07-06-76 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
July 6, 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 July 6, 1976 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, 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.
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Representative Silberman
Mr. Ed Silberman, representative to the Bassett Creek Flood Commission from
Golden Valley appeared before the Council to report to the Council some of the
details of discussion currently being pursued by the Commission.
The Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Silberman for his conscientious
service given the City in his role with the Commission. The Council also dis-
cussed their point of view in regard to several questions posed by Mr. Silberman.
Chamber of Commerce Representative - Re: Bicycle Safetv Program
Louise Lage, representing the Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce appeared before
the Council to present a contribution from the Chamber of Commerce to the
Bicycle Safety Program of two ten -speed bicycles.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to accept the offer of the
bicycles from the Chamber of Commerce for the Bicycle Safety Program.
Approval of Minutes - June 21, 1976
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the minutes of
June 21, 1976 as corrected.
Approval of Verified Accounts
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve payment of the
verified accounts as submitted on the prelist.
Nancy Lee Lofgren Claim
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer the
in the matter of Nancy Lee Lofgren to the City Attorney and the
liability carrier.
Approval of Licenses
No. Licensee Yy2e
4241 F & H Liquor Store, Inc.
4242 Gallagher's Service, Inc.
4243 Dick's Sanitary Service, Inc.
4244 VOID
4245 Unification Church (deferred)
claim received
insurance
Fee
Sp. Food Handling $20.00
Garbage 26.00
Garbage 26.00
Solicit Funds EXEMPT
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to omit License No. 4245
from the License list as submitted by the City Clerk.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the issuance of
the license list as amended.
Discussion of the application for a license to solicit by the Unification Church
followed.
The City Attorney furnished the Council with a legal opinion in regard to their
actions in this matter.
Mr. Glen Amundson, 7236 Harold Avenue informed the Council that he had been
solicited by a member of the Unification Church prior to the issuance of
their license and intends to sign a formal complaint to be decided by the Court.
Mrs. Irene Serr, a residentof Turnpike Road expressed her concern that the
license not be granted.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to defer action on the license
application on the Unification Church until legal determination regarding a
local complaint is made by the Court and upon the applicant's submission of
financial records of the organization.
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - June 24, 1976
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission of June 24, 1976.
Open Space and Trail Committee Minutes - June 16, 1976
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Open Space and Trail Committee of June 16, 1976.
Ray Stockman - C.L I.C. Progress Report and Time Extension
Mr. Ray Stockman, a member of the Capital Long -Range Improvement Committee
appeared before the Council to submit a progress report and request a time
extension for the completion of their assigned task.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to grant the time extension
as requested to September 30, 1976.
76 SI 7 - Street Improvement - 23rd and Pennsylvania
The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public
improvements. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed
in the office of the City Clerk.
The City Engineer presented a brief background on the proposed street
improvement.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, July 6, 1976
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for hearing on said public
improvements and persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express
their views thereon. No persons were present to express opposition.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Ordering Construction of Certain Proposed Public Improvements)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Thorsen 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 X11 .
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Manner of Construction)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson 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 C --i2,..
76 WM 3 - Watermain - Glenwood (Ottawa to T.H. 1002
The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improvements.
Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of
the City Clerk.
The City Engineer presented a brief background of the proposed improvement.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for hearing on said public
improvements and persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express
their views thereon.
Mr. Warl Wilson, 7540 Winnetka Heights Drive stated that he had petitioned for
the installation of watermain and requested the Council approve the project.
G. Peter Ammentorp, 4846 Glenwood Avenue expressed his opposition to the
installation of the watermain inasmuch .as it would affect his property in
regard to an assessment for an improvement he feels is not a benefit to his
property.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
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Member Swartz introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Ordering Construction of Certain Proposed Public Improvements)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson 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 "1 .
Member Swartz introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Approving Plans and Specifications
And Ordering Manner of Construction)
76-WM-3
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Thorsen 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_' I S .
R.S.L. 68 - Residential Street Lighting, - Rings Colonial Addition
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 Engineer gave a brief background in regard to the proposed improvements.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for hearing on said public
improvements and persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express
their views thereon. No persons presented opposition.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Ordering Construction of Certain
Proposed Public Improvements)
RSL -68
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, 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 Zj '.
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Zoning Amendment - Restaurant, Parking and Landscaping - 2nd Reading
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on for a second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Restaurants, Parking and Landscaping)
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
amendment to the City Code and persons present to do so were afforded oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections.
MOVED by Anderson, 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
Hoover - Yes
Swartz - Yes
Johnson - YES Thorsen - Yes
Trapping and Hunt 3ngL_Ordinance - 2nd Reading
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on for a second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Trapping and Hunting Ordinance)
The Mayor 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.
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
Hoover - Yes
Swartz - Yes
n/� Johnson G- Yes Thorsen - Yes
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Alton, Severson et al - Re: Material in Pond (DeCola's Wildwood Estate)
The Council reviewed the letter received in regard to the siltation in the
pond abutting the property of Mr. Robert Toohey.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Staff to
provide cost estimates and a visual description of the pond and possible
solutions.
The Mayor will respond to Mr. Toohey's letter.
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Mrs. Robert Raymond - Re: Request Mobile Home Permit (9326 Golden Valle Rd.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to grant permission to
Mrs. Robert Raymond to locate a mobile home on their property at 9326
Golden Valley Road for three months.
Pat Hasselmo - Re: North Henn. Communit Colle a (Advisory Committee Appointment)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
received from Pat Hasselmo in regard to the North Hennepin Community College
Advisory Committee Appointment and request that names be submitted to the
Mayor by July 15, 1976.
McCombs -Knutson - Re: Elstad Property Plat (Laurel - S. of Cortlawn Circle)
Mr. D. Knutson and Mr. D. Neslund presented three proposed sketches regarding
development of the Elstad property. After a lengthy discussion the Council
determined to meet at 5:00 P.M. on July 13, 1976 to survey Sweeney Lake in
order to make a determination on the ponding necessary regarding the Elstad
property development.
Trevilla of Golden Valley
The City Manager informed the Council of the communication received from
Trevilla of Golden Valley regarding their ability to meet the time extension
of their plat waiver.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
letter from Trevilla of Golden Valley.
Mrs. Barbara Bubrick - Re: Tree Problem
Mrs. Barbara Bubrick submitted a letter of explanation to the Council in
regard to a problem involving a tree in the boulevard in front of her home.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
letter from Mrs. Bubrick.noting that this tree will be given consideration
for trimming in the next contract if it has not been done before that time.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request a policy state-
ment be drafted in regard to tree trimming.
Engineer - Jersey -Western Improvements and Sidewalk
The Council briefly discussed the need for improvement of Western Avenue
from Jersey to Idaho.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Providing for Public Hearing
On Certain Proposed Public Improvements)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Thorsen 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,
Housing Rehabilitation Program
The Council briefly reviewed the memo received from Jeff Sweet in regard to a
Housing Rehabilitation Program.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the Manager
to enter into a contract for technical assistance with the Metropolitan
Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize participation
by the City of Golden Valley in the Housing Rehabilitation Grant program.
Bid Opening - Radio Equipment - June 10, 1976 (from 621/76)
The City Manager presented the tabulation of the bids received on radio
equipment for the Public Safety Department with recommendation for award.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize purchase of
the Base Station Antenna from Motorola in the amount of $1,531.00.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize purchase of
seven Monitor Receivers from Motorola in the amount of $2,331.00
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize purchase of
four Portable Transceivers from General Communications in the amount of
$3,332.00.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize purchase of
five scanners from General Communications in the amount of $950.00.
Bid Openings -_July 1, 1976
The City Manager presented the tabulation of bids received for three Public
Works Projects and recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder,
Concrete Curb Company in the amount of $36,210.40.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve awarding of
the contract to the low bidder as recommended by the City Manager.
Call Public_ Hearing - Preliminary Plat - Florida Addition
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to call a public hearing
to review the preliminary plat of the Florida Addition at 6400 Wayzata Blvd.
for August 2, 1976.
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Call Public Hearing_- Preliminary Plat - McCoy Addition
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to call a public hearing to
review the preliminary plat of the McCoy Addition at Lindsay and T.H. 100 on
August 2, 1976.
Call Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat - Fredsall's Addition
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to call a public hearing to
review the preliminary plat of the Fredsall's Addition at 508 to 520 Westwood
Drive South for August 2, 1976.
Dutch Elm Disease - Program Update - Park and Recreation Director
John Brenna, Director of Park and Recreation appeared before the Council to
present an update on the Dutch Elm Disease program in Golden Valley. A brief
film was shown in regard to the tree problem. Mr. Brenna explained that the
extreme dry seasons had magnified the Dutch Elm disease problem and requested
additional funds for the purpose of removing the diseased trees as required
by State Law.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize advertisement for
bids for removal of up to 150 diseased elm trees.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to transfer $3,000.00 from
the General Contingency Fund to Fund #646 for the purpose of hiring an addi-
tional employee to assist the Forester in the Dutch Elm Tree Removal Program.
M. Anderson - Revised Transportation Plan
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to place on the Agenda of
July 19, 1976 the discussion of the comprehensive plan in regard to the
transportation portion.
The City Council adjourned at 11:50 P.M. to reconvene at 7:00 P.M. on
July 8, 1976 to meet with the Human Rights Commission^
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Mayor
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City C1rk