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06-21-76 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the CITY COUNCIL June 21, 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 June 21, 1976 at 6:30 P.M. The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, 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 June 7, 1976 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of June 7, 1976 as submitted. In discussion of the minutes of June 7, 1976 Councilmember Swartz felt some clarification was necessary in the metter of the extension of the prelimin- ary plat and waivers for Trevilla of Golden Valley. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the City Manager direct a letter to Trevilla management spelling out the necessary steps they will be required to follow to comply with the terms of the extension. Approval of Bills MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve payment of the verified accounts as submitted on the prelist. Approval of Licenses LICENSES FOR APPROVAL June 21, 1976 No. Licensee Type Fee 4233 Robert A. Williams dba $60.00 Golden Valley Shell 4234 Golden Valley Shell Vend NP 5.00 (Fuline coffee Service) 4235 Daniel E. Johnson dba Garbage 26.00 Dan's Disposal 4236 Valley Corp dba Valley Drug Food Establishment 20.00 4237 Jimmy Jingle Inc. Vend NP 5.00 4238 Jimmy Jingle Inc. Vend P 15.00 4239 Mandarin Yen Restaurant Cig. 7.00 4240 Arthur F. Moore Taxi - Cab 11.00 MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of the licenses as submitted by the City Clerk. BoArd of Zoning Appeals Minutes - June 8. 1976 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of June 8, 1976. Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 21, 1976 Capital Long Range Improvement Committee Minutes - June 8, 1976 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Capital Long Range Improvement Committee of June 8, 1976. Human Rights Commission Minutes - June 10, 1976 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Human Rights Commission of June 10, 1976. The Council determined to meet with the Human Rights Commission preceding their regular meeting on July 8, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. Youth Employment Service - H.R.C. Chairman from 6/7/76 Harry Karosov of the Human Rights Commission appeared before the Council since Chairman Haskvitz was unable to be in attendance. Mr. Karasov introduced Carol Mammell, Director of the Richfield Youth Employment Service; Joyce Orbuch, a Golden Valley resident and volunteer of the Richfield Youth Employment Service; Tina Kelly, member of the Human Rights Commission and Gene Sylvestre, consultant to the Human Rights Commission. Following a lengthy discussion it was MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Human Rights Commission and staff develop altern- ative proposals for a Golden Valley Youth Employment Service and explore various areas of possible funding such as local business and community organizations. The Council would appreciate a report on or before the meeting of July 26, 1976. Flood Plain Ordinance Amendments - 2nd Reading MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for a second reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Amendment to the Zoning Code - Flood Plain Zoning) The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said amendment to the City Code and persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections. The Mayor Pro Tem then closed the public hearing. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the amendment to the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order publication thereof. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson - Yes Swartz - Yes Johnson - Yes Thorsen - Yes Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 21, 1976 1976 Seal Coating Hearing The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improve- ments. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. The City Engineer presented a background on procedure in regard to the pro- posed 1976 Seal Coating Program. The Mayor Pro Tem then opened the meeting for public hearing. H. C. Brenton, 2745 Quail Avenue North asked how and when the assessment would be levied and if his property would be assessed twice. J. C. Zouber, 5125 Dawnview Terrace explained that his property abuts park property and asked if he would be assessed. Mrs. John Rowley, 2790 Orchard Avenue North asked when Dawnview Terrace from Regent to Noble will be seal coated. The Mayor Pro Tem then closed the public hearing. Member Thorsen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Ordering Construction of Certain Proposed Public Improvements) 76SC1 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, 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 Pro Tem and her signature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page (',', 0 Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and MOVED ITS adoption: RESOLUTION (Approving Plan's and Specifications and Ordering Manner of Construction) 76 SC 1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Swartz and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, 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 Pro Tem and her sig- nature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page e 0 11 Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 21, 1976 Zoning Amendment - Restaurant, Parking & Landscaping - 1st Reading The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official news- paper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed ordinance amendments. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for a first reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Regulating Restaurants, Parking Re- quirements and Required Landscape Areas) The Mayor Pro Tem then opened the meeting for public hearing. Mr. Kenneth Williams manager of Burger King asked if this ordinance amendment would affect his business. There being no other persons wishing to be heard the Mayor Pro Tem then closed the public hearing. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the amendment to 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 Johnson - Yes Thorsen - Yes Mrs. E. A. Hallsten, 305 Sunnyridge Lane appeared before the Council in regard to the 1976 Seal Coating program but explained that her problem was in the drainage of her property. The City Engineer agreed to meet with her the ext day to discuss her problem.° �cZ Waiver of Platting - 234 Sunnyridge Lane -- ne �, 14 J n Westlake appeared before the Council t present the findings of the Planning Co ion in regard to the requested division of the lot at 234 Sun ge Lane. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to a ve the waiver of platting as requeste d recommended by the P1 ng Commission and to assign the following legal descrip ns to the n divided parcel: 234 :Sunnyridge - A Lot 1, except the East 140 feet thAdditio all in Hennepin County, MN. 3901pl st 140 feet of Lo unnyridge Addition, all in Hennepin County, Minnesota. League of Women Voters - Ethics Study - Nancy Roll Mrs. Nancy Roll, chairmember of the League of Women Voters presented the results of the study the Council requested they conduct regarding the establishment of an ethics committee. Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 21, 1976 The Council expressed their appreciation for the study done by the League and conveyed their thanks. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to appoint an ad hoc committee to (a) determine the need for a commission, (b) determine the need for a campaign ethics ordinance, and (c) propose a campaign ethics ordi- nance and submit their findings to the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to establish an ad hoc committee of seven (7) members to investigate the potential for an ethics ordinance and announce that applications will be taken immediately, inviting applications from boards and commissions with appointment tentatively set for early August. Planning Commission Minutes - June 14, 1976 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Commission of June 14, 1976. Call Public Hearing - Rezone 7931-8021 Wayzata Blvd. (7/19/76) MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to call a public hearing for July 19, 1976 for the purpose of rezoning 7931-8021 Wayzata Boulevard to Business Environmental and Professional Office use. Commission Minutes - June 14, 1976 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Environmental Commission of June 14, 1976. S. E. Fire Station Ad Hoc Committee Minutes - June 31_1976 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Southeast Fire Station Ad Hoc Committee of June 3, 1976. Safety Council Minutes - May 24,_1976 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Safety Council of May 24, 1976. Building Board of Review Minutes - June 16, 1976 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Building Board of Review of June 16, 1976. Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Minutes - May 20, 1976 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission of May 20, 1976. Housing & Community Development Commission Minutes - June 1, 1976 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Housing & Community Development Commission of June 1, 1976. Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 21, 1976 N.W. Human Services Council - Nomination of Representative The Council briefly discussed the letter received from the Northwest Human Services regarding appointment of a representative from this area. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to submit the name of Gloria Johnson to be considered as a representative of this area and request the City Manager convey the nomination to the Northwest Human Services by letter. Mrs. Wm. Rockler - Re: Diseased Elm Trees Mrs. Wm. Rockler appeared before the Council to discuss the problem of Dutch Elm Disease. It was determined a fact sheet should be distributed to residents being advised of the Dutch Elm Disease tree removal program to assure their understanding of the subsidy available. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter from Mrs. Wm. Rockler regarding Dutch Elm Disease. 1975 Audit - Geo. M. Hansen Co. The Council reviewed the 1975 Audit report and it was MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the 1975 Audit Report as submitted by the Geo. M. Hansen Company. Northern State Power - Rate Increase The Council reviewed the letter from Northern States Power regarding the rate increase. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter from Northern States Power. Petition - Stop Sign - Winsdale and Pennsylvania The Council reviewed the petition received from the residents in the vicinity of Winsdale and Pennsylvania regarding the placement of a stop sign at that intersection. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to refer this matter to the Safety Council with background information from the Staff. Federal Highway Administration - Re: Hwy. 55 Pedestrian Bridge The City Engineer distributed a letter received from the Federal Highway Administration regarding the pedestrian bridge at Highway 55 and Winnetka. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to advise the Federal Highway Administration that the Council has read and considered their letter of June 4, 1976 and both alternatives set forth in the letter had been considered but rejected for cost and aesthetic reasons and upon reconsideration have again been rejected for the same reasons and request the Highway Administration reconsider their approval of the plans submitted. Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 21, 1976 1977 Budget Calendar The Council briefly reviewed the proposed 1977 Budget Calendar. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to adopt the 1977 Budget Calendar as submitted. Remodeling of Civic Center - N.I.C. Items The City Manager advised the Council of the need for appropriation of funds to cover some necessary items that were not covered in the contract for remodeling of the Civic Center. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize appropriation of $3,525 from the Building Fund for miscellaneous items. The City Manager presented quotation received on carpeting and recommended award of the contract to the low quote Noah Williams & Associates in the amount of $2,053.19. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to award purchase to the low quote as recommended by the City Manager. The City Manager presented quotations received on draperies and recommended award of the contract to the low quote C. J. Johnson Draperies in the amount of $773.00 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award purchase to the low quote as recommended by the City Manager. Trapl ing & Hunting Ordinance MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on for a first reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Prohibiting Trapping & Hunting) MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the amendment to 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 Johnson - Yes Thorsen - Yes Bid Opening - Radio Equipment - June 10, 1976 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to defer action on this matter to the meeting of July 6, 1976 as requested by the City Manager. Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 21, 1976 Hydrant Parts - Quotation The City Manager advised the Council of the need to repair, adjust and paint the water hydrants. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize purchase of necessary parts and equipment in the amount of $1,267.10 as requested by the City Manager. May Budget Report MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the May Budget Report as submitted. uotations - Catch Basin Installation The City Manager advised the Council of the need to install catch basins and drainage leads at an estimated cost of $2,466.00 which could be most economically installed by Perkins Lawn Service in conjunction with construction work being done by Northern Contracting. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize award of the contract to Perkins Lawn Service as recommended by the City Manager. Crushed Limestone for Trails - Quotations The City Manager presented quotations received for crushed limestone for the trail system and recommended award to the only company able to supply the needed materials, J. L. Shiely Company in the amount of $4.25 per ton. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the purchase to the low quote as recommended by the City Manager. Quotations - City Newsletter The City Manager presented the quotations received on the printing of the City newsletter and recommended award to the low quotation from Watt Peterson, Inc. in the amount of $1,080.00 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize purchase from the low quote as recommended by the City Manager. Call Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - 1815 Noble Drive MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to call a public hearing for July 19, 1976 for the purpose of an easement vacation at 1815 Noble Drive. Ben Stewart - Deed for Western Avenue Right of Way MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the deed for Western Avenue right of way and agree to defer all water, storm sewer and street assessments on Western Avenue, caused by the Neslund Platting, for a period of ten (10) years or until Mr. Stewart splits or develops his property, Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 21, 1976 whichever is sooner and also provide that there will be no interest on the assessments for a period of five (5) years after the first assessment date. Settlement of Wanelie Suit MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Leland Wanglie for court appeal dismissal and termination of employment with two months termination pay. M. Anderson - Re: Medicine Lake Road & Suburban Rate Authority The Council briefly discussed the report submitted by Councilmember Anderson regarding the Medicine Lake Road and Suburban Rate Authority. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the Mayor Pro Tem to direct a letter to the City Staff to express appreciation for their efforts in regard to the Lilac Festival. The Council adjourned at 10:30 P.M. to reconvene on June 22, 1976 at 2:00 P.M. to work on the 1977 Budget. Mayor P� Tem Attest: City Cle k. 1