09-15-75 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
September 15, 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 September 15, 1975 at 8:00 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover 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. Members Bix and
Swartz will arrive after 8:30 P. M. Specific time to be noted.
A roval of Minutes of September 2, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of
September 2, 1975 as corrected.
Amend Ordinance #204 - Fire Prevention Ordinance - 2nd --Lea n
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for a second
reading an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(FIRE PREVENTION CODE)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adopt the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and order publication thereof.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following members voted as
follows:
Anderson - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Thorsen - Yes
Resignation from Environmental Commission - Bob Brose:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to accept the resignation
of Mr. Bob Brose from the Environmental Commission and direct the Clerk to
send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Brose for his service to the community.
Resignation from Planning Commission - Dr. Art Leonard:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the resignation
of Dr. Art Leonard from the Planning Commission and direct the Clerk to send
a letter of appreciation to Dr. Leonard requesting that he serve on the Plan-
ning Commission thru the Public Hearings on the Comprehensive Plan or until
such date as he is no longer a resident of Golden Valley.
Animal Humane Society Budget Request:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
communication from the Animal Humane Society requesting a budgetary allowance
for 1976 and place the request on the agenda for the upcoming budget hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City
Council,
September 15, 1975
License List Approved:
MOVED
by Anderson, seconded
by Thorsen and carried to approve the
license
list
as presented with the addition
of License, X63690 issued to
the Child -
rens
Theatre for soliciting
funds.
No fee will be charged as it
is an ex-
empt
organization.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Sept. 15, 1975
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
3683
Golden Valley Super
Valu
Vend NP
$ 5.00
3684
Red Lobster Inns of
America
Cigarettes
12.00
3685
Red Lobster Inns of
America
Food Est.
100.00
3686
Rod Hopp Shows, Inc.
Itin Food & Amus. Rides
50.00
3687
Westview Superette
Food Est.
50.00
3688
Westview Superette
Cigarettes
6.00
3689
Westview Superette
Malt -Off -Sale
25.00
3690
Childrens Theatre
Solicit Funds
Exempt
Bid Opening - 9/11/75 - Curb and Gutter:
The City Manager presented the bids received on September 11, 1975 for curb
and gutter on Olympia Street and recommended the contract be awarded to the
low bidder, Alexander Construction Company in the amount of $5,855.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the contract
to Alexander Construction Company as recommended by the City Manager.
"Park Department" - Water System Materials - Fall Sodding:
The City Manager presented the quotations received for the underground
irrigation system at Seeman Park. They are as follows: Goodin Company,
$2,720; Irrigation Specialists, $2,817.07; Appolo Piping Supply, Inc.,
$2,837.21; Advance Irrigation, $2,874.45; Minnesota Toro Inc., $3,500.00;
R. L. Gould and Company, $3,908.00; Carlson Thermo Plastics, Inc., $1,427.26
(Incomplete bid).
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the contract to
Goodin Company as recommended by the City Manager.
The City Manager presented the quotations received for sod for the city parks.
Those quotes are as follows; Maple Hill Farms Inc., $.85 per yard; Doc Blanch-
ard Enterprises Inc., $1.04 per yard; Lino Lakes Landscaping, $1.15 per yard;
and St. Louis Park Landscaping, $1.50 per yard.
MOVER by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the contract to
Maple Hill Farms Inc., as recommended by the City Manager.
Councilmember Bix arrived at 8:20 P.M.
August Budget Report:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
August Budget Report as submitted.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 15, 1975
Bassett Creek Environmental Impact Statement:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to refer the Bassett
Creek Environmental Impact Statement to the Environmental Commission and
request that they review the proposed plan and consult with the city staff
and other advisory commissions and submit a written report to the council
on or before November 3, 1975.
Councilmember Swartz arrived at 8:30 P.M.
Additional Corrections to the Minutes of September 2, 1975:
Upon the arrival of Councilmembers Swartz and Bix, it was MOVED by Anderson
seconded by Thorsen and carried to reconsider the approval of the minutes
of September 2, 1975.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the additional
changes to the minutes of September 2, 1975 minutes as follows:
Page 2, paragraph 10, last line; add "in reference to persons between
18 and 65".
Page 4, paragraph 4, line 2; change "report to recommendations".
HM11-u y 55 Pedestrian Bridge - Stairway or Ramp:
Discussion of the Highway 55 Pedestrian Bridge was continued from September
2, 1975 council meeting.
Mr. Mery Mindess, Mr. David Trach and Mr. Robert Zitur of the Valley Square
Task Force raised objections to the bridge in respect to its timing, location
and aesthetics.
Mr. Elmer Bratch a Valley Square businessman stated that he did not feel the
bridge was practical and would not be utilized.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to pursue all possible ave-
nues for obtaining an extension of time in obtaining the Federal Grant for
the construction of the Pedestrian Bridge. In the event an extension is grant-
ed, the staff is authorized to pursue alternative engineering studies.
Duluth & Kelly Porld - RP: Grossman - Carlson:
After considerable discussion, Mr. Bob Wilson of 1950 Kelly Drive stated his
opposition to the construction of a dike as a solution to the problem.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that the Council declare
its intent to share in the cost of the solution of the drainage problem if the
property owners will provide the City with a liability release. The property
owners should present to the staff their proposed solution. After evaluation
of the solution, the staff shall make a recommendation to the council if the
solution is engineeringly feasible and what the city's cost sharing should be.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 15, 1975
Petition - Fill Change - 6520 Glenwood:
Councilmember Swartz requested permission to leave the table during dis-
cussion of this item in regard to his possible conflict of interest.
Mr. James Winfrey of 130 Hampshire Avenue North was present representing
residents from the area of 6520 Glenwood Avenue regarding the unsightly
fill and rubble presently on that property.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to (1) instruct the city
staff and to clear the city property to street grade within 30 days, (2) to
notify the owner of the adjoining property of the violation and demand re-
moval of excess fill within 30 days and (3) install "no dumping" signs on
that property.
Detached Worker Report:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
report received on the Detached Worker Program.
Golden Valley Jaycees - Re: Haunted House:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file commun-
ication received from the Golden Valley Jaycees and wish them good luck and
success in their Haunted House Project.
N.E. Fire Station Site Section:
Dr. John Sutherland of 1915 Noble Drive expressed concern over the lack of
information on several items in regard to the selection of the Northeast
Fire Station Site.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the architect,
Rilstofte and Associates to provide an estimate of cost for additional
information in regard to the impact on property valuation change in the
area of the sites selected for the Northeast Fire Station, to be submitted
before the next council meeting.
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Bix and carried to set a Public Hearing for
November 17, 1975 in regard to the selection of the Northeast Fire Station
Site with notices to be mailed to property owners in the area. Council -
member Anderson will request Noble School to send a flyer home with the
children in regard to the hearing.
Waiver of Platting,- 1400-1410 Spring Valley Road - Lindberg:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to continue this item to the
agenda of the next meeting on October 6, 1975.
Engineering Estimate - Tyrol Hills Stairway:
After a lengthy discussion regarding the estimate submitted by the City
Engineer for the construction of a stairway in the South Tyrol area, was
Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 15, 1975
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Thorsen and carried to instruct the City Engineer
to meet with the South Tyrol Association in an attempt to work out a solution
agreeable to the neighborhood and the city.
Petition - Re: Valley D'Or Drainage Problem:
Councilmember Anderson requested permission to leave the table during the
discussion of this item in regard to her possible conflict of interest.
Mr. Bill Casper of First Wisconsin Mortgage Company was present to submit
a report requested by the Council at the meeting of September 2, 1975. In
an attempt to summarize the problems to be solved they were catagorized as
follows: (1) internal changes to pool area, tennis court and landscaping,
(2) northwest area bordering Harold Avenue and Winnetka to be seeded and
planted, (3) the berm area running parallel to Harold Avenue and (4) the
berm area running north and south parallel to Half Moon Drive.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Swartz and carried to grant approval of the
changes requested by First Wisconsin in regard to items 1 and 2 and recom-
mend that the developer proceed to obtain a P.U.D., amendment in regard to
items 3 and 4.
Garage Plan & Processing:
The City Manager informed the council that the final plans and specifications
for the street garage will be presented tothem on September 29, 1975. If the
Council approves the plans on that date bids will be advertised and opened
October 16, 1975.
Bicycle Safety Patrol Experiment:
COVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
report received on the Bicycle Safety Patrol experiment and endorse the
continuation of this program if funds are available.
Storm Sewer Agreement_ - Off Laurel Avenue - Mn. Hwy. Dept:
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing agreement between the State of Minn-
esota and the City of Golden Valley for the con-
struction of certain storm sewer facilities on
cost sharing basis)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Swartz and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Swartz and Thorsen, and the following
voted against the same: None, Member Bix abstained whereupon said reso-
lution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his
signature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page /06
Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 15, 1975
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Approving Plans and Specifications and
Ordering Manner of Construction)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Swartz and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Hoover, Swartz and Thorsen, and the following voted against the same:
None, Member Bix abstained, 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 Lq%
Golden Valley - New Hope Sanitary Sewer Report:
The City Engineer reported that the contract for the construction of the Golden
Valley - New Hope Sanitary Sewer Interceptor had been awarded and construction
should begin within a week. Construction of the force main should be complete
before frost with completion of the lift station scheduled within 300 days.
1976 Budget:
The 1976 Budget will be discussed at the September 22, 1975 Public Hearing.
Dept. of Economic Development - Industrial Revenue Bonds:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the communi-
cation received on Industrial Revenue Bonds.
Park and Recreation Minutes - August 28, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission of August 28, 1975.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - September 11, 1975 & August 14 1975:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission of August 14, 1975 and September 11,
1975.
Housing & Community Development Commission Minutes - September 10, 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the min-
utes of the Housing & Community Development Commission of September 10, 1975.
Planning Commission Minutes - September 8, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of September 8, 1975.
Building Board of Review - September 3, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Building Board of Review of September 3, 1975.
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Transportation Options Committee Minutes - August 14, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file
the minutes of the Transportation Options Committee of August 14, 1975.
Approval of Bills:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve payment of
the verified accounts with the exception of check number 21329 in the
amount of $64.00.
Adjournment:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adjourn to reconvene
at 7:30 p. m., on September 22, 1975 for the Public Hearing on the 1976
Budget.
The Council adjourned at 1:30 a. m.
Attest:
City Cle
Mayor