01-15-91 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 15, 1991
• 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 January 15, 1991 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson.
Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Lowell Odland, Director of
Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative
Secretary.
Approval of Minutes - January 8, 1991
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council minutes of January 8, 1991 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of January 15, 1991 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
• *Bills and Claims
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
KIST Incorporated d/b/a/ Twin City Eatery - On Sale Wine License
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Steve Geolat, Vice President, requested the Council approve their application
for the license.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the on sale wine license for KIST Incorporated d/b/a Twin City Eatery with the
stipulation the Council may reconsider approval of the license pending any
information from the criminal history checks on the principals of the corporation.
*Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by Thomspon, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - Up & Out of Poverty Now
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Up & Out of Poverty Now.
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0 *Minutes of Board and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Housing Task Force - January 7, 1991
Outdoor Pol Task Force - December 17, 1990
Planning Commission - December 17, 1990
Continued Informal Public Hearin - First Consideration - Ordinance #47 -
Sanitation Requirements for Food and Beverage Establishments
The following ordinance was MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #47, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Adopting the Minnesota Department of Health Rules
for Requirements for Food and Beverage Establishments
William Joynes and Allen Barnard introduced the agenda item.
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.
Upon a voice vote, the vote was as follows:
BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #53 - Trade Schools and
Training Centers in an Industrial Zoning District
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #53, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendments to Chapter 11, Land Use Regulations
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
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.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
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Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #56 - Trade Schools and
Training Centers in Commercial Zoning Districts
The following ordinance was MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #56, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendments to Chapter 11, Land Use Regulations
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
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.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
*Petition from Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wheeler Regarding Removal of Do Not Enter
Sign on Douglas Avenue and Natchez
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously receive
and file the petition, received January 9, 1991, and consider it at the public
hearing scheduled for March 5, 1991.
*Approval of Final Plat - Bennett Addition
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-4
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - BENNETT ADDITION
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: Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Reset Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-5
RESOLUTION SETTING THE EMPLOYEE MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE AT 27W PER MILE
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: Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
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• *Establishment of Fees as Provided in the City Code
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-6
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CITY CODE
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: Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Quotes - Brookview Clubhouse Awnings
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of awnings for the clubhouse from the lowest responsible bidder,
J. W. Hulme Co. for $13,165.00. The quotes were as follows:
J. W. Hulme Co. $13,165.00
Hoigaards 13,229.00
Approval of Letter Regarding Fiscal Disparities Law
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the draft letter to be sent to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and
authorize Mayor Bakken to sign the above referenced letter.
Announcements of Meetings
Mayor Bakken and Council Member Stockman will meet with William Joynes on
January 24, 1991 at 7:30 AM to discuss items regarding the Mayoral transition.
William Joynes stated he received a call from Perry Schwartz, from the South
Tyrol area, requesting a Council Member and/or staff attend a meeting on January
19 to discuss the construction of I-394 and its impact on the neighborhood.
Allen Barnard will draft a letter to send to Mr. Schwartz outlining the city's
position. The Council by consensus directed the City Manager to send the
letter.
Mayor's Communications
No action taken.
Reset Date for Board of Review
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to reset
the annual Board of Review meeting to April 23, 1991 at 7:00 PM in the Council
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Taza
Allen Barnard introduced the agenda item, conducted the adminstrative hearing,
and swore in those who would be testifying regarding the item. He also stated
that he had received a letter from Ed Driscoll, an attorney representing MGM
Liquor Warehouse and is requesting their hearing on the matter be continued
because the owner is out of town.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to proceed
with the administrative hearings for Schuller's Tavern and Queen's Plaza Liquor,
Inc. and grant a delay until February 5, 1991 to MGM Liquor Warehouse.
Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety, presented background information
regarding the violations.
The City Attorney opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do
so were afforded the opportunity to present evidence and express their views
thereon.
John Swanson, Attorney representing Ramez Jacobs, owner Schuller's Tavern,
stated the violation was not a willful violation, was their first offense, and
that a suspension will harm his business.
Steve Krause, Son of Eva Krause who is the owner, stated the violation was not
willful, that all their employees participate in the TAMS Program, their family
owns four stores and this was their first offense and that it won't happen again.
After affording all persons present the opportunity to present evidence and be
heard on the matter, the City Attorney closed the administrative hearing and the
matter was left for Council consideration.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously that the
Council find the liquor license violation for Schuller's Tavern was not willful,
that the off -sale store be closed for five calendar days, said days are to be
spread over a two week period of time beginning January 16, 1991 and that
further the owner and staff should determine the suspension dates.
MOVED by Thomspon, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the
Council find the liquor license violation for Queen's Plaza Liquor, Inc. was not
willful, that the off -sale store be closed for five calendar days, said days are
to be spread over a two week period of time beginning January 16, 1991 and the
owner and staff should determine the suspension dates.
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• Appointment of Mayor
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-7
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Thompson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro Tem and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to declare
a that a vacancy exists on the Council.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:40 PM.
• ATTEST:
Jd Nall Administroftive Secretary