01-03-72 City Council MinutesI
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 3, 1972
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Council of
the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at 7800
Golden Valley Road in said Village on January 3, 1972, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, and Ulstad;
and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M,
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman,
Public Safety Director, David Gorski.
Mayor Pro -tem, Ray Stockman, opened the meeting.
Oath of Office:
Judge A. Paul Lommen was present and administered the oath of office to the
new Mayor, Robert E. Riggs and Councilman Robert R. Hoover.
Mayor Riggs expressed his gratitude to the people of Golden Valley who elect-
ed him and stated he will do his best for Golden Valley.
Minutes of December 20, 1971:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the minutes of Dec-
ember 20, 1971, as submitted.
Proposed Ordinance - Ban the Can - Environmental Committee Report:
Mr. Eugene Sander, member of the Environmental Committee, presented a minor-
ity report of the Environmental Committee regarding "Evolvement of the Ban
the Can Ordinance". Mr. Sander exhibited containers as an example of waste
weight.
Mr. Gary Bickel, member of Environmental Committee, submitted a minority
report "Ban on Disposable Beverage Containers", and requested that Council
refer the proposed ordinance back to the Environmental Committee for further
information and clarification.
Mr. V. W. Green, member of Environmental Committee, requested the public
hearing be post-poned to allow further study of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Gary Juster, Student from Golden Valley High School, urged the Council
to call a public hearing for the next Council meeting.
Mr. Dave Losche, representing Minnesota Bottling, Glass & Can Manufacturers,
said we should seek solutions to problem of litter and ask manufacturers for
information. The University of Minnesota and the P.C.A., have a study under-
way and are investigating the facts. State legislation is needed for enforce-
ment.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 3, 1972
Mrs. Donna Goff, member of Environmental Committee, reported on a survey
of the retailers of beverage containers in Golden Valley. 0
Mr. Wallace Bruch, Engineer and resident, stated we need more time and
more information before acting on the proposed ordinance.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried unanimously to call a public
hearing on the proposed Ban the Can ordinance on March 6, 1972.
Proposed Gun Control Ordinance - Public Safety Director:
The Public Safety Director presented and reviewed the proposed Gun Control
ordinance.
Mr. Steven Milleman and Sherman Horwitz, owners of the Golden Valley Sports
Center were present and reviewed the Federal Gun Law requirements.
Mr. John Martin, questioned the basis for issuance of a gun permit.
Mr. Fred Bootz, 1800 Kelly Drive, said there was a need for more facts before
the ordinance is passed.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Sale, Possession and Discharge of Firearms,
Fireworks and other Weapons)
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to give the ordinance its second
reading on February 7, 1972.
Resolution re: I-394, Planning Commission Report:
Mr. Warren Lundsgaard, Chairman of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the proposed I-394 reso-
lution.
Mr. Curtis Green, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, elaborated on
the reason for submitting the proposed resolution.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Minnesota State Highway Department
Basic Transportation Policies
and Proposed I-394)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 3, 1972
Village Attorney Opinion - 50' Lots, Belmont Addition:
Mr. Robert Hamilton questioned the previous owners of the Dempsey property
in Belmont Addition.
No action was taken.
Appointment of Magor Pro -tem:
The Mayor appointed Ray B. Stockman as Mayor Pro -tem.
Designation of Official Depositories:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Designating Depository -
Golden Valley State Bank)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Designating Depository -
Northwestern National of Hopkins)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book pager.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Designating Depository -
First National Bank of Minneapolis)
The motion for the adoption of the
foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Ulstad, and upon
vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover,
Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None,
whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted,
signed by
the Mayor, and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See
Resolutions
Book page
Village Attorney Opinion - 50' Lots, Belmont Addition:
Mr. Robert Hamilton questioned the previous owners of the Dempsey property
in Belmont Addition.
No action was taken.
Appointment of Magor Pro -tem:
The Mayor appointed Ray B. Stockman as Mayor Pro -tem.
Designation of Official Depositories:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Designating Depository -
Golden Valley State Bank)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Designating Depository -
Northwestern National of Hopkins)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book pager.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Designating Depository -
First National Bank of Minneapolis)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 3, 1972
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; 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
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 13 5-.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Designating Depository -
First Plymouth National Bank)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; 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
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page /:?(/, .
Designation of Official Publication:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to designate the Golden Valley
Sun newspaper as the official publication for the village.
Appointment of Representative & Alternate - Suburban Rate Authority:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR & ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to appoint Roger Ulstad as the
representative and Barkley Omans as Alternate to the Suburban Rate Authority.
Appointment of Representative & Alternate - Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authorit
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATE
COMMISSIONER TO SUBURBAN SANITARY DISPOSAL AUTHORITY"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the
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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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to appoint Barkley Omans as
the representative and Robert Hoover as the Alternate to the Suburban
Sanitary Disposal Authority.
Appointment of Representative - Hennepin County League of Municipalities:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Paulson, and vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page /,3 %
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to appoint Robert Hoover as
the representative and Robert Riggs as the alternate to Hennepin County
League of Municipalities.
Appointment of Civil Defense Director:
The Mayor appointed David Gorski as Director of Civil Defense.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to approve the appointment
of David Gorski as Civil Defense Director.
Meeting with Chairman of Boards & Commissions:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to call a meeting with the
Chairman of the village boards and commissions on January 31, 1972, at 8:00
P. M.
Resignation - John Mitchell, Human Rights Commission:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the
resignation of John Mitchell from the Human Rights Commission.
Resignation - Ellen G. Walton, Human Rights Commission:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the resignation
of Ellen G. Walton from the Human Rights Commission.
Police Supervision - Village Manager:
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The Village Manager recommended that the office of "Chief of Police", be
abolished, and the village code be amended.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to abolish the office of
"Chief of Police".
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Department of Public Safety)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance here-
in quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to authorize two Administra-
tive Lieutenants in lieu of the present one.
Items regarding both the lieutenancy and sergeant vacancy and the qualifi-
cations and minimum educational qualifications will be discussed at the
joint meeting of the Council and Civil Service Commission on January 31,
1972, at 7:00 P. M.
Police Policy Statement - Public Safety Director:
The Public Safety Director presented proposed Police Policy Statements.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to approve and support the
Police Policy Statements presented by the Public Safety Director.
Resignation - Paul Senstad, Building Board of Review:
Mr. Paul Senstad had submitted his resignation from the Building Board of
Review, Mr. Senstad died on December 29, 1971.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried that the Mayor send a letter
to Mrs. Senstad on behalf of the Village Council.
Resolution - Technical Engineering Services:
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption
"RESOLUTION"
(Engineering & Technical Services)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and �his signature attest-
ed by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book pager.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January, 1972
Resolution - No Parking (West Side Hampshire Ave. So., T.H. #12 - Laurel Ave.):
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Restricting Parking - On West Side of
Hampshire Avenue South)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and asopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 1_�L/ .
Resolution Establishing Municipal State Aid Highways:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS"
(Duluth Street From Winnetka Avenue to Kelly Drive)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mem-
ber Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 41,2L.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS"
(Kelly Drive from Olympia Street to Duluth Street)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page /�a.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS"
(Golden Valley Road & 7th Avenue from T.H. #55 to CSAH #18)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof; Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book pageZ'V-.
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Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS"
(CSAH #18 Frontage Road From Golden Valley Road to County Road #70)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book pager•
Environmental Committee Minutes - December 9, 1971:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the Envi-
ronmental Committee minutes for December 9, 1971.
License List:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the license list
as follows:
No. Licensee
1628 Jacobson Machine Works, Inc.
1629 St. Regis Paper Company
Bills & Claims:
Type Fee
Cigarettes $12.00
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the bills as sub-
mitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:30 P.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
Mayor
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