11-05-73 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 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 November 5, 1973, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs; and the
following was absent: Ulstad.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Director of Public Safety, David Gorski.
Minutes of October 15, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the minutes of October 15,
1973, as corrected.
American Automobile Association - Pedestrian Safety Award:
The Mayor presented the plaque from the American Automobile Association for
Pedestrian Safety Award for 1972 to the Public Safety Director.
Leaf Pick -Up - Lee Avenue North:
The Village Manager reviewed the requests for leaf pick-up on Lee Avenue North,
and various methods of pick-up.
Mrs. Kathleen Olson, 3344 Lee Avenue North, suggested rental of equipment in
lieu of bagging leaves and stated garbage haulers will only take six bags
a week.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to refer the problem of leaf pick-up
to the Environmental Commission for study and report to Council with a
recommendation.
Golden Vallev Safety Council - Byerly & Spring Gate Traffic:
Mr. George Murad, Chairman of the Golden Valley Safety Council presented the
recommendation of the Safety Council to retain a traffic engineering firm to
study and recommend on the traffic at Byerly's and Spring Gate both within
and exiting and entering the center.
The Village Manager reviewed the proposal for a joint study and division of
costs between the Village, Byerly's and Spring Gate.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to authorize the Village Manager to
negotiate an agreement with Byerly's and Spring Gate to retain a traffic
engineering firm to study the parking lot and locations of entrances and
exits, with a maximum cost participation of 20% on the part of the Village.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 5, 1973
Resolution - I-394:
The Mayor read a proposed resolution relating to I-394.
There was general discussion by council for various changes in the wording
of the proposed resolution.
Mr. Curtis Green and David Brown, Chairman and Vice -Chairman of the Citizens
Committee on I-394, both offered changes in terminology for the resolution.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to combine paragraphs and change the
wording of the resolution as discussed by Council, and send the resolution
to neighboring municipalities, federal, state and all interested parties.
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Council Policy Position on I-394)
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, and Riggs; the following voted again-
st 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 /c? / .
David Brown offered to make a critique of the environmental impact statement.
Council agreed that they would use the critique to best advantage whenever
possible.
Golden Valley Safety Council - Railroad Crossin Repqrt:
The Public Safety Director reviewed the Golden Valley Safety Council report
and recommended that the Golden Valley Road railroad crossing be given first
priority for signal construction.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried that the Village Attorney draft a
resolution regarding signalized crossings at Golden Valley Road and Turner's
Crossroad for presentation to the Public Safety Commission.
School District 4281 - Special Assessment Penalties Resolution:
The Village Attorney read the proposed resolution regarding special assess-
ment penalties.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Waiving Penalties and Interest
on Certain Special Assessments)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mem-
ber Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 5, 1973
favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; 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,
Resignation, James Rydeen - Building Board of Review:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the resignation
of James Rydeen from the Building Board of Review and send a letter of appre-
ciation to Mr. Rydeen.
Request to Play Bingo, 11-16-73 - Church of St. Margaret Mary:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the request
by the Church of St. Margaret Mary to play bingo on November 16, 1973.
Award of Bids - Park Water Changes:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Director of Parks
and Recreation and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley
Road at 11:00 A.M., on November 5, 1973 and publicly opened and read the bids
as follows:
Bidder Bid Bond Total Bid
Northwest Mechanical 5% $ 20,110.25
Wm. F. Ridler 5% 37,691.00
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to award the bid to the low bidder,
Northwest Mechanical in the amount of $20,110.25, and transfer $10,000.00 from
Utility Reserve Fund to Park Improvement Budget.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to transfer $4,060.00 from Park
Improvement Fund to current Park Bond Fund, this being the reserve for North
Tyrol Park improvements.
Chamber of Commerce Brochure:
The Village Manager presented a letter from the Golden Valley Chamber of Comm-
erce dated October 18, 1973 regarding a brochure promoting Golden Valley and
requesting the council to consider purchase of 2,000 brochures at a cost of
$.42 each, a total expenditure of $840.00.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to purchase 2,000 brochures for the
sum of $840.00 and transfer $840.00 from Contingency Fund to Council -Manager
Budget. Member Moberg abstained.
License List:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to approve the licenses as follows:
DANCE PERMIT
St. Margaret Mary Youth Board - Jan. 3, 1974 - 8 - 11:30 $ .50
Re: Helen Penniman - Insurance:
The Village Manager presented a request to pay Helen Penniman $7.00 per
month for insurance since she is unable to qualify for group insurance.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried that the Council by motion author-
ize the Manager to pay Helen Penniman $7.00 per month above the Senior Clerk
D rate during such period as she may be ineligible under the group medical
plan.
September Budget Report:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the September
Budget Report.
Council Policy Manual:
Council discussed the review and study of current council policies with a
view to updating council policies and requested the matter be placed on the
council agenda January 7, 1974.
Department of Natural Resources - Flood Insurance:
The Village Manager informed the Council regarding a ninety day time limit
to adopt a flood protection resolution after a final list is provided by
the DNR of the communities subject to recurring flooding.
Suburban Public Health Nursing Service - Resolution:
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBURBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT
A motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in
favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; and the following voted again-
st 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,
Regular Meeting of the
Village Council, November 5, 1973
NO.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2569
John C. McGuire
(on catering auto)
Cigarettes
$ 6.00
2570
Golden Valley Radio Cab (Townsend)
Taxi -cab
11.00
2571
Void
2572
Steakland Beef Co. 729 Winnetka No.
Food Estab.
25.00
2573
G.V. Radio Cab -
Christ Pascalos
Taxi -cab
10.00
2574
G.V. Radio Cab -
Clarence McGuire
Taxi -cab
10.00
DANCE PERMIT
St. Margaret Mary Youth Board - Jan. 3, 1974 - 8 - 11:30 $ .50
Re: Helen Penniman - Insurance:
The Village Manager presented a request to pay Helen Penniman $7.00 per
month for insurance since she is unable to qualify for group insurance.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried that the Council by motion author-
ize the Manager to pay Helen Penniman $7.00 per month above the Senior Clerk
D rate during such period as she may be ineligible under the group medical
plan.
September Budget Report:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the September
Budget Report.
Council Policy Manual:
Council discussed the review and study of current council policies with a
view to updating council policies and requested the matter be placed on the
council agenda January 7, 1974.
Department of Natural Resources - Flood Insurance:
The Village Manager informed the Council regarding a ninety day time limit
to adopt a flood protection resolution after a final list is provided by
the DNR of the communities subject to recurring flooding.
Suburban Public Health Nursing Service - Resolution:
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBURBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT
A motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in
favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; and the following voted again-
st 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,
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 5, 1973
Canvass of November 6, 1973 Village _Election:
Council designated Wednesday, November 7, 1973 at 8:00 A.M. to canvass the
November 6, 1973 Village Election.
Miscellaneous Storm Sewer Construction:
The Village Engineer submitted a request for construction of miscellaneous
storm sewers.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to transfer $3,200 from Contingency
Fund to Storm Sewer Construction Budget.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to award the work to the bidder with
the low estimate as follows:
McGrand-Frovarp Construction Company $3,012.76
Northdale Construction Company $4,122.00
Request Waiver of Public Hearing - 74-WM-1:
The Village Clerk presented a petition and waiver of right to public hearing
by all the owners affected on certain proposed public improvements 74-WM-1.
Member Bix 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
74-WM-1
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, and Riggs; and the following voted
against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted, signed by theMa or, and his signature attested by Village Clerk.
See Resolutions Book page_LZ61 .
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
74-WM-1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Bix, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; 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
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 5, 1973
Resolution re: Emergency Joint Purchasing Procedures:
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED it6 A36pti6ri:
RESOLUTION
(Emergency Joint Powers Agreement)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Bix, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; 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.
Continued Hearing on Comprehensive Plan:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to continue the public hearing on
the Comprehensive Plan for Golden Valley to the January 21, 1974 meeting so
that the new council will have an opportunity to review the plan before the
continued hearing.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - October 11, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission minutes for October 11, 1973.
Planning Commission Minutes - October 23, 1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for October 23, 1973.
Building Board of Review Minutes - October 16, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review minutes for October 16, 1973.
Police Monthly Report for August and September 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Police monthly
report for August and September 1973.
Police/Community Relations Commission Minutes - October 9, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Police/ Com-
munity Relations Commission minutes for October 9, 1973.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - October 25 1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Park & Rec-
reation Commission minutes for October 25, 1973.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 5, 1973
Councilman Bix with Councilman Moberg as alternate was appointed to meet
with Park and Recreation Trail Committee on highway pedestrian crossings.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve the bills as submit-
ted on the prelist.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 P.M.
Mayor
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