10-20-75 City Council MinutesMOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the minutes of
the meeting of October 6, 1975 as corrected.
Plat Hearing - 4240 Glenwood - Stanley_ Kugler:
The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on the Preliminary Residential
plat submitted by Stanley Kugler. Said affidavit was then examined, app-
roved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Ir. Stanley Kugler, owner of the property at 4240 Glenwood was present to
request approval of the preliminary residential plat as previously presented
to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Ron Edstrom, chairman of the Planning Commission presented the findings
of the Commission in regard to the proposed preliminary plat.
Dr. I. J. Fox, 4125 Leber Lane objected to approval of the plat since he felt
development of the property would result in drainage problems for the surround-
ing properties. He was also concerned with four driveways exiting onto Glen-
wood Avenue.
Donald Brown, 4135 Leber Lane explained the confusion he experienced in trying
to understand the map that was sent with the notice of public hearing in re-
gard to this plat.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to deny approval of the
preliminary plat with the suggestion that an additional study be made to
plat in a manner which would not increase the additional access onto Glenwood.
Councilmember Bix voted nay.
2R& Freeman - tiini Bike Program:
Frankie Francel and Doug Freeman were present to
REGULAR MEETING
the
mini bike program previously approved on a trial
of the
CITY COUNCIL
Sev-
eral neighbors of the area were present to renew
their objections to the
October 20, 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 October 20, 1975
at 7:30 p.m.
The following members
were present: Anderson, Bix,
Hoover, Swartz and
Thorsen, Also present
were: City Manager Barkley
G. Omans, City Attorney
Robert M. Skare, City
Engineer Lowell F. Odland and
City Clerk N1 ry H, Marske.
Approval of iiinutes of
October 6. 1975:.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the minutes of
the meeting of October 6, 1975 as corrected.
Plat Hearing - 4240 Glenwood - Stanley_ Kugler:
The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on the Preliminary Residential
plat submitted by Stanley Kugler. Said affidavit was then examined, app-
roved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Ir. Stanley Kugler, owner of the property at 4240 Glenwood was present to
request approval of the preliminary residential plat as previously presented
to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Ron Edstrom, chairman of the Planning Commission presented the findings
of the Commission in regard to the proposed preliminary plat.
Dr. I. J. Fox, 4125 Leber Lane objected to approval of the plat since he felt
development of the property would result in drainage problems for the surround-
ing properties. He was also concerned with four driveways exiting onto Glen-
wood Avenue.
Donald Brown, 4135 Leber Lane explained the confusion he experienced in trying
to understand the map that was sent with the notice of public hearing in re-
gard to this plat.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to deny approval of the
preliminary plat with the suggestion that an additional study be made to
plat in a manner which would not increase the additional access onto Glenwood.
Councilmember Bix voted nay.
2R& Freeman - tiini Bike Program:
Frankie Francel and Doug Freeman were present to
request an extension of
the
mini bike program previously approved on a trial
basis by the council.
Sev-
eral neighbors of the area were present to renew
their objections to the
pro-
gram.
14OVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried
to extend the approval
of
Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 20, 1975
the program through October 31, 1975 under the same conditions of the previous
agreement. It was also suggested that the proponents consult with the neigh-
bors to inform them of the goals of the program before any future request is
submitted to the Council. Councilmember Bix voted nay.
Waiver of_PlattinR-2530 Florida Avenue - Norman Schief:
Mr. John Kappahn was present representing Norman Schief to request a waiver
of platting.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to refer the matter back
to the Planning Commission since this request is revised and has not as yet
been before the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission Report 2a.Revised Comprehensive Plan:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to call a meeting between
the Planning Commission and the council for November 10, 1975 at 8:00 p.m.,
to informally discuss the Revised Comprehensive Plan.
D. J. T%Tollman - Re: 6520 Glenwood:
Councilmember Swartz requested permission to leave the table during discussion
of this item in regard to his possible conflict of interest.
,ir. and Mrs. D. J. Wollman, owners of the lot at 6520 Glenwood were present
to request an extension of time in which to clear the lot of the excess fill.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to grant a two week exten-
sion for the Wollmans to further investigate sites which could accomodate the
fill and request the staff to provide information on city site availability.
Bob Waltman - Transportation Options Commission - Re: Point Property -
_Bus Survey_:
Mr. Bob Wagman of the Transportations Options Committee was present to inform
the council of the progress of the committee.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to refer the recommendations
of the Transportation Options Committee in regard to a 'park and ride' site
at the intersection of Country Club Drive and Golden Valley Road to the Valley
Square Task Force to be included in their study of the area.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson to formally request, in the form of a res-
olution to be drafted by Mr. Wagman, that the Metropolitan Transit Commission
investigate and take the action necessary to provide bus service to the area
south of County Road 66 and west of Highway 100.
V.F.W. _ - _
.F.tid. Request Transfer of Location of Club:,____._._.-_.a.._.._.__._._......._._-�...
Mr. Kenneth Weller representing the V.F.W. Post '7051 was present to request
approval to relocate the post to 7775 Medicine Lake Road.
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Regular ;Meeting of the City Council, October 20, 1975
.MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the request subject
to approval by the building department with the approval of a club liquor
license upon the meeting of those conditions.
N.E. Fire Station Appraisal:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Thorsen and carried to retain Mr. tam. Warner to do
an economic depreciation study of properties abutting a fire station as pre-
sented in his letter of October 14, 1975. ;Members Anderson and Swartz voted
nay.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve soil tests be
conducted on the Bonnie Lane site.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson to reconsider the motion previously
made to retain tam. C. Warren for the purpose of conducting an economic study.
,lotion failed with the following members voting in favor: Thorsen, and those
opposed: Anderson, Bix, Hoover and Swartz.
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Report Shoreline _Stabilization - Wi.nnetka Heights Pond:
The prop erty owners adjacent to the Winnetka heights Pond were present to
further discuss solutions to the erosion of the shoreline of the pond.
•10VED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to authorize the staff to
expend up to $1,000 per adjacent lot for attempted solution for erosion con-
trol on city property with liability releases being obtained from the prop-
erty owners with the work being done subject to a joint agreement of the
neighbors. The necessary funds for the project shall be transferred from
the Public Works Improvement Fund.
Ordinance Amending Firearms to Conform with State Law:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for a first
reading an Ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amending Firearms Ordinance to Conform
to State Code)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the amendment of
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 Swartz Yes
Hoover - Yes
Bix - Yes Thorsen - Yes
Parking Ordinance _ Sections _Omitted in Redrafting:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to bring on for a first
reading an Ordinance amendment entitled:
Regular Fleeting of the City Council, October 20, 1975
AN ORDINANCE A14ENDING THE CITY CODE
(Regulations of Parking of Motor Vehicles)
:MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the amendment
of 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
Hoover - Yes
Bix - Yes
Swartz - Yes
Thorsen - Yes
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to bring on for a second
reading an Ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AiMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Regulations of Parking of Motor Vehicles)
:MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the amendment
of the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order publi-
cation thereof. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were re-
corded as follows:
Anderson - Yes Swartz - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Bix - Yes Thorsen - Yes
IS -D,
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Bid Opening Street Garage & Civic Center Remodeling:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to accept the low bid as
submitted by D. J. Kranz Co., Inc. in the amount of $292,000. on the construc-
tion of the street garage and all alternatives, except Alternative X62, were
rejected by the Council. 'lember Thorsen voted nay.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a change order agreement on contracting bond.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to accept the low bid submit-
ted by Elview Construction Co., in the amount of $167,127 for the remodeling of
the Civic Center and removal of handicapped 'barriers including the staff recom-
mendation that none of the alternatives be accepted. .Member Thorsen voted nay.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the manager to
negotiate the required bond change order.
Affirmative Action „Officer _« 1975 Report:
Jeff Sweet, Administrative Assistant was present to offer the 1975 Affirmative
Action .Report.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the report
and communicate the concern regarding summer youth employment to the chairman of
the Human Rights Commission and set a meeting in January to jointly discuss this
matter with the commission.
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Hennepin County - Community Boards - N.W. Human Services:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
letter received from Hennepin County regarding community boards.
Metropolitan Waste Control Commission - Volume of Sewage Flow:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
letter received from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and author-
ize the city engineer to respond to the same.
Mrs. Dorothy_ Isaacson - 501 Ottawa - Car Complaint:
Due to the absence of the resident requesting a place on the agenda it was
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to defer this matter until
a new request is received from Mrs. Isaacson to be on the agenda.
Minnesota Highway Dep_t.- Re:� Traffic_ Sinal r_Hhw 12 & Florida:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to inform the State Highway
Department that Golden Valley is in favor of the installation of a signal
on Highway 12 and Florida Avenue.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the State in-
stall a signal at the intersection of Highway 55 and Glenwood by means of
a council resolution.
License List Approved:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the license
list as submitted.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL October 20, 1975
NO. Licensee ie Fee Pen.
3697
National Amusement Co.
Games of Skill
$25.00
3698
Willies Rubbish Removal
Garbage Hauler
26.00 2.60
3699
Harlan's Spur
Filling Station
50.00
3700
Harlan's Spur
Grocery Store
50.00
3701
Harlan's Spur
Vending NP
5.00
3702
Harlan's Spur
Cigarettes
6.00 pro --rated
3703
Harlan's Spur
Malt Off -Sale
25.00
3704
Cari-out Chow Mein
Food Est.
110.00
3705
Cari-out Chow Mein
P. Food Vehicle
15.00
3706
Golden Valley Ice Center Vending NP
7.50
3707
North Side Y's Mens Club
Solicit -Pumpkins
Exempt
3708
Camp Fire Girls
Solicit -Candy
Exempt
3709
Parent -Child Center
Food Est.
Exempt
Advisory Committee on Madison Avenue Shelter home:
The City Manager explained the
dificulty being encountered in meeting the
deadline of drafting a Shelter
Home Ordinance.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 20, 1975
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to delete the time desig-
nated to draft a Shelter Home Ordinance and request the City Attorney and
Human Rights Commission to proceed with the draft at their convenient pace.
Resolution Suburban Hennepin Count -_NursinR District:
:Member Thorsen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTTON
(Relating to Participation in the
Suburban Hennepin County Nursing
District)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Swartz and upon roll call vote being taken thereon the following
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 attes-
ted by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book
September _Budget Report
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the September
Budget Report as submitted.
Golden Valley _-_M.W.C.C. Interceptor Maintenance„A reement �f.54:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the engineer
and attorney to negotiate an agreement with M.W.C.C., for control of the
pump on the lift station.
Cancel Public Hearing_--� Pedestrian Bridge:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to cancel the public hearing_
to meet Federal requirements but the council will hold an informal public
discussion on the pedestrian bridge on November 17, 1975.
Dover Hills Management Plan - Human Rights Commission Letter:
Councilmember Swartz requested permission to leave the table during the
discussion of this matter in regard to his possible conflict of interest.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the mayor
to communicate to Garrett Carlson that the council supports the Human
Rights Commission request that a Social Services Director be hired as a
part of the management plan as laid out in the letter from the human Rights
Commission of October 13, 1975.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to amend the above motion to
request a response from Garrett Carlson in regard to the human Rights Commis-
sion letter and copies of the letter be sent to Mr. Carlson.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 20, 1975
narTj,no, ssion Minutes _- October 10 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of October 10, 1975.
P.U.D. Admendment - 5801 Duluth Street:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing for
November 17, 1975 in regard to P.U.D., amendment at 5801 Duluth Street.
Preliminary Residential Plat - Ri gf Colonial 2nd Addition:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to call a public hearing
for November 17, 1975 in regard to the preliminary residential plat in
Rings Colonial 2nd Addition.
Housing and Community Devel ment Commission Minutes—October 8, 1975:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Housing and Community Development Commission meeting of October 8, 1975.
B.C.F.C.0 .= Response to E.I.S. and Plan:
The council discussed the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission's Environmen-
tal Impact Statement and requested the engineer draw up additional points to
be included and submit them to Councilmember Thorsen.
Buildin& Board of Review Minutes - October 8, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Building Board of Review of October 8, 1975.
Transnortatiop_ ons Committee Minutes- September 11 -1975:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Transportation Options Commission of September 11, 1975.
Duman Rig.,hts Commission Minutes - October 9. 1975:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission of. October 9, 1975.
Board of Zoning -Appeals M nutes - October 14, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of October 14, 1975.
Higbwa 100 Plan— Discussion on Hearing:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to request the manager to
draft an agreeable resolution to propose to Crystal regarding the Highway
100 Plan.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 20, 1975
Legal Action_Steerin _Committee:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the
letter received from the mayors of Richfield, New Hope and St. Anthony.
S.E. Fire Station Committee Minutes - September 25� 1975:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the S. E. Fire Station Committee of September 25, 1975.
Proclamation - National Business Women's Week:
Mayor Hoover proclaimed the week of October 19, 1975 be designated as
National Business Women's Week.
Petition for Street_ Lights- Circle Downs - Call Public Hearin:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to call a public hearing
on certain proposed public improvements for November 17, 1975.
Approval of Bills,:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the verified
accounts as submitted on the prelist.
The council adjourned at 2:30 a.m.
Attest:
City Cler
Mayor
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