05-05-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
GOLDEN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
May 5, 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 May 5, 1975 at 7:30 P. M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover and Riggs. Also
present were: City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Attorney Robert Skare;
City Engineer Lowell Odland and Acting City Clerk Mary Marske.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 21L_1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the minutes of
April 21, 1975 as corrected.
Minutes of Continuation of Regular Meeting of April 28, 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the minutes of
April 28, 1975 as submitted.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation to retiring Councilmember
Patricia Moberg expressing the council's gratitude for the services she has
rendered to the community during her term of office.
Oath of Office:
Judge A. Paul Lommen was present and administered the oath of office to the
newly appointed Councilmember Rosemary Thorsen.
Mayor Riggs designated the seating of the new councilmember.
Public Hearing - Amending the Zoning and Platting Fee Ordinance:
The City Clerk presented the affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed amendment of the
Zoning and Platting Fees. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered
filed in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
amendment of Zoning and Platting Fees and all persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons present-
ed objections.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to give first reading to
an ordinance amendment entitled:
AMENDMENT OF ZONING AND PLATTING FEES
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the amendment
Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 5, 1975
to 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 Riggs YES
Bix YES Hoover YES Thorsen YES
Public Hearing - Public Improvement - Storm Sewer - 75SS1:
The clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper
of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improvement - 75SS1
described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted April 7,
1975. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the
office of the City 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.
Dean Kentner from Contemporary Designs, 5740 Wayzata Boulevard stated that in
his opinion storm sewer was not necessary but the street improvement would be
helpful in solving some of the existing drainage problems.
Bill Cross of the Larson Olson Company agrees with the statement made by Mr.
Kentner.
Clare Miller of 5720 Laurel Avenue felt the street improvement would be of
more benefit to the commercial properties and also stated the need for storm
sewer along the railroad right of way would not be necessary because of the
existence of old drainage installed by the railroad a number of years ago.
Harold Lynch stated his property drained toward Turners Crossroad and that he
had already been assessed for that system. The City Manager explained that
previously assessed property would be credited dollar for dollar toward the
proposed improvement.
John Parker of the Forester Company also questioned previously assessed
property.
Jack Poley of Hi -Mount stated that his property did not have a drainage pro-
blem in the rear but the front of the property was in need of better drainage.
The Mayor then closed the Public Hearing.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption
with the deletion of that portion of Storm Sewer adjacent and east of the
railroad right-of-way between Wayzata Boulevard and Laurel Avenue described
as "Section A" by the City Engineer;
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
75 -SS -1
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Hoover who requested that the minutes reflect that the deletion of
"Section A" of the project was made in accord with the wishes of the property
owners affected who were present at the hearing. Upon vote being taken thereon
the following voted in favor thereof: Bix, Anderson, Riggs, Hoover and Thorsen;
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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book page.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
75 -SS -1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Riggs, Hoover and Thorsen; 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
City Clerk. See Resolution Book page __.
Public Hearing - Public IMRrovement - Street Improvement - 75 -SI -7:
The Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper
of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improvements -
75 -SI -7 - described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted April 7, 1975. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered
filed in the office of the City 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.
Clare Miller of 5720 Laurel Avenue informed the council that when the commercial
establishments were first approved the residents on Laurel Avenue were promised
by a former council that commercial traffic would not be allowed to exit via
Laurel Avenue and Turners Crossroad but instead would use Xenia.
There being no other persons wishing to be heard the Mayor then closed the Public
Hearing.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
75 -SI -7
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson.
Member Bix MOVED the amendment of the resolution to read 36 feet paved inas-
much as he felt the 44 foot width to be excessive and the improvement premature
until the history of the commercial use of Laurel Avenue and Turners Crossroad
had been researched. Motion failed for lack of a second.
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Upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Ander-
son, Riggs, Thorsen and Hoover; and the following voted against the same:
Bix, whereon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed
by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution
Book page page � 1 .
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
75 -SI -7
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Riggs, Hoover and Thorsen: and 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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book page S�
Public Hearing - Public Improvement - Street Improvement - 75 - SI - 6:
The Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper
of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improvement -
75 - SI - 6 described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto
adopted April 7, 1975. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered
filed in the office of the City 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.
Dick Katz of Palm Beach, Inc. inquired if costs could be cut by installing
the bituminous now and installing the curb and gutter at a later date. The
City Engineer explained that the cost of additional bituminous required to
build up the road edge would exceed the cost of concrete curb and gutter.
There being no other persons wishing to be heard the Mayor then closed the
Public Hearing.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
certain proposed public improvements
75 -SI -6
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof; Anderson, Bix, Riggs, Hoover and Thorsen; the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, thereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by
the City Clerk. See Resolutions Book page Sl ,
Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 5, 1975
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
75 - SI - 6
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Riggs and Thorsen; and the
following voted against the same: None, thereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature at-
tested by the City Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 5
Public Hearing - Ordinance on Code of Ethics for Officials - 2nd Reading:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to give a second reading
to an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Establishing a Code of Ethics for Elected
Officials and Advisory Commissioners of the
City of Golden Valley.)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to adopt the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and order publication there-
of.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Thorsen to include the employees in disclosure
requirement. Motion failed with Riggs, Hoover and Anderson voting against
and Bix and Thorsen voting for.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following members voted as
follows:
Anderson - YES
Bix - YES
Riggs - YES
Thorsen - YES
_ _ f Hoover - YES
Public Hearing - Ordinance Creating Advisory Commission on Housing and Com-
munity Development - First Reading:
The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on proposed Advisory Commission
on Housing and Community Development. Said affidavit was examined, approv-
ed and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on
said ordinance and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity
to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to give first reading to
give first reading to an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Creating an Advisory Commission on
Housing and Community Development.)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the amendment
to the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll
call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as fol-
lows:
Anderson - YES Riggs - - YES
Bix - YES Thorsen - YES
Hoover - YES
State Highway Department Motor Bike Training Program:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
letter from the State Highway Department Motor Bike Training Program on the
use of the state facilities and parking lot east of Highway 100 for such
training.
Northern Contracting Co. Request - Working Hours on Highway Project:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to grant a noise ordin-
ance variance to permit Northern Contracting to begin work on their high-
way project at 5:30 a.m., and conclude at 10:30 p.m., with an agreement
that the noise be kept to a minimum in the early morning and late evening
hours.
Bicycle License Ordinance Changes:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover and carried to direct the City Attorney to
prepare an amended ordinance regarding bicycle licensing as requested by
Public Safety Director James Crawford.
Safety Council's Bicycle Safety Program:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to request the Public
safety Director to review the Safety Council's Bicycle Safety Program and
report to the Council regarding such an enforcement program.
P.U.D. #14 - Jack Galant - General Plan Approval - Call for Public Hearing:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to set
a public
hearing for
the general plan approval of Jack Galant's P.U.D. #14
for June
2, 1975.
Scott Avenue Storm Sewer:
MOVED by anderson, seconded by Hoover to direct the staff to work
with
Crystal and Robbinsdale staff on a draft Joint Powers
Agreement
regarding
the Scott Avenue Storm Sewer and circulate to the two
involved
communities.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 5, 1975
Transportation Plan Call for Public Hearing:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to set a public hearing on
the matter of opening Laurel Avenue from Hampshire to Jersey and send a
notice to those residents on Jersey Avenue and other residents owning abut-
ting property. The hearing date to be May 19, 1975.
Committee on Transportation Options - Bus Survey:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the report
made by the Chairman and agreed to call a public hearing upon approval of
the plan by the Metropolitan Transit Commission.
R. C. Ernst Property:
Mr. R. C. Ernst appeared before the council to request direction on furthering
the progress of his property development. The council advised Mr. Ernst to
appear before the Planning Commission or the Board of Zoning Appeals
depending on his request for a waiver or rezoning.
Revenue Sharin
Jeff Sweet, Administrative Assistant was present with some projections on
Federal Revenue Sharing Fund use. The council determined that some dis-
cussion on the philosophy of use of these funds was in order and agreed to
meet at 8:00 p.m. on May 27, 1975 to further discuss this item.
Letter from VFW Post #7051 - Memorial Day Parade:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the letter
received from the Golden Valley VFW requesting the use of Winnetka Avenue
for a Memorial Day Parade. The Mayor agreed to draft a letter extending
approval of their plans.
Sewer Back -Up Valve - 2160 Zane Avenue North:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to authorize the City staff
to install a sewer back-up valve at 2160 Zane Avenue North as requested by
the resident.
Suburban NursingL Service Meeting:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to authorize the City Manager
to represent Golden Valley at the Suburban Nursing Service Meeting.
Metropolitan League of Municipalities Meeting:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to authorize the City Manager
to represent Golden Valley at the Metropolitan League of Municipalities meet-
ing on May 22, 1975.
License List Approved:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the License List
as submitted. (See attached copy.)
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The following quotations were received on thirty-five fire bunker coats:
C. F. Coyer & Assoc. $2,729.30 Minnesota Fire Inc. $2,752.45
Viking Fire Equip. $2,787.05 Fire Safety Equip. $3,587.50
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Bix, seconded by
Hoover and carried to award the purchase to the low quote by Minnesota Fire,
Inc.
Bus Shelter Construction Approved:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the construction
of a bus shelter at Golden Valley Road and Douglas Drive and waive the building
permit fee.
Annual Fire Department Report:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the Annual report of
Fire Department as submitted.
Civil Service Commission Minutes 4/14/75:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the Civil
Service Commission minutes of April 14, 1975.
Building Board of Review Minutes 4/22/75:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review Minutes of April 22, 1975.
Environmental Commission Minutes 4/21/75:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
Environmental Commission minutes of April 21, 1975.
Letter of Appreciation to Environmental Commission:
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL - May
5, 1975
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
3610
Golden Valley
Clinic (Gold Medal)
Vend NP
$ 5.00
3611
Unity Center
(Gold Medal)
Vend NP
5.00
3612
Reed Drug
Malt Off -Sale
25.00
3613
Golden Valley
Shell (Fuline Coffee Serv.)
Vend NP
12.50
3614
Golden Valley
Shell
Filling Station
20.00
3615
Mpls. Elks Lodge #44 (R.E. Fritz Vend.)
Cigarettes
12.00
3616
Mpls. Elks Lodge #44 (R.E. Fritz Vend.)
Vend NP
5.00
3617
Holiday Motor
Hotel
Operate Motel
50.00
3618
Holiday Motor
Hotel
Cigarettes
9.00
3619
Holiday Motor
Hotel
Food Est.
35.00
3620
Golden Valley
Little League
Sell Candy
EXEMPT
Fire
Bunker Coats -
Quotations:
The following quotations were received on thirty-five fire bunker coats:
C. F. Coyer & Assoc. $2,729.30 Minnesota Fire Inc. $2,752.45
Viking Fire Equip. $2,787.05 Fire Safety Equip. $3,587.50
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Bix, seconded by
Hoover and carried to award the purchase to the low quote by Minnesota Fire,
Inc.
Bus Shelter Construction Approved:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the construction
of a bus shelter at Golden Valley Road and Douglas Drive and waive the building
permit fee.
Annual Fire Department Report:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the Annual report of
Fire Department as submitted.
Civil Service Commission Minutes 4/14/75:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the Civil
Service Commission minutes of April 14, 1975.
Building Board of Review Minutes 4/22/75:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review Minutes of April 22, 1975.
Environmental Commission Minutes 4/21/75:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
Environmental Commission minutes of April 21, 1975.
Letter of Appreciation to Environmental Commission:
Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 5, 1975
MOVED by
Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to direct a letter of
appreciation
to the Environmental Commission.
Letter of Appreciation to Sewer Department Employees_:
MOVED by
Hoover, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct a letter of appreci-
ation to
the employees of the Sewer Department for their dedicated work during
the recent heavy rainstorm and resulting problems.
Planning
Commission Minutes 4/28/75:
MOVED by
Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the
Planning
Commission minutes of April 28, 1975
Detached
Worker Reports:
MOVED by
Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the
Detached
Worker Report and request an evaluation report on the Detached Worker
from the
Human Rights Commission before July 15, 1975.
Request
to State Highway Department - Resurface Highway 412:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to direct a letter to the
State Highway Department repeating the request for re -surfacing of Highway 12
from Turners Crossroad to Glenwood Parkway for the purpose of noise abatement.
Park and Recreation Minutes 4/24/75:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
Park and Recreation Minutes of April 24, 1975.
Brookview Recreation Area Use - Lilac Festival:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to extend the use of the
Brookview Recreation Area for the Lilac Festival activities to the entire day.
Open Space Commission Minutes 4/16 & 4/23/75:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Open Space Commission of April 16 and April 23, 1975.
Carl Smith Problem to Human Rights Commission:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer the letter regarding the
Carl Smith property, along with a memo from the health inspector, to the Human
Rights Commission.
Bills Approved:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the bills as sub-
mitted on the prelist.
Adjournment:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:35 A.M.,
Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 5, 1975
to 7:30 P. M., May 12, 1975 in the Golden Room to consider the Transporta-
tion Plan.
Attest:
Acting ity Clerk
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