04-05-76 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
April 5, 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 April 5, 1976 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Hoover, Swartz 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.
Approval of Minutes of March 15,__I,.9
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes
of March 15, 1976 as corrected.
Approval ofBills
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve payment of the
verified accounts submitted on the prelist.
Approval of Licenses
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
APRIL 5, 1976
No.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
4032
Brookview Mun. Golf Club
Malt Liquor "On Sale"
EXEMPT
4033
Colonial Acres Nursing Home, Inc.
Food Establishment
$100.00
4034
Mr. Steak, Inc.
itri100.00
4035
Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys
Vending N.P.
10.00
4036
Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys
Vending Per.
15.00
4037
Minnesota Toro
Vending N.P.
5.00
4038
Byerly Foods, Inc.
Malt Liquor "Off Sale"
25.00
4039
Byerly's Beverages
Sp. Food Estab.
20.00
4040
McDonald's of G.V. #6242
Food Establishment
100.00
4041
B & J Vending (Northland Concess-
ion
Vending N.P.
7.50
4042
States Electric
Vending N.P.
10.00
4043
B & J Vending (8810 -10th Ave. N.)
Vending N.P.
5.00
4044
White House, Inc.
Food Establishment
160.00
4045
Cork 'n Cleaver
Food Establishment
100.00
4046
Golden Hills "66" Service
Service Station
60.00
4047
Trevilla of Golden Valley
Vending N.P.
7.50
4048
Trevilla of Golden Valley
Food Establishment
100.00
4049
Red Owl Stores
Malt Liquor 'Off Sale"
25.00
4050
Red Owl Stores, Inc.
Grocery
70.00
4051
Old Peoria Company, Inc.
Food Warehouse
50.00
4052
R. E. Fritz, Inc. (Pillsbury Co.)
Vending N.P.
5.00
4053
R. E. Fritz, Inc. (G.V. House)
Vending N.P.
5.00
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 5, 1976
Licenses for Approval continued:
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
4054
Home Away Shelters, Inc.
Food Establishment
$100.00
4055
R. E. Fritz, Inc.
Food Warehouse
50.00
4056
General Mills, Inc.
Gas Pumps
85.00
4057
General Mills Research Center
Food Establishment
100.00
4058
Viking Pioneer, Inc. (Burger King)
Cigarettes
12.00
4059
Golden Hills "66" Station (Viking)
Vending N.P.
5.00
4060
Westwood Lake Offices
Vending N.P.
7.50
4061
Hoben Properties
Vending N.P.
5.00
4062
General Mills, Inc. "
Vending N.P.
7.50
4063
General Mills, Inc.
Vending Per.
55.00
4064
General Mills Research
Vending Per.
20.00
4065
General Mills Research
Vending N.P.
7.50
4066
Midland Shell
Service Station
50.00
4067
Golden Valley Lanes
Bowling Alley
120.00
4068
Golden Valley Lanes
Malt Liquor "On Sale"
350.00
4069
Product Design and Engineering
Vending N.P.
5.00
4070
Continental MN (Tonka Vending)
Vending N.P.
5.00
4071
Mpls. Park Board
Malt Liquor "On Sale"
350.00
4072
Liberty Carton
Vending N.P.
12.50
4073
Liberty Carton
Vending Per.
15.00
4074
Liberty Carton (Superior Dairy)
Vending Per.
EXEMPT
4075
Jim Lupient Oldsmobile
Service Station
30.00
4076
Ambassador Press
Vending N.P.
5.00
4077
Cramers Food Mart
Grocery
50.00
4078
Golden Valley Barber Shop
Vending N.P.
5.00
4079
Geo. Sedgwick Heating & Air Cond.
Vending N.P.
5.00
4080
F & H Liquor Store
Malt Liquor "Off Sale"
25.00
4081
Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Company
Vending N.P.
5.00
4082
Buhler-Miag, Inc.
Vending N.P.
7.50
4083
Golden Valley Super Valu
Vending Per.
15.00
4084
Florida Prop. (Jimmy Jingle)
Vending N.P.
10.00
4085
Florida Prop. of ifVending
Per.
15.00
4086
Honeywell, Inc. (Canteen Co.)
Vending Per.
65.00
4087
Honeywell, Inc.
Vending N.P.
125.00
4088
St. Regis Paper Co.
Vending N.P.
10.00
4089
St. Regis Paper Co.
Vending Per.
30.00
4090
Heinrich Envelope Company
Vending N.P.
10.00
4091
Firemen's Fund Ins. (Canteen Co.)
Vending N.P.
12.50
4092
Firemen's Fund Ins. it
Vending Per.
20.00
4093
Eldon's Auto Service
Service Station
50.00
4094
Eldon's Auto Service
Vending NyP.
7.50
4095
Dick's Standard
Vending N.P.
10.00
4096
Dick's Standard
Service Station
65.00
4097
Bridgeman's
Food Establishment
100.00
4098
Theatre Confections, Inc.
Food Warehouse
50.00
4099
Neila M. Wagenknecht
Peddler
5.00
4100
Brunswick Carriage Lanes
Malt Liquor "On Sale"
350.00
4101
Reed Drug
Malt Liquor "Off: Sale"
25.00
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 5, 1976
Licenses for Approval continued:
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
4102
Brunswick Carriage House Lanes
Skill Machines (Games)
$275.00
4103
Brunswick Carriage House Lanes
Pool Tables
100.00
4104
Brunswick Carriage House Lanes
Bowling Alley
180.00
4105
Brunswick Carriage House Lanes
Vending N.P.
17.50
4106
Brunswick Carriage House Lanes
Vending Per.
15.00
4107
Mark Hurd (Executive Vendors)
Cigarette
10.00(Pro rated)
4108
Jolly Troll, Inc.
Food Establishment
100.00
4109
Rudy Luther Mobile Homes (Coca Cola)
Vending N.P.
5.00
4110
Golden Hills Liquor Store
Malt Liquor "Off Sale"
25.00
4111
Golden Bills Liquor Store
Special Food
20.00
4112
Golden Valley Ice Center (R. Barthel)Vending N.P.
7.50
411.3
Lupient Oldsmobile It
Vending N.P.
5.00
4114
Prestige Lincoln-Mercury itVending
N.P.
5.00
4115
Northwest Swiss -Matic (Lukasavitz)
Vending N.P.
EXEMPT
4116
First Apostolic Lutheran Congr.
Food Establishment
EXEMPT
4117
John's No. 1 Son
Food Establishment
100.00
4118
Bob's Mobil Service
Service Station
55.00
4119
Golden Valley House
Tavern
350.00
4120
Golden Valley House
Food Establishment
100.00
4121
Golden Valley House
Vending N.P.
15.00
4122
4123
Suburban Tire, Inc.
Suburban Tire, Inc.
Service Station
Vending N.P.
35.00
7.50
4124
Winnetka Foods, Inc. (McDonald's)
Food Establishment
100.00
4125
Q. Petroleum
Special Food
20.00
4126
7 - Eleven Store
Grocery
50.00
4127
7 - Eleven Store
Malt - Off Sale
25.00
4128
United Dressed Beef, Inc.
Vending N.P.
12.50
4129
Vendall Bulk Vending Company
Vending Bulk
20.00
4130
Golden Valley Super Valu
Malt - Off Sale
25.00
4131
Opportunity House, Inc.
Food Est.
100.00
4132
Red Lobster Inns of America, Inc.
Food Est.
100.00
4133
Gordon's Drive -In Restaurant
Food Est.
100.00
4134
Schumacher Wholesale Meats, Inc.
Food Processing
100.00
4135
Schumacher Wholesale Meats, Inc.
Vend NP
12.50
4136
Wirth Baptist Church
Food Est.
EXEMPT
4137
My Pi
Malt On Sale
350.00
4138
Cramer's Food Mart
Malt Off Sale
25.00
4139
Cross Road Skelly Service
Vend NP
7.50
4140
Wissota Mfg. Company
Vend NP
7.50
4141
Trevilla Nursing Home
Vend NP
10.00
4142
Cross Road Skelly Service
Gas Station
40.00
4143
Gopher News
Cigarettes
12.00
4144
Gopher News
Vend P
20.00
4145
Gopher News
Vend NP
12.50
4146
Pako Corp.
Vend NP
30.00
4147
Pako Corp.
Vend P
65.00
4148
Pako Corp.
Food Est.
100.00
4149
Continental Minnesota, Inc.
Food Est.
100.00
4150
Byerly Foods, Inc.
Vend NP
7.50
4151
Holiday Motor Hotel
Food Est.
160.00
4152
Holiday Motor Hotel
Vend NP
10.00
4153
Holiday Motor Hotel
Tavern
350.00
4154
J. L. Marsh
Vend NP
2.50
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 5, 1976
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the issuance of
the licenses as submitted by the City Clerk. Councilmember Thorsen abstained
from voting on the license for Minnesota Toro. Councilmember Swartz abstained
from voting on issuance of licenses to Old Peoria Company Inc., Jim Lupient
Oldsmobile and J. L. Marsh.
Capital Long Ranke Imgrovement_Committee Minutes - 3/18/76 and 3/31/76
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Capital Long Range Improvement Committee of March 18, 1976
and March 31, 1976.
Building Board of Review Minutes -:._3/16/76
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to table receipt of the min-
utes of the Building Board of Review and request the Chairman to correct the
minutes to reflect the conflict of interest by Mr. Glenn Cording and note
the abstention of Mr. Cording's vote.
Human Rights Commission Minute -s---3/18/76
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission of March 18, 1976, The Council asked
the Mayor to verify the status of member William Barbeau.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes -_)j25/.Z6
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission of March 25, 1976.
Park and Recreation Commission - Weed Ordinance
Mr. G. Burton Brown of the Park and Recreation Commission was present to
request council action on an amendment to the weed ordinance, specifying
certain areas to be left unmowed.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct to the City
Attorney to draw the appropriate ordinance changes to be submitted to
the Council as soon as possible.
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Minutes.- 2/19/76
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission of February 19, 1976.
Southeast Fire Station Site Committee Minutes - 3/2/76
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Southeast Fire Station Site Committee of March 2, 1976.
Environmental Commission Minutes 2276
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Environmental Commission of February 9, 1976.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 5, 1976
Safety Council Minutes - 3/22 76
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Safety Council of March 22, 1976.
The Council briefly discussed the letter received by the City Manager from
the Safety Council regarding the Golden Valley Bicycle Program.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the Mayor or
Manager to direct a letter to the Safety Council summarizing the background
of the Bicycle Safety Program and request that if the Safety Council has
an alternative program to submit, the Council would welcome their suggestion.
In regard to the letter to the City Manager from the Safety Council on the
traffic problem near the Ewald plant, it was MOVED by Anderson, seconded by
Johnson and carried to request the Staff to communicate to the Ewald Dairy
the city's concern regarding the general unsightliness and traffic problem
created by the triangular lot at the intersection of Golden Valley Road and
Xerxes and submit a recommendation to the Council. The Council also request-
ed that the Safety Council be made aware of the actions of the Staff in this
matter as directed by the Council at the meeting of April 5, 1976.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Requesting the Minnesota State Highway
Department to Study the Access to Trunk
Highway 55 between Douglas Drive and
Trunk Highway 100)
Motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, 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,_/5f
Golden,Va11e Home Away Shelter Committee Minutes - 2/24/76
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Home Away Shelter Committee of March 24, 1976.
The Council wished it noted that they will meet with the Park and Recreation
Commission at 7:00 p.m., on April 29, 1976 to discuss Park and Recreation
Commission procedures.
Informal Hearing - 1976 -Sidewalk ProZam
An informal hearing was called to consider the 1976 Sidewalk Program prior-
ities. The City Engineer briefly summarized three areas to be considered
for sidewalk in the 1976 budget: the West side of Winnetka Avenue from
the Chicago Northwestern Railroad to T.H. 55, Golden Valley Road from Noble
Avenue to Mary Hills Drive and Golden Valley Road from Mary Hills Drive to
Wirth Parkway.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 5, 1976
The Mayor then opened the meeting for public hearing.
M. J. Perry, 4920 Golden Valley Road asked the Engineer what kind of
sidewalk was proposed, whether it be concrete or bituminous surface.
Mr. Joe Dundovic, 1701 Rhode Island Avenue North, representing Nortronics,
Inc., stated the concern that Winnetka Avenue be considered for sidewalk
installation.
Mr. Roger Schnobrich, President of the Parish Council of St. Margaret Mary
Church voiced support of sidewalk from Mary Hills Drive to Wirth Parkway.
Mr. Tom Kelly, President of the School Board of St. Margaret Mary also
stated his backing of the sidewalk in that area.
Mr. Larry Smith, 2080 Mary Hills Drive supported sidewalk on Golden Valley
Road from Noble to Mary Hills Drive.
Mr. T. E. Thompson, 4400 Golden Valley Road stated his support for sidewalk
on Golden Valley Road.
Mr. Jim Bies, a shop owner along Winnetka Avenue suggested the sidewalk pro-
posed for that area be attached to the area immediately in front of the build-
ings.
Mr. Dennis Jordan of the Ed. Jordan Company, just North of the Bies building,
stated opposition of the paving project on Winnetka Avenue.
Mary King, 4025 Wasatch Lane asked if the pedestrian bridge over T. H. 55
would be constructed in 1976.
Levera Bacon, 4901 Winsdale expressed concern that the trail on Golden Valley
Road had not been shoveled during the winter season.
The Mayor then closed the hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to order construction of
two segments of the proposed 1976 Sidewalk Program on Winnetka Avenue from
the Chicago Northwestern Railroad to T.H. 55, and that part of Golden Valley
Road between Mary Hills Drive to Wirth Parkway to be financed from the 1976
budget.
Hennepin County - Re•. Signals on Golden Valley Road
Mr. Dennis Hanson of the Hennepin County Road Operations Department appeared
before the Council to inform them of the County's willingness to place a sig-
nal on Golden Valley Road near Glenwood Hills Hospital.
Mr. Dale Cross, Unity Church expressed concern with the closing of the church
driveway and asked if the driveway of the church and the adjoining resident
could be combined.
Mr. Larry Smith, 2080 Mary Hills Drive expressed concern of the stacking of
cars at the signals on Golden Valley Road.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 5, 1976
Herbert Bedwell, 1335 Angelo Drive suggested the design and timing of
signs could alleviate any stacking problem.
The Mayor then closed the hearing.
The Council determined to take no action at this time since the discussion
was to be considered informational and no action had been anticipated at
this meeting. The Golden Valley Health Center and Courage Center will be
contacted by the Staff regarding cost sharing of the signal.
Informal Hearing _:- Re: M.T.C. Bus Route
Mr. Lee LeBlanc, chairman of the dissolved Transportation Options Committee
yielded the floor to Dorine Murray to present the Transportation Options
Committee report on the proposed M.T.C., bus line through the Scheid Park
area.
The Mayor then asked for resident comment on the proposed bus line.
Mr. Hector Bruder, 1130 Angelo Drive opposed the route stating that sur-
face water already pollutes Sweeney Lake and he felt additional salting of
the bus route would add to that pollution.
Mr. George Seiter, 1408 North Lilac Drive stated his opposition to the
bus route.
Mr. Robert Milavetz, 1931 Angelo Drive supported the proposed bus route
stating that he and his family had a need and would, in fact, use the bus.
Miss Stacy Milavetz, 1931 Angelo Drive informed the Council that she had
personally petitioned 134 residents of the area and found 3 opposed to the
bus line and 131 in favor of the bus line.
Mr. George Klouda, 5311 Golden Valley Road stated his support for the bus
route.
Mr. Duane Whaley, 1401 Spring Valley Road stated his support of the bus line.
Levera Bacon, 4901 Winsdale Street stated she also favor ed the bus route.
Mr. David Myerowitz, 1416 Angelo Drive stated opposition to the bus route.
Mr. L. M. Dekko, 5321 Thotland Road stated opposition to the bus line.
Mr. Bob Schreier, a representative of M.T.C., stated that the bus route
would be put through only if Golden Valley and its residents supported the
route and that the route had been checked by a bus and was maneuverable by
one of their vehicles.
Helen Anderson, 5349 Golden Valley Road stated her support of the bus line.
Mr. Vern Sturman, 5111 Golden Valley Road also stated support for the bus
route.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 5, 1976
Nola Bailey, 1426 Unity supported the new bus route and stated she would
use it to commute to work.
Mr. G. R. Cook, 1300 Angelo Drive supported the bus line but questioned
if the road would need widening.
The Mayor then closed the meeting.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried that the Council convey
to the Metropolitan Transit Commission the approval of the bus route pro-
posed by the Transportation Options Commission.
Special Assessment Hearing_,- 7.5 SI 2 (Alexander Property)
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Adopting and Confirming Assessments
For Various Public Improvements)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen, and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declar-
ed duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the City Clerk. See Resolution Book pageW4_.
S ecial Permit - Golden Vallev High School - Fill in Flood Plain
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the request for
a special permit for filling in the flood plain made by the Golden Valley High
School. Councilmember Thorsen voted nay.
Haman Shinder - Re: Resignation from Safety Council
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
letter of resignation from Hyman Shinder and direct the City Clerk to send
a letter of appreciation for the service Mr. Shinder provided to the Safety
Council.
Appraisals - Ponding Areas (West of Jersey
,:-_South of Western)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the City Mana-
ger to continue to negotiate for the purchase of either the South or North
ponding area not to exceed $220,000.00.
The City Attorney presented a letter of disclosure regarding an apparent con-
flict of interest on the subject of the acquisition of the ponding areas.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
letter from the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to retain special
counsel in regard to this matter.
Regular Meeting of the City Council April 5, 1976
Ordinance Re ulatin� Motor Vehicle Dealers
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to place the first
reading of the proposed ordinance regulating motor vehicle dealers on the
Agenda of April 19, 1976.
Resolution Approving Plans - Right Turn Lane Winnetka & T.H. 55)
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Approving Plans for a Right Turn Lane
at the Intersection of Winnetka & T.H. 55)
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, 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_„_J-5-!Y—.
Bid Opening,�_4/1/76_ Street Materials
The City Manager presented the bids as received at the bid opening of April
1, 1976 for road oil and recommended the contract be awarded to the low
bidder Koch Refining Company.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to award the contract for
the road oil to the Koch Refining Company as recommended by the City Manager.
The City Manager then presented the results of the bid opening of April 1,
1976 in regard to miscellaneous street materials and recommended awarding
the contract to the low bidder in each separate classification as presented
in the tabulation of bids.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the contracts for
the purchase of street materials as recommended by the City Manager.
Henn_ -Qin County - Re: Resolution of Tax
Sale Parcel -
9325 W.
Golden Valley Rd.
Member Anderson introduced the following
resolution and
MOVED
its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Application For
Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Land)
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, Johnson, 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_mt5-s
Regular Meeting of the City Council April 5, 1976
Communi�yHealth Services
The Council briefly reviewed the memo from the City Manager regarding
Community Health Services and determined to take no action at this time
and consider the material informational.
1976 Budget Transfers
The City Manager presented a request for transfer in the 1976 budget to
cover wage and salary adjustments in the amount of $19,310.00 from the
Salary Contingency and $5,285.00 from Retained Earnings in the Utility
Operating Fund.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the trans-
fer of funds from the 1976 budget as requested by the City Manager.
uotations - Park Airifier
The City Manager presented quotations received on the Airifier for use on
the Brookview Golf Course with the trade-in of present equipment and recom-
mended the purchase be made from the R.L. Gould Company in the amount of
$2,772.00 with a trade-in.
COVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the purchase to
the R. L. Gould'Company as recommended by the City Manager.
Quotations Coolin& and Air System Maintenance
The Council reviewed a memo from the City Engineer regarding the heating
and cooling equipment for the Civic Center and Public Safety Building and
recommended entering into a contract with the Thomas Air Conditioning Com-
pany in the amount of $1,695.00 for equipment maintenance.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Manager
to enter into a maintenance contract with Thomas Air Conditioning Company.
Call Public Hearin_ R.S. L. 65 - 5/3/76
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
R. S. L.
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, Hoover, Johnson, 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 Clerk.
The City Attorney presented a letter of disclosure regarding an apparent
conflict of interest on the subject of the acquisition of the ponding areas.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 5, 1976
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
letter from the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to retain
special counsel in regard to this matter.
Colonial Acres - Re: No Parking _onYosemite Avenue
The Council reviewed a letter directed to the City Engineer from Colonial
Acres in regard to parking on Yosemite Avenue and requesting that no park-
ing be allowed on that section of Yosemite Avenue fronting Colonial Acres.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to set an informal hear-
ing for April 19, 1976 in regard to no parking on Yosemite Avenue.
Evaluation by Council of Procedural Changes Made 1/76
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to continue the new meet-
ing procedure as adopted on January 5, 1976 to convene Council meetings at
6:30 p.m., to handle non -controversial items.
Claim - Donald A. Hillstrom,_AttcrRey
The Council reviewed a letter directed to the Mayor from Donald A. Hill-
strom regarding a claim against the City of Golden Valley.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to direct the Clerk to
forward the claim to Home Insurance Company and the City Attorney.
Councilmember Thorsen - Re: Metro League Activities
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file a
memo from Councilmember Thorsen in regard to the Metropolitan League act-
ivities and express appreciation for her time and efforts in studying the
matter.
The Council adjourned at 12:45 a.m., to reconvene o pril 7, 1976 at 7:30"'
P. M., for the purpose of Public Hearing regardin .D..#17.
Mayor
Attest:
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