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10-19-99 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 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 October 19, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks. Also present were: Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the 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. Letter from Eugene Klein Regarding Special Assessments MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Eugene Klein, dated October 19, 1999 regarding special assessments. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - October 5, 1999 and Council/Manager Meeting - October 12, 1999 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of October 5, 1999 as submitted. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of October 12, 1999 as submitted. The Mayor read the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of October 12, 1999. Approval of Agenda MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of October 19, 1999 as amended: Addition of Letters and/or Petition - Letter for Eugene Klein Regarding Special Assessments; Addition of Organization Item - Approval of Minutes - Council/Manager Meeting - October 12, 1999; and Mayor and Council Item - Receipt of Executive Summary. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as submitted. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 2 Approval of Consent Agenda - Continued Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda. *Approval of Check Register MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. *General Business and Heating Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #17584 - #17585 and #7216 - #7220. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Board of Zoning Appeals -August 24, 1999 Planning Commission - September 27, 1999 Building Board of Review-August 16, September 20, and October 4, 1999 Public Hearing - Special Assessments Jeannine Clancy reviewed the street improvement projects on the assessment roll. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Joan Cruise, 1933 Adair Avenue North, stated she has a double bungalow and is going to be assessed $4,200 but stated that some residents have twice as much yard as she does and are only paying $2,200 and she wanted to know why she is paying more money; and asked why the assessment for commercial property is handled differently. Mike Duthoy, 6000 Westmore Way, stated his street is not completed and wanted to know why he is being assessed when the project is not done; feels that there is a potential for damage to the street, curb and gutter because the top layer is not on; asked who will pay for the damage that may be done to the street; and expressed concern about the sod that was previously laid as it was done in a hurried fashion and a poor manner and feels it should be replaced. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 3 Public Hearing - Special Assessments - Continued Sharon Janzen, 6050 St. Croix Avenue North, asked if there would be a penalty for any prepayment of the assessment after this year. Joseph Brockin, 2230 Vale Crest Road, asked about the use of municipal bonds to pay for the project, wanted to know why there is a 7% interest charge; stated he never heard that there was a tax levy for the project on top of the special assessment and is concerned over future tax levy. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-93 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 1999 STREET IMPROVEMENT 99 SI 2 AND 99 SI 3 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. Don Taylor, Finance Director reviewed the assessment roll for delinquent utility bills 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 Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-94 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR 1999 DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLING Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 4 Public Hearing - Special Assessments - 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. Don Taylor, Finance Director reviewed the assessment roll for miscellaneous charges 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 Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-95 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR 1999 MISCELLANEOUS BILLING 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. Jeannine Clancy reviewed the assessment roll for 1998 driveways and answered questions from the Council. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-96 RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS THAT INVOLVE 1998 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 5 Public Hearing - Special Assessments - Continued Jeannine Clancy reviewed the assessment roll for 1999 Driveways and answered questions from the Council. Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-97 RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS THAT INVOLVE 1999 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 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. Public Hearing - Ordinance #208 - Conditional Use Permit - 4901 Olson Memorial Highway The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer: ORDINANCE NO. 208, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 99-77 4901 Olson Memorial Highway Parents in Community Action, Inc., Applicant Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item. Alice Dillon, Executive Director, Parents in Community Action, Inc.; and Vern Swedberg, SSV Architecture Inc., applicants, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council. Kevin McAleese, Planning Commissioner, 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 6 Public Hearing - Ordinance #208 - Conditional Use Permit - 4901 Olson Memorial Highway - Continued MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #208, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER -YES MICKS -YES Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendment-Water Supply Plan Element Jeannine Clancy 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. Matt Swanson, 2200 Vale Crest Road, he had questions regarding the connection to the City of St. Louis Park and other water sources referenced in the plan; the target date for completion; asked about the negotiation process with the City of Minneapolis; and feels the plan doesn't present a detailed plan for increasing water conservation throughout the area. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-98 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WATER SUPPLY PLAN ELEMENT OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 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. The Council requested staff to place the topic of consideration of rates that encourage water conservation and other ways to educate the public about conservation as an item for the Winter workshop. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 7 Informal Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #209 - Liquor License Administrative Penalties and Sanctions for Violations The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken: ORDINANCE NO. 209 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amending Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Regulations for Liquor License Administrative Penalties and Sanctions for Violations Bob Shellum, Director of Public Safety introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard 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. Barbara Juliar, 3037 Kyle Avenue North, asked if a public hearing notice is required for consideration of the ordinance amendment. Jack Lanners, MGM Liquor Warehouse, 7704 Olson Memorial Highway; applauds the efforts of the City and is in favor of no suspension on a off-sale license for a first time violation, as an on sale license establishment can still remain open and serve food to its customers; and stated they do training with their personnel and will continue to do their best to prevent liquor sales to minors. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #209, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON -YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON -YES LESUER -YES MICKS - YES *Receipt of August 1999 General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the August 1999 general fund budget report. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 8 *Waiver of Public Hearing and Ordering Construction - RSL 224 - Olson Memorial Highway and Zane Avenue North Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-99 RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3 AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 224 OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY AND ZANE 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 - RSL 222A - Oregon Avenue North, Plymouth Avenue to Olympia Street Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-100 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT RSL 222A OREGON AVENUE NORTH, PLYMOUTH AVENUE TO OLYMPIA STREET 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 Public Hearing - RSL 222A - Oregon Avenue North, Plymouth Avenue to Olympia Street - 11/16/99 Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 9 Call for Public Hearing - RSL 222A - Oregon Avenue North, Plymouth Avenue to Olympia Street- 11/16/99 - Continued Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-101 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 222A OREGON AVENUE NORTH, PLYMOUTH AVENUE TO OLYMPIA STREET 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. Authorizing Issuance and Sale: $6,510,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1999C; $11,150,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1999B; Supplemental Resolutions: $6,510,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1999C; $11,150,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Dave MacGillivray, Springsted Inc., reviewed the bond sale and answered questions from the Council. Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-102 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $6,510,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1999C 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 10 Authorizing Issuance and Sale: $6,510,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1999C; $11,150,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1999B; Supplemental Resolutions: 6,510,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1999C; $11,150,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 99-103 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $11,150,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1999D 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. The Council did not need to consider Resolution 99-104 - Supplemental Resolution Relating to $6,510,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1999C; and Resolution 99-105 Supplemental Resolution Relating to $11,150,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1999D. 1999 Human Rights Award Presentation - Bill Hobbs Hilmer Erickson, Chair, Human Rights Commission, presented the background on the award. Mayor Anderson presented the 1999 Human Rights Award to Bill Hobbs. It will be called the Golden Valley Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award in the future. The Council expressed their appreciation to Bill Hobbs. Bill Hobbs thanked the Council for the award. The Council took a recess for cake and coffee Mayor and Council Communications Mayor Anderson reviewed the meetings she had with a third grade class and a Girl Scout Troop. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 11 Mayor and Council Communications - Continued The Council requested staff to place the topic of youth involvement in government as an item for the Winter workshop. Receipt of Residential Community Survey and Executive Summary Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the residential community survey and executive summary and invite Bill Morris to attend the November 16, 1999 Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. to review the survey results. Allianz/Life USA Office Complex Environmental Assessment Worksheet: Authorization to Publish for 30 Day Comment Period and Set Meeting for Public Comment- 11/16/99 Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Environmental Assessment Worksheet be distributed as outlined by the Environmental Quality Board. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set an informational meeting for November 16, 1999. Request by Paul Pranghofer for Placement of Shed in Side Yard Setback Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the staff report from Mark Grimes, dated October 13, 1999. Announcements of Meetings The next City Council meeting is November 3, 1999. Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1999 Page 12 Announcements of Meetings -Set Date for Canvassing Board Meeting Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to set the Canvassing Board Meeting for November 3, 1999 at 6:15 p.m. Laurel/Winnetka Avenue Advisory Committee Appointments and Summary of Comments Received from Open House The Council discussed the formation of the Committee and recommended the following appointees: • Ridgeway - Paul Daniels • Laurel - Charles Bottemiller and Paul McEnroe • Winnetka (North of Laurel) - June Sirney • Winnetka (South of Laurel) - Patricia Jocelyn • Jersey (North of Western) - Gregg Hackett • Jersey (South of Western) - Tom Lieberman • Pennsylvania - Caryl Eschweiler The Council further decided that the Western category should have 2 representatives and Ellis Gottlieb's name should be removed from the Pennsylvania category and added to the Western category. Staff should notify any property owner with front or sideyards on Western Avenue of the committee and ask if they would be interested in participating. Staff should ask the Lupient Companies if it would like a representative on the committee. The Council decided to remove Linda Loomis from the Other category; and reballot with the four remaining representatives who were chosen as first choice. The Council will reballot for the Business Representative and the Western Representatives prior to the November 3, 1999 Council Meeting. The Council requested staff to call members of the Planning Commission and Open Space and Recreation Commission to find out if anyone would be interested in serving on the committee. Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Fan 1,64,4) Mary E. A rson, Mayor ATTEST:i , Os y Nally Administrative 1-cretary