agenda item 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.
Lu Rockman, 130 Jersey Avenue North, asked that since the Schaper family had donated
the land to the City, couldn't play equipment in the shape of a Cootie be installed on the
playground.
Anna Bergquist, 1300 Castle Court, asked what the plans are for Wesley Park.
Linda Loomis, Chair, Open Space and Recreation Commission, presented the Commission
report.
Lester Eck, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-81
RESOLUTION FORWARDING THE PARK PLAN 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 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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*Approval of Plat- Mills Jersey Avenue Addition
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-82
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT- MILLS JERSEY AVENUE ADDITION
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.
*Trunk Highway 100 Reconstruction - Order Preparation of Feasibility Study -
Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Street Facilities - TH 100, Glenwood Avenue to
North City Limits; Authorization to Acquire Permanent Utility Easements and
Temporary Construction Easements - Sanitary Sewer Construction - TH 100 East
Frontage Road, North of Lowry Terrace
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-83
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT
ON IMPROVEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION OF
CITY SANITARY SEWER, WATER, STORM SEWER AND STREET FACILITIES
TRUNK HIGHWAY 100, GLENWOOD AVENUE TO NORTH CITY LIMITS
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.
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-84
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT UTILITY
EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER ON THE EAST
FRONTAGE ROAD OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 100, NORTH OF LOWRY TERRACE
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*Trunk Highway 100 Reconstruction - Order Preparation of Feasibility Study -
Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Street Facilities - TH 100, Glenwood Avenue to
North City Limits; Authorization to Acquire Permanent Utility Easements and
Temporary Construction Easements - Sanitary Sewer Construction - TH 100 East
Frontage Road, North of Lowry Terrace - 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.
*Authorization for City to Purchase Property from MnDOT and Re-sell to James and
Beverly Lester- 1645 Lilac Drive
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase of a 20 foot by 120 foot parcel (about .005 acre) located directly south of the
Lester property from MnDOT for$1,593.00 and then sell the subject property to James and
Beverly Lester for$1,593.00.
Call for Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Turner's Crossroads, Turnpike Road to
Canadian Pacific Railroad - 10/5/99
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider a street vacation on Turner's Crossroads between Turnpike
Road and the Canadian Pacific Railroad for October 5, 1999.
Call for Public Hearing - Sanitary Sewer Easement Vacation - 4225 Golden Valley
Road - 10/5/99
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, introduced the agenda item. William Joynes answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing to consider a sanitary sewer easement vacation at 4225 Golden Valley
Road for October 5, 1999.
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*Quotes - Fire Station #3 Roof
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
replacement of the flat roof at Fire Station #3 from the lowest responsible bidder, B & B
roofing for$19,484.00. The quotes were as follows:
B & B Roofing $19,484.00
Sela Roofing 28,350.00
*Quotes - Snowplow and Hitch for 4x4 Truck
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
power reversible snowplow and hitch for a 4x4 truck from the lowest responsible bidder,
Aspen Equipment Co. for$2,580.00. The quotes were as follows:
Aspen Equipment Co. $2,580.00
J-Craft, Inc. 3,059.00
Kieger Enterprises Inc. 2,975.00
Quotes - Underbody Scraper
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase an
underbody scraper from the lowest responsible bidder, J-Craft for $2,784.00. The quotes
were as follows:
J-Craft, Inc. $2,784.00
Little Falls Machine, Inc. 3,100.00
*Quotes - Sander
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
sander from the lowest responsible bidder, Aspen Equipment Company for$2,175.00. The
quotes were as follows:
Aspen Equipment Company $2,175.00
J-Craft, Inc. 2,345.00
L-Z Truck Equipment Co. 2,545.00
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Announcement of Meetings
The next City Council meeting is October 5, 1999 at 6:30 p.m.
The Annual Human Rights Award will be presented at the City Council Meeting on October
19, 1999.
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.
Announcements of Meetings - Set Budget Workshop Dates
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to set the
budget workshop dates for November 4, 1999 and November 18, 1999 in the Council
Conference Room at City Hall.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson stated the Laurel Avenue/Winnetka Avenue Traffic Study meeting notice
talked about the schedule for the formation of an Advisory Committee. After discussion by
the Council, the following were some criteria to be used for possible appointment to the
Committee: representation from various streets included in the area; representation from
the Planning Commission and Open Space and Recreation Commission (member who
does not live in the area); and representative from the business area.
The Mayor and Staff will prepare a memo for the next Council meeting for Council
discussion on possible criteria for appointments. Mayor Anderson suggested the Council
review the SEH 1-394 Report.
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association -Award of Excellence - Schaper Park
Marcie Pagent, who works for the City of Inver Grove Heights, and represented the
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association, presented the Award of Excellence to Rick
Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation. The Award is being presented for
development of Schaper Park. Rick Jacobson expressed his thanks and appreciation to
City staff members from his department and others and the Open Space and Recreation
Commission for their assistance with the project.
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Presentation of Certificates of Appointment
Mayor Anderson presented Certificates of Appointment, mugs, city pins, pencil and pens to
the following board/commission appointees who were present: Juliet Fenyk and Linda
Hawkinson, Human Services Foundation; and Mike Perelstein, Human Rights Commission.
Peggy Rasmussen was unable to attend the meeting and her Certificate will be mailed.
Robbinsdale and Hopkins School Districts Youth Programs
Mayor Anderson reviewed the programs being conducted by the Robbinsdale School
District for their Community Ahead Program and the Hopkins School District for their 4 Our
Youth Program. The Robbinsdale School District will hold an open house for the Mentor
program for Hosterman Middle School on October 7, 1999 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Use of Potassium Chloride for De-Icing Streets
Council Member Micks requested staff to provide the Council with a staff report on the use
of potassium chloride for de-icing of streets.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
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