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08-18-75 City Council MinuteseN J REGULAR MEETING of the CITY COUNCIL August 18, 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 18, 19759 at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Swartz and Thor- sen. Also present were City Manager Barkley G. Omans, Assistant City Attor- ney Allen Barnard, City Engineer Lowell Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske. Approval of Minutes of August 4j 1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of August 4, 1975 as corrected. Ap2r2val of Minutes of August 14, 1975: MOVED by Bix, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 14, 1975 as submitted. Public Hearing 75 -SI -12 Olympia Street: The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve- ments 75 -SI -12 described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted July 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 opportunity to express their views thereon. There being no persons present wishing to be heard the Mayor then closed the public hearing. Member Anderson then introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 75 -SI -12 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Thorsen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Swartz and Thorsen and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de- clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attest- ed by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page-_ Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 18, 1975 Member Swartz introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 75 -SI -12 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, Swartz and Thorsen, and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de- clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature at- tested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page 9b _- Public Hearing 75 -SI -11: The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication in the official news- paper of the Notice of Public Hearing of the proposed improvements 75 -SI -11 described in the resolution of this council relating thereto, adopted on July 21, 1975. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. The I,.ayor 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. Mr. Dave Ranke, a resident of the area expressed concern of;the cost of the project and suggested it not be paved at this time. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 75 -SI -11 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing, resolution was duly seconded by Member Thorsen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Swartz and Thorsen and the follow- ing 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____. Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 75 -SI -11 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 18, 1975 Member Thorsen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof. Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Swartz 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__,q __. Public Hearing 75 -SS -3: The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve- ments 75 -SS -3 described in the resolution of this council relating thereto, adopted on July 21, 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. No persons pre- sented objections, the Mayor then closed the public hearing. Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 75 -SS -3 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Thorsen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Swartz 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 signa- ture attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page /o/ Member Thorsen introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION IMPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 75 -SS -3 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Thorsen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Swartz and Thorsen, and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de- clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attest- ed by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page / © - ____. 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 18, 1975 Bassett Creek Plaza - P.U.D. X61: Councilman Swartz requested permission to leave the table during the discuss- ion of this item in regard to his possible conflict of interest. Michael Miles representing the Shelard Companies was present to request a variance in the zoning code for the Bassett Creek Office Plaza to permit the installation of a barber -hair stylist shop on the premises. The Council advised Mr. Miles that this was not an original approved use as defined by the P.U.D., ordinance and felt a public hearing should be called to inform the neighboring citizens of the requested variance. Mr. Miles requested permission to withdraw his request for a variance to be resubmitted in the form of an amendment to the P.U.D., originally granted. MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to accept the wihrawal of the request. Department of Human Rights - Re: Waukazo Complaint: MOVED by Bix, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the communication from the State Human Rights Department in regard to the complaint filed by Ms. Julie Waukazo. Paul Koch - Re: Wedding Reception at Brookview: In a letter received from Mr. Paul Koch permission was requested to serve intoxicating liquor to guests attending a wedding reception and dance at the Brookview Community Center on February 14, 1976. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor to direct a letter to Mr. Koch informing him of the councils denial of their request explaining that the council only has the authority to grant use of non -intoxicating liquors on park property as provided by city ord- inance. Church of St. Margaret Mary - Re: Bingo: MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the letter from the church of St. Margaret nary informing the council of the im- pending fall festival to be held at the church. Building Board of Review Resignation - Glen Eiden: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the letter of resignation as received from Glen Eiden from the Building Board of Review and authorize the Mayor to direct a letter to Mr. Eiden thanking him for his service on this board. Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 18, 1975 G. V. Police Association - Re: Picnic Request: MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the use of non - intoxicating malt liquor at the Golden Valley Police & Fire picnic to be held at Lions Park on September 14, 1975. Environmental Commission Resignation - D. D. Matasovsky: MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the resig- nation of D. Matasovsky from the Environmental Commission and authorize the Mayor to direct a letter of appreciation to Mr. Matasovsky for his service on this commission. Petition - Stop Sign - Mandan Street: Mr. William Birno, 1355 Mandan Street was present representing a number of petitioners requesting stop signs in the area of Aquila Avenue and Mandan. MOVED by Bix, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the installation of two stop signs (1) at Aquila and Mandan, southbound (2) on Mandan, eastbound and a third seasonal sign on Mandan at the intersection of Aquila on an April lst to November 1st basis. Several other signs requested in the area will be referred to the Safety Council for recommendation. License Approval: Councilmember Thorsen requested permission to abstain from approval of the licenses requested by Big B's Pizza in regard to her possible conflict of interest. LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Aug. 18, 1975 No. Licensee Type 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 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to approve the licenses as submitted. S.E. Fire Station Task Force: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to accept those names as submitted to serve on a committee for the S.E. Fire Station with several additional persons to be added from the fifth precinct area. Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 18, 1975 Bid Opening - 8/14/75 - Dump Body & Hydraulic System: The City Manager presented the bids as received on August 14, 1975, for one dump body and hydraulic system. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to accept the low bid from the Charles Olson and Son company is recommended by the City Manager Goldman ProeP rtY: Councilman Swartz requested permission to leave the table during discussion of this item in regard to his possible conflict of interest. MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to continue this item to the September 2, 1975 agenda at which time a signed agreement for the purchase of the Goldman property would be available. Jud Budget Report: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the July Budget Report as submitted. Carl Dale - Street Garage - Architect Instructions: Mr. Carl Dale and members of the Valley Square Task Force were present with suggestions of alternative sites of the construction of the municipal street garage. After a lengthy discussion, it was MOVED by Swartz, seconded by And- erson and carried to instruct the architect to proceed with plans and specifi- cations for the maintenance garage and Civic Center expansion. Councilmember Thorsen voted nay. Carl Dale - Valley Square Contract: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the contract to be submitted by Carl Dale for planning services and transfer $3,000 from the Contingency Fund to the Valley Square Task Force Fund to cover the expenditure. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request that a conflict of interest disclosure form be completed and submitted by Mr. Carl Dale in regard to his contract with the city. Housing & Community Development Commission Minutes - August 13, 1975: MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the Housing & Community Development Commission Minutes of August 13, 1975. Housing & Community Development Fund Request: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix to transfer $1,000 from the Contingency Fund to the Personnel Budget to cover anticipated expenditures for the Hous- ing & Community Development Commission. Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 18, 1975 Transportation Options Committee Minutes - July 10, 1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of Transportation Options Committee minutes of July 10, 1975. 5 Year Capital Improvement Planning: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the staff to supply the Council with projected capital improvement expenditures for each department. Appointments to Commissions: The Council will meet to conduct interviews for Boards & Commissions on August 25, 1975. Auditor's Item III: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept and implement the auditors recommendation in regard to receiving and depositing checks in regard to license applications, Council member Bix abstained from voting. Park & Recreation Commission Minutes -July 31, 1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the Park & Recreation Commission minutes of July 31, 1975. Open Space Committee Meeting-- July 16, 1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Open Space Committee meeting of July 16, 1975. Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - August 12, 1975: MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes of the August 12, 1975 meeting. Board of Building Review Minutes - Au ust 5, 1975: MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Bix and carried to receive the minutes of the Board of Building Review of August 5, 1975. Robert Stein Incident: MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Mayor to direct a letter to Mr. Stein relaying the information received from staff regarding the incident involving the dog spray and inviting Mr. Stein to appear before the council regarding the proposed policy. Group Home - Volunteers of America: MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Bix and carried to refer this item to the Human Rights Commission requesting that they work with Volunteers of America and neighborhood citizens toward solving the problems presently being experienced in that neighborhood. Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 18, 1975 Human Rights Commission - Regarding Dover Hills: Council member Swartz requested permission to leave the table during dis- cussion in regard to his possible conflict of interest. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign and direct a letter to the Canadian Finance Corporation in regard to their failure to comply with the original project requirements of the Dover Hills development. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor to direct a letter requesting the Dover Hills Corporation to consider an open house - for the purpose of inviting the neighborhood people to view the project and pose questions and concerns. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the Human Rights Commission, with Gloria Johnson, pursue the possibility of holding another meeting with interested neighbors of the Dover Hills Development in the near future. Bills Approved: MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve payment of the verified accounts as submitted on the prelist. Adjournment: The council adjourned at 1:15 a.m., to reconvene o Au ust , 1975 at 7:15 p.m., to interview condidates for the Buildi g ar Review. Mayor Attest: 1 1