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12-08-86 PC Agenda _w � �` Golden Valley Planning Cormnission Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road ; � DECEMBER 8, 1986 7:00 P.M. AGENDA � I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOUEMBER 24, 1986 II. CENTENNIAL TOWN MEETING FOLLOW-UP * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * � * * * * * * * * * PLANNING COMMISSION GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC YNPUT The Planning Cormnission is an advisory body, created to advise the City Council on lac�� �ase. The Commission will recommend Council approval or denial of a land use proposal based upon the Coimnission's determination of whether the proposed use is permitted under the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan, and whether the pro- posed use will� or will not, adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood. The Cort�nission holds informal public hearings on land use proposals to enable you to learn, first-hand, what � • such proposals are, and to permit you to ask questions and offer coimnents. Your questions and cortunents become part of the record and will be used by the Council, along with the Comnission's recormnendation, fin reaching its decision. To aid in your understanding and to facilitate your cormnents and questions, the Commission will utilize the following procedure: 1. The Cort�nission Chair will introduce the proposal and the recommendation from staff. Cortmiission members may ask questions of staff. 2. The proponent will describe the proposal and answer any questions from the Cortonission. 3. The Chair will open the public hearing, asking first for those who wish to speak to so indicate by raising their hands. The Chair may set a time limit for individual questions/comnents if a large number of persons have indicated a desire to speak. Spokespersons for groups will have a longer period of time for questions/coimnents. 4. Please give your full name and address clearly when recognized by the Chair. R�member, your questions/cort¢nents are for the record. 5. Direct your questions/comments to the Chair. The Chair will determine who will answer your questions. 6. No one will be given the opportunity to speak a second time until everyone has had the opportunity to speak initially. Please limit your second presentation to new 9nformation, not rebuttal. 7. At the close of the public hearing, the Cortanission will discuss the proposal and take appropriate action. . . MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION � November 24, 1986 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Ualley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Prazak called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. - � Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Leppik, Lewis, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt, Prazak and Russell . Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, Alda Wilkinson, City Planner, and Gloria Anderson, Secretary. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 10, 1986 It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the November 10, 1986 meeting. II. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Mendelssohn Avenue Limited Partnership and U-Haul Company of Minnesota, Inc. LOCATION: 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue North REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Rental , Distribution and Retail in an Industrial � Zoning District Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and noted staff's recommendation of an Informal Public Hearing date of December 8, 1986 to consideration a request by U-Haul to operate a rental , distribution and retail business at 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue North. With the consensus of the Commissioners, Chairman Prazak set the date for the Informal Public Hearing for December 8, 1986. III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARiNG - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: KARE-TV LOCATION: 8811 Olson Memorial Highway REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for a Heliport in a Business and Professional Offices Zoning District. Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked for a review of the staff . report. City Planner Alda Wilkinson provided a summary of the staff report and noted the staff's recommendation of approval . Mr. Dick Modig, Vice President and Business Manager of KARE-TV, was present to represent the proponent and answer questions from the staff and Commissioners. He noted that the staff report explained their request and stated it was � important for them to have the helicopter available. Golden Valley Planning Commission Minutes November 24, 1986 Page 2 • Commissioner Russell asked where the helicopter would be refueled and repaired. Mr. Modig stated that the helicopter would be refueled and repaired at the Crystal airport where they have hanger space. - Commissioner McCracken-Hunt suggested the date for the installation of required improvements (Condition #2) be extended to June 1 or June 15, 1986 as asphalt plants usually do not start operation until the first of May and it may be difficult to have the improvements completed by May 15, 1986. She also asked staff if there have been any complaints to the City regarding the helicopter operation during the past two and one-half years. Staff indicated they were not aware of any complaints to the City. Commissioner Lewis questioned the reason it was called a heliport rather than a helipad. Staff indicated that is how the FAA and State referred to it. Commissioner Russell asked why the helicopter would not be allowed to operate before 8 A.M. and why not at night. City Planner Wilkinson stated that it would be less disturbing to people during the daylight hours and that in order to operate at night, the FAA would require them to install special lighting. Commissioner Kapsner asked Mr. Modig what the average number of take offs and • landings would be during a day and Mr. Modig stated the most would probably be three to four and that on some days none. Mr. Modig informed the Planning Commission that the FAA condition requiring removal of the two light standards in the southerly portion of the KARE parking lot was based on an earlier plan to place the heliport in the southwesterly portion of the KARE property. Conclusion of an agreement for use of General Mills property allowed revision of the site plan to place the heliport more to the south and east. Mr. Modig stated that he plans to request FAA review of the revised heliport site plan and reconsideration of the requirement for removal of the light standards. Mr. Modig will submit any subsequent FAA review to the City. If the FAA does not modify its requirement, KARE will remove the light standards. Commissioner Leppik suggested that Condition #3 for approval of the Conditional Use Permit be changed to require that light standards be in accordance with FAA direction without specifying removal . Commissioner McAleese asked Mr. Modig if the sound level readings were taken when the helicopter was landing or taking off and Mr. Modig indicated they were. Staff indicated that the noise level was high but it was for short duration and not constant. Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing. . , Golden Valley Planning Commission Minutes November 24, 1986 Page 3 � Mr. Tom McChesney, 432 Decatur Avenue North, stated that was much more noise from the highway traffic near his home than there was from the helicopter landing and taking off. Mr. John Drury, 424 Decatur Avenue North, asked if there were plans for a hanger to be constructed at the site. Mr. Modig stated there were no plans for a hanger at this site at the present time. Staff noted that if they were to construct a hanger, they would again have to come to the Planning Commission and City Council and the surrounding property owners would be notified. Chairman Prazak closed the informal public hearing. Commissioner Lewis asked about compliance with the FAA's recommendation of fire protection in accordance with local fire codes. City Planner Wilkinson noted that #5 of the conditions of approval would provide for fire protection but that an additional condition could be made which stipulates the proponents "meet all local , State and Federal requirements". A number of the Commissioners had questions concerning liability insurance coverage. Staff indicated that the City preferred not to get involved in � insurance coverage and that we did have a certificate of insurance which indicated KARE-TV had liability coverage. It was moved by Commissioner Russell , seconded by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the request by KARE-TV to operate a heliport at 8811 Olson Memorial Highway subject to the following conditions: 1. Heliport improvements shall conform to the Site Plan prepared by Armstrong, Torseth, Skold and Rydeen, Inc. , dated October 30, 1986. 2. Installation of required improvements shall be completed by June 1, 1986. 3. The two southerly light standards in the KARE parking lot shall be in accordance with direction from the FAA. 4. A non-obstructing wind indicator shall be maintained adjacent to the take off/landing area. 5. A 100 pound minimum capability of dry chemical in containers in accordance with NFPA National Fire Code standards shall be located at the heliport site. 6. There shall be no fuel storage or maintenance facilities at the heliport site. � , , Golden Valley Planning Commission Minutes November 24, 1986 Page 4 � 7. The helicopter approach/departure pattern shall conform to the marked aerial photograph prepared by Armstrong, Torseth, Skold and Rydeen, Inc. 8. Helicopter operations at this site shall be limited to daylight hours no earlier than 8:00 A.M. 9. A minimum altitude of 300 feet shall be maintained except for take off and landing. 10. Usage of the heliport shall be limited to one helicopter. 11. The heliport shall meet all local , State and Federal requirements. 12. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. IV. REPORT ON HRA MEETING - NOUEMBER 12, 1986 Commissioner McAleese provided a report on the November 12, 1986 meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). V. REPORT ON BZA MEETING - NOVEMBER 12, 1986 � Commissioner Leppik provided a report on the November 12, 1986 meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). VI. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 18, 1986 Staff provided a report on the November 18, 1986 City Council meeting. VII. YEAR 2010 PLANNING WORKSHOP The Planning Commission reviewed Centennial Town Meeting planning input and discussed Planning Commission strategic planning and comprehensive planning programs for 1987. VIII. CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 22, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Due to the holiday season and the absence of agenda items for the December 22, 1986 Planning Commission meeting, Planning Commissioners agreed to cancel the regularly scheduled December 22, 1986 Planning Commission meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Gary Prazak, Chairman Linda McCracken-Hunt, Secretary � r • December 3, 1986 T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission _ FROM: A1da Wilkinson, City Planner SUBJECT: Centennial Town Meeting Follow-Up Attached are preliminary listings prepared from Centennial Town Meeting discussion group input. Administrative Assistant Jeanne Andre plans to further categorize input for a final report on the Town Meeting, but has provided these preliminary materials for Planning Commission use. Planning Commissioners are requested to review the materials and come to the Planning Commission meeting with ideas and suggestions for incorporating the Town Meeting input into the Planning Commission strategic planning and comprehensive planning programs. The Centennial Town Meeting Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, December 4, 1986. Planning Commissioner Kevin McAleese will report to the Planning Commission on the meeting. Also attached is a copy of a letter prepared by Commissioner McAleese on behalf of the Planning Commission expressing appreciation of City staff work on the � Centennial Town Meeting. Attachments: � 1. Summary of Discussion Group Priorities 2. Listing of Likes 3. Listing of Dislikes 4. Listing of Ideas 5. December 3, 1986 Letter to the Mayor • e ' • GOLDEN VALLEY CENTENNIAL TOWN MEETING : Summary of Discussion Group Priorities Group A Facilitators: Claudia Fu lie Priority #1 Strip of Winnetka 55-Plymouth _ (7 pts.) Priority #2 Rights of Homeowners (6 pts.) Priority #3 Duluth Street by Byerly's (5 pts.) (tie) Maintenance of Land Use (5 pts.) Group B Facilitators: Rod er Bartlett, Gar Prazak Priority #1 Protect Homeowners from Redevelopment (18 pts. ) Priority #2 Tax Incentives for Existing Local Business - Less Tax Increment (9 pts. ) Priority #3 Encourage Maintenance of Commercial/Industrial Property (8 pts. ) Group C Facilitators: Gordon Sandbaken, Rosemar Thorsen Priority #1 New Recreation Center with Swimming Pools (17 pts. ) Priority #2 United School System (9 pts.) Priority #3 Upgrade Older, Smaller Homes (7 pts.) • Group D Facilitator: Barbara McKernan Priority #1 Better Access to Post Office (21 pts.) Priority #2 Open Up Civic Center Area (15 pts. ) a. walkways b. improve Winnetka Avenue (relates directly to Priority #1) Priority #3 Improve Re-cycling Program (11 pts. ) Group E Facilitators: Joan Russell , Jerry Mundt Priority #1 Continue Expansion of Current Redevelopment to Finance Other City Improvements (14 pts. ) Priority #2 Move Post Office (11 pts.) Priority #3 Focus on Redevelopment with Gareful Zoning (9 pts. ) Group F Facilitators: Jack Stratton, Jean Lewis Priority #1 Change Location (or Improve Accessibility) to Post Office (11 pts.) Priority #2 Study Proper Street Lighting for Neighborhoods (9 pts.) (tie) Establish City Wards (9 pts.) • Priority #3 Re-cycling Plant for Solid Waste (8 pts.) (tie) Keep Residents Better Informed/Community Newsletter (8 pts.) Re-program Traffic Lights Crossing Highways (8 pts.) Summary of Discussion Group Priorities Page 2 � Group G Facilitators: Linda McCracken-Hunt, Ed Mjos Priority #1 Tear pown the White House Property and Clear to Sweeney Lake - (16 pts.) (tie) Move Post Office, Make Bigger and More Parking (16 pts. ) Priority #2 Encourage All Incomes/Age Levels for Residents/ Increase Affordable Rental Housing (9 pts.) Priority #3 Continue to Get Pool and Community Recreation Center (8 pts. ) (tie) Redo/Improve Golden Valley Shopping Center (8 pts.) Group H Facilitators: Kevin McAleese, Marti Micks Priority #1 Convert Golden Valley Lutheran College Into Community Center with Indoor Walking Track - Use Fields (15 pts.) (tie) Improve Traffic Control Around (ie. Byerly's, Wirth Parkway, and Winnetka) . (15 pts. ) Priority #2 (See Priority #1 tied items) Priority #3 Extra Police Control Before and After School (6 pts. ) � Group I Facilitators: Warren Kapsner, Bob Mayeron Priority #1 More Info/Publicity on Development Issues Prior to Decision (9 pts. ) Priority #2 Maintain High Quality of City Services (8 pts. ) (tie) Attract/Retain Young People in Golden Valley (8 pts. ) Priority #3 Underground All Wiring (6 pts.) Group J Facilitator: Peggy Leppik Priority #1 Move Post Office (11 pts.) Priority #2 No Snowplowing to Block Driveways (10 pts.) Priority #3 Change Winnetka Access from #55 to R.R. Tracks (8 pts.) (tie) Improved Re-cycling System (8 pts. ) • GOLDEN VALLEY CENTENNIAL TOWN MEETING � LIKES Pool and Rec Idea Location of Golden Valley Convenient Senior Program � Bridge on Pennsylvania _ Honeywell Appearance Police Service Fire Department Street Department Park System Quiet Bus Service Historical Society Open Spaces The People Easy and Convenient Accessibility Good Schools Good Recreation Facilities Safe Good Police Protection Semiphore at Golden Valley Road and Douglas Drive Variety of Churches Many Trees Parks, Terrain Spaciousness • Close to City Number of Homes Name of City Cool Breezes Community Feeling Restaurants Golf Course Library Safety Good Snow Removal Country Look Quiet Nice Houses Lack of Sidewalks Live Close to Where You Work Beautiful , Kept Up Parks Diversity of Housing (last 10-20 yrs. ) Opportunity Wity White House Property Police Department Fire Department Attention to Parks Quick Access to Downtown Geographical Convenient Location Maintain Feeling of Community - Village of Golden Valley (residential) • Concept of Small Village LIKES (Con't.) � Walking Paths Basic Services Good (Police, Snow Plowing) Large City Lots - Schools - Cooperative City Staff Convenient Location to Rest of City People Library Small Town Feeling of Golden Valley Police Patrolling Neighborhoods Trees We Have Shopping Facilities . � GOLOEN VALLEY CENTENNIAL TOWN MEETING OISLIKES . Winnetka-Plymouth & 55 Nice park City is chopped up Traffic . Post office exits - Winnetka stop lights Publicity of ineetings Duluth Street Byerlys exit Hwy. l00 and Douglas Redevelopment of City - Who is it hurting No input on redevelopment Who is doing developing and cost and why Rights of ownership of property - to much building and telling property owners to move out - feelings that ideas of building is not proper Priority of land use and building is unfair Winnetka traffic is unsafe � Smell of creosote plant Pedestrian walkways Winnetka crossing north of Golden Valley Road Parking - Ruperts Parking - Post Office Inadequate notice regarding redevelopment Messy homes - don't enforce yard upkeep Lake of united school system • 10,000 sq. ft. rental units Few sidewalks Restore 12,500 rental units Double home occupancy Congestion at Valley Square and Spring Gate Increased traffic - Glenwood Avenue Lack of stop lights on Glenwood No Golden Ualley school district Plowed-in driveways No volleyball leagues Golden Valley College site vacant Not enough trees Geese Real estate taxes too high Traffic Water tower Downtown Shopping Location of Post Office Image of Golden Valley Shopping Center Mosquitos Inadequate shopping No focal point , No identity Post office parking Access to library, City offices - Lack of sidewalks � Dislikes (Con't. ) � Uncertainty of redevelopment Business parking on residential streets MnDOT encroachment (I-394) High speeding traffic on residential streets Lack of Bassett Creek flood control Lack of zoning regulations � High taxes � No pool Sound barriers on highways Don't like visually - sound barriers Forcing out of homes for redevelopment Tax increment districts School system Feels less of community now Harder to get volunteers to serve on commissions, etc. Problem with snowplows bringing mounds of snow at end of driveways - Can we get snow plows like Edina's? Taxes Snow on driveways from plow Don't like school in another town More interest in recycling No leaf removal Cavalier method of Council Post Office and access to it Highway 12 � Snowplowing - plugging driveways • Lack of activities for kids Lack of City recycling program Garbage collecting system Split school systems Tax increment financing plan � . G�LDEP� VALLEY CENTENNIAL TOWN MIEETIPJG ' BRAINSTORP1ING/PRIORITIES Idea Points • Change Winnetka Avenue access between 55 and railroad tracks 8 Change garbage pickup system by district (fewer trucks) to 3 once a week. Ease traffic on Winnetka from 12 (going north) 1 Keep and increase our trees Change snowplowing -- no dropping snow in driveways 10 Continue private garbage pickup Small shopping center Move Post Office 11 Develop Bassett Creek for scenery 1 Develop pedestrian access through Valley Square area 5 Recycling plan 8 Leaf pickup and recycling Youth recreation center 1 , Swimming pool 4 Base property taxes on market value No more tax increment financing 4 Continue park improvements 2 Keep green space 1 Hospitality/Information center Cement curbs on streets More street lights 2 Clean Bassett Creek No tax increases 1 Trout in Bassett Creek No dor�e over Golden Valley Less geese � Open season on geese . -2- Volunteer group for community benefit � Traffic light at Byerly's 2 More town rieetings 1 MTC bus service 2 Start Council meetings at Noon Single school district 3 Continue cooperativeness of City staff Golden Valley College stay as institutional use, acceptable 3 to neighborhood Zone all Golden Valley as business/commercial to get more taxes Dome the entire City 3 More street lights Underground all wiring 6 Newer and more modern street repair equipment 2 More information before they are voted on (publicity) on g � develo�ment issues Fire Lowell Odland New City recreation building with indoor pool 5 No new pool or building 2 Outdoor pool 3 Keep Lowell Odland Mother-in-law apartment in house O.K. in single family area 2 Alternative to water tower -- is well? Get rid of ducks Keep ducks Redesign running patch at Brookview so it's not flooded Courtesy driving by large corporate employees Sensors for traffic light -- coordinate traffic lights 5 � Stoplight at Plymouth and Mendelssohn � -3- More police visibility Traffic plan for downtown Golden Yalley q � Keep property on 2000 Douglas private -- no buildings More concern for people in City 2 Citizen work programs (WPA - CCC) - Add dump (catch) bar to snowplow -- don't leave snow in front 3 of driveway Attract young people to Golden Valley g Recyling improved 5 Maintain City services 14 Better bus service -- especially Sweeney Lake area More neighborhood watches Go carting track 2 More City involvement in the fine arts -- sculpture garden; orchestra � Address day care needs 2 Golden Valley Days every year to bring community together 3 Easier accessibiity to local newspaper 2 Outdoor orchestra presentation -- MN Orchestra 2 Appreciate new bike trails Need cross country ski trail marked through Brookview Separate bike trail from street More active use of City cable station like use information on crime going on in neighborhoods (City channel ) More park activities � 400 meter track 1 Special news supplement to encourage citizen participation Outings Auxilliary housing (apartments) 2 • ` • -4- Different surface on side streets (like GV Road) 3 � Improved traffic flow on major streets, e.g. Byerly's, Wirth 12 Parkway, Winnetka Encourage more neighborhood watches 3 Need swimming pool - 3 Extra Police control before and after school 6 Careful planning of Golden Hills; control Ruperts strip 3 Youth center Miniature golf course 3 Convert Golden Valley Lutheran College into �useum, school , 15 communi�y center, indoor walking track -- use fields Need broader citizen response to park programs 1 Tear down lJhite House property, clear to Sweeney Lake 16 Inter-city transportation - public �eQp:Te programs - park and rec 2 � Pool and community recreation center 8 Golden Valley Shopping Center - out of place - do something 8 like Galleria Post Office - redo or make larger with better parking -- 16 redo or move building Better pedestrian access walks, bikes P�love Post office off of Winnetka Get our school district back Preserve the Lutheran College for education 4 Make sound barriers on highways "attractive" 4 Move sound barriers Better programs in park and rec Shovel snow out of driveways 3 City pick up leaves 3 � Ci ty recycl i ng program and pi ck-up • -5- Competition with garbage pick-up • See volunteer fire department continue Encourage all incomes and age levels for residential g Do we need a pool? 1 Citizens vote on type of pool -- indoor or outdoor Reduce salt on residential streets -- use sand or substitutes 1 Recognize value of Bassett Creek Terrific golf course, parks, community center -- keep it up Good senior citizens program -- continue Continue all programs at Community Center Attract young people into com�unity 1 Coin meters on tennis court lights 1 Fix tennis court lights Affordable rental housing • Preserve residential character 4 Open season on geese -- goose dinners Fewer tax increment districts 2 Change location of Post Office (improve accessibility) 11 Property tax state�ent to homeowners to contain survey 3 Need grocery and hardware store in Golden Hills area 3 Walking path development continued Recycling plant for solid waste g Better traffic control on residential streets 2 Keep residents better informed - Comr�unity Newsletter 8 City-wide study proper street lighting for neighborhoods 9 Neighborhood Assoc. group meetings 7 South Tyrol Hills landing strip for Ultra Lites . . -6- Establish City wards g � Reprogram traffic lights crossing highways (Hwy. 55) 8 Beautify western border of Golden Valley (on Hwy. 55) 5 More educational nature facilities 1 In-City sailboat facilities More sidewalks 2 Swimming Pool 1 Balance of local-owned businesses 1 More housing for seniors Creation of focal point - mage for City g Focus on redevelopment with careful zoning 9 C1 ean-up day Planned transportation through and around City 4 Keep City streets quiet 2 • Change in tax structure -- currently taxes too high on homes 6 Mai ntai n qual i ty of school s 2 Provide transportation for residents around the City and downtown 6 Need for community center for young and old at reasonable prices 4 What will happen to available parcels? School and college site. Preserve open space at Lutheran College -- develop as conference 3 center Attract another college Daycare for elderly and young at Lutheran College site Landscape/change appearance of shopping center 4 Move Post office 4 Increase parking for Post Office 2 More town meetings � � ` -7- Increase funds for improvement 3 , Continue expansion of current redevelopment to finance other 14 City improvements Maintain police and fire, beauty plus services 3 General Mills to pay Golden Valley taxes - 7 Don't plow in driveways 6 Access to Post Office 21 Open up area by Civic Center (pedestrian area) 7 Improve garba.ge pick-up 3 Improve recycling program 11 Program to prar�ote Golden Valley q Clean up public through�ways 2 Jersey Avenue/Turners Crossroad (improve?) 5 Develop arts/cultural activities 3 • Redevelop Winnetka Avenue g New recreation center and pool 1� United school system g More street lights 5 Small grocery shops south of Highway 55 5 Improve parking at Ruperts 2 Continue good police and fire protection 5 Improve seal coating 2 Install more cement curbs 5 Improve senior citizen transportation 3 Continue park and recreation program 3 Continue good street maintenance 2 Continue good bus service � 1 iImprove development areas 2 ' • -8- Upgrade older, smaller homes � � Plan and handle traffic during I394 construction 3 Encourage "good" maintenance of (existing) business and g commercial areas (incentives to current) More tax incentives for existing local business people -- less - 9 tax increment financing areas Better education of the citizenry on the principles and "inner 2 workings" of tax incre�ent financing More study and rr�re citizen input to the redevelopment or 5 restructuring of Brookview area -- needs, wants, desires Keep up the continued good development of our parks and streets, 3 trail system and sidewalks Can we not develop a uniform City-wide policy on street lighting? 3 Protection for homeowners from redevelopment and condemnation 18 that would convert present residential areas to other uses. (Maintain residential character of the community. ) Remove the creosote plant from south central Golden Valley 5 � Continue with more town rneetings to get greater citizen input 7 into City planning Develop better methods af enforcing developers and owners 4 commitments and requirements to maintain property that hasn't been kept or met. Better transportation system -- particularly for seniors _ Better maintenance for sidewalks -- some are dirty and have too much debris -- better snow removal . Keep up a high level of police and fire protection. 3 Strip of Winnetka Avenue between Hwy. 55 and Plymouth -- 7 traffic prohlem is dangerous Want heart of City visible � q Need more or better publicity of City meeting 3 Consider rights of homeowners and businesses when planning 6 redevelopment Duluth Street by Byerlys congested, Hwy. 100 to Honeywell 5 . � • � -9- Maintenance of land use -- development is leading to too much 5 � commercial development and not enough residential Keep open spaces 1 Want meeting place where more than 300 people can be accomodated. 1 Like idea of new community center. - Like location -- close to roadways, towns, etc. Need covered bridge over Bassett Creek at Pennsylvania north of Golden Valley Road. • � � .�.:. w `,'� a . � .� �� r � City of Goiden Valley December 3, 1986 - Mayor Mary Anderson Civic Center 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Dear Mary: The members of the Planning Commission wish to congratulate you and the City Council on the success of the Centennial Town Meeting. We look forward to helping you respond to the input from the small group discussions. As you know, the Planning Commission helped to prepare the Town Meeting tabloid, and commissioners served as facilitators at the meeting. In � these roles, we worked particularly closely with three members of the City staff: Mark Grimes, Alda Wilkinson, and Jeanne Andre. We wish to publicly acknowledge their contributions to the success of the Town Meeting. Mark and Alda did a splendid job working with the editorial writers from the Post to put together the Town Meeting tabloid. They were assigned the difficult and time-consuming task of turning our general suggestions about the tone and content of the tabloid into something usable by the Post. They accomplished this task brilliantly. We believe they deserve the credit for the fine quality of the tabloid. We also wish to recognize the secretarial support provided by Gloria Anderson, Pat Butler, Judy Nally, and Kathy Middleton. All assisted with preparations and publicity for the meeting, Judy helped with organization on the night of the meeting, and Gloria and Pat have been working on follow-up materials. In short, we believe these staff inembers were major factors in the success of the Town Meeting, We are fortunate to have them on our City staff. Sincerely, Gary Prazak � Chair, Golden Valley Planning Commission Civic Center,7800 Golden Valley Rd.,Golden Valley Minnesota,55427, (612) 545-3781