05-19-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
May 19, 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 19, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Riggs and Thorsen.
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 May 5, 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the minutes of May 5,
1975 as corrected.
Minutes of Continuation of Regular Meeting of May 12, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover to accept the minutes of the May 12, 1975
meeting as submitted.
Sylveher Girtz:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to place on the agenda of
June 2, 1975 the discussion of the request from city employee Sylvester Girtz.
P. U. D. #15 - 5615 Hwy. 55 - Concept Hearing Continued from 4/7/75:
The request for concept approval for P.U.D. #15, 5615 Highway 55 was continued
for public hearing from April 7, 1975.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the
P.U.D. request and all persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity
to express their views thereon.
James Fiorentino, 5630 Woodstock Avenue Expressed his concern that this prop-
erty is zoned residential and a P.U.D. is in his opinion spot -zoning and not
conducive to the surrounding neighborhood.
John Sunness, 5620 Woodstock Avenue questioned the availability of fire service
to this area with the increased number of dwelling units.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to deny concept approval of
P.U.D. #15.
Informal Hearing - Opening of Laurel Avenue - Hampshire to Jerse
Mr. James Daniels was present representing the Florida Properties to request
the opening of Laurel Avenue from Jersey to Hampshire to provide ingress and
egress to their building.
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The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the
opening of Laurel Avenue and all persons present to do so were afforded the
opportunity to express their views thereon.
Sidney Gimlich, 120 Kentucky Avenue North requested no right turn signs onto
Jersey during rush hours.
Kenneth Sager, 131 Jersey Avenue North questioned who will maintain the road
when improved. Mr. Sager questioned if it shouldn't be paved and considered
permanently surfaced.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to instruct the City Engineer
to construct a temporary roadway on Laurel Avenue from Jersey to Hampshire
upon payment and receipt of funds in the amount of $3,550 by the proponent.
Transportation Plan:
Following a brief history of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan the Mayor
announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the Transportation
Plan and all persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express
their views thereon.
John Gallager, 7541 Ridgeway Road questioned why Western Avenue was not
proposed as a through street.
Glenn Brown, 611 Sumter, asked what the effect would be on Sumter Avenue with
its proximity to Winnetka.
Jody Sehlin, 4525 Douglas Avenue questioned the use of Pennsylvania Avenue
as a diverter for Laurel Avenue.
Philip Carlson, 9030 Duluth Street expressed concern that Duluth not be put
through because of the wildlife area that would be destroyed.
Charles Burmeister, 6505 Glenwood Avenue requested the placement of stop signs
on Western Avenue at Jersey Avenue, Louisiana and Ridgeway Road.
James Gawlrapp, 2016 Independence Avenue North questioned if and when Medicine
Lake Road would be upgraded.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
The following amendments were offered.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Bix and carried to delete the section of Duluth
Street from Flag Avenue to Aquila:. Those voting aye were: Riggs, Bix and
Thorsen, those voting against were: Hoover and Anderson.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and failed to include a diverter on
Pennsylvania Avenue at Laurel Avenue. Those voting aye were: Bix, Thorsen;
those voting nay were Anderson, Riggs and Hoover.
MOVED by Riggs, seconded by Anderson, carried to provide for a diverter at
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Pennsylvania Avenue at Laurel Avenue unless it is proven not to be compat-
ible with good internal circulation. Those voting aye were: Thorsen,
Anderson, Riggs and Hoover, andthose voting against were: Bix.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to designate Pennsylvania
from Laurel to Highway 12 as a collector street. Those voting aye were:
Anderson, Riggs, Hoover and Thorsen, those voting nay were: Bix.
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Thorsen and carried to remove Glenwood north
of Highway 55 as a collector street. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the Transport-
ation plan as amended and relay to the Planning Commission for their con-
sideration. Those voting aye were: Anderson, Riggs, Thorsen and Hoover,
those voting against: Bix.
Ordinance Amending License Fee Changes - First Reading:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Riggs and carried to bring on for first read-
ing an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Licenses and Business Regulations -
Administrative Provisions)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to continue discussion
of the License Fee Ordinance as heretofor named to the June 2, 1975 council
meeting.
Since a number of local businessmen were present the mayor then opened the
meeting for comments from the floor on the proposed ordinance amendment.
Several persons cited figures charged by surrounding municipalities to com-
pare to the proposed increases. The council was in general concensus that
more background information is necessary to make clear decisions in this
area. The item is to be on the agenda for June 2, 1975.
Bicycle Ordinance Amendment - First Reading:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for first read-
ing an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Providing a New Method for Registration,
Licensing and Identification of Bicycles.)
MOVED by Hoover,
seconded by Thorsen 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 follows:
Anderson
- Yes
Riggs - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Bix
- Yes
Thorsen - Yes
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Housing and Community Development Ordinance - Second Reading:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to give a second reading
to an ordinance 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 second reading. Upon roll call
vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Anderson - YES
Hoover - YES
Bix - YES
Zoning and Platting Fees - Second Reading:
Riggs - YES
Thorsen - YES
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to bring on for second
reading an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Zoning and Platting Fees)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the amendment
to the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call
vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Anderson - YES
Hoover - YES
Bix - YES
Trevilla of Golden Valley - Plat Extension:
Riggs - YES
Thorsen - YES
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Riggs and carried to grant the requested extension
of the preliminary plat and Board of Zoning Appeals waiver for Trevilla of
Golden Valley,expire December 2, 1975.
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State Highway Department - Regarding Resurfacing of Highway 12:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the corres-
pondence received from the State Highway Department regarding the resurfacing
of Highway 12.
Petition - Steps with Bike Rail - South Tyrol:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to request the staff to research
the steps project and submit a recommendation to the council as soon as possible.
Petition - Street Closing - Block Party:
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MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Bix and carried to grant permission to close
Maryland Avenue North between Plymouth and Olympia for the purpose of a
block party and also issue a permit for the use of a loud speaker from
8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 21, 1975.
Maintenance of Lots - Discussion:
Mr. William Prigge of 8045 Jonellen Lane was present regarding his concern
for the manner in which a vacant lot in his neighborhood is being kept. The
council advised Mr. Prigge that the City will cut the growth when it exceeds
8" upon the filing of a written complaint submitted to the City.
Northeast Fire Station Site Analysis:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to accept the bid submitted
by Kilstofte Associates in the amount of $550. to prepare an environmental
statement on the two proposed fire station sites and the expense of the study
and the appraisal of the sites be paid out of the building fund.
Southeast Fire Station Citizen's Study Committee:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to authorize the formation of
the Southeast Fire Station Ad Hoc Committee with the council submitting names
of candidates.
Silberman Letter:
The Council determined to table discussion of the contents of the correspond-
ence until May 27, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
Muscular Dystrophy Carnival Request - Fields:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Riggs and carried to approve the closing of
West Marie Lane for the purpose of a Muscular Dystrophy Carnival and bike
check on May 28, 1975 from 3:30 P.M., to 7:15 P.M.
License List:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Bix and carried to approve the Off -Sale Liquor
Licenses and the other listed licenses with the exception of License #3624
which will be tabled until the June 2, 1975 meeting. See list page 117.
Bid Opening - Pedestrian Bridges:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Riggs and carried to accept the bid of Deluxe
Construction as recommended by the City Manager in the amount of $12,950 which
will be paid by the Trail Bond Funds and two of the bridges will be financed
by General Mills.
April Budget Report:
Moved by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the Budget
Report.
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Gravel Excavation Quotes:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to authorize the City
Engineer to proceed with transporting of gravel from the excavation site
to the tennis court area and accept the low quote price extended by Bolan -
der & Sons in the amount of $4,000 in preference to the bid of $4,350
from Northern Contracting.
City_ Attorney - Report on Meyerdirk Case:
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing City Attorney to Defend and Indemnify
City Council and Employees re: Meyerdirk Case)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Riggs and Thorsen and the follow-
ing voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested
by the Acting City Clerk. See Resolution Book page - 51
R. M. Steidl - Plat Waiver - 434-444 Yosemite:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the waiver
as requested adjusting the property line to result in Parcel 'A' compris-
ing That part of Government Lot 3, Section 33, Township 118, Range 21,
described as follows: commencing at the intersection of the center line
of State Trunk Highway No. 55 with a line drawn parallel to and 188.9
feet East, measured at right angles from the West line of said Government
Lot 3; thence South along said parallel line 520 feet to the point of
beginning; thence East at right angles 128.9 feet; thence North 130 feet;
thence East 147 feet; thence South to the North line of Skelly's Addition;
thence West 275.9 feet; thence north to the point of beginning and Parcel
'B' comprising That part of Government lot 3, Section 33, Township 118,
Range 21 described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the
center line of State Trunk Highway No.55 with a line drawn parallel to and
188.9 feet East, measured at right angles from the West line of Said Govern-
ment Lot 3; thence South along said parallel line 390 feet to the point of
beginning; thence East at right angles 128.9 feet; thence South at right
angles 130 feet; thence West at right angles 128.9 feet; thence North at
right angles 130 feet to the point of beginning.
Ordinance No. 77 - Laurel Avenue Truck Traffic:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for first
reading and ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Repealing Ordinance No. 77 Respecting
Truck Traffic on Laurel Avenue)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the ordinance
Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 19, 1975
herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being
taken thereon, the following members voted as follows:
Anderson - Yes Riggs - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Bix - Yes Thorsen - Yes
Seal Coatings - 75 SC 1:
Member Bix introduced and read the following written resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
75 -SC -1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Hoover and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Riggs 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
Acting City Clerk. See Resolution Book page J .
Street Improvement - 75 SI 9 - Duluth - Ensign to Fla
Member Bix introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Hoover and upon vote bing taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof; Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Riggs 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 Acting
City blerk. See Resolution Book page JQ_
Lakeview Heights - Alley Vacation:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover and carried to set a public hearing for the
alley vacation in Lakeview Heights for June 16, 1975.
Fill Permit - Rifle Range:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover and carried to grant the fill permit for an
area on the Rifle Range and waive the permit fee.
Planning Commission Minutes - May 12,-_L975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the
Planning Commission Minutes of May 12, 1975.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - May 8, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Riggs and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting of May 8, 1975.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 19, 1975
Haskp4-vitz Communication:
A letter received by the City Manager from the Human Rights Commission
Chairman, Mr. R. Hask�vitz was distributed to the Council.
Discussion of Patrol and Enforcement on the Trails:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to refer the problem of
patroling the trail system to the Park and Recreation Committee.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - May 13, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes of May 13, 1975.
Ethics Ordinance - Disclosure Form:
The City clerk was directed to supply each council member with a disclos-
ure form.
Remodeling of City Offices:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to request that the arch-
itect include in the design and remodeling plans provision for ramps for
means of access to the council chambers for the convenience of handicapped
persons.
Licenses for Approval, May 19, 1975: Refer to page 1149 minutes of May 19,
1975:
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL May 19, 1975
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
3621
Q Petroleum Corporation
Filling Station
$40.00
3622
Q Petroleum Corporation
Cigarettes
8.00
3623
Gilbert C. Marty
Auctioneer
1.00
3624
William Stearns
Taxi -cab
11.00
3625
Holiday Motor Hotel
Motel
50.00
3626
621 Building (Gold Medal Bev. Co.)
Vend NP
5.00
3627
Copacabana Apts.
Vend NP
5.00
3628
Town Taxi
Taxi -cabs
561.00
3629
Len H. Paquette
Taxi -cab
11.00
OFF -SALE LIQUOR LICENSES
1.
Michael's Restaurant
9.
Westview Liquors
2.
The White House
10.
Byerly Beverages, Inc.
3.
New Boulevard, Inc.
11.
Rosy's Liquors
4.
Log Cabin' Service, Inc.
12.
Queens Plaza Liquors, Inc.
5.
Schuller's Tavern, Inc.
13.
Liquor Wholesale, Inc.
6.
Golden Hills Liquor Store
14.
Metro 300
7.
F & H Liquor Store
15.
Holiday Motor Hotel
8.
John E. Blanchard Co., Inc.
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HasVvitz Communication:
A letter received by the City Manager from the Human Rights Commission
Chairman, Mr. R. Hask�vitz was distributed to the Council.
Discussion of Patrol and Enforcement on the Trails:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to refer the problem of
patroling the trail system to the Park and Recreation Committee.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - May 13, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes of May 13, 1975.
Ethics Ordinance - Disclosure Form:
The City clerk was directed to supply each council member with a disclos-
ure form.
Remodeling of City Offices:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to request that the arch-
itect include in the design and remodeling plans provision for ramps for
means of access to the council chambers for the convenience of handicapped
persons.
Licenses for Approval, May 19, 1975: Refer to page 114, minutes of Mai► 19,
1975:
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL May 19, 1975
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
3621
Q Petroleum Corporation
Filling Station
$40.00
3622
Q Petroleum Corporation
Cigarettes
8.00
3623
Gilbert C. Marty
Auctioneer
1.00
3624
William Stearns
Taxi -cab
11.00
3625
Holiday Motor Hotel
Motel
50.00
3626
621 Building (Gold Medal Bev. Co.)
Vend NP
5.00
3627
Copacabana Apts.
Vend NP
5.00
3628
Town Taxi
Taxi -cabs
561.00
3629
Len H. Paquette
Taxi -cab
11.00
OFF -SALE LIQUOR LICENSES
1.
Michael's Restaurant
9.
Westview Liquors
2.
The White House
10.
Byerly Beverages, Inc.
3.
New Boulevard, Inc.
11.
Rosy's Liquors
4.
Log Cabin' Service, Inc.
12.
Queens Plaza Liquors, Inc.
5.
Schuller's Tavern, Inc.
13.
Liquor Wholesale, Inc.
6.
Golden Hills Liquor Store
14.
Metro 300
7.
F & H Liquor Store
15.
Holiday Motor Hotel
8.
John E. Blanchard Co., Inc.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, May 19, 1975
Bills and Claims:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the bills and
claims as submitted on the prelist.
The Council adjourned at 2:00 A.M., to reconvene at 7:30 P.M., on May 27,
1975 in the Golden Room to consider the Revenue Sharing philosophy.
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Attest:
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Acting Vty Clerk
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