08-05-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
August 4, 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 August 4, 1975.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, and Thorsen. Also pre-
sent were: City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Attorney Robert M. Skare,
City Engineer Lowell Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
Oath of Office:
Judge A. Paul Lommen was present and administered the oath of office to the
newly appointed Councilmember Stephen B. Swartz.
Councilmember Bix in his position of temporary chairman designated the seat-
ing of the new councilmember.
Approval of Minutes - July_2 , 1975_:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of
July 21, 1975 as corrected.
Rodger Bartlett - Slow Pitch Softball League:
Mr. Rodger Bartlett was present to request financial backing from the city
to assist the Park Board Girls Slow Pitch Softball team in competing in the
national playoffs. The City Attorney expressed concern that this is not an
allocated expenditure and had not been designated in the budget and could
give rise to taxpayer complaint.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to direct the City Manager
to draft a letter of congratulations to the team for their achievement and
express the city's endorsement in efforts to raise funds for the trip expenses.
Subscription Bus Service - Westwood Office Park:
Mr. James Kitchen of the Firemans Fund Insurance Company was present to request
permission for the Richfield Bus Lines to traverse the city streets to provide
subscription bus service for the employees of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
at the Westwood Park Office Building.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the request as
submitted by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company for subscription bus service.
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - Hearing - Phase III:
A letter from the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission requested the city to
supply them with a mailing list of all water using residents. The City Manager
pointed out the prohibitive cost and time involved in preparing such a mailing
list.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen, seconded by Thorsen and carried to
authorize the staff to prepare a mailing list of those Bassett Creek Flood
Plain residents and also members and chairmen of city boards and commissions.
Request for Wine Licensing - 5408 Wayzata Boulevard:
Mr. Frederick Webb representing My Pie, 5408 Wayzata Boulevard was present
to request the implementation of an ordinance to provide for issuance of
on -sale wine licenses.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request a report from
the staff in regard to policies necessary to properly proceed with the draft-
ing of an ordinance providing for issuance of on -sale wine licenses.
Licenses Approved:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the licenses
listed below, as submitted:
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Aug. 1.18 _ 1975.
No. Licensee Tie Fee Pen
3672
Browning Ferris Industries
Garbage Hauling
$156.00
3673
Maxim's Beauty Salons, Inc.
Vend NP
5.00 2.50
3674
A. & W. Drive -In
Vend NP
5.00
3675
Big B's Pizza
Cigarettes
6.00
3676
Big B's Pizza
Juke Box
25.00
Stop Sign Request - Mendelssohn and Naper:
Mr. Woodrow Holmes, 1604 Mendelssohn was present to request the installation
of a stop sign on Mendelssohn at Naper due to heavy increase in vehicular
traffic.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to refer the matter to the
Safety Council and request them to notify Mr. Holmes when the item will be on
their agenda for discussion.
Detached Worker - Budget Transfer:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the transfer
of $1,816 from the General Contingency Fund to the Detached Worker Budget.
Review - Bulk Storage Sites:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the staff to
check the proposed sites in regard to all the factors necessary to determine
if it is feasible for the city to purchase them for bulk storage and document
the findings in regard to (1) location of sites, (2) size of sites, (3) esti-
mated cost, (4) permits required for use of site and (5) Engineer's comments
on sites.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the purchase
of the valve as recommended by the City Manager.
Retaining Wall Construction Quotes:
The City Manager presented three quotes received for the seasons requirement
of stone retaining walls in regard to the 1975 sidewalk construction. The
quotes received were as follows: Day -Co Concrete Co. - $5.15 per square foot;
Henry Valiucks - $5.50 per square foot; and Ray Jordan - $6.75 per square foot.
The seasons estimated needs require approximately 500 square feet. The engin-
eer stated the Day -Co Company had requested their quote be withdrawn. The
City Manager recommended the award to Henry Valiucks.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to release Day -Co from
their quote and award the contract to Henry Valiucks.
Medley Hills Tennis Court Quotes:
The City Manager presented three quotes received for asphalt finish color
coat and striping for Medley Hills Tennis Courts. They were as follows:
Henry 0. Mikkelson Company - $4,800; Deluxe Courts.- $3,780; and London
Construction Company -•$3,100.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the contract to
the low quote of London Construction as recommended by the City Manager.
Automotive Test Equipment Quotes:
The City Manager presented three quotes on Automotive Test Equipment which
is a 1975 budgeted expenditure. They were as follows: Tasco Automotive -
$1,448.26; National Bushing & Parts of Anoka - $1,557; and National Bushing
of Buffalo, Minnesota - $1,569.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the contract to
the low quote from Tasco Automotive as recommended by the City Manager.
Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad Request_ Culvert Replacement:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the expenditure
from the Public Works Improvement Fund for the purpose of financing one-third
of the cost of replacement of broken culvert under the MN & S Railroad track
between Kelly Drive and Maryland.
C.E.T.A. Allocations and Transfers:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the transfer
Water Valve Operator Replacement:
The City Manager
presented a quote from Plant
and Flanged Equipment Company
in the amount of
$1,078 for the replacement of
the operating cylinder for a
16" Henry Platt
Butterfly valve. This being
the only source to obtain the
replacement part
the City Manager recommended
the purchase with payment to
be made from the
Joint Water Commission Fund.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the purchase
of the valve as recommended by the City Manager.
Retaining Wall Construction Quotes:
The City Manager presented three quotes received for the seasons requirement
of stone retaining walls in regard to the 1975 sidewalk construction. The
quotes received were as follows: Day -Co Concrete Co. - $5.15 per square foot;
Henry Valiucks - $5.50 per square foot; and Ray Jordan - $6.75 per square foot.
The seasons estimated needs require approximately 500 square feet. The engin-
eer stated the Day -Co Company had requested their quote be withdrawn. The
City Manager recommended the award to Henry Valiucks.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to release Day -Co from
their quote and award the contract to Henry Valiucks.
Medley Hills Tennis Court Quotes:
The City Manager presented three quotes received for asphalt finish color
coat and striping for Medley Hills Tennis Courts. They were as follows:
Henry 0. Mikkelson Company - $4,800; Deluxe Courts.- $3,780; and London
Construction Company -•$3,100.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the contract to
the low quote of London Construction as recommended by the City Manager.
Automotive Test Equipment Quotes:
The City Manager presented three quotes on Automotive Test Equipment which
is a 1975 budgeted expenditure. They were as follows: Tasco Automotive -
$1,448.26; National Bushing & Parts of Anoka - $1,557; and National Bushing
of Buffalo, Minnesota - $1,569.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the contract to
the low quote from Tasco Automotive as recommended by the City Manager.
Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad Request_ Culvert Replacement:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the expenditure
from the Public Works Improvement Fund for the purpose of financing one-third
of the cost of replacement of broken culvert under the MN & S Railroad track
between Kelly Drive and Maryland.
C.E.T.A. Allocations and Transfers:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the transfer
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of $3,000 from the Summer Youth Contingency Fund into the following funds:
Public Works - $1,000; Administrative Services - $500; Park Maintenance -
$1,000 and Public Safety - $500.
Temporary Space Adjustments:
�1OVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
report received from the staff regarding the suggested solution to temporary
office space problems.
General Mills - Donation of Property:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to accept the donation of
property at Plymouth and Boone from General Mills, Inc., for the sum of $1.00
and other valuable consideration as recommended by the City Manager.
Bicycle Safety Program:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
report from the Public Safety Director regarding the Bicycle Safety Program.
Councilmember Anderson agreed to direct a letter of appreciation to the Public
Safety Director and also a letter to the Safety Council to report the progress
of the program now being implemented.
Construction Approval - Flood Plain - 2665 Scott Avenue South:
Mr. Lance Erickson of 2665 Scott Avenue South was present to request permis-
sion to construct a garage on part of the Bassett Creek Flood Plain.
MOVED by Anderson,secinded by Thorsen and carried to approve the request as
submitted.
Medicine Lake Sidewalk at Cavell East:
Mr. Richard Hunt of 8755 Medicine Lake Road was present in regard to discus-
sion of construction of sidewalk along his property line on Medicine Lake Road.
A number of alternatives were discussed.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the construction
of the sidewalk within the thirty three foot right of way with a slope easement
and without a retaining wall.
Director of Administrative Services - Comment on Audit Letter:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
letter from the Director of Administrative Services in regard to the letter
from George M. Hansen, auditor, and continue discussion at the council meeting
in August 14, 1975. Councilmember Bix voted nay.
Highway #55 - Pedestrian Bridge Agency Agreement:
Member Thorsen introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing contract with Minnesota State
Commissioner of Highways)
Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 4, 1975
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Councilmember Swartz and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Swartz and Thorsen, and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the and his signature attested by
the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page $ 9
Request Preliminary_ Approval of License - Storm Sewer Manhole:
Member Swartz introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing request to Chicago and Northwestern
Transportation Company for manhole license)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Councilmember Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon the following
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Swartz and Thorsen, and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Acting Mayor and his signature
attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page___ZC) _
Waiver of Platting - Corrective - Holiday Motel:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the waiver of
platting requirement as requested by the Holiday Motel.
Detached Worker Quarterly Report:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
quarterly report as submitted by the Detached Worker.
Planning Commission Minutes - July 28, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of July 28, 1975.
Call Public Hearing - Rezoning - 7700 Wayzata Boulevard:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set a public hearing
for the requested rezoning of the property located at 7700 Wayzata Boulevard
for September 2, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.
September 15, 1975 Council Meetings Time Adjustment.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to commence the September
15, 1975 council meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Housing and Community Development Commission Minutes - July 23,30 & 31:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Housing and Community Development Commission of July 23, 30
and 31, 1975.
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Safety Council Minutes - June 23, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Safety Council of June 23, 1975.
Mary Anderson - le
port on Assigning�Committees:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
reports from Councilmember Anderson on assigning committees.
Designation of Smoking Area:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to designate the north side
of the council chambers as a smoking area.
Metropolitan Council Transportation Development Guide:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize Councilmember
Anderson to direct a letter to the Metropolitan Council requesting additional
time to respond to the proposed Transportation Development Guide.
Bills Approved:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Bix and carried to approve payment of the veri-
fied accounts as submitted on the prelist.
St. Croix Circle - Curb and Gutter:
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Waiving Public Hearing Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
429-031, Subd. 3 and Order Construction of Certain
Proposed Public Improvements)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Council -
member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Bix, Swartz and Thorsen, and the following voted against the
same: None,whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, sign-
ed by the Acting Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolu-
tion Book page_01\
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Approve Plans and Specifications and
Order Manner of Construction)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Councilmember Swartz and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Swartz and Thorsen, and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
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passed and adopted, signed by the Acting Mayor and his signature attested
by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page—E
Adjournment:
COVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:31 P.M., to reconvene at 7:00 P.M., on August 14, 1975 for the purpose
of meeting with the Human Rights Commission and the auditor.
Acting Mayor
Attest:
City Cler