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03-05-91 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council March 5, 1991 0 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 March 5, 1991 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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: Council/Manager Minutes - February 12, 1991 and City Council Minutes - February 19, 1991 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Council/Manager minutes of February 12, 1991 as submitted. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council minutes of February 19, 1991 as amended: the motion approving the minutes of February 5, 1991 was seconded by Johnson. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 5, 1991 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions - Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bloom Regarding Do Not Enter Signs on Natchez and Douglas Avenues; Addition of Manager's Item - Rejection of Bids - Tree Trimming and Removal and Addition of Mayor and Council Items - Planning Commission Appointments. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), adding Communications and Petitions - Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bloom Regarding Do Not Enter Signs on Natchez and Douglas Avenues; and removing Departmental Items - Call for Feasibility Studies - 1991 Street Reconstruction Program (91 SI 3, 91 SI 4, 91 SI 5, 91 SI 6 and 91 SI 9). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bids as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #13505 to #13533 and #6237 to #6252. *Lawful Gambling License Exemption - Golden Valley Rotary Club MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the lawful gambling license exemption for the Golden Valley Rotary Club. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 5, 1991 Page 2 a*Minutes of Board and Commissions MOVED by Johnosn, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - December 20, 1990 and January 16, 1991 Human Rights Commission - November 8, December 13, 1990 and January 10, 1991 Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 25, 1991 en Space and Recreation Commission and Outdoor Pool Task Force Recommendation garding Pool Referendum Date George Murad, Chair, Outdoor Pool Task Force, requested the Council authorize funding to hire an architect to prepare preliminary drawings including feasibility analysis and fee estimates. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the report and consider the item during the Council/Staff retreat scheduled for March 16, 1991 and bring back the item for a final decision. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Dede Scanlon, 7315 Olympia Street, reviewed the history of the petition drive for a referendum and requested the Council let the residents vote on the issue. • Marti Micks, 90 Louisiana Avenue South, requested the Council authorize the money to proceed with the feasibility study and put the issue before the voters. Linda Farnham, 7401 Ridgeway Road, feels the residents should be given the opportunity to vote on the issue. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Informal Public Hearing - Temporary Removal of Do Not Enter Signs on Natchez and Douglas Avenues 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. Robert Lazear, 1519 Natchez Avenue South, opposed to removal of the signs, feels residents should have stickers that show they live in the neighborhood. Ron Davis, 4310 Douglas Avenue, opposed to removal of signs, concerned over safety of childen in neighborhood when used by Prudential employees to get to work. Susan Armstrong, 1415 Natchez Avenue North, opposed to removal of signs. • Regular Meeting of the City Council March 5, 1991 Page 3 • Informal Public Hearing - Temporary Removal of Do Not Enter Signs on Natchez and Douglas Avenues - Continued Bill Jensen, 4312 Avondale Road, would like to withdraw his name from original petition. He is concerned over safety of childen in area and feels that the neighborhood residents could get stickers or checking of address for verifica- tion that they live in the area. Doris Winesti, 4400 Avondale Road, Petitioner, she is having a difficult time getting to work. She does not drive and taxi cabs will not come into the neigh- borhood until after 9:00 am to pick her up and she has been refused service. Tracy Godfrey, 4630 Douglas Avenue, opposed to removal of signs. Suggested the use of permits or stickers for area residents. Asked about the legality of using stickers or permits. Janet Frisch, 1530 Natchez Avenue North, opposed to removal of signs, feels the signs should be kept up until the frontage road is finished. Lloyd Armstrong, 1415 Natchez Avenue North, concerned over number of cars which may be passing through the neighborhood. Carlton Fish, 1400 Natchez Avenue South, feels the road should be local traffic only. . Lowell Odland and Dean Mooney reviewed the staff recommendation and available options. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motionc carried to remove the Do Not Enter signs from the Golden Valley side of Douglas, east of Natchez for a three month trial period and assess the impact after the trial period. Council Member Thompson voted no. Public Hearinu - RSL 193 (Residential Street Lights) - T.H. 55 North Frontage Road, East of Ottawa Lowell Odland presented the project. 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. The Mayor closed the public hearing. • Regular Meeting of the City Council March 5, 1991 Page 4 Public Hearin - RSL 193 (Residential Street Lights) - T.H. 55 North Frontage Road, East of Ottawa - Continued Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-22 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 193 T.H. 55 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, EAST OF OTTAWA The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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. Informal Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #57 - Alcoholic Beverage License Applicant Investigation Fees and Consumption and Display Licenses The following ordinance was MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson: ORDINANCE #57, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE 0 Alcoholic Beverage License Applicant Investigation Fees and Consumption and Display Licenses 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 voice vote, the vote was as follows: BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES *Letter from Justin H. Perl Regarding Do Not Enter Signs on Natchez and Douglas Avenues MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Justin H. Perl, dated February 18, 1991, regarding the do not enter signs on Natchez and Douglas Avenues and consider it at the public hearing. *Letter from West Suburban Mediation Center Regarding 1990 Cases MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Susan A. Nelson, West Suburban Mediation Center, dated . January 31, 1991 regarding fourth quarter of 1990 activity cases for residents. • 11 Regular Meeting of the City Council March 5, 1991 Page 5 *Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bloom Regarding Do Not Enter Signs on Natchez and Douglas Avenues MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bloom, dated March 1, 1991, regarding the do not enter signs on Natchez and Douglas Avenues and consider it at the public hearing. Call for Feasibility Studies - 1991 Street Reconstruction Program Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item. Lowell Odland reviewed the process for the street reconstruction program. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Kathy Johnson, 232 Janalyn Circle, feels the road does not need to be repaired and asked the Council reconsider reconstructing their street. Paul Deneche, 228 Janalyn Circle, feels the street does not need to be reconstructed. Mrs. Elshan, 201 Janalyn Circle, asked what the notification process is when a street is being considered for reconstruction and feel the road does not need to be reconstructed. David Johnson, 232 Janalyn Circle, asked the process for delivery of a petition against the reconstruction. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Staff will notify Mrs. Johnson when the feasibility studies are available and the Council will call the public hearings for the project at the April 19, 1991 meeting. Call for Feasibility Study - 91 SI 3 - Killarney Drive and Ottawa Avenue Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-23 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT 91 SI 3 KILLARNEY DRIVE AND OTTAWA AVENUE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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. 0 • Regular Meeting of the City Council March 5, 1991 Page 6 Call for Feasibility Study - 91 SI 4 - Legend Lane, Legend Drive, Bassett Creek Drive Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION! 91-24 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT 91SI4 LEGEND LANE, LEGEND DRIVE, BASSETT CREEK DRIVE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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. Call for Feasibility Study - 91 SI 5 - Janalyn Circle, Glencrest Road Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-25 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT 91SI5 JANALYN CIRCLE, GLENCREST ROAD The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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. Call for Feasibility Study - 91 SI 6 - Scott and Toledo Avenues Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING RESOLUTION 91-26 PREPARATION OF REPORT 91SI6 SCOTT AND TOLEDO AVENUES ON IMPROVEMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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. • • • Regular Meeting of the City Council March 5, 1991 Page 7 Call for Feasibility Study - 91 SI 9 - Lewis Road Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING RESOLUTION 91-27 PREPARATION OF REPORT 91 SI 9 LEWIS ROAD ON IMPROVEMENT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, 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. *Call for Public Hearin - Amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan flap - 2300 Block of Winnetka Avenue North - 4/2/91 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and public hearing to consider an amendment to for Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, and Outlotl; Block Winnetka Avenue North) from residential to motion carried unanimously to call a the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map 1; Marimac Addition (2300 Block of semi-public facility for April 2, 1991. *Call for Public Hearin - Rezoning from Residential to I-1 Institutional Facility _-2300 Block of Winnetka Avenue North - 4/2/91 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to consider rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, and Outlot 1; Block 1; Harimac Addition (2300 Block of Winnetka Avenue North) from the residential zoning district to the I-1 institutional facility zoning district for April 2, 1991. *Call for Public Hearin - Minor Subidivision - 2300 Block of Winnetka Avenue North - 4/2 91 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call public hearing to consider a minor subdivision to consolidate the following parcels of land: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, and Outlot 1; Block 1; Marimac Addition (2300 Block of Winnetka Avenue North) for April 2, 1991. *Call for Public Hearing - CDBG Year XVII Program - 3/19/91 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing for consideration of the Community Development Block Program (CDBG) Year XVII Program for March 19, 1991. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 5, 1991 Page 8 Authorizing Issuance and Sale of $5,110,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 1991A and Calling a Public Hearing - 4/8/91 Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-29 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $5,110,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1991A AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING 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, Russell, 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. *Bids - Hydrostatic Tractor Rotary Mowers MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to purchase two new 16 ft. hydrostatic tractor rotary mowers for the Park and Golf Department from the only bidder, MTI Distributing for a total of $98,112.00. 0 *Quotes - Community Center Phone MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase of an "Advantage" 1632 phone system from Norstan Business Systems at a cost of $10,000. *Bids - Two Single Axle Cab/Chassis Trucks MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the purchase of two single axle cab/chassis trucks through the Hennepin County Purchasing Contract with Northstar International Trucks for a total of $78,611.44. *Bids - One Tandem Axle Cab/Chassis Truck MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the purchase of one tandem axle cab/chassis truck through the Hennepin County Purchasing Contract with Boyer Ford Trucks for a total of $48,179.00. Rejection of Bids - Tree Trimming and Removal William Joynes introduced the agenda item and reviewed the equipment replacement program. . MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to reject the bids for the removal of diseased tree on private and public property and authorized staff to rebid the project. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 5, 1991 Page 9 . Approval of 1991 Contract with Dispatchers/Community Service Officers William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the 1991 contract with the Dispatcher's/Community Service Officers as outlined in his memo dated. Proposal from Sathe & Associates for Resource Allocation Management Plan (RAP9P) William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to negotiate an agreement with Sathe & Associates for the Resource Allocation Management Plan and bring it back to the Council for final approval. Announcements of Meetings Council Members Johnson and Stockman will meet with Bill Hobbs, Chair, Human Rights Commission. The open house/reception for former Mayor, Mary Anderson will be held on March 21, 1991 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Brookview Community Center. Council Member Stockman will attend the Volunteers of America Luncheon on March 8, 1991 at 11:45 PM at Calvary Lutheran Church and present them with a signed proclamation. Mayor's Communications Mayor Bakken received a letter from Robbinsdale School District #281 regarding Chemical Free Week which will be placed on the March 19, 1991 agenda. *Confirmation of Liquor License Suspension Dates for Golden Valley Liquor Warehouse MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter written to Golden Valley Liquor Warehouse outlining the dates of the suspension of their off -sale liquor license. Set Date for Housing Task Force Presentation The Council and Housing Task Force will meet on April 8, 1991 at 4:30 PM in the Council Conference Room regarding the HTF report. Planning Commission Appointments The Council discussed the vacancies on the Planning Commission. Staff will prepare a list of those people who are interested in being reappointed to all the board and/or commissions and discuss the interviewing process at the March • 19, 1991 meeting. 14OVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint Emilie Johnson to the Planning Commission for a term to expire March 1, 1993. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 5, 1991 Page 10 . Adjournment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 PM. ATTEST: r'sip J al dminist tive Secretary • •