04-14-92 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 14, 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 April 14, 1992 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Bakken, Johnson, Russell, Stockman and
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: Council/Manager Meeting - March 17, 1992 and City Council
Meeting - March 17, 1992
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Council/Manager minutes of March 17, 1992 as submitted.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the City Council minutes of March 17, 1992 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of April 14, 1992 as amended: Communications and Petitions - Addition
of Letters from Mary Anne and John Mauriel and Mrs. Paul Gannon Regarding 1992
Street Reconstruction Program.
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 #14125 - #14209 and #6371 - #6384.
*Solicitor's License - Greenpeace
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Greenpeace.
*Solicitor's License - Golden Valley VFW Post #705
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Golden Valley VFW Post #705.
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*Peddler's License - Rexall Showcase International Distributor
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the peddler's license for Rexall Showcase International Distributor.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Black History Committee - March 12, 1992
Building Board of Review - March 16, 1992
Human Rights Commission - February 13, 1992
Board of Zoning Appeals - March 10, 1992
Open Space and Recreation Commission - March 23, 1992
Planning Commission - March 23, 1992
Public Hearing - 92 SI 1 - 1992 Street Reconstruction Program (Westwood Drive
South, Westwood Lane and Strawberry Lane
William Joynes introduced the item. 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.
Grant Provost, 15 Westwood Drive South, opposed to project, would like to keep
the "country look", does not feel the street needs repair.
John Fenyk, 509 Westwood Drive South, does not feel the street needs to be replaced,
likes rural appearance, asked if the street could be reconstructed without curb
and gutter or 4" curb and gutter.
Diane Fenyk, 509 Westwood Drive South, asked about storm sewer pipes being
replaced and feels if they are its too expensive.
Nancy Whitney, 4520 Strawberry Lane, feels curb and gutter are not necessary,
asked about individual driveways.
Catherine Olson, 341 Burntside Drive, asked if they would be taking out good
curb and gutter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearin - 92 SI 1 - 1992 Street Reconstruction P
South, Westwood Lane and Strawberry Lane
ram (Westwood Drive
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 92-27
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
92 SI 1
WESTWOOD DRIVE SOUTH, RAVINE TRAIL TO GLENWOOD AVENUE,
WESTWOOD LANE AND STRAWBERRY 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.
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 92-28
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
92 SI 1
WESTWOOD DRIVE SOUTH, RAVINE TRAIL TO GLENWOOD AVENUE,
WESTWOOD LANE AND STRAWBERRY LANE
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 Hearin - 92 SI 2 - 1992 Street Reconstruction P
Loring Lane to Woodstock Avenue
Fred Salsbury presented the project
ram (Burntside Drive
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.
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Public Hearin - 92 SI 2 - 1992 Street Reconstruction P
Lorinq Lane to Woodstock Avenue - Continued
ram (Burntside Drive
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 92-29
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
92 SI 2
BURNTSIDE DRIVE, LORING LANE TO WOODSTOCK AVENUE
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.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 92-30
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
92 SI 2
BURNTSIDE DRIVE, LORING LANE TO WOODSTOCK AVENUE
db 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 - Preliminary Plat Approval - Garden Park
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
John Sirney, Applicant, reviewed his preliminary plat and his request to allow
a smaller diameter cul-de-sac for his plat.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Judy Hilbert, 7409 Ridgeway Road, concerned about how close the new homes will
be to her property.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Garden Park - Continued
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the preliminary plat for Garden Park with the following stipuations:
1) Approve the preliminary plat of Garden Park contingent on the passage of
an amendment to the subdivision code to permit smaller cul-de-sac of the
size in certain circumstances.
2) Direct the staff to initiate an amendment to the subdivision code that
would allow smaller diameter cul-de-sacs in certain situations such as
when the length of the cul-de-sac street is short and when the City has
control over driveway and mailbox
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
Public Hearin
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 Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 92-31
RESOLUTION AMENDING YEAR XVII 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
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.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to Third Party Agreement with the
Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
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Continued Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #89 - Variances for
Nonconformities in Parking
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman:
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 May 5, 1992.
Letter from Janet Berkseth Requesting Stop Sign on Bassett Creek Drive and Mary
Hills
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to refer
. the letter from Janet Berkseth, dated March 24, 1992 to staff to for their
review and recommendation.
*Letters from MarvAnne and John Mauriel and Mrs. Paul Gannon Reqardinq 1992
Street Reconstruction Program
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Mr. and Mrs. John Mauriel, dated April 13, 1992; and
Mrs. Paul Gannon, dated April 11, 1992 regarding the 1992 street reconstruction
program and consider them at the public hearing.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Final December, 1991 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the final December, 1991 General Fund Budget Report.
*March, 1992 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the March, 1992 General Fund Budget Report.
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SStaff Report - Mendelssohn Avenue at Winsdale Street Visibility
Fred Salsbury reviewed the staff report.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call
for an informal public hearing to consider posting No Parking signs on both sides
of Mendelssohn Avenue for June 2, 1992; and direct that additional signage be
placed for south bound traffic, stating "blind intersection" and/or an advisory
reduced speed limit.
Staff Report - Parking on Mary Hills Drive
Fred Salsbury reviewed the staff report and the meeting held with the Pastor
of Unity Church. The Council discussed the item and decided to give the church
time to police their own congregation and request staff inform Larry Smith of
the status of the situation.
*Co -Sponsorship of Community Concerns Meeting with United Way of Minneapolis
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to co-sponsor
a community concerns meeting with the United Way of Minneapolis on June 10, 1992
from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Resolution Amending Fees for Water Rates
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Don Taylor, Finance Director,
0 explained the reasons for increasing the water rates.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 92-32
RESOLUTION AMENDING FEE RESOLUTION 92-2
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.
*Receipt of CounterAct Royalties
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive
$4,552.20 in royalties from Hazelden Foundation for the CounterAct Program and
reimburse the Crime Fund $2,250.00.
*Call for Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision Approval - Ewald Park Addition -
r i 7 ins
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to call for
. a public hearing to consider approval of a minor subdivision for Ewald Park
Addition for May 5, 1992.
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0 *Rejection of Bids - Metal Facade
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to reject
the bids for the installation of metal facade on the Utilty Maintenace Building
and authorize the staff to prepare new specifications that identify the style
and manufacture specifically to match the existing building facades and readvertise
for bids.
*Quotes - Athletic Field/Trail Groomer
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one Toro Model 2000 infield Pro with finish grader and drag mat athletic field/
trail groomer from the lowest responsible bidder, MTI Distributing Co. for
$6,804.00. The quotes were as follows:
MTI Distributing Co. $6,804.00
Erv's Lawn Mower Repair 7,125.00
Wayzata Lawn Mower 7,233.00
*Quotes - Asphalt Crack Sealant
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
10,000 -.lbs. of aspahlt crack sealant from the lowest responsible bidder,
Construction Materials, Inc., for $2,700.00. The quotes were as follows:
Construction Materials, Inc. $2,700.00
Spec Materials, Inc. 3,200.00
*Quotes - Plate Compactor
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a replacement plate compactor from the only bidder, Minneapolis Equipment Company
for $1,295.00.
*Bids - Road, Street Construction, Maintenance Materials and Road Oil
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for road oil to the only bidder, Koch Materials for RC800 at
$.7768/gallon and CRS2 at $.4228/gallon.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the purchase of the following street construction and maintenance
materials to the lowest responsible bidder. The bids were as follows:
Kraemer & Sons Inc. Class 2 Aggregate $ 5.90/Ton
Dresser Trap Rock Sealcoat Aggregate 13.20/Ton
Barton Sand & Gravel Co. Sand (FA -1) 3.80/Ton
Kraemer & Sons Inc. Crushed Rock 7.30/Ton
J. L. Shiely Co. Binder Stone 8.09/Ton
C. S. McCrossan Wearing Mix (2341) 9.75/Ton
C. S. McCrossan Bituminous Materials for Wear 105.00/Ton
The bid tabulation is attached and made a part of the minutes as Exhibit A.
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*Bids - Demolition of Buildings - 815 Winnetka Avenue North and 7900 Golden
Valley Road
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for demolition of 815 Winnetka Avenue North and 7900 Golden Valley Road
from the lowest responsible bidder, Wickenhauser Excavating for $9,400.00. The
bids were as follows:
Wickenhauser Excavating $ 9,400.00
Diamond 5 Wrecking 9,500.00
Veit Company 13,690.00
R. S. Valek Construction 14,320.00
Kevitt Excavating 14,493.00
Holst Excavating 16,974.00
Carl Bolander & Sons 17,400.00
*Quotes - 1992 Street Striping Program
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
street striping services for 1992 from the lowest responsible bidder, Deneson
Striping, Inc. for $10,084.00. The quotes were as follows:
Deneson Striping, Inc.
Twin City Striping
$10,084.00
12,460.00
*Bids - Removal of Tree Branches and Brush from Private Property
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the removal of tree branches and brush from private property to the
only bidder, Tim's Tree Service for $31,440.00.
*Quotes - Water Meters
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
Badger meters and parts from the only supplier in the area, Hydro Supply Company
based upon their unit price quotation dated March 19, 1992.
*Photo Copier for Motor Vehicle Department
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a Mita DC 1435 copier for the Motor Vehicle Department from Copy Sales Inc. for
$1,500.00. The quote includes a cabinet with storage space. The quotes were as
follows:
American Photocopy Inc. $1,495.00
Copy Sales Inc. 1,500.00
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*Quotes - Cash Registers for Golf Course
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
five Panasonic 4610 electronic cash registers, including power conditioners,
installation, programming, training and warranty for the golf course from the
only bidder, Retail Data Systems of Minnesota for $12,460.00.
*Quotes - Squad Car Equipment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
five visibar lightbars, control boxes and speakers from the lowest responsible
bidder, Rigs and Squads for $7,896.55.
*Quotes - Automatic Door Opener for Brooview Community Center
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to install
an automatic door opener at the Brookview Community Center's main entry, from
the lowest responsible bidder, Donaghue Doors Inc. for $1,580.00. The quotes
were as follows:
Donaghue Doors Inc. $1,580.00
Automatic Entrance Products 1,769.00
Announcements of Meetings
The Board of Review is scheduled for April 29, 1992 at 7:00 PM in the Council
Chambers.
The Board/Commission Recognition Dinner will be held on June 4, 1992 at the
Brookview Community Center.
Mayor's Communications
No action taken.
Reigstration for LMC Annual Conference
Mayor Bakken and Council Members Johnson and Thompson will attend the LMC
Conference.
*Proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Week
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
April 26 - May 2, 1992 as Volunteer Recognition Week in Golden Valley.
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