02-05-73 City Council Minutes0
Regular Meeting
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 5, 1973
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 February 5, 1973, at 7:30, o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bix, Hoover, Mobetg, Riggs, 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; Director of Parks & Recreation, John Brenna.
Minutes of January 15, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of January 15,
1973, as submitted.
Continued Public Hearing - WTCN, 8701 Olson Memorial Highway:
Mr. Warren Lundsgaard, Chairman of the Planning Commission, presented the
Planning Commission recommendation to approve the proposed building for
WTCN at 8701 Olson Memorial Highway with certain stipulations.
Mr. Robert R. Bleemer, Architect, for WTCN, presented a new site plan and
west elevations for the proposed building.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to approve the proposed building
for WTCN, subject to the following stipulations:
1. Total heights of the tower not to exceed 65 feet above
Boone Avenue and the remainder of the building not to
exceed two stories (a point of reference would have to
be established on Boone Avenue).
2. The architect and site designer work with the staff
and the Building Board of Review to provide proper
screening and plantings to be in keeping with the
building design and the golf course to the east.
3. Any proposed addition in the future be referred back
to the Planning Commission, the Building Board of
Review to insure proper integration with the first
phase.
4. Waiver of height for mechanicals on the roof. Posting
of landscape bond and final approval of building and
landscape plan by the Building Board of Review.
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5. A two year limitation for start of construction of
the building.
Continued Public Hearing -_ Lot 16_, Crestview & Manor Drive. Richard L. Demnse
Mr. Mahlon Swedberg, member of Board of Zoning Appeals presented the Board
of Zoning Appeals denial and recommendation that the builder should work
with the Building Board of Review.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Ulstad carried to deny the waiver request for
Lot 16, at Crestview and Manor Drive. Member Hoover voted "No".
Informal Public Hearing - Short Range Transit Proposals:
Mr. Cam. Andre, Director of Metropolitan Transit Commission, appeared and
presented a proposed St. Louis Park - Golden Valley Crosstown Line and pro-
posed Hopkins - Minnetonka - Golden Valley Crosstown transit service.
Mr. Willard Tuttle and Fred Hayward of the Metropolitan Transit Commission
explained the proposed short range bus routes.
Mr. James Johnson, Assistant Manager, Medicine Lake Bus Company, spoke on
behalf of the Medicine Lake Bus Company.
Council requested the village staff to prepare a statement and suggestions
on the proposed short range transit program as prepared by Curtin & Simpson,
consultants to the MTC.
Report on Human Services Council - Ann Graves:
Mrs. Ann Graves, Chairman of Northwest Suburban Human Services Council,
presented "A Proposal For Developing Preventative Mental Health Services in
The Northwest Suburban Area of Hennepin County".
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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 page.
Hennepin County League of Municipalities - Report on Metro Council Legislative
Committees•
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the report on the
Metropolitan Council Legislative Committees.
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Notice of Time for Board of Review Meeting - Mav 30. 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Notice of
Time for Board of Review Meeting.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to send a letter to Governor Anderson
and legislators representing Golden Valley opposing the proposed freeze of
property reassessments until 1975.
Interest on Delinquent Taxes - Senator Rolf Nelson:
MOVED BY Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the letter from
Senator Rolf Nelson and the Commissioner of Taxation regarding interest on
delinquent taxes.
John L. Bies - Resignation. Bassett Creek Flood & Drainage Commission:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the resignation
of John L. Bies from the Bassett Creek Flood & Drainage Commission and send a
letter of appreciation.
Ernest Henschel, 2225 Regent Ave. North. re: Time Extension for Sewer Connection:
Mr. Ernest Henschel, 2225 Regent Avenue North, appeared to request an extension
of time for sewer connection.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to extend the time required for sewer
connection to November 1, 1973, subject to the requirement that connection
must be made if any problem develops before November 1, 1973.
Environmental Commission, Gary Bickel - Lawn & Garden Clinic:
Mr. Gary Bickel, Chairman of Environmental Commission, presented a proposed
Lawn & Garden Clinic scheduled for spring and requested $540.00 to finance the
clinic.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the proposed Lawn & Garden
Clinic and transfer $540.00 from the Contingency Fund to the Inspection Department
to finance the clinic.
License List:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the license list as follows:
No. Licensee
2147
Dennis L. Welsh
2148
G. V. Radio Cab - Geo. Scott
2149
It
" Glen LaBelle
2150
K. A. Holiday Motor Hotel
2151
if 11 itit
2152
A. & B. Trucking
2153
Trevilla Nursing Home
2154
it " "
2155
Big Mikes of Golden Valley
2156
Brunswick Carriage House Lanes
Type Fee
Auctioneer
$ 1.00
Taxi -Cab
11.00
it
11.00
Food Est.
30.00
Vending NP
7.50
Garbage
26.00
Food Est.
25.00
Vending NP
7.50
Cigarettes
12.00
Game of Skill
25.00
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DANCE PERMIT
Carl Sandburg Junior High PTA Feb. 9, 1973 7:30 to 10:30P.M. $ .50
Porsche -Audi Proposal - Planning Commission:
Mr. Warren Lundsgaard, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reviewed the
Planning Commission recommendation for the Porsche -Audi automobile agency.
A representative of Porsche -Audi presented a request for approval of the
proposed automobile dealership.
The Village Engineer informed the Council that the village has a sewer ease-
ment across the back of the property in question.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to call a public hearing to vacate the
sewer easement on March 5, 1973. Mayor Riggs voted "No".
Park & Recreation Commission - Brookview Fees & Charges for 1973:
Mr. G. Burton Brown, Chairman of the Park & Recreation Commission, presented
the following proposed increases in green fees and cart fees:
18 hole non patron $4.00 weekday, $4.75 weekends
18 hole reg. patron $2.75 weekday, 3.50 weekends
18 hole resident card $3.50 weekday, 4.25 weekends
9 hole non patron card $3.00 weekday
9 hole reg. patron patron card $2.00 weekday
9 hole resident card $2.50 weekday
Power cart:
18 hole $8.00
9 hole $5.00
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the new fees and charges
as proposed.
Trails Committee - Objectives, Responsibilities & Structural Procedures:
Mr. G. Burton Brown, Chairman of the Park & Recreation Commission, presented the
philosophy and objectives as established by the Trails Committee, and the respon-
sibilities, structural procedures between the Trails Committee and the Commission.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve and adopt the objectives,
philosophy, responsibilities and structural procedures of the Trails Committee
as recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission.
Fire Relief Bill:
The Village Manager presented the proposed Fire Relief Bill and resolution
relating to the Firemen's Relief Bill before the State Legislature.
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Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Supporting Legislative Changes in the
Golden Valley Fire Relief Statute)
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: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following voted
against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted, signed by the Ma or and his signature attested by the Village Clerk.
See Resolutions Book page_.
Appointments to Bassett Creek Flood & Drainage Commission:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Appointing Commissioner and Alternate
Commissioner to Represent Golden Valley
on the Bassett's Creek Flood Control
Commission)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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 9 .
Personnel Strength - Public Safety:
The Village Manager presented a request from the Public Safety Director for
additional personnel for the Police Department and requested using a portion of
the revenue sharing money to finance the request.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to transfer $12,000 from the Contingency
Fund to the Police Fund.
LEAA Application - Crime Prevention Unit:
The Village Manager submitted the LEAA application - Crime Prevention Unit
for approval.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to authorize filing of the LEAA
application and designate David Gorski, Public Safety Director, as the
Village representative.
Fire Radio Equipment:
The Village Manager presented a request to sell twenty-four old fire monitors
and purchase twenty-four new Motorola monitor units at $169.00 each, 1 Encoder
at $800.00, four Pagers w/charger at $274 per unit, a total of $6,774.00.
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MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the purchases as above
referenced for $6,774.00.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to transfer $965.00 from the Contingency
Fund to the Fire Department Fund.
Radar Units Purchase:
The Village Manager presented a request to purchase two CMI portable speed
units in the amount of $2,127.00, for the Police Department.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to approve the transfer of $2,127.00
from the Contingency Fund to the Police Fund, and seek Federal reimbursement
for one-half the cost.
Midwest Planning,_
The Village Manager presented a request for transfer of $1,700 to complete
payment to Midwest Planning for $3,726.64 in extra meeting services performed
on the Comprehensive Planning Contract.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to transfer $1,700 from Contingency
Fund to Planning & Inspection budget.
Re: Motor Vehicle Department:
The Village Manager presented a summary of the Motor Vehicle Department for
1972, and reported on a proposed new motor vehicle license office to be
located in the Knollwood Shopping Center which would affect our department.
Member Bix will contact the County Commissioners on behalf of Golden Valley.
Storm Water Treatment Application Filing:
The Village Manager informed the Council that the storm water treatment appli-
cation prepared by Barr Engineering Company is ready to be submitted to the
Grant Administration Division of Environmental Protection Agency.
Request for Public Hearing - 73 -SI -2,3; 73-WM-2; (3-5-1973):
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(73 -SI -2)
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: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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__.
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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(73 -SI -3)
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: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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. // .
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(73-WM-2)
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: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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 1, _.
Request for Waiver of Public Hearing, - 73-WM-3, 9105 Medicine Lake Road:
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(73-WM-3)
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: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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 /5
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
(73-WM-3)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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 /q
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Request for "No Parking" on Zane Avenue, South of Golden Valley Road:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Restricting Parking on Certain Portions of
Zane Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - 1-11-73 & 1-24-73:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Human Rights
Commission minutes for January 11, 1973 and January 24, 1973.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - 1-18-1973, 1-25-1973, 2-1-1973:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Park &
Recreation Commission Minutes for January 18, 1973, January 25, 1973, and
February 1, 1973.
Building Board of Review Minutes - January 22, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Building Board
of Review Minutes for January 22, 1973.
Planning Commission Minutes - 1-22-1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for January 22, 1973.
Police Community_ Relations Minutes - January 23, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Police
Community Relations minutes for January 23, 1973.
Golden Vallev Youth Commission Minutes - 1-10-1973. 1-25-1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Golden Valley
Youth Commission minutes for January 10, 1973 and January 25, 1973.
Appointments to Boards & Commissions:
The Mayor appointed Robert W. Heckman to the Civil Service Commission.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Ulstad carried to confirm the Mayors appointment.
The following appointments were approved by Council:
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Building Board of Review:
Reappoint: Geraldine Wagenhals and Donald B. Anderson to three year
terms expiring March 1, 1976.
Appoint: Steven King for one year expiring March 1, 1974.
Board of Zoning Appeals:
Reappoint: Mike Sell, LeRoy Anderson, Walter Kost, and Mahlon Swedberg
for a one year term expiring March 1, 1974.
Environmental Commission:
Reappoint: Kathleen Filas for a three year term expiring March 1, 1976
Appoint: JoAnn Osmer, Kenneth T. Whitby for a three year term
expiring March 1, 1976.
Human Rights is Commission:
Reappoint: William Barbeau and Jane Wallace for a three year term
expiring March 1, 1976
Appoint: Melvin L. Burstein and Polly Sander, Harry Karasov for a
three year term expiring March 1, 1976. Hilmer Erickson for
a two year term expiring March 1, 1975, and Charles Purdham
for a one year term expiring March 1, 1974.
Police/Community Relations Committee_
Reappoint: All active members for one year expiring March 1, 1974.
Appoint: Gordon C. Ortler and Sue Garvis for one year expiring
March 1, 1974.
Transportation Policy:
Council reviewed and discussed a proposed transportation policy for
T.H. #12 and I-394.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to approve the bills as submitted on
the prelist.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:30 A.M.
Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk