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03-03-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the GOLDEN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL March 3, 1975 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City on March 3, 1975 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Moberg, Hoover and Riggs. Also present were: City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Attorney, Robert Skare; City Engineer Lowell Odland and Acting City Clerk Carol LeVesque. Minutes of February 18th and Special Meeting of February 24th: MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the minutes of February 18, 1975 as corrected. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to accept the minutes of February 24, 1975 as corrected. Informal Hearing - 1975 Sidewalk Program: (1) South side of Medicine Lake Road from Ensign Avenue west to Orkla Drive: The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvement and those present who wished to speak on this item were invited to do so at this time. Mrs. C. Spencer, 2545 Cavell Avenue North - asked if the children were going to cross at Boone Avenue; also asked what was going to happen to the trees and shrubs on their property. Merrell Arnold, 2370 Wisconsin Avenue North - showed photos of small children climbing high snow banks in order to cross the street; would like it to be possible for the children to go to school safely. He stated the patrols are not always there to help them. He was spokesman for many of the residents who have been trying for years to get sidewalk put in here. David W. Twomey, 8925 Medicine Lake Road, stated that the children gather on his lawn. He said he agrees with Mrs. Spencer that if there is a crossing at Decatur and one at Cavell that he does not see the need for sidewalk and personally objects to it. The Assistant Principal of Sunny Hollow School, Mr. Dimberio, said he sympa- thizes with both sides of the issue. He commended the patrol for their eff- orts. He mentioned that many children are brought to school by their parents because of the danger in crossing and recommended that crosswalks be instal- led so that the children can cross with the light. He also stated that the 30 -second cycle of the light is dangerous. The children are sometimes caught in the intersection by cars making right-hand turns on the red. Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 3, 1975 Frank K. Cramer, 8955 Medicine Lake Road - asked if the crossing at Decatur would be discontinued. Gail Buuck, 2350 Wisconsin Avenue North - inquired about the children cross- ing through a parking lot. Sonja Dahlager, 2117 Ensign Avenue North - stated that she felt people could give up a little of their property for the safety of the children. She thinks it is a nightmare and frequently drives her children to school. She stated there were many signatures on the petition from Ensign and Decatur because the people want and need sidewalks in that area. Marlene Slovut, 2540 Zealand Avenue North - counted 257 vehicles in 25 min- utes; stated there are 300 children crossing Medicine Lake Road between 5 and 12 years of age; would like to have sidewalk from Orkla to Ensign. Leroy Brown, Principal of Sunny Hollow School - stated that the walkers are a tremendous headache for the school. He said sidewalk along a street that is that busy is essential. Mayor Riggs closed the public hearing at this time. MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried that bituminous sidewalk on the south side of Medicine Lake Road between Ensign and Orkla Drive be placed in the 1975 Sidewalk Program; also ordering construction at an estimated cost of $11,820.99 with payment from Community Development and Public Works Improvement Fund. (2) West side of Douglas Drive from St. Croix Avenue to Golden Valley Road: Mayor Riggs opened the public hearing on this area and asked for residents present to speak at this time. Paul Larson, 6300 Winsdale Street - asked how it will be assessed; also asked about a retaining wall. Mayor Riggs closed the public hearing at this time. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to place sidewalk on the West side of Douglas Drive from St. Croix Avenue to Golden Valley Road in the 1975 Sidewalk Program; also ordering construction at an estimated cost of $31,943.68 with payment from Community Development and Public Works Improve- ment Fund. (3) Medicine Lake Road from Rhode Island Avenue west to Winnetka Avenue North: The Mayor opened the public hearing on this area and asked for residents present to speak at this time. There being no one present for this item, the public hearing was closed. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to place bituminous sidewalk on Medicine Lake Road from Rhode Island Avenue west to Winnetka Avenue North Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 3, 1975 on the 1975 Sidewalk Program; also ordering construction at an estimated cost of $2,052.56 with payment from Community Development and Public Works Improvement Fund. (4) Miscellaneous Pedestrian Ramps on the west side of Douglas Drive from St. Croix Avenue to Medicine Lake Road. The Mayor opened the public hearing on this area and asked for residents present to speak at this time. There being no one present for this item, the public hearing was closed. MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Moberg, carried to place Miscellaneous Pedes- Mike Auger of the State Planning Commission and Phil Katzung of the Metro trian Ramps on the west side of Douglas Drive from St. Croix Avenue to Medi- Housing Authority were present to take part in the Council discussion. cine Lake Road on the 1975 Sidewalk Program; also ordering construction at MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried that the City staff bring to an estimated cost of $2,468.85 with payment from Community Development and the 4/7 meeting their suggestions on the authority and scope of a Community Public Works Improvement Fund. Development Committee, and any further information on the HRA. (5) Bituminous Walkway on West Side of Winnetka Avenue from Highway 55 to MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to request the City Manager to Harold: bring to the 4/7 meeting further information regarding the start-up costs The Mayor opened the public hearing on this area and asked for residents present to speak at this time. There being no one present for this item, the public hearing was closed. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to place Bituminous Walkway on west side of Winnetka Avenue from Highway 55 to Harold on the 1975 Sidewalk Program; also orde7ing construction at an estimated cost of $2,371.68 with payment from Community Development and Public Works Improvement Fund. Council Discussion - Housing Authority or Community Development Committee: Mike Auger of the State Planning Commission and Phil Katzung of the Metro Housing Authority were present to take part in the Council discussion. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried that the City staff bring to the 4/7 meeting their suggestions on the authority and scope of a Community Development Committee, and any further information on the HRA. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to request the City Manager to bring to the 4/7 meeting further information regarding the start-up costs on a Golden Valley Housing & Redevelopment Authority; in addition, informa- tion from other communities with HRA's regarding costs and legal procedures necessary to begin an HRA; also to get copies of the new bill before the Legislature from Mike Auger. Member Hoover voted against the motion. Informal Hearing - Golden Valley/New Hope Interceptor: Leroy Nyhus made a brief summary of additional studies made by the Metro Sewer Board. He stated that a completion date for either Plan A or Plan B would be the first of the year; however the lift station work could take place before winter sets in. Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 3, 1975 Mayor Riggs stated the meeting was open for informal public hearing at this time and requested anyone present to state their opinions on this item. Mike Duepner, 1551 W. Constance Drive - asked for clarification on Routes C and D asked which side of the railroad are these routes on. Ruth Heaner, 1009 Pennsylvania Avenue North - asked why the study is yet to be done; could the lift station be started now before the flooding starts. Sam Courey, 1551 Pennsylvania Avenue North - thinks the contract for the lift station could bave been let this winter; thinks the construction cost figures seemed to be without foundation. He stated that he feels the homework was not done and that the Sewer Board or MWCC should sumbit the matter on an alternate bid basis so that we really know what the costs are. C. E. Nelson, 2041 Pennsylvania Avenue North - asked what would be the length of time difference in construction of A, B, C or D. Said he does not understand the difference in cost between gravity and pressure mains. Sheldon Bernstein, 1621 Pennsylvania Avenue North - stated this project has been delayed for months; feels the Council should consider the people who are being affected, not just the engineering aspect. He stated everyone feels this work is necessary but disagree on the route. Bruno Jarvis, 6540 Hampshire Place - stated that Pennsylvania Avenue is not the only street where they have people. He said they have trees and shrubs along the railroad tracks too. Ken Jarvis, a student, also spoke and reiter- ated the fact that people in their area are human also. The Mayor closed the public hearing at this time. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried that the proposed Route B for the sewer line be accepted. Members Anderson, Hoover and Riggs voted yes. Members Moberg and Bix voted no. State of Minnesota Purchasing Agreement: The Finance Director, John Murphy, requested approval of a joint purchasing agreement with the State for the City of Golden Valley. Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - State Contracts) 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 City Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 2 Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 3, 1975 Reorganization Motor Vehicle: The Director of Administrative Services presented a proposed reorganization plan for the Motor Vehicle Department. Jeanne George was present at the meeting in reference to this item. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to authorize the City Manager to implement the proposed reorganization of the Motor Vehicle Department, effective April 14, 1975. Public Service Commission Agreement - Railroad Signals at Turner's Crossroad: Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Agreement for Installation of Railroad Crossing Signals on Turner's Crossroad) 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: 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 City Clerk. See Resolutions Book page .2", MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to request $2100 as the City cost share from State Aid Funds. Bills & Claims: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to accept and pay the bills. License List: MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve the License List, as follows. LICENSES FOR APPROVAL - MARCH 3, 1975 NO. LICENSEE TYPE FEE 3245 A. F. S. Committee Itinerant Food EXEMPT 3246 Ap ollo Piping Supply (Coca Cola) Vend NP 5.00 3247 Boulevard Cafe (Coca Cola Midwest) Vend NP 5.00 3248 Boulevard Cafe Tavern 350.00 3249 New Boulevard Cafe, Inc. Food Est. 45.00 3250 Bury and Carlson Vend NP 7.50 3251 Business Furniture (Coca Cola Co.) Vend NP 5.00 3252 The Company Store, Inc. Sp Food Handling 5.00 3253 Sam Berezovsky dba L. Fidelman Kosher Meat Marker Food Est. 25.00 3254 Fluidyne, Inc. Vend NP 5.00 3255 General Mills, Inc. (Saga Harding Williams, Corp.) Food Est. 30.00 3256 General Mills Research Center (Saga Food Est. 25.00 Food Service) continued next page: Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 3, 1975 Licenses for March 3, 1975 continued: NO. LICENSEE TYPE FEE 3257 Neil Flesher dba Golden Valley Lanes Bowling Alley 120.00 3258 Golden Valley Motor Vehicle Dept. Vend NP EXEMPT 3259 Golden Valley Public Safety Building if EXEMPT 3260 Gordon C. Anderson dba Gordon's Drive -In Food Est. 25.00 3261 Wm. Peterman, dba Ice Center Vend NP 17.50 3262 Wm. Peterman, dba Ice Center Food Est. 30.00 3263 Northland Concession Supply, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3264 Profexray Division, Litton Inc. Vend NP 7.50 3265 Roy's Corner (Possis Machine) (Blind) Food Est. EXEMPT 3266 Westwood Lake Offices (Pioneer Dist. Co.) Vend NP 7.50 3267 Wold Industries, Inc. Vend NP EXEMPT 3268 Northland Concessions (Coca Cola Midwest) Vend NP 5.00 3269 Golden Valley Super Valu (Coca Cola Mid.) Vend NP 7.50 3270 Golden Valley High School (Coca Cola Mid. Vend NP 5.00 3271 Golden Valley Middle School (Coca Cola Midwest) Vend NP 7.50 3272 Office Building (Coca Cola Midwest) Vend NP 7.50 3273 Larsen -Olson Co. Vend NP 5.00 3274 Geo. Sedgwick Heating & Air Cond. Co. Vend NP 5.00 3275 Burger King Corp. #798 Food Est. 25.00 3276 Golden Valley Lutheran College Food Est. EXEMPT 3277 Sandburg Jr. High (School Dist. 281) Food Est. EXEMPT 3278 Noble Elementary School (Dist. 281) Vend NP EXEMPT 3279 Noble Elementary Sohool_(Dist. 281) Food Est. EXEMPT 3280 Bloom Bros. Company Vend NP 5.00 3281 Golden Hills Drug, Inc. Sp Food Handling 5.00 3282 Milton Krelitz dba Reed Drug Food Est. 25.00 3283 Jolly Troll, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 3284 Log Cabin Service, Inc. Vend NP 5.00 3285 Metro "500", Inc. Cigarette 12.00 3286 Audrey Knutson Auctions 1.00 3287 3288 3289 G.V. Park & Rec. Dept. (Metropolitan V.) Vend NP EXEMPT 3290 G.V. Park & Rec. Dept. (Pepsi Cola) Vend NP EXEMPT 3291 Panco of Golden Valley, Inc. dba Uncle John's Pancake House Food Est. 25.00 3292 Panco of Golden Valley, Inc. dba Uncle John's Pancake House Vend NP 5.00 3293 Dennis Menk Vend NP 10.00 3294 Bertelson Bros., Inc. Vend NP 7.50 3295 Ambassador Press (Jesse Blessing) Vend NP 5.00 3296 Wm. Rademacher dba Westview Superette Food Est. 25.00 3297 Mr. Steak, Inc. (124) Food Est. 25.00 3298 3299 Theisen Vending Co. United States Bench Corp. Bulk License Vending Benches 15.00 60.00 3300 Sun Electric Vend NP EXEMPT 3301 General Mills, Inc. Vend NP 62.50 continued next page: Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 3, 1975 Licenses for Approval - March 3, 1975 NO. LICENSEE TYPE FEE 3302 Golden Valley Chrysler (Pioneer Dist. Co.)Vend NP 35.00 3303 Cork 'n Cleaver Food Est. 30.00 3304 Walgreen Drugs Malt "Off -Sale" 25.00 3305 Brookview Mun. Golf Club Malt "Off -Sale" EXEMPT 3306 Valley of Peace Lutheran Church Food Est. EXEMPT 3307 Brookview Mun. Golf Course Food Est. EXEMPT 3308 Brookview Mun. Golf Course Vend NP EXEMPT 3309 Brookview Mun. Golf Course (Park Maint. Building) Vend NP EXEMPT Meeting was adjourned at 12:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 4, 1975. Council meeting resumed at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 4, 1975 with the following members present: Anderson, Bix, Moberg and Riggs. Member Hoover was absent. Resignation from Safety Council - Jeanette Glimmerveen: MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to accept and file the letter from Mrs. Jeanette Glimmerveen and to instruct the Manager to send a letter of thanks for her services on the Safety Council. Requests for Sewer Connection Extensions - Harry Hamman and Otto Turner: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to extend the time for hook-up to sanitary sewer for one year to Harry Hamman and Otto Turner, subject to the condition that their systems operate satisfactorily without repairs during that time. Bids - Road Construction & Maintenance Materials - Season's Requirements: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix to hold the bids on road construction and maintenance materials over until the meeting of March 17, 1975. Quotations - Catch Basins Castings - Season's Requirements: The City Manager explained that the City had not been able to get three quotes. He stated that many of the small foundries have gone out of business. However, the City did make a reasonable effort to obtain three quotes and did get ,two, as follows: Crown Iron Works Company - $200.65 each - $2,407.80 for 12 Neenah Foundry Company - $120.00 " - $1,440.00 " " MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to accept the low quote of Neenah Foundry Company in the amount of $1,440 for Catch Basins Castings. Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 3, 1975 Human Rights Commission Enforcement Ordinance: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Unfair discriminatory practices, incorporating Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 363, by reference, and providing manner of handling complaints filed pursuant thereto) Ronald Haskvita, Chairman of the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission, was present to discuss the proposed ordinance with Council. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson 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 Moberg YES Bix YES Riggs YES MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried that the Council direct the City Attorney to provide them with information on the questions of "disability" and "age" for possibly amending the ordinance in the future; also, to pro- vide the Human Rights Commission with the same information and to request their comments regarding this possibility. Human Rights Ethics/Disclosure Ordinance: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to give a first reading to an ord- inance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Establishing a Code of Ethics for Officials, Commissioners and Certain Employees of the City of Golden Valley) Considerable discussion followed and a change in the wording was made in Section 290:10 which was acceptable to all present and the attorney was instructed to make a corrected copy of the ordinance before the second reading. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix 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 Moberg YES Bix YES Riggs YES Resignation from City Council - Patricia Moberg: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix to accept and file the resignation of Patricia Moberg from the City Council with regret and to offer her the Council's thanks for a job well done and best wishes for the future. Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 3, 1975 Ordinance Amending Building Fees: The City Manager recommended that Golden Valley adopt the proposed ordinance amending building fees. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Building and Zoning Code MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg 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 Moberg YES Bix YES Riggs YES Tax Forfeit Parcels: The City Manager requested passage of a resolution by the Council indicating that the City had an interest in certain parcels proposed by Hennepin County for tax sale. Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Tax Forfeit Property Sale) 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, 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 City Clerk. See Resolutions Book page, 91_�. Planning Commission Minutes - 2/24/75: MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to accept and file the Planning Commission Minutes of February 24, 1975. Call for Public Hearing PUD 15 - 5615 Highway 55 (4/7/75): MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to call a public hearing on PUD 15, 5615 Highway 55, on April 7, 1975. Safety Council Minutes - 1/27/75: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to accept and file the Safety Council Minutes of January 27, 1975. Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 3, 1975 Park and Recreation Special Meeting Minutes - 2/17/75: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to accept and file the Park and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes of February 17, 1975. Meeting was adjourned at 12:15 A.M. Attest: Deputy City Clerk 1 Mayor