11-03-99 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 3, 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 November 3, 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; Barb Ross, Acting 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.
*Receipt of West Suburban Mediation Center Third Quarter Report
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the West Suburban Mediation Center Third Quarter Report, dated October 13, 1999.
Petition Regarding Allianz/Life USA Office Development
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item. William Joynes reviewed the petition and
stated he would report back to the Council on the approval process involved with this
project, the legal requirements and future action required.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the petition, dated October 24, 1999 regarding the Allianz/Life USA Office development
and directed staff to develop a response to the petition.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - October 19, 1999
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of October 19, 1999 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 3, 1999 as amended: Addition of Letters and/or Petition - Petition
Regarding Allianz/Life USA Office Development.
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Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as submitted.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license #17586 -#178878 and #7221 -#7223.
*Gambling License Exemption - Church of Good Shepherd
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the gambling license exemption for Church of Good Shepherd.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission -August 19, 1999
Open Space and Recreation Commission - September 27, 1999
Human Rights Commission - September 9, 1999
Board of Zoning Appeals - September 28, 1999
Informal Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #209 - Liquor License
Administrative Penalties and Sanctions for Violations
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE NO. 209, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Regulations for
Liquor License Administrative Penalties and Sanctions for Violations
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Informal Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #209 - Liquor License
Administrative Penalties and Sanctions for Violations - Continued
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Bob Shellum, Director of Public Safety
reviewed the ordinance amendment 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 Bakken, seconded by Johnson 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
Public Hearing - Ordinance #210 - Conditional Use Permit - 9220 Olson Memorial
Highway
William Joynes stated staff is requesting the item be continued to the next City Council
meeting to allow the applicant time to submit a revised site plan.
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 LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to continue
consideration of Ordinance #210 until the November 16, 1999 City Council meeting.
*Continued Participation in Livable Communities Act for 2000
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-106
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE
LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT CALENDAR YEAR 2000
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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*Receipt of September 1999 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the September 1999 general fund budget report.
Call for Public Hearing - Installation of No Parking Signs - Zane Avenue North and
Lindsay Street- 11/16/99
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to call for an
informal public hearing to consider installation of no parking signs on Zane Avenue North
and Lindsay Street for November 16, 1999.
Mayor Anderson stated she had received a letter from the business located at 1109 Zane
Avenue North regarding the pedestrian crossing, and referred said letter to staff to prepare
a response.
Mayor and Council Communications and Announcements of Meetings
Mayor Anderson stated the residents who live around Olson School will be meeting with
the Robbinsdale School District on November 17, 1999 to discuss the proposed uses for
the school.
Council Member LeSuer questioned the possibility of the closing of Robbinsdale School
District closing Sandburg Middle School Mayor Anderson stated she had attended the
School District and City Officials meeting at which it was stated the closing of Sandburg
was very remote and is not recommended by staff.
The next Council/Manager Meeting is November 9, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. This will be the first
meeting videotaped on a trail basis for the Council's review. William Joynes reviewed the
agenda items for the meeting.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority is November 9, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
The next City Council Meeting will be November 16, 1999 at 6:30 p.m.
Council Member Bakken stated the National League of Cities' top innovations for 1999 has
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been selected and Golden Valley was one of the top six winners from fifty-six applicants
who submitted a project. They participated with fifteen other communities to produce "A
Planbook for Post World War II Houses".
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Mayor and Council Communications and Announcements of Meetings - Continued
Mayor Anderson stated she attended the VFW Annual Meeting and the son of Ed
Anderson, Fire Inspector, is an Eagle Scout and was recognized for his project in Golden
Valley; and Joanne Paul, Crime Prevention Specialist, was recognized for her crime
prevention work.
Receipt of Minnaga Pond Concept Study and Report Finds
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Rich Simons, 2157 Regent Avenue North, presented a report on behalf of the
neighborhood and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the and approve the Minnaqua Pond Concept Study.
Human Services Foundation Annual Report
Terri DeVeau, Human Services Foundation Chair, reviewed the funding report and
answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the 2000 Allocation Report, and approve sending the allocation letters to the
organizations involved.
The Council expressed their appreciation to the Human Services Foundation for their work
on determining the allocation and their fundraising efforts.
Establishment of the Laurel/Winnetka Avenues Traffic Study Advisory Committee
The Council discussed the formation of the Committee and recommended the following
appointees:
• Western - Debra Weberdink and James Norkosky
• Other- Mary Banner
• Business - Joan Kroehnert
The Council will wait until the Planning Commission and Open Space and Recreation
Commission holds their next meeting and allow them to select a representative to serve on
the Committee.
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Establishment of the Laurel/Winnetka Avenues Traffic Study Advisory Committee -
Continued
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 99-107
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR THE LAUREUWINNETKA AVENUES TRAFFIC STUDY
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.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
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Mary E. A derson, Mayor
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