10-15-91 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
October 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 October 15, 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 - September 24 and October 8, 1991
and City Council Meeting - September 24, 1991
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Council/Manager minutes of September 24, 1991 as submitted.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Council/Manager minutes of October 8, 1991 as submitted.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the City Council minutes of September 24, 1991 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of October 15, 1991 as amended: Addition of Communications and
Petitions - Letter from Duane Carlson Regarding Gambling Ordinance; and Mayor
and Council Item - Utility Break and Budget Workshop Dates.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as amended:
Addition of Communications and Petitions - Letter from Duane Carlson Regarding
Gambling Ordinance.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bids as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #13924 to #13928 and #6319 to #6322.
*Solicitor's License - Minneapolis Council of Camp Fire
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for the Minneapolis Council of Camp Fire.
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*Gambling Premise Permit Application - Edina Girls Athletic Association
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-87
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY APPROVING ISSUANCE
OF A PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(EDINA GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION)
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, 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.
*Gambling Premise Permit Application - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-88
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY APPROVING ISSUANCE
OF A PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION)
is 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, 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.
*Minutes of Board and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - August 8, September 12, 1991
Annual Housing Survey - Dover Hill and Calvary Coop
Jeff Loeb, Human Rights Commissioner reviewed the report and answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the 1991 annual housing survey for Dover Hill and Calvary Coop.
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Human Rights Commission Brochure
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Council Members Johnson and Stockman
updated the Council on the meeting they held with the Chair of the Human Rights
Commission.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the printing and distribution of the Human Rights Commission brochure as amended;
and review the Human Rights commission Bylaws at a future Council/Manager meeting.
Informal Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #72 - Gambling -
Operations - Discussion of Golden Vallev Foundation
The following ordinance was MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #72, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amendments Regarding Gambling Operations)
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.
• Jim Gustafson, American Legion, opposed to ordinance, feels the funds they collect
should be distributed by them.
Duane Carlson, American Legion, opposed to ordinance.
Frank Tomaszewski, VFW, opposed to the ordinance.
Rick Gabrielson, Humane Society, opposed to ordinance.
Cal Stohl, 4511 Westwood Lane, opposed.
Kathy Jenson, Babe Ruth Baseball, opposed.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried to approve the adopt
Ordinance #72, 2nd Series.
Upon a voice vote, the vote was as follows:
BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - NO RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - NO
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to direct
staff to prepare a recommendation for Council action outlining the options
available, how the foundation should be operated, the role of the Council, and
who should be appointed to the foundation.
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0 Public Hearing - Amendment to Year XVI Community Development Block Grant
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.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-89
RESOLUTION AMENDING YEAR XVI STATEMENT OF PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
FOR THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
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.
*Letter from Laron A. Honn Reqardinq Gamblinq Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
• and file the letter from Laron A. Honn, dated September 21, 1991 regarding the
Gambling Ordinance and consider it during the public hearing.
*Letter of Thanks from Yosemite Park Area Residents
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the thank you letter from Yosemite Park area residents, dated October
10, 1991 regarding the park.
Letter from Jerome Paulson Requestinq Speed Limit Reduction on Douqlas Drive
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to forward
the request to reduce the speed limit on Douglas Drive, submitted by Jerome
Paulson, dated October 8, 1991 to Hennepin County for their consideration.
*Letter from Duane Carlson Regarding Gambling Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Duane Carlson, dated October 9, 1991 regarding the
Gambling Ordinance and consider it during the public hearing.
*September, 1991 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the September, 1991 General Fund Budget Report.
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*Call for Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Essential Services - 11/12/91
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call
for a public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding essential
services as permitted or accessory uses on November 12, 1991.
*Call for Public Hearing - 91 SS 5 - Meadow Lane - 11/19/91
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 91-90
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
91SS5
MEADOW LANE
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, 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 - Trees for City Parks and Golf Course
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the furnishing and installation of 90 trees to be planted at various
city park locations and Brookview Golf Course from the lowest responsible bidder,
Midland Nursery for a total of $13,730.00. The bids were as follows:
Midland Nursery
$13,730.00
Southview Design & Construction
13,775.00
Green Works
15,075.00
Fairs Nursery
16,030.00
Midwest Landscapes
17,189.00
Waydal Nusery
19,580.00
Natural Gree
23,825.00
Distel Associates
28,820.00
*Quotes - Public Safety Filing System
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a new filing system for the Public Safety Department from the only bidder,
Mid-America Systems for $2,616.90.
Announcements of Meetings
No action taken.
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. *Set Council Retreat Date
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to set
the Council Retreat for November 23, 1991 at 8:30 AM at Brookview Community
Center to discuss the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan and the proposed upgrading
of Winnetka Avenue.
Mayor's Communications
No action taken.
Registration LMC Policy Adoption Meeting
Mayor Bakken and Council Member Thompson will attend the LMC Policy Adoption
Meeting on November 21, 1991.
Utility Break
Council Member Thompson stated he has received requests from residents asking
for a break on their utilty bill if they leave the city during the winter
months.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to request
staff to investigate the possibility of offering a break on utility bills for
residents who leave the city for an extended period of time and report back to
the Council at a future Council/Manager meeting.
Budget Workshop Dates
The Council will continue the budget workshop on November 12, 1991 after the
Council/Manager meeting.
Adjournment
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:40 PM.
ATTEST:
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