01-20-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
January 20, 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 20, 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 Dngineer, Lowell Odland; Acting Village
Clerk, Carol LeVesque; Administrative Assistant, Jeffrey Sweet.
Minutes of January 6 and Special Meeting of January 13, 1975:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to approve the minutes of January
6, as corrected.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to approve the minutes of
January 13, as corrected.
Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning Light Industrial to Residential (Dover
Hills):
MOVED by .Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to give a second 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 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; the following
voted against the same: None. See Ordinance Book page___L_0_�1
Second Reading Ordin. - Rezoning Open Development to Light Industrial (Custom
Tool):
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to give a second 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 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; the following voted
against the same: None. See Ordinance Book page_ io 5
Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 20, 1975
Second Reading Ordin. - Rezoning Open Dev. to Inst. (I-4 Cit Property:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to give a second 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 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; the following voted
against the same: None. See Ordinance Book page._L0__6_.
Request for Sewer Hook-up Extension - 717 S. Westwood Drive:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to extend the time for hook-up
for one year on condition that the system operate satisfactorily without
repairs.
Resignation - Transportation Options CommitteeDr. Robert L. White:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to accept and file the resigna-
tion letter from Dr. White and send a letter thanking him for his service
on the Transportation Committee.
Golden Valley Chrysler Plymouth, Inc. - Mr. Lon Pederson:
Mr. Lon Pederson was present to request special permission from the Council
for the use of spotlights in connection with a sales promotion at the
Golden Valley Chrysler Plymouth Agency from January 21 to February 13,1975.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve a special use permit
from January 21 to February 13, 1975 for the use of spotlights at Golden
Valley Chrysler Plymouth in connection with a sales promotion, during the
hours of 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
League of Women Voters re: Non -returnable Beverage Containers Policv:
Wallace Klovstad, Chairman of the Environmental Commission, presented this
matter to the Council. He asked that Council pass a resolution encouraging
the State Legislature to pass legislation regarding non -returnable beverage
containers; that they would authorize the Environmental Commission to send
letters to our area legislators and the Governor informing them of the
Council resolution and that if the Council so chooses, that they would send
like letters to the area legislators and the Governor asking for their sup-
port.
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(To Encourage the Minnesota Legislature to
Establish a Statewide Policy Regarding
Non -returnable Beverage Containers)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 20, 1975
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by 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 /
League of Women Voters re: Council Anda Reporting,:
Artice Silverman, President of the League of Women Voters, reported to
Council that people were not picking up the agendas in the supermarkets and
the library in any great number so that the League felt that it was a waste
of the Village funds. It has also been difficult to find volunteers from
the League who were willing to attend Council meetings and write the reports
of the meetings. She said she will keep the Council posted on this matter
and if sufficient interest should again be shown, the League will again
assume this public service.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried that a letter be written to the
League thanking them for their service to the Village and expressing the
hope that they might be able to inaugurate the program again.
Notice of Meeting of Board of Review - May 22, 1975:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to accept and file this Notice of
Meeting of the Board of Review.
Human Rights Commission re: Newsletter - Ronald Haskvitz:
The Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Ronald Haskvitz, was present
to discuss the proposed HRC newsletter with the Council. He stated that
the HRC felt their newsletter should be what the Commission wanted to print
and that it should not be subject to censure or disapproval by the Council.
Council members were in agreement that they could not permit a publication
from a Council -appointed commission to be mailed out to the public with them
having no knowledge of its contents beforehand.
After considerable discussion between members of the HRC who were present
and the Council members, Mr. Haskvitz said they would agree to the wishes
of the Council rather than jeopardize publishing their newsletter.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to give authorization for the
Human Rights Commission to send out a quarterly newsletter of the type in-
dicated in information to be given to the Council on the Friday previous to
publication date; also that $400 per year be allotted the HRC for this pur-
pose.
Human Rights Commission re: Enforcement Ordinance - Ronald Haskvitz:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to set a Special Council Meeting
on February 4, 1975 at 7:00 P.M., in the Golden Room in the Civic Center,
to discuss the proposed enforcement ordinance.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 20, 1975
License List:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to approve the License List, as
follows:
No. Licensee Type Fee
3235 Tyrol West Bldg. (IDS Properties) Cigarette $12.00
3236 States Electric of 12.00
3237 Golden Valley Chrysler Plymouth, Inc. Itinerant Food 10.00
Metro Sewer Board Interceptor Maintenance Agreement for 1975:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to accept the Metro Sewer Board
Interceptor Maintenance Agreement for 1975.
Hennepin County Community Development Grant Report:
Jeffrey Sweet, the new Administrative Assistant for the Village, was present
to give a detailed report to the Council and answer questions during the
discussion that followed. He requested Council to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to sign a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County so that
Golden Valley could be designated as an "Urban County".
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin
County for Formation of Urban County under Housing and
and Community Development Act of 1974)
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
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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book page /3
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried that the Mayor and City Manager
be directed to negotiate the method of allocating the funds to support HUD
allocation formula and that they be instructed to convey to the group that
we will designate our funds for streets and pedestrian walkways.
A meeting of Hennepin County municipalities to be held on Tuesday, January
21 will be attended by Councilmember Mary Anderson, Jeffrey Sweet and John
Murphy. This meeting is in regard to the above report.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority Discussion re: Meeting Date:
Member Hoover inquired of Mr. Haskvitz if the Human Rights Commission would
Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 20, 1975
be able to make their report on housing available if this meeting were to
be set at one of the regular Council meetings. A representative of the
State Planning Agency and someone from the Metropolitan Council will also
be contacted and requested to appear.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried that the Housing and Redevelop-
ment Authority Discussion meeting date be set for Monday, February 3 if the
representatives of the above mentioned bodies can be present and also if
the HRC housing report is ready.
Ornamental Street Lighting Poli v:
The Acting Manager presented this item to Council and a general discussion
of the item followed.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the Ornamental Street
Lighting Policy. Refer to page 14 of Special Council Minutes, January 15,
1975.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - ..January 9, 1975:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to accept and file the Human Rights
Commission minutes of .January 9, 1975.
Bills and Claims:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve payment of the
bills as submitted on the prelist.
Mels. Clinic vs. Metro Sewer Board, City of Golden Valley, et al:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file this item.
Status Report of Metro Sewer Board Interceptor Sewer:
The Village Engineer stated that the Sewer Board expects to have the report
available by February 3. The hearing can be set for February 1.8 only if the
report is available on the 3rd.
Several area residents were present and were heard by Council:
Shel Burnstein, 1621 Pennsylvania Avenue North, asked if the residents' views
were to be part of the input into the envi.ronmentsl impact or was it just Orr
Schelen Mayeron. What about the middle of the road business? Is that feasible?
He also thinks the Environmental Impact Assessment Report is simply a procedure
to pacify the residents.
R. J. Reierson, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue North, asked the Village Engineer's
opinion of going off the street entirely; for instance, installing the Sewer
on the golf course side.
Richard Benson, 7504 Plymouth Avenue North, said thay were told that the
sewer could not go down the middle of the street. He said fences and trees
are going to be taken.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 2.0, 1975 Cont. Meeting 1-21-75
The Village Engineer told the residents that they will be notified collectively
when the report is available for perusal and that a copy will be put in the
Golden Valley Library for their use.
23rd Avenue Right -of -Way:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover to give approval to the offer of $12,200
for acquisition of the 23rd Avenue right-of-way. Motion failed upon vote
being taken.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to continue the Council meeting to
Tuesday, January 21, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. (This action taken at 10:00 P.M.)
Mayor Riggs opened the Continued Meeting of the Village Council at 7:20 P.M.,
January 21, 1975 in the Golden Room of the Civic Center. Present were:
Anderson, Bix, Moberg, Hoover and Riggs; Acting City Manager John Murphy.
23rd Avenue North Right -of -Way Acquisition:
Discussion on this item continued and another offer was settled on which was
agreeable to all Council members.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover to adjourn the Continued Meeting at 7:30
P. M. Carried.
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Acting City Clerk
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Mayor