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01-06-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL January 6, 1975 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 6, 1975 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; the following were absent: None. Present were: Acting Village Manager, John F. Murphy; Acting Village Attorney, Allen Barnard; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Acting Village Clerk, Carol LeVesque; Director of Parks and Recreation, John Brenna; Acting Public Safety Director, Edward Howard. Minutes of December 16, 1974: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of December 16, 1974 as corrected. Public Hearing - Ornamental Street Lighting - Glendale Area (RSL -62): The Acting Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve- ments RSL,62 described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto adopted December 2, 1974. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvements and all persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Donald Palmer, 200 Natchez Avenue South, asked if smaller wattage lamps could be used instead of the 175. Mrs. 0. J. Baggenstoss, 4615 Roanoke Road, inquired about the cost of the installation and the method of payment which was then explained by the Village Engineer Lowell Odland. Harold Hopkins, 311 Westwood Drive, also inquired about the Village costs and property owners cost. Len Juster, 301 Burntside Drive, asked if all street lights are on an assess- ment basis. Village Engineer again explained the method of payment. R. D. Miller, 130 Westwood Drive North, asked if the Council was aware of the confusion in the minds of the people about the street lighting. This is the biggest mess he has ever seen. We have to get some resolution so that people know what is going on. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 6, 1975 William Nelson, 124 Natchez Avenue North, seconds Mr. Miller's comments. Stated that having lights does not deter crime from happening. He is against paying more money for more lights. Robert Murphy, 125 Westwood Drive North, said he was one of the two people that were robbed in April, and that having street lights does not prevent the robberies. He agreed with Mr. Nelson's statements. Sam Finkelstein, 100 Burntside Drive, said it was his understanding that there would be no lights installed until after this public hearing. He stated that Northern States Power was already installing poles. He said he wanted to preserve the beauty of the area, but that this installation of poles is defeating the entire purpose. He wanted underground installa- tion, not what is going in now. At this point, Mayor Riggs told the audience that it had been specifically stated that the Council was not going to rescind instructions given to NSP to put up street lights previous to this hearing. Councilman Moberg stated she objected to the method of putting these lights in before the ornamental lights were considered. She still objects to the procedure. Mayor Riggs explained that there had been a hearing for the seven lights that NSP was now installing and that this hearing did not affect that previous hearing. He did not feel that these poles should now be removed unless Council orders installation of underground wired ornamental lighting. James Miller 4625 Roanoke Road, said he could be coerced into running for council if they run over people like they have. Mr. Finkelstein said the Council was guilty of a lack of democracy in the way they acted; should have rescinded the action; had no business going ahead in the face of the objections they had. Mrs. Harold Hopkins, 311 Westwood Drive North, wants a letter telling what all the costs are and give everyone a chance to find out what it will cost. Thinks the Council should write a complete history of the entire affair. Mrs. Lawrence Carlson, 131 Burntside Drive, said her letter stated the exact cost, how many lights, etc. Also sent another out after the petition explain- ing the costs. Asked the Council for the lights. Mr. Juster asked if the city designs the lighting system. Lowell Odland told him NSP designs the system. Mr. Juster is opposed to decorative light- ing. Gordon Volkenant, 4601 Roanoke Road, said a committee was formed after they found out about the overhead wires and poles. Seven out of eight want to pay for the ornamental lighting instead of the poles. Frank Schiefelbein, 100 Westwood Drive North, in favor of ornamental lighting. v Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 6, 1975 MOTION by Moberg, seconded by Anderson, carried to continue the public hearing to the first meeting in April. In the meantime, the Council shall arrive at their policy for ornamental street lighting and notify the people of this policy prior to the continued public hearing. Public Hearing -.,-Street Lights - RSL -63 (So. #55 & West of France Ave.): The Acting Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve- ments RSL -63 described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted December 16, 1974. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvements and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. There being no objections, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL -63 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: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; the fol- lowing voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declar- ed duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page. / Second Reading Ordinance, Zoning Howard Tyree Property Residential: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Residential Zoning District) Howard Tyree Property MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance here- in quoted by title on its second reading and order publication thereof. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs: and the following voted against the same: None, See Ordinance Book page 0.3 Public Hearing - Rezoning, Lt. Ind. To Residential (Dover Hills): Glen Christiansen, representing the Planning Commission, presented the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the proposed rezoning. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded oppor- tunity to express their views thereon. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 6, 1975 There being no objections, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Residential Zoning District) Dover Hill Area MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken there- on, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson YES Bix YES: Riggs YES Hoover YES Moberg YES Public Hearing - Rezoning, Open Dev. to Lt. Ind., Dover Hill Area (Custom Tool): Glen Christiansen, representing the Planning Commission, presented the Plan- ning Commission recommendation to approve the proposed rezoning. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. There being no objections, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an ord- inance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Light Industrial District) Dover Hill Area MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson YES Bix YES Riggs YES Hoover YES Moberg YES Public Hearing - Rezoning, Open Dev. to Inst.{IvO . Dover Hill Area (City Pron- erg) : Glen Christiansen, representing the Planning Commission, presented the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the proposed rezoning. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. There being no objections, the Mayor closed the public hearing. 1 1 F� Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 6, 1975 MOVED by Moberg, seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Institutional Zoning District) Dover Hill Area MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson YES Bix YES Riggs YES Hoover YES Moberg YES Public Hearing - Easement Vacationer Spake_Addition: Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Easement Vacation, Spake Addition) 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: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; 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 .2 1st Wisconsin Mortgage Company re: Vallee D'Or: (Member Anderson left room) Jeff Auslander was present and informed the Council that his company is pro- ceeding to complete the first phase of the project. They are fixing up and taking care of the problems which they inherited. They intend to work close- ly with the Council so that the project will be completed to the satisfaction of the Council. MOTION by Hoover seconded by Bix carried that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission to research out the original requirements and the changes, if any, of the Vallee D'Or moderate and low income units and that the lst Wisconsin Mortgage Company work with the Planning Commission on up- dating the project requirements; that the Human Rights Commission Housirg Committee be also notified that this action is being taken. (Member Anderson returned to the Council room at this point.) NSP Rate Increase: John Murphy gave a report to the Council on this item and indicated that the budget did not contemplate this increase. MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to receive and file this communi- cation. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 6, 1975 Resignation - Civil Service Commission, Robert H. Heckman: MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to accept the resignation of Robert H. Heckman from the Civil Service Commission and that a letter of appreciation be sent to him. Sun Newspapers re: Official Publication Designation: Anderson asked if the Post is interested. Mayor Riggs suggested that they request the Post to submit figures. MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg that we defer this matter for thirty days and request the Post to furnish us with information regarding circula- tion and refer that information to the Village Attorney for his opinion; that information to the Village Attorney for his opinion; that the Post be asked to furnish the Council with a Certificate of Eligibility; that we also get circulation figures from the Golden Valley Sun. Motion carried with Councilman Bix abstaining. Notice of Hearing re: Shelard Park Service: Lowell Odland gave a report to the Council. Hoover asked if we have a proposal from the Medicine Lake Bus Company to serve this area. John Murphy also called the Council's attention to Page 26 of their agenda in which the MTC submitted a letter asking Council concurrence to their pro- posal to install a bus stop shelter on Douglas Drive and Golden Valley by the Little League Field. There would be no cost to Golden Valley, but Council must approve location. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Not- ice of hearing regarding bus service; to approve the installation of a bus stop shelter at Douglas Drive and Golden Valley Road by the Little League Field, and to waive the fee for the building permit. Alexander & Sons, Inc. - Development, Rings Colonial Addition: Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 75 -SI -2 (4/7/75) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; 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 License List: MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to approve the license list as follows: Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 6, 1975 Award of Bid - Logging Recorder/Reproducer System, Public Safety Department: The Acting Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news- paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Acting Public Safety Director and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M., on January 2, 1975 and publicly opened and read the bids as follows: Please see next page: LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Jan. 6, 1975 No. T.icensee Type Fee 3197 H. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips (Acorn Vend.) Cigarette $12.00 3198 The Company Store, Inc. " 12.00 3199 Midland Shell (Fritz Vending) If 12.00 3200 Lupient Oldsmobile It 12.00 3201 Luther Motor Home (Coca Cola Midwest) Vend. N.P. 5.00 3202 Animal Humane Society to Vend. N.P. 5.00 3203 Ron-Vik, Inc. Cigarette 12.00 9204 Piko Corp. (ARA Services of MN) it12.00 3205 United Beef 12.00 3206 John C. McGuire 12.00 3207 Westwood Hills Service (Midwest Vend.) " 12.00 3208 Florida Properties (Metro.Vend.) 12.00 3209 Honeywell, Inc. (Canteen So. of MN) 12.00 3210 Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc. 12.00 3211 Custom Tool (Sir Vend, Inc.) 12.00 3212 G. H. Tennant of12.00 3213 Fluidyne, Inc. (Midwest Vending Co.) 12.00 3214 Continental Minnesota (Tonka Vending) " 12.00 3215 Product Design Engineering, Inc. 12.00 3216 Minneapolis Clinic 12.00 3217 Golden Valley Chrysler Plymouth 12.00 3218 General Mills Research (Pioneer Dist.) 12.00 3219 Service Bureau it12.00 3220 Gordon's Drive -In & Restaurant " 12.00 3221 Dahlberg Electronics if12.00 3222 The White House to12.00 3223 Golden Hills "66" Station if12.00 3224 Ice Center, Inc. 12.00 3225 Pesek Eng. & Mfg. Co. (Eagle Industries) 12.00 3226 Golden Valley House (Fritz Vending, Inc.) " 12.00 3227 Russell's Golden Valley Service 12.00 3228 Opportunity House " 12.00 3229 John's No. 1 Son " 12.00 3230 Jacobson Machine Works, Inc. " 12.00 3231 Continental Minnesota (Add'lfacility) Food Est. 5.00 3232 Suburban Tire, Inc. Cigarette 12.00 3233 Golden Valley Health Center Food Vehicle Exempt 3234 Western Fuel & Oil Co. Cigarette 12.00 Award of Bid - Logging Recorder/Reproducer System, Public Safety Department: The Acting Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news- paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Acting Public Safety Director and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M., on January 2, 1975 and publicly opened and read the bids as follows: Please see next page: I Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 6, 1975 NAME OF BIDDER BID BOND 1. BID 2. TRADE-IN 3.NET BID Dictaphone $545.00 $9,183.95 $1,144.95 $8,039.00 X Magnasync/Moviola 5% -- 8,441.00 Stancil-Hoffman Corp. 5% -- 10,250.00 X - One year maintenance contract + $223.00. * - Includes one year maintenance. The Acting Manager recommended that the low bid from the Dictaphone Company be accepted in the amount of $8,039.00 and that approval be given to a transfer from Contingency in the amount of $1,050 for this purpose. MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried that the bid of Dictaphone Company in the amount of $8,039.00 be accepted and that approval be given for a transfer of $1,050 from Contingency to the Public Safety budget for this purpose. Designation of Official Depository (Additional): The Acting Manager stated that Golden -Valley has three official depositories at the present time: Golden Valley State Bank, First Plymouth National Bank and North American Office of the Northwestern National Bank. He stated that he had been approached by the Fidelity Bank & Trust Company on Central Avenue who are seeking our business, and recommended that they be named as an addi- tional depository subject to posting the required collateral for such funds as we may invest there. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried that we designate the Fidelity Bank & Trust Company, 2338 Central Avenue N.E., Minneapolis as an additional depository, subject to their posting the required collateral for such funds as we may invest there. Councilman Bix abstained from voting. Quotations on Calculators: The Acting Manager presented the following quotations received on electronic calculators on December 26, 1974: RICOH MODEL 1221 P $298.65 Each ADDO-X MODEL 9205 319.20 " SHARP MODEL 2152 311.52 " ADDO-X MODEL P-14 299.00 * Does not meet specifications Recommendation was made for purchase of 5 RICOH MODEL 1221 P Calculators from Typewriter Sales & Service Company. MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to accept the recommendation of the Acting Manager and approve the purchase of 5 Ricoh Model 1221 P Calcula- tors from Typewriter Sales & Serviae Company. N Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 6, 1975 Pa roll Advance Procedure: The Acting Manager presented a copy of a new payroll advance procedure which will be necessary due to the use of the computer now for payroll. This was for Council information. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file above item. Resolutions - Salaries and Mileage: Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption subject to the adjustment of the figures for Patrolman and Sergeant due to correction of cost of living figures: RESOLUTION (Fixing General Wages and Salaries for 1975) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mem- ber Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover and Moberg; the following voted against the same: None; Mayor Riggs abstained from voting; 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 Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Revising Allowances for use of Personal Vehicles in Conduct of City Business) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Hoover and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; the following voted against the same: Bix, 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_ 7 - Park & Recreation re: Limestone Trail Bids of 12-16-74: G. Burton Brown represented the Park and Recreation Commission on this item. Considerable discussion ensued with members of the Park and Recreation Com- mission Janet Duebner, Rosemary Thorsen, Mr. Brown and the Council taking part. John Brenna, Park and Recreation Director, also was present to ans- wer questions for Council. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to defer action on the bids un- til the Special Council Meeting of January 13 when they will have a report from the Village Engineer with additional information concerning this item. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 6, 1975 Resolution - Engineering & Technical Services: Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Engineering & Technical Services, Minnesota Highway Department) The 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: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; 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 Highway Dept. Agreement - T.H. #100 Frontage Road Maintenance: Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (T.H. 4100 Frontage Road Maintenance) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; 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 41 Resolution - Approval Reconstruction Bridge, T.H. #55 Over R/R Adjacent to White HouGe: Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (S.P. 2752-5891 (55=188) (T.H. #55 and Bridge Reconstruction) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Moberg and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs; 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 110 Scheduling Hearing,_- Metro Sewer Interceptor: The Village Engineer will report on the status of the Metro Sewer Board's Proposed Interceptor at the January 20th Council meeting. Golden Valley Safety Council Minutes, November 25, 1974: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to accept acid file the Golden Valley Safety Council minutes of November 25, 1974. 1I Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 6, 1975 Park & Recreation Commission Minutes, December 5 and 30, 1974: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to accept and file the Park and Recreation minutes for December 5 and 30, 1974: Human Rights Commission Minutes, December 12, 1974: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to accept and file the Human Rights Commission minutes for December 12, 1974. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried that the HRC be notified to appear before Council at the next meeting to discuss their proposed news- letter. Boards & Commissions - Interviews & Appointments: Council agreed to meet at 7:30 P.M., on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday January 22 to interview the candidates for boards and commissions. Rozman Property - 400 Dakota Avenue South: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to authorize the Acting Manager to draw and sign a purchase agreement with Mr. Rozman in accordance with his letter of 12-20-74 and with Mr. Coyne in accordance with his letter of 9-16-74, with payment from funds to be transferred from the Land Purchase Contingency Fund. Member Bix abstained from voting. Transportation Options Committee Report: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to accept and file the report; to thank the committee for it, and authorize the continuance of the com- mittee through 1975. Bills: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the bills as submit- ted on the prelist. Notice of Claim-- ContemporaryDesigns, Inc., 5740 Wavzata Blvd.: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the claim. Adjournment: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 Midnight. P '/� 'Z� /2-1 Mayor Attest: C.A 11 Deputy City Clerk