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03-17-92 City Council Minutes• Regular Meeting of the City Council March 17, 1992 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 17, 1992 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, Russell and Stockman; and the following was absent: Thompson. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - March 2, 1992 MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council minutes of March 2, 1992 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 17, 1992 as amended: Addition of Communication and Petition - Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Verdo Regarding RLS 195; Addition of Departmental Items - Call for Public Hearing - Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Year XVII - 4/14/92. 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 (*), addition of Communication and Petition - Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Verdo Regarding RSL 195; and removal of Departmental Item - Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with Hennepin County for the Hazard Elimination Safety Program. *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 #14009 - #14124 and #6353 - #6372. *Solicitor's License - Minnesota Public Interest Research Group MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group. *Solicitor's License - Chester Bird Legion Auxiliary MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for the Chester Bird Legion Auxiliary. • Regular Meeting of the City Council March 17, 1992 Page 2 • *Gambling License Exemption - American Diabetes Assn. - Minnesota Affiliate MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption for the American Diabetes Assn. - Minnesota Affiliate. *Gambling License Exemption - St. Margaret Mary School and Waiver of Notice Requirement MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for St. Margaret Mary School. *Premises Permit Application - Chester Bird American Legion Post #523 Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-17 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING (CHESTER BIRD AMERICAN LEGION POST #523) 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 and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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 Boards and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - January 9, 1992 Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 24, 1992 Planning Commission - March 9, 1992 Public Hearin - RSL 195 - Residential Street Lighting (Major Avenue North Culver Road to Elmdale Road Fred Salsbury 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. Dorothy Roland, 2940 Major Avenue North, in favor of project, feels lights would help the crime watch program in neighborhood. Bob Scholer, 4520 Elmdale, opposed to lights, lights would shine in house, asked about previous assessment for light installed on corner of his lot. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 17, 1992 Page 3 . Public Hearing - RSL 195 - Residential Street Lighting (Major Avenue North, Culver Road to Elmdale Road) - Continued There were six other residents at the meeting who stated they were in favor of the project. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-18 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 195 (MAJOR AVENUE NORTH, CULVER ROAD TO ELMDALE ROAD) 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 and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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 - Community Development Block Grant Program - Year XVIII . William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Don Taylor, Finance Director, 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. Rita DeBruyn, Five Cities Senior Transporation Project, reviewed the program and services they provide and requested the Council consider funding the program for $10,727.00. Chic Horn, 1855 Hampshire Lane, asked who collects the money from the gambling, where does the money go and who is accountable. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-19 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR YEAR XVIII URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL 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 and Stockman; and the following was absent: Thompson; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said is 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 17, 1992 Page 4 Public Hearing - Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - 7155 Medicine Lake Road Fred Salsbury 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 Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-20 RESOLUTION FOR DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION 7155 MEDICINE LAKE 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. Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #89 - Variances for Nonconformities in Parking . The following ordinance was MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson: ORDINANCE #89, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amendment to City Code, Chapter 11, Permitting the Grant of Variances for Nonconformities in Parking Created by Governmental Acquisition 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. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to continue the public hearing for Ordinance #89 to April 14, 1992. *Letter from Alfred Anderegg Regarding Resignation from Open Space and Recreation Cnmmitsinn MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Alfred Anderegg, dated March 10, 1992 regarding his resignation from the Open Space and Recreation Commission and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition of his service to the community. *Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Verdo Regarding RLS 195 is MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Verdo, dated March 8, 1992 regarding RSL 195 and consider it at the public hearing. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 17, 1992 Page 5 10 *Authorization to Hire Barr Engineering to Design Culver Replacement for Bassett Creek Under Westbrook Road MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of Barr Engineering to design the replacement box culver for Bassett Creek under Westbrook Road for an amount not to exceed $27,900.00. Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with Hennepin County for the Hazard Elimination Safety Program William Joynes and Fred Salsbury reviewed the item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-21 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. PW 04-13-91 WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE REGULATORY AND WARNING SIGN REPLACEMENT 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 and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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. Establishment of IRS Reimbursement Bond Regulations Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-22 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 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 and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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. is Regular Meeting of the City Council March 17, 1992 Page 6 10 *Adoption of 1992 Budgets of the Equi Imorovement Capital Improvement Funds Replacement, Buildinq and Park Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-23 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1992 BUDGETS OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, BUILDING AND PARK IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS 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 and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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 Hearinq - Preliminary Plat Approval - Garden Park - 4/14/92 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat for Garden Park on April 14, 1992. *Request by Lupient for Balloon and Searchlight Advertising • MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to grant the request submitted by Lupient Oldsmobile to use two (2) 25' inflatable basketballs for March 23-28 and a searchlight on March 23-26 from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. *92 SI 1 - 1992 Street Reconstruction Program - (Westwood Drive South, Westwood Lane and Strawberry Lane - Receive Feasibility Study MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the feasibility study for 92 SI 1. *92 SI 1 - 1992 Street Reconstruction Program - (Westwood Drive South, Westwood Lane and Strawberry Lane - Call for Public Hearing - 4/14/92 Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-24 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 92 SI 1 WESTWOOD DRIVE SOUTH, RAVINE TRAIL TO GLENWOOD AVENUE AND WESTWOOD LANE AND STRAWBERRY LANE 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 and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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 17, 1992 Page 7 *92 SI 2 - 1992 Street Reconstruction Program - (Burntside Drive, Loring Lane to Woodstock Avenue - Receive Feasibility Study MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the feasibility study for 92 SI 2. *92 SI 2 - 1992 Street Reconstruction Program - (Burntside Drive, Loring Lane to Woodstock Avenue - Call for Public Hearing - 4/14/92 Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-25 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVMEENTS 92 SI 2 BURNTSIDE DRIVE, LORING LANE TO WOODSTOCK AVENUE 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 and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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. Redistricting William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-26 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES 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 and Stockman; and the following was absent: 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. Authorization to Hire Dahlgren Services Related to the Acquis Golden Valley Shopping Center Shardlow & Uban Inc. to Provide Planning ion of Riqht-of-Way on Winnetka Avenue from William Joynes introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the hiring of Dahlgren, Shardlow & Uban Inc. to provide planning services related to the acquisition of right-of-way on Winnetka Avenue from Golden Valley Shopping Center for $15,500.00. El • 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council March 17, 1992 Page 8 Call for Public Hearing Program for Year XVII - - Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing to consider an amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) Program for Year XVII for April 14, 1992. *Bids - Furnish and Installation of Trees for City Parks MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the furnishing and installation of trees for city parks from the lowest responsible bidder, Greenworks, Inc. for $9,450.00. The bids were as follows: Greenworks, Inc. $ 9,450.00 Midland Nursery, Inc. 10,765.00 Arteka (Natural Green) 14,760.00 *Quotes - Ballfield Safety Fencing MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase and installation of 750 feet of 6' high chain link fencing in front of team benches on six softball diamonds and one baseball diamond from the lowest responsible bidder, Fenc-Co, Inc. for $10,845.00. The quotes were as follows: Fenc-Co, Inc. $10,845.00 Town & Country Fence, Inc. 10,897.50 Keller Fence Col, Inc. 11,692.50 *Quotes - Lockers for Golf Course MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase eighteen (18) additional Lyon lockers for the golf course from the lowest responsible bidder, Material Handling Group Inc. for $2,045.00. The quotes were as follows: Material Handling Group, Inc. $ 2,045.00 Materials Management Company 2,126.12 *Quotes - Repaint Staff Car MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the stripping completely and repainting of vehicle #226 from the lowest responsible bidder, Ed's Body Shop for $1,505.70. The quotes were as follows: Ed's Body Shop $1,505.70 Village Auto Body 1,588.00 Prestige Lincoln Mercury 1,600.00 Regular Meeting of the City Council March 17, 1992 Page 9 40 *Quotes - Softballs MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase softballs for the adult summer league from the lowest responsible bidder, Kokesh Athletics for $4,195.80. The quotes were as follows: Kokesh Athletics $4,195.80 All Star Sports 4,363.80 Announcements of Meetings The Mayor stated that the Council has been interviewing prospective candidates for the Boards and/or Commission. Interviews are scheduled on the following dates: March 16, March 19 and on March 30 they will meet to discuss their selections for the vacancies. The Council will meet on April 14, 1992 at 4:30 PM for a briefing on the street reconstruction program. The LMC Legislative Conference is scheduled for March 24, 1992 at the St. Paul Radisson Hotel. Mavor's Communications • Mayor Bakken will write a letter of support for nomination of Bob DeGhetto for the C. C. Ludwig Award. Board/Commission Appointments MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to make the following reappointments: Building Board of Review - 3 year term - Gerald Mundt Planning Commission - 3 year term - Kevin McAleese Board of Zoning Appeals - 1 year term - Herb Polachek, Mike Sell, Larry Smith, Emilie Johnson, Mahlon Swedberg, and Don Singer (alternate). Adjournment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM. A ATTEST: y Na y, Administ tive Secretary