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07-16-91 City Council Minutes0 • r Regular Meeting of the City Council July 16, 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 July 16, 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 Meeting - July 9, 1991 and City Council Meeting July 2, 1991 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Council/Manager minutes of July 9, 1991 as submitted. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council minutes of July 2, 1991 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of July 16, 1991 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions - Letters Regarding Winnetka Avenue Improvements from: John Schuler, Schuler Shoes; Bruce Malkerson, Popham Haik; Judy Makowske, Hennepin County Board; Joseph Finley, Leonard, Street and Deinard; Kathy McDonald, Wrap It Up; and Mary Strandness; Letter from David Sprangers, Accessible Space, Inc. Regarding Rezoning of 2000 Mary Hills Drive and Letter from Shirley McLaughlin Regarding Rice Lake Nature Area; and Mayor and Council Item - Recycling Task Force. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bids as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #13906. *Lawful Gambling License Exemption --Good Shepherd Church MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the lawful gambling license exemption for Good Shepherd Church. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 16, 1991 Page 2 • *Lawful Gambling License Exemption - Church of St. Margaret Mary MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the lawful gambling license exemption for Church of St. Margaret Mary. Letters Regarding Winnetka Avenue Improvements -from: John Schuler, Schuler Shoes; Bruce Malkerson Popham aik; Judy Makowske Hennepin County Board; ose h Finle , Leonard, Street and Deinard; Kathy McDonald, Wrap It Up; and Mary Strandness MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the following letters regarding the Winnetka Avenue improvements from John Schuler, dated July 11, 1991; Bruce Malkerson, dated July 11, 1991 and Judy Makowske, dated July 12, 1991; Joseph Finley, dated July 15, 1991; Kathy McDonald, dated July 8, 1991 and Mary Strandness, dated 1, 1991. Letter from David Sprangers, Accessible Space, Inc. Regarding Rezoning of 2000 Mary Hills Drive MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from David Sprangers, dated July 12, 1991 regarding the rezoning of 2000 Mary Hills Drive. Letter from Shirley McLaughlin Regarding Rice Lake Nature Area MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive • and file the letter from Shirley McLaughlin, received July 16, 1991 regarding Rice Lake Nature Area. Informal Public Hearing - Winnetka Avenue Improvements - Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Property on Winnetka Avenue Mayor Bakken introduced the agenda item. William Joynes reviewed the project background, history, project costs and timeframe, post office update, and tax increment financing. Randy Gerdes, Strgar-Roscoe, reviewed the traffic and accident counts, traffic projections, proposed plan. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Carol Israel, 424 Winnetka Avenue North, does not feel there have been any traffic problems since the entrance to I-394 has been closed and feels the project is not needed. Richard Middlemist, 7820 Faribault Street, feels the projected traffic counts do not warrant the upgrading of the road, feels painted turn lanes are adequate and raised medians are not necessary. Kevin Kittleson, 1012 Winnetka Avenue North, feels the post office is the most dangerous spot, opposed to taking of property, feels alternate proposals have not been researched and the building of new shopping centers are a gamble. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 16, 1991 Page 3 • Informal Public Hearin - Winnetka Avenue I.m Acquisition o—f-Froperti on Winnetka Avenue - rovements - Resolution Continued horizin Bob Ockenden, Valley Clockworks, feel merchants will suffer if the project is completed because it will not be as convenient for customers to get into the shopping center. Joseph Godava, Administrative Assistant to Hennepin County Board Commissioner Judy Makowske read her letter dated July 12, 1991 into the record. Pat Murphy, Hennepin County, Director of Public Works, reviewed other areas in the County where the 5th lane is used and reviewed some concerns of Commissioner Makowske. Joe Stewart, 1004 Winnetka Avenue North, if project is completed the road will only be 27' from his front door, he will only have northbound access and will have to back his cars into the driveway. John Viken, Photo Fast, stated he represents some of the tenants from the two shopping centers who have hired Bruce Malkerson, Attorney to represent them and introduced Steve Litton. Steve Litton, 717 Winnetka Avenue North, read the summary of the proposal submitted by Bruce Malkerson. • Sophia Vorlicek, 1210 Sumter Avenue North, feels the post office should be relocated to the shopping center, remove the entrance to the library and relocate it and wanted to know how this section of the Winnetka effects the entire city. Mark Gregory, 440 Winnetka Avenue, asked the Council to stop the project and review the project again, feels the current plan has not been thought out, feels the road should be realigned and the land across the street from his house should be used to widen the street not his property. Vern Barker, Golden Valley Laundry, submitted a petition from customers who are opposed to the project, stated his business would be very difficult and costly to relocate, where are they supposed to relocate to, what options are available, and asked why the city would like to begin the project in 1992 instead of 1994. Joe Finley, Attorney representing Trach Properties, stated the shopping center has four access points and with the proposed plan they would be reduced to one, feels other alternatives should be studied, particularly the 5th lane option. Dick Wolsfeld, BRW, representing Trach Properties, reviewed the impact of the proposed improvements on the shopping center and reviewed traffic patterns in the center and alternatives to the proposed plan. Dave Trach, Trach Properties, opposed to the project and is concerned for this tenants, customers and residents. Dale Hoffmann, Kipers Hardware, asked where the accidents are located, thinks project should be reviewed, current project would put 150 people out of work. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 16, 1991 Page 4 iInformal Public Hearin - Winnetka Avenue Improvements - Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Property on Winnetka Avenue - Continued Roger McCona, 1325 Winnetka Avenue North, feels if medians are installed people will go to other shopping centers, likes the 5th turn lane option. Don Rosen, Pilgrim Cleaners, if traffic patterns are changed people will bypass the shops and find an easier center to get into and out of; would like to see other alternatives and ideas encouraged. Dennis Wyszynski, 7200 Glenwood Avenue, asked why there is no island or barrier in front of McDonalds; feels the post office is the worst problem area, stated he would shop at other centers if barriers are installed. Pat Forse, 1100 Valders Avenue, asked what the plans are for pedestrian traffic. Connie Sandler, 225 Sumter Avenue South, feels the project would drive people away, especially residents located in the southern area of the city, and thinks residents should be more informed about what is happening in the downtown area. Don Paschke, 713 Winnetka Avenue North, feels the post office is the main problem, they should not be allowed to park their vehicles on the side yard - they should park in back like all the other businesses, moving the post office box will not solve the problem and suggested moving the loading area out. • Tom Senger, 7140 Glenwood Avenue North, likes access to shopping area by walking, concern over safety issues, asked about pedestrian traffic flow. Susan Anderson, 1035 Sumter Avenue North, asked how the property values would be affected, stated it would be difficult to sell a home on Winnetka, feels the project is moving to fast, concerned over increased walking distance to cross Winnetka. John Schuler, Schuler Shoes, opposed to this specific project, but sees a need for improvements to the area. Mary Strandness, 7600 Golden Valley Road, stated the center means alot to the residents at Calvary. Marge Kittleson, 1012 Winnetka Avenue North, stated she counted the cars on Winnetka and noted that traffic was 10-12% lower then the traffic counts. Dave Forse, 1100 Valders Avenue, suggested lowering Winnetka Avenue so people could not turn into the post office entrance. Dr. Dennis Johnson, 221 Paisley Lane, requested the Council take time to look at the material presented tonight and set another meeting date to make a decision. The Mayor closed the public hearing. • Regular Meeting of the City Council July 16, 1991 Page 5 • Informal Public Hearing - Winnetka Avenue Improvements - Resolution Authorizir Acquisition of Nropert on Winnetka Avenue - Continued MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to review the design issues at the Council/Manager meeting of August 13, request the County consider the construction project in 1994, and approve a final plan at the August 20, 1991 Council Meeting and forward it to the County for consideration. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-69 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WINNETKA AVENUE FROM HAROLD AVENUE TO ORKLA DRIVE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Russell 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. Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #70 - Rezoning to Two-Famil Residential Zoning District-- 2000 Mary Hills Drive • The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #70, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Rezoning from Residential District to Two -Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District 2000 Mary Hills Drive Accessible Space, Inc., Applicant William Joynes stated the applicant requested the item be continued to August 6, 1991. 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 Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing to consider the rezoning to two-family residential zoning district for 2000 Mary Hills Drive to August 6, 1991. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 16, 1991 Page 6 ® Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision - Lot 6, Block 3, Tralee Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item. Henry Lazniarz, applicant, reviewed his request for a minor subdivision 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. Richard Keefe, 26 Meander Road, stated he is opposed to the subdivision and has concerns regarding visitor parking to the lot and concern over driveway access on Glenwood. Inez Weist, 31 Meander Road, concerned over visitor parking for the new lot. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing regarding the minor subdivision for Lot 6, Block 3, Tralee (5924 Glenwood Avenue) and request staff to determine what the square footage of the lot would be with the seven foot dedication. *June. 1991 General Fund Budget Resort • MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the June, 1991 General Fund Budget Report. Approval of Budget Calendar William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the 1992 Budget Calendar. *Extension of Final Plat Approval for PACE Labs MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to extend the deadline until July 31, 1991 for PACE Inc. to submit their final plat for their property on Douglas Drive. *Sign Request from Jim Lupient Isuzu MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to grant the request submitted by Jim Lupient Isuzu to raise the pylon sign to a height of 45 feet at their dealership located at 7100 Wayzata Boulevard. 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council July 16, 1991 Page 7 RESOLUTION 91-70 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Russell 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. *Request for Inflatable Balloon from Super America MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to grant the request submitted by Super America to display a 30' inflatable hot-air shape ballon at 1930 Douglas Drive from August 1 - 3, 1991. *Quotes - Aluminimum Trench Box MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase aluminum trench boxes for the Utility Department from the lowest responsible bidder, Carlson Equipment for $5,123.00. The quotes were as follows: Carlson Equipment 8' x 8' $5,123.00 Northwest Lasers, Inc. 8' x 7' 6,250.00 Northwest Lasers, Inc. 8' x 10' 79950.00 *Quotes - Kardex Automated Files for Zoning and Inspections MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase Kardex automated files for the Zoning and Inspections Department from the only bidder, Mid America Business Systems for $30,671.43. Announcements of Meetings No action taken. Mayor's Communications Mayor Bakken stated most of the communications have been already added to the agenda. He stated he has received letters regarding functions in September and October, 1991 and will relay the information to the Council. 0 *Authorization to Sin CDBG Year XVII Agreements Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-70 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Russell 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. *Request for Inflatable Balloon from Super America MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to grant the request submitted by Super America to display a 30' inflatable hot-air shape ballon at 1930 Douglas Drive from August 1 - 3, 1991. *Quotes - Aluminimum Trench Box MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase aluminum trench boxes for the Utility Department from the lowest responsible bidder, Carlson Equipment for $5,123.00. The quotes were as follows: Carlson Equipment 8' x 8' $5,123.00 Northwest Lasers, Inc. 8' x 7' 6,250.00 Northwest Lasers, Inc. 8' x 10' 79950.00 *Quotes - Kardex Automated Files for Zoning and Inspections MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase Kardex automated files for the Zoning and Inspections Department from the only bidder, Mid America Business Systems for $30,671.43. Announcements of Meetings No action taken. Mayor's Communications Mayor Bakken stated most of the communications have been already added to the agenda. He stated he has received letters regarding functions in September and October, 1991 and will relay the information to the Council. 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council July 16, 1991 Page 8 *Appointment of Fire Code Appeals Board MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to appoint the following to the Fire Code Appeals Board: Lloyd Becker, Director of Zoning and Community Services; Dean Mooney, Director of Public Safety; Mark Kuhnly, Fire Chief; Gerald Mundt, Building Board of Review; and Mahlon Swedberg, Board of Zoning Appeals. Recyclinq Task Force Council Member Thompson updated the Council on the Hennepin County Recycling Task Force meeting he attended and requested staff to distribute copies of his report to the Council. Adjournment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 PM. ATTEST: u y Nal Administr ive Secretary •