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11-10-92 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council November 10, 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 November 10, 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 - October 20, 1992 and City Council Meeting - October 2 , 199 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Council/Manager minutes of October 20, 1992 as submitted. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Russell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Council minutes of October 20, 1992 as submitted. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of November 10, 1992 as amended: Addition of Communications and Petitions - Letter from Marilyn Peterson Regarding Special Assessment 91 SI 6. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). *Bills and Claims MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bids as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses #6422 - #6425. *Solicitor's License - Citizens for A Better Environment MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Citizens for A Better.Environment. • Regular Meeting of the City Council November 10, 1992 Page 2 • *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Rights Commission - August 13 and September 10, 1992 Planning Commission - October 12 and 26, 1992 Board of Zoning Appeals - October 13, 1992 Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 26, 1992 Human Services Foundation - November 2, 1992 Continued Public Hearing Special Assessments Fred Salsbury outlined the projects assessed in 1992. Allen Barnard reviewed what the Council can consider when determining if a property is benefited by 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. Marilyn Peterson, 2201 Toledo Avenue, 91 SI 6, feels she has not benefited from the project because her driveway goes underwater during rainstorms. Kathy Vesely, 2300-2397 Unity Avenue North, (Briarwood Condo Association) 91 SI 6, feels the project is a great improvement but would like to discuss some drainage . problems with staff. Jack Malloy, 817 Westwood Drive South, wanted to know how the assessment is determined. Arnold Verlo, 4600 Elmdale Road, RLS 195, feels the overhead lights provided more coverage then the ornamental lighting recently installed. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-74 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 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. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Stockman and motion carrried unanimously to direct staff to report back at the January Council/Manager Meeting on alternatives to alleviate excess water drainage within the City. • Regular Meeting of the City Council November 10, 1992 Page 3 . Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision - 1420 Alpine Pass William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Kenneth Huber, applicant, reviewed the minor subdivision and requested the Council consider amending the procedure to make it easier for homeowners to combine their lots. Rick Groger, 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the preliminary sketch of a minor subdivision to consolidate Lots 3 and 4, Block 4, Tyrol Hills into one lot. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES Public Hearin_ - Minor Subdivision - 7135 Madison Avenue West William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Jeff Svendsen, Applicant, reviewed the minor subdivision. Rick Groger, 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve the preliminary sketch of a minor subdivision to consolidate Lot 2 and 3, Block 1, Suburban Industrial Park into one lot. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES RUSSELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES • Regular Meeting of the City Council November 10, 1992 Page 4 •Public Hearing - Amendment to Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Year XVII 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 92-77 RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF YEAR XVII STATEMENT OF PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR THE URBAN HENNPIN 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. *Letter from Steven Shallbetter, States Electric Manufacturing Co. Regarding Special Assessments -9T-ST 3 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Steven Shallbetter, dated October 19, 1992 regarding special assessments for project 91 SI 3 and consider it at the public hearing. Letter from Marilyn Peterson, Regarding Special Assessment 91 SI 6 The Council considered the letter from Marilyn Peterson, dated November 8, 1992 regarding special assessments for project 91 SI 6 at the public hearing. *Authorization to Sign Agreement with Rosenthal, Rondoni and MacMillan, LTD for Legal Services MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agremeent with Rosenthal, Rondoni and MacMillan, LTD for legal services until December, 1994. • • • Regular Meeting of the City Council November 10, 1992 Page 5 Authorzation to Purchase Property at 7831 Olson Memorial Highway William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-78 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY AT 7831 OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO WINNETKA 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. *Recall for Public Hearin - Easement Vacation - Lot 1, Block 1, Dahlberg Commerce Center, PUD #61 - 12/8/92 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing to consider an easement vacation for Lot 1, Block 1, Dahlberg Commerce Center, PUD #61 for December 8, 1992. *Extension of Plat Deadline for Garden Park MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to extend the deadline for submission of the final plat for Garden Park until June 1, 1993. Authorization to Enter into A reement with Waste Management for Curbside and Apartment Recycling Services Cheryl Weiler, Communications Coordinator, reviewed the recycling agreements, and upcoming changes in the recycling program. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and the Mayor and City Manager to sign a three Savage for curbside recycling services and recycling services until December, 1995. motion carried unanimously to authorize year contract with Waste Management - Waste Management -Blaine for apartment Regular Meeting of the City Council November 10, 1992 Page 6 • *Authorizing Submittal of 1993 Municipal Recycling Grant ennepin County ilication with Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-79 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF 1993 MUNICIPAL RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY 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. *Call for Public Hearin - Housing Program. and Issuance of Bonds - Colonial Acres Home, nc. -12/8/92 Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-80 RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C AND CALLING PUBLIC HEARING 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 - 92 SS 1 MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for the construction of a concrete arch bridge over Bassett Creek at Westbrook Road (92 SS 1) to the lowest responsible bidder, S. M. Hentges & Sons, for $208,000.00. The bids were as follows: S. J. Hentges & Sons, Inc. $208,000.00 Park Construction Company 223,750.00 Barbarossa & Sons, Inc. 230,878.50 Landwehr Heavy Moving, Inc. 246,000.00 C. S. McCrossan, Inc. 295,000.00 Arcon Construction, Inc. 334,000.00 Glenwood Bridge, Inc. 353,306.25 • • ►.J Regular Meeting of the City Council November 10, 1992 Page 7 Announcements of Meetings Some of the Council will attend the League of Minnesota Cities Policy Adoption Meeting on November 19, 1992 and National League of Cities, Congress of Cities from November 28 - December 2, 1992. Mayor's Communications No action taken. Intent Relating to Joint Public Safety Dispatching William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 92-81 RESOLUTION OF INTENT RELATING TO JOINT PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHING 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. Registration for Metropolitan Council State of the Region Council Members were requested to notify staff if they plan on attending the State of the Region. Human Services Foundation Update Jeff Loeb, Chair, Human Services Foundation updated the Council on the programs and allocations for 1993. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the 1993 Budget Worksheet for the Human Services Foundation and consider formal adoption of the allocations at the budget hearing. Appointments - Open Space and Recreation Commission and Sidewalk Committee MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint Alexander Axemove to the Open Space and Recreation Commission for a term to expire March, 1, 1993. MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint Rick Groger and Paula Pentel from the Planning Commisison and George Murad and Marshall Rappaport from the Open Space and Recreation Commission to the Sidewalk Committee. Regular Meeting of the City Council November 10, 1992 Page 8 ® Adjournment MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM. ATTEST: �11