03-01-76 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
March 1, 1976
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 March 1, 1976 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Thorsen.
Also present were City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Attorney Robert M.
Skare, City Engineer Lowell E. Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
AT2roval of Minutes of February 12, 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of
the meeting of February 12, 1976 as corrected.
Approval of Minutes of Februar 17 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of
the meeting of February 17, 1976 as corrected.
Approval of the Minutes of Februa_r_y 23_, 1976:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the minutes
of the meeting of February 23, 1976 as corrected.
Approval_ of Bills:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve payment of the
verified accounts submitted on the prelist.
Human Rights Commission Proposed Community Education Forum:
Mr. John Brekke and Mr. Gene Sylvestre were present at the request of the
Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Mr. Ron Haskvitz, to answer any
questions the Council might have in regard to the proposed Community Education
Forum to be held on April 3, 1976.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the participation
of Golden Valley in the project and authorize expenditure of the necessary
funds as requested by the Human Rights Commission.
Valley Square Task Force MinutesFebruary 19, 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Valley Square Task Force of February 19, 1976.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes --February 16, 1976:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Park & Recreation Commission of February 16, 1976.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct the Park &
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Recreation Commission to make formal requests for action regarding the
weed ordinance revisions and appoint a representative to appear before
the Council regarding this matter.
Open Space Committee Minutes - 1ebruar 18 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Open Space Committee of February 18, 1976.
Planning Commission Minutes - February 23, 1976:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file
the minutes of the Planning Commission of February 23, 1976.
Call Public Hearin - Conce t Plan Approval P.U.D. #17 Health Central:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to call a public hearing
regarding the Concept Plan Approval P.U.D. 417 for Health Central to be held
on April 7, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. The Council will request staff member Jon
Westlake to arrange a tour of the Health Central facilities for April 3,1976
between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Scott Avenue Storm Sewer - 76 SS 4:
The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improve-
ments described in the resolution of the Council relating thereto, adopted
on January 19, 1976, 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.
Mr. Don Chmiel of 3065 Glenden Terrace was present to express his opposition
to the construction of the storm sewer since it will not alleviate the pro-
blems of drainage he experiences in his back yard.
Mr. Duane Zwolensky of 3344 Scott Avenue North posed several questions to
the Council regarding the assessment procedure.
Mr. Pat Eckelberg of 3368 Scott Avenue North expressed his gratitude to the
Council for proceeding with construction of the storm sewer. The Mayor then
closed the hearing.
Member Anderson then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adopt-
ion:
RESOLUTION
Ordering Construction of Certain
Proposed Public Improvements 76 SS 4
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
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in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson 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__'.
Rezoning of 6545 Country_ Club Drive - Teacher's Federation:
Mr. ion Westlake, representing the Planning Commission, presented the find-
ings of the Planning Commission in regard to the request for rezoning of
6545 Country Club Drive. The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing
publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on
the rezoning of the property at 6545 Country Club Drive. 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 the said
rezoning 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 closed the public hearing.
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
(Professional and Business Office Zoning District)
(Teachers Federation Credit Union)
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 Johnson Yes
Hoover Yes Thorsen Yes
Courage Center Parking Lot:
Messrs. Schoenbohm, Rafferty and Gustafson, representing Courage Center, appear-
ed to request approval of their plan for construction of an access road and park-
ing facility for the Courage Center.
Mr. Wallace Klovstad of the Environmental Commission presented the findings of
that Commission in regard to this request.
The Mayor then opened the meeting for public hearing.
Air. Larry Smith of 2080 Mary Hills Drive expressed concern for the filling of
the existing pond.
Air. Dale Gustafson of 1030 Wisconsin Avenue, representing himself as a resi-
dent, commented on the conscientious effort to maintain the wild area on the
Courage Center property.
There being no persons wishing to be heard the Mayor then closed the public
hearing.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried, that the Council express
its concurrence with the plans and require that concrete burb be installed
in the parking lot area. Councilmember Johnson voted nay.
Robert Wa man - Re: M.T.C. Route:
The Council reviewed the correspondence received from Mr. Robert Wagman in
regard to the proposed M.T.C. Route providing transportation to the Scheid
area.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call an Informal Hear-
ing for April 5, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. to allow those residents living east of
Highway 100 and south of Golden Valley Road an opportunity to express their
opinions in regard to the bus route serving this area and to request the
appearance of a representative from the M.T.C. to be in attendance at the
meeting.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that notice of the Public
Hearing be sent via postcard to those persons on the Transportations Options
Committee Telephone Survey List and the people on the proposed route.
Hennepin Count��TRe: Proposed F..qui meet Lease:
The Council beiefly reviewed the material received from Hennepin County regard-
ing a lease agreement between Golden Valley and Hennepin County for radio
equipment to be used by the Police and Fire Department.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Agreement
Between the City of Golden Valley and Hennepin County
for Radio Equipment to be Used by the Police and Fire Department
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson 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_-L�Z�.F
Bid Openi� ng - Uump Bodies - 2/25/76:
The City Engineer presented the bids as received
for dump bodies
and recom-
mended the bid be awarded to Charles Olson & Sons
for the amount
of $11,198.43.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried
to award the bid to Charles
Olson & Sons as recommended by the City Engineer.
Bid_ Opening Power Unit -_2/26/76:
The City Engineer presented the bids as received
for a hydraulic
power unit
and recommended the award be made to Brisson Pump
$7,500.
Company in the
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MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the bid to Bris-
son Pump Company as recommended by the City Engineer.
The City Manager presented the Council with the figures incurred in repair-
ing various maintenance equipment.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize expenditure
of $2,077.96 for the repair of equipment by Fleet Maintenance Inc., as rec-
ommended by the Manager.
_Ordinance Revisions - Regulating Certain Businesses, Amusement Devices and
Entertainment - First Reading:
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
(Chapter VII Thereof, Regulating Certain Businesses,
Amusement Devices and Entertainment.)
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
Hoover - Yes
Johnson - Yes
Thorsen - Yes
Quotations_- Trail?Bridge - Pennsylvania Woods:
The Council reviewed the memo from the Park & Recreation Director, John Brenna,
regarding quotes received for a pedestrian bridge in Pennsylvania Woods. The
quotes received are as follows: Continental Custom Bridge Inc., $3,875, St.
Regis Paper Company $4,917.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the purchase of
the pedestrian bridge to the low quote received from Continental Custom Bridge
Inc., in the amount of $3,875. As recommended by the City Manager.
Quotations - Pool Filters:
The Council reviewed a memo received from Park & Recreation Director John
Brenna regarding swimming pool filter parts. There being only one company
handling the needed parts, he recommended the purchase from the Detrex Company.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the purchase of
the swimming pool filter parts to the Detrex Company. As recommended by the
City Manager.
January Budget Report:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
January Budget Report as submitted.
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I-394 Agenda Format for Meeting March 1 8 1976:,
The Council briefly discussed the agenda format for the meeting on March 18,
1976 regarding the I-394 matter. It was determined that Mr. Doug Kelm and
Mr. John Jameson will be requested to be in attendance to briefly summarize
the transit matter. The Council will then discuss Page 25 of the Compre-
hensive Plan.
Bus Shelter at Country Club and Golden Valley Road:
The Council reviewed the drawings presented by the Metropolitan Transit
Commission in regard to a proposed bus shelter at Country Club Drive and
Golden Valley Road.
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Creation of Youth Sub -Committee - Human Relations Commission:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to establish a Youth
Committee as a sub -committee to the Human Rights Commission.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to contact the Human Rights
Commission and request names of persons for appointment consideration and
request input on the Commissions feelingsregardingthe number to.be serving
on the Committee, the length of term they will serve and how they wish the.
Council to make the appointments.
Anderson Memo - Valley Square Task Force:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request Councilmember
Anderson to contact Mr. Richard Johnson regarding arrangements for a business
mens luncheon to present the proposals made by the Valley Square Task Force
and request the Engineer to present some of the matters needing further con-
sideration in regard to the Valley Square Task Force Plan as submitted by
Carl Dale.
Mary Anderson -_Legislative Update:
Councilmember Anderson serving as Legislative Liason briefly summarized the
legislative activities now in progress.
Firemen's Relief Association - Re: Investments:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to advise the Firemen's
Relief Association of the Councils concurrence to invest their funds
through the Marquette National Bank.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 1, 1976
The Council Adjourned at 11:45 p.m., to reconvene on March 8, 1976 at 7:30
p.m., to hold a public hearing on the rez6ning of the site for the Northeast
Fire Station.
Mayor
Attest:
City C rk
* Re: RESOLUTION 75 SI 2
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Hoover 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
Clerk.
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