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06-15-82 City Council Minutesna Regular Meeting 1 of the City Council June 15, 1982 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 15, 1982 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; City Engineer, Lowell Odland; City Attorney, Robert Skare and Deputy City Clerk, Judy Nally. Approval of Minutes - June 1, 1982 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously 'to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of June 1, 1982, as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of June 15, 1982, as amended. Addition of Item 3F: Letter from James Redmond Regarding Closing of the Access Road Between East Bound TH 55 and the South Frontage Road Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except removal of 1Fle - Mr. Steak - Sunday Sale. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses #7740 to #7747. *Sunday Sale, On -Sale and Wine Liquor License Renewals MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the renewal of liquor licenses for Sunday sale to: Holiday Motor Motel, Chester Bird American Legion and Golden Valley VFW #7051; for on -sale to: Schuller's; and for wine to: Mr. Steak. *Raffle License - Courage Auxiliary MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of a raffle license to the Courage Auxiliary, stipulating that tickets can not be sold until June 26, 1982, because of the mandatory 30 day waiting period required by law. 1 11 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council June 15, 1982 Liquor License Violation Hearing - Westview Liquor Store Dean Mooney - Deputy Director - reviewed the liquor license violation for Westview Liquor Store and answered questions from the Council. Robert Halseth - Owner - was present to answer questions from the Council. MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to suspend the liquor license for Westview Liquor Store for five consecutive days beginning Monday, June 21, 1982 and the Council also determined that the violation was not willful. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - May 13, 1982 Building Board of Review - June 7, 1982 Honeywell Remodeling John Worwa - Honeywell and William O'Malley - Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. - were present to review the remodeling plans for Honeywell and answer questions from the Council. Approval granted with approval of Building Board of Review minutes. James Ford Bell Research Center Addition John MacWagrter, Ken Hreha, Ed Beck, and Bernie Edstrom - James Ford Bell Research Center and Ron Snyder - Ellerbe, Inc. - were present to review the plans for the addition to the James Ford Bell Research Center and answer questions from the Council. Public Hearing - Amendment to PUD #28 - Pondwood Office Park Richard VanSickle - Proponent - was present to answer questions from the Council. Peggy Leppik - Planning Commissioner - stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment. 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 Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PLAN FOR PUD #28 - PONDWOOD OFFICE PARK 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, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 317. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 15, 1982 Public Hearing - First Reading - Revision to Zoning Ordinance - Commercial Zoning District MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Commercial Zoning Districts) Lowell Odland and Jeff Sweet 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 Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Public Hearing - Consider Closing of the Access Road Between East Bound TH 55 and the South Frontage Road Linda Kadue - 511 Valley Wood Circle - Proponent - was present to review the reasons why she circulated the petition and answered questions from the Council. Dean Mooney - Deputy Director - was present to review the concerns of the Public Safety Department and answer questions from the Council and public. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Linda Kadue - 511 Valley Wood Circle - She felt there is alot of unecessary traffic in the area and felt that with the Fire Station being in that area it would cut down on the amount of traffic, but it has not. Mike White - 440 Valley Wood Circle - He stated there is an additional access to the area via Lilac Drive for fire and police vehicles. John Sunness - 5620 Woodstock Avenue - He had questions regarding who closed the access off Highway 100 and who is responsible for the lights there. Curtis Stangler - 469 Valley Wood Circle - He felt that the notice informing residents of the hearing from the City did not state the petition correctly, that cars speed down the access road and he feels that the police should tag people speeding. He is not in favor of closing the access. Orville Rubow - 5735 Olson Memorial Highway - He wanted to know why he did not receive a notice of the meeting. Mrs. White - 440 Valley Wood Circle - She is concerned for the safety of the children walking to visit friends and for children at the bus stop and asked if a sidewalk could be installed on the corner where the bus stops. James Fiorentino - 5630 Woodstock Avenue - He feels it is a dangerous intersection with a high number of cars using the street and a study should be done of the area and suggested using Valley Wood as an exit only, striping the road and installing traffic signs. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 15, 1982 Public Hearing - Consider Closing of the Access Road Between East Bound TH 55 and the South Frontage Road - Continued Jerry Uzzell - 510 Valley Wood Circle - He stated that there is a lot of noise at the intersection. Mr. Thompson - 521 Valley Wood Circle - He stated that people who are new to the area get confused by the traffic situation in the area. J. H. Beckman - 5721 Woodstock Avenue - He wanted to know who has jurisdiction over Turners Crossroad. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Lowell Odland and Dean Mooney answered questions from the Council and public. Staff was requested to check with the State into the possibility of turning the highway lights on at the intersection to southbound highway 100. MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to request staff meet with MnDOT to research alternatives, without closing the access, bring a recommendation back to the Council and notify Linda Kadue of MnDOT action. Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Busch Street MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to defer consideration of the vacation of Busch Street until July 20, 1982. *Letter from Governor Quie Regarding I-394 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Governor Al Quie, dated May 24, 1982, regarding I-394. *Letter from Eileen Roehlke, Hennepin Cou Countv Fair Agricultural Society Regarding the MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Eileen Roehlke, dated June 1, 1982, regarding the County Fair and inform her of the City's intent not to contribute funds to help finance the County Fair. Public Hearing - Kraus -Anderson Industrial Revenue Bond Application Jeff Sweet requested that this item be deferred until the July 20, 1982 Council meeting. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to defer consideration of the Kraus -Anderson Industrial Revenue Bond Application until July 20, 1982. Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - PUD #35 - Busch Site Office/Warehouse MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to defer consideration of PUD #35 .pntil July 20, 1982. Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Busch Street MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to defer consideration of the vacation of Busch Street until July 20, 1982. *Letter from Governor Quie Regarding I-394 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Governor Al Quie, dated May 24, 1982, regarding I-394. *Letter from Eileen Roehlke, Hennepin Cou Countv Fair Agricultural Society Regarding the MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Eileen Roehlke, dated June 1, 1982, regarding the County Fair and inform her of the City's intent not to contribute funds to help finance the County Fair. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 15, 1982 Letter from Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Regarding Changes in Joint Powers Agreement Edward Silberman - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commissioner - was present to outline the changes to the Joint Powers Agreement and answer questions from the Council. Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE BASSETT CREEK FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION TO PREPARE AN AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND A PLAN TO REORGANIZE THE COMMISSION TO COMPLY WITH SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION ADOPTED BY THE 1982 MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE 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, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 318-319. Letter from Josephine Nunn, Suburban Public Health Nursing Service Regarding Meeting ate MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously -to receive and file the letter from Josephine Nunn, Suburban Public Health Nursing Service, dated June 7, 1982, regarding a meeting with the Suburban Public Health Nursing Service. Council Member Mitchell will attend the meeting on June 24, 1982 with the Suburban Public Health Nursing Service. Letter from James Gurovitsch Regarding Closing of Access Road Between East Bound TH 55 and the South Frontaqe Road MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from James Gurovitsch, dated June 10, 1982, regarding closing of the access road between east bound TH 55 and the south frontage road and consider it during the public hearing. Letter from James Redmond Regarding Closing of Access Road Between East Bound TH 55 and the South Frontage Road MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from James Redmond, dated June 11, 1982, regarding closing of the access road between east bound TH 55 and the south frontage road and consider it during the public hearing. *Public Safety Report Regarding Speeding on Highway 100 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously that the Mayor send a letter to Roger Hammer, with a copy of the staff report from the Public Safety Director, regarding speeding on Highway 100. 1 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council *Receive Feasibility Stu i q way 100 June 15, 1982 - RSL 132 - Regent, Scott, West Marie Lane and MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the feasibility study for RSL 132. *Call for Public Hearing - RSL 132- R nt, Scott, West Marie Lane and Hii. Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 132 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 320-321. *Call for Public Hearing - Alley Vacation - Indiana Avenue North and Meadow Lane MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing for an alley vacation between Indiana Avenue North and Meadow Lane, north of Woodstock Avenue for July 6, 1982. *Receive Feasibility Study - 82 SI 7 - Sandburg Road from Sandburg Lane to Nevada Avenue MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the feasibility study for 82 SI 7. *Call for Public Hearing - 82 SI 7 - Sandburg Road from Sandburg Lane to Nevada Avenue - Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 82 SI 7 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 322-323. 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council June 15, 1982 *Receive Feasibility Study - 82 SI 8 - Louisiana Avenue North from Sandburg Road to Madison MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the feasibility study for 82 SI 8. *Call for Public Hearing - 82 SI 8 - Louisiana Avenue North from Sandburg Road to Madison - 2 Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 82 SI 8 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 324-325. *Resolutions for Cooperative Agreements for Signal Construction on TH 55 Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF TRUNK HIGHWAY NOS. 12 AND 55 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 326. Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 60895 WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 327. Regular Meeting of the City Council June 15, 1982 *Resolutions for Cooperative Agreements for Signal Construction on TH 55 - Continued Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 60942 WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 328. Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 60943 WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 330. *Laurel Avenue Greenbelt Study MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of Bob Close to prepare a specific species planting plan which could then be implemented as part of the road and storm sewer construction, per his May 24, 1982 letter, for an amount not to exceed $2,500, funds to come from the $22,000 authorized as an expenditure for the Laurel Avenue greenbelt in the Public Land Fund Budget approved as part of the Capital Improvement Program. *Bids - Water Meters MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for magnetically driven, disc type cold water meters to the lowest responsible bidder, Davies Water Equipment for $12,894.55 for the Base Bid, $6,719.60 for Alternate #1 and $51,980.00 for Alternate #2. The bids were as follows: The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 329. Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 60944 WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 330. *Laurel Avenue Greenbelt Study MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of Bob Close to prepare a specific species planting plan which could then be implemented as part of the road and storm sewer construction, per his May 24, 1982 letter, for an amount not to exceed $2,500, funds to come from the $22,000 authorized as an expenditure for the Laurel Avenue greenbelt in the Public Land Fund Budget approved as part of the Capital Improvement Program. *Bids - Water Meters MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for magnetically driven, disc type cold water meters to the lowest responsible bidder, Davies Water Equipment for $12,894.55 for the Base Bid, $6,719.60 for Alternate #1 and $51,980.00 for Alternate #2. The bids were as follows: Regular Meeting of the City Council *Bids - Water Meters - Continued June 15, 1982 Base Bid Alternate #1 Alternate #2 Davies Water Equip. Co. $12,894.55 $ 6,719.60 $51,980.00 Badger Meter Inc. 17,661.49 8,815.20 91,800.00 Water Products Company 15,235.00 no bid no bid *Bids - 82 SI 11 - TH 55 and Meadow Lane MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to award the bids for street improvement to the service road in the northeast quadrant of TH 55 and Meadow Lane to the lowest responsible bidder, Bury & Carlson in the amount of $33,593.12. The bids were as follows: Amount Corrected Bury & Carlson $33,593.12 Asphalt Paving Materials 39,150.67 C. S. McCrossan, Inc. 44,931.76 $44,932.26 Hardrives, Inc. 46,561.85 Northwest Asphalt 43,003.06 43,609.81 Dangerous Building at 3202 Kyle Avenue MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the sending of a letter requesting Gene A. Volk to appear for an administrative hearing regarding the building at 3202 Kyle Avenue on July 6, 1982. Resolution Relating to $360,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds; Authorizing the Issuance and Calling for the Public Sale Thereof for Medley Park Jeff Sweet stated that the bids will be opened July 6, 1982. Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO $360,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND CALLING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE THEREOF The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, 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. See Resolution Book Pages 331-335. Announcements of Meetings Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet with the Brookview Study Committee on June 24, 1982 at 4:30 PM at Brookview. Council Member Mitchell will attend the Suburban Public Health Nursing Service meeting on June 24, 1982 at 8:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Council Member Anderson and possibly Council Member Johnson will attend the Northwest Human Services meeting on June 24, 1982 at 7:30 PM at the Hennepin County Library in Brooklyn Center. Regular Meeting of the City Council Announcements of Meetings - Continued June 15, 1982 Council Members Anderson, Johnson, and Stockman will meet as the Reconvened Board of Review on June 21, 1982 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chambers. Adjournment MOVED By Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 PM. ATTEST: 40 WN DepLfy Ci ty C1 erk 1 1