12-15-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
Decemberl5,, 1975
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800
Golden Valley Road in said City on December 15, 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 Ingineer Lowell E. Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
Bicentennial Committee Presentation - Idell Silberman:
Mrs. Idell Silberman, chairman of the Golden Valley Bicentennial Committee
appeared to present certificates of recognition to three individuals who
have been active in promoting the commemoration of the Bicentennial in Gold-
en Valley. The certificates were presented to Mrs. Carol LeVesque, Carl
Elkins and Mrs. Audrey Parish.
Approval of Minutes:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of December 1, 1975 as corrected.
Benson Orth P.U.D. #1 - Barber & Beauty Shop From 11/17/75):
Councilmember Swartz requested permission to leave the table during discuss-
ion of this item in regard to his possible conflict of interest.
The Attorney advised the council of the status of the legal action initiated
by Benson Orth regarding the request for a barber -hair stylist at the Bassett
Creek Office Plaza.
Burnette Topolka, manager of the Spring Gate Beauty Shop objected to another
shop in the area stating that her shop was not operating to full capacity.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the request for
a barber -hair stylist with the stipulation that (1) it occupy no more than
960 square feet, (2) have no more than six operator stations, (3) become a
part of the P.U.D. agreement, (4) the sign policy allowing no exterior signs
be maintained and (5) contingent also on the dropping of the legal action by
the petitioner. Councilmember Bix voted nay.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to amend the above motion
to include the stipulation that this is an interpretation by the council of
the P.U.D. agreement. Councilmember Bix voted nay.
Street & Alley Vacation - Meadow Lane - North of Hiahwav 55:
Due to an error by the legal newspaper in not publishing the public hearing
notice twice as required it was necessary to call a second public hearing on
this matter.
The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
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newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on vacation of certain alleys and
streets. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in
the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
vacation and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to
express their views thereon. No persons presented objections.
Member Thorsen introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Street and Alley Vacations Within
the Plat of Glenwood)
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, Swartz 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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book page_.
Age Discrimination Ordinance - Second Reading:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to bring on for a second
reading an Ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Unfair Discriminatory Practices, In-
corporating Minnesota Statutes, Chap-
ter 363, by Reference, and Prohibiting
Discrimination on the Basis of Age)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to refer the ordinance
back to the Human Rights Commission in regard to the effect of the ordin-
ance on matters presently conflicting with the ordinance, such as State
Laws on the age of elective officials and special rates and services for
senior citizens.
N.E. Fire Station Committee Report to Council:
Mr. Ray Stockman and several members of the Northeast Fire Station Commit-
tee were present to give their final report on the Northeast Fire Station
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MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to call a public hearing
for March 8, 1976 to consider rezoning of three possible fire station sites,
naming Site #2 at Golden Valley Road and Bonnie Lane, Site X63 at Golden
Valley Road west of the Minneapolis Clinic and Site #4 at Golden Valley
Road and Noble Avenue.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to request the Northeast
Fire Station Committee to implement an educational meeting for the resi-
dents of Precinct #1 and Precinct #2, the date and location of the meeting
to be determined by the committee and notification of the meeting be made
by mail.
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MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Northeast Fire Station Committee of November 17, 1975 and
extend the appreciation of the council and the community for a task done
efficiently and thoroughly.
Mr. Hugo Treptau of 4839 Golden Valley Road suggested that the location of
the fire station is only a small part of the problem and the only way to
prevent loss of life by fire would be a comprehensive fire prevention pro-
gram.
Councilmember Bix left the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Stephen J. Harris - Turnpike Road - B.Z.A. Appeal:
Mr. Leroy Anderson of the Board of Zoning Appeals presented the findings
of the board in regard to the appeal to allow construction of a family
room to the south side of the Harris residence to within three feet of the
lot line.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to deny the appeal and
request the B.Z.A. to review the backyard as to conformity.
Nicholas Loscheider - 1315 Louisiana - B.Z.A. Appeal:
Mr. Leroy Anderson of the Board of Zoning Appeals presented the findings
of the board in regard to the appeal to allow construction of a home below
the Bassett Creek Flood Plain level.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to deny the appeal and
sustain the ruling of the Board of Zoning Appeals. In discussion of the
motion it was agreed by the maker and seconder to withdraw the motion.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer the matter back
to the Board of Zoning Appeals for reconsideration at their meeting of Jan-
uary 13, 1976 subject to the revision of the flood plain ordinance.
Nicholas Loscheider - 1345 Louisiana 1316 Mar land - Fill Permit:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to grant the request for
permission to fill the lots at 1345 Louisiana and 1316 Maryland with any
stipulations or qualifications required by the staff to meet the requirements
of the ordinances.
Ronald Haskvitz - Re: Campaign and Election Practices:
Mr. Haskvitz appeared before the council to review the resolution passed
by the Human Rights Commission to determine the need for a permanent com-
mission to observe local campaign and election practices.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer continued dis-
cussion on this matter to the next regular meeting on January 5, 1976.
On/Off/Sundav Liquor License - Jax of Golden Valley formerly Michael's
Mr. John Kozlak was present to request a license for on/off and Sunday sale
of intoxicating liquor at the former Michael's restaurant to be opened
approximately February 1, 1976 doing business as Jax of Golden Valley.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, December 15, 1975
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the issuance of
said licenses subject to personal financial quarantee by the officers of the
Krown Foods, Inc.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the attorney
to review the present ordinances in regard to the pro -rating of liquor
license fees.
Club License - V.F.W. Post #7051:
Mr. Francis Tomaszewski and Kenneth Weller were present to request a club
liquor license at 7775 Medicine Lake Road for the V.F.W. Post X67051.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the issuance
of the license as requested.
Insurance Proposals - Bid OpeningDecember 10-, 1975:
The City Manager presented the bids received for liability and Workman's
Compensation insurance at the bid opening of December 10, 1975 and recom-
mended continuing coverage with Home Insurance.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to award the insurance con-
tract to Home Insurance Company represented by Brandow, Howard, Kohler and
Rosenbloom, Inc., with the additional premium for errors and omissions as
recommended by the City Manager.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to transfer the $20,700
from the 1976 Contingency Fund to cover the insurance premium.
L.E.A.A. Grant Application - Neighborhood Officer Program:
Member Swartz introduced and read the following written resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Submission of an Application to
the Governor's Commission on Crime Prevention
and Control - LEAA Funds)
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, 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 / ? 9 .
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to place on the agenda
of January 5, 1976 the discussion of the second lieutenancy position on the
public Safety Department.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the City Man-
ager to defer the appointment of the second lieutenant position until the
council determines what the long range structure of the Public Safety Depart-
ment will be.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, December 15, 1975
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the issuance of
said licenses subject to personal financial quarantee by the officers of the
Krown Foods, Inc.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the attorney
to review the present ordinances in regard to the pro -rating of liquor
license fees.
Club License - V.F.W. Post #7051:
Mr. Francis Tomaszewski and Kenneth Weller were present to request a club
liquor license at 7775 Medicine Lake Road for the V.F.W. Post #7051.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the issuance
of the license as requested.
Insurance Proposals= Bid Opening December 10. 1975:
The City Manager presented the bids received for liability and Workman's
Compensation insurance at the bid opening of December 10, 1975 and recom-
mended continuing coverage with Home Insurance.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to award the insurance con-
tract to Home Insurance Company represented by Brandow, Howard, Kohler and
Rosenbloom, Inc., with the additional premium for errors and omissions as
recommended by the City Manager.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to transfer the $20,700
from the 1976 Contingency Fund to cover the insurance premium.
L.E.A.A. Grant Application - Neighborhood Officer Program:
Member Swartz introduced and read the following written resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Submission of an Application to
the Governor's Commission on Crime Prevention
and Control - LEAA Funds)
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, 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 Z2 � .
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to place on the agenda
of January 5, 1976 the discussion of the second lieutenancy position on the
public Safety Department.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the City Man-
ager to defer the appointment of the second lieutenant position until the
council determines what the long range structure of the Public Safety Depart-
ment will be.
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Licenses Approved:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the license
list as submitted by the City Clerk with the addition of an exempt solicit-
ing license #3778 for the Church of the Latter Day Saints. Councilmember
Thorsen abstained from approval of the license for Big B's Pizza and Council -
member Swartz abstained from approval of the Lupient Oldsmobile and Heilicher
Brothers licenses.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Dec. 15x 1975
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
3735
Ron-Vik, Inc.
Cigarette
$ 12.00
3736
Valley Drugs
It
12.00
3737
Golden Valley Lanes
it12.00
3738
Metro 300, Inc.
"
12.00
3739
Golden Hills Drug Store
It
12.00
3740
Fluidyne, Inc. (Midwest Vend Co.)
"
12.00
3741
Grotta's Union 76
It
12.00
3742
Krown Foods, Inc. at Jax of G.V.
12.00
3743
My Pie
12.00
3744
Rosy's Liquors
"
12.00
3745
Walgreen Drug
"
12.00
3746
Brunswick Carriage House Lanes
12.00
3747
Lee's Catering Co.
12.00
3748
Westwood Hills Service
"
12.00
3749
Golden Valley Health Center
12.00
3750
F. & H. Liquor Store
'"
12.00
3751
Golden Valley Sports Center
12.00
3752
Cramer's Food Mart
12.00
3753
B. & J. Vending Service at 8941 10th
12.00
3754
States Electric (B.&J. Vend Serv.)
12.00
3755
Eldon's Auto Service
"
12.00
3756
Westview Liquors
12.00
3757
Metro "500", Inc.
12.00
3758
Big B's Pizza
12.00
3759
Liquor Warehouse, Inc.
"
12.00
3760
Lupient Oldsmobile
12.00
3761
Queens Plaza Liquors, Inc.
12.00
3762
The Company Store, Inc.
12.00
3763
Winnetka Coffee Kup
12.00
3764 Q
Petroleum Corp.
12.00
3765
Harlan's Spur
12.00
3766
Golden Valley Steak House
12.00
3767
Heilicher Bros.
12.00
3768
Liberty Carton
12.00
3769
Golden Valley Golf Club
"
12.00
3770
Lakeland Eng. Equip. Company
Vend NP
Exempt
3771
Col. Acres Nursing Home - 7 UP
Vend NP
7.50
3772
Krown Foods, Inc.
Food Est.
100.00
3773
Egan & Sons Air Cond. Co.
Cigarettes
12.00
3774
Pako Corp. (ARA Services)
it12.00
3775
H. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips
It
12.00
3776
Malik's Union 76if
o0
10.00
3777
L. Monty Carlson
Solicit - World Books
3778
Church of Latter Day Saints
Solicit
Exempt
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Northwest Human Services - Joint Powers Agreement:
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Resolution to Create the Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council through a Joint and
Cooperative Agreement)
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, 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_ _1.3
November Budget Report - Transfers and Reserves:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
November Budget Report as submitted.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the request-
ed adjustments to the 1975 budget as submitted by the Finance Director.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the request
to reduce the 1975 budget to re -appropriate them to the 1976 budget.
Ponding - South of Lions Park:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the City Mana-
ger to proceed to obtain an appraisal on the Alexander property.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the City Mana-
ger to obtain an appraisal on the portion of the Neslund property south of
Lions Park.
Quotations - Hydraulic Frost Breaker:
The City Manager presented three quotes received for an hydraulic frost
breaker from the following: Long Lake Ford, $3,575,; Allied Steel Products,
$4,125; and Hayden -Murphys $4,063., and recommended purchase be made through
Hayden -Murphy.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to purchase the frost
breaker from Hayden -Murphy as recommended by the City Manager.
Cost Projection - Three Fire Station Operation:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
cost projection report as submitted by the Public Safety Director.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to direct a copy of the
report to Ray Stockman, chairman of the Northeast Fire Station Committee.
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Golden Valley Health Center - Land Reclamation Permit Renewal:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the fill permit
renewal with the same stipulations as set forth by the Environmental Commis-
sion.
Planning Commission Minutes - November 11, 1975:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of November 11, 1975.
Transportation Options Committee Minutes - November 13,_1975.:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Transportation Options Committee of November 13, 1975.
Civil Service Commission Minutes - December 4, 1975:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Civil Service Commission of December 4, 1975.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - December_ 9, 1975:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of December 9, 1975.
Rosemary Thorsen Memo:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
memo defining Open Space from Councilmember Thorsen and refer to the Park
and Recreation Commission and the Open Space Commission for their review
and recommendations for approval or comments.
Southeast Fire Station Committee Minutes - November 13L_1975:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Southeast Fire Station Committee of November 13, 1975.
Environmental Commission Minutes - December 8, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Environmental Commission of December 8, 1975 and request the
commission to continue to research the proposed ordinance considering excep-
tions being made for control of nuisances and prepare a documented recommend-
ation to the council.
Housine and Community„ Development Committee Minutes - December 10, 1975:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee of December 10,
1975.
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Approval of Bills:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the payment of
the verified accounts as submitted on the prelist.
Adjournment:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to adjourn to December 29,
1975 to discuss wages and salaries and to December 31, 1975 to sign the year
end register.
The council adjourned at 2:15 a.m.
Attest:
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City Cl#k
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Mayor