09-20-76 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
September 20, 1976
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 September 20, 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 F. Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
Westwood Park Office Complex Re: Flood Plain Ordinance
The attorney representing United Properties appeared to request a waiver of the
requirements of the Flood Plain Ordinance in regard to further development of
Westwood Park Office Complex.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to place this matter on the
agenda of September 27, 1976 if a recommendation is forthcoming from the staff
and Planning Commission in regard to Westwood Park Office Complex.
Approval of Minutes - September 7, 1976
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of September 7, 1976 as corrected.
Human Ri h" Commission Executive Meeting
The Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Ron Haskvitz appeared before the
Council to briefly update them on several projects presently being undertaken
by the Commission.
Those projected projects include an open house at Dover Hill on October 17,
1976, a Sexual Abuse Workshop in conjunction. with the Crystal Human Rights
Commission on October 24, 1976 and a Chemical Dependency Forum tenatively
scheduled for .January, 1977.
The Chairman also asked for direction on dealing with non -attending Human
Rights Commission members.
Mr. Haskvitz presented a draft of an affirmative action policy for School
District #275 for the council to review.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to give approval to the
Human Rights Commission to send the affirmative action draft to the Superin-
tendent of School District X1275.
Mr. Haskvitz also presented the council with a proposed letter to Dr. Hood,
Superintendent of School District #281 commending them on their action in
regard to the Johnson Institute Program.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 20, 1976
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve transmittal
of the above mentioned letter to Dr. Hood of School District X1281.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Human
Rights Commission to proceed with their Chemical Dependency Workshop
tentatively scheduled for January, 1977.
Eve Elkins, member of the Human Rights Commission presented some information
on the proposed Sexual Abuse Workshop.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Human
Rights Commission to proceed with their Sexual Abuse Workshop.
Approval of Verified Accounts
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve payment of
the verified accounts as submitted on the prelist.
ADoroval of Licenses
On --Sale Liquor License Application-� M.�Jennip
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to defer action on review
of an application for an On -Sale License from M. Jennings as requested.
Building Board of Review Minutes - September 8s 1976
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Building Board of Review of September 8, 1976.
Planning Commission Minutes_ September -13 _1976
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of September 13, 1976.
Housing and Community Development Commission Minutes - September 8 1976
MOVED by .Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Housing and Community Development Commission of September
8, 1976.
ping A eats Minutes --September 14, 1976
Board 0 70 _.� , # "
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of September 14, 1976•
LICENSES
FOR APPROVAL SS_Mt 201976
No. Licensee
Type
Fee
4267 Lupient Oldsmobile
Motor Sales N&U
$250.00
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded
by Anderson and carried to approve the
issuance
of licenses as submitted by
the City Clerk. Councilmember Swartz
abstained
from voting on approval of
the license for Lupient Oldsmobile.
On --Sale Liquor License Application-� M.�Jennip
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to defer action on review
of an application for an On -Sale License from M. Jennings as requested.
Building Board of Review Minutes - September 8s 1976
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Building Board of Review of September 8, 1976.
Planning Commission Minutes_ September -13 _1976
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of September 13, 1976.
Housing and Community Development Commission Minutes - September 8 1976
MOVED by .Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Housing and Community Development Commission of September
8, 1976.
ping A eats Minutes --September 14, 1976
Board 0 70 _.� , # "
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of September 14, 1976•
Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 20, 1976
Preliminary Plat - Florida Addition (Proponent Requests Deferral)
The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed preliminary plat.
Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office
of the City Clerk.
The Mayor announced the meeting was open for public hearing on said pre-
liminary plat and persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to
express their views thereon. No persons were present to express their
opposition.
The Council was advised that the proponent had requested deferral of this
matter.
MOVED'by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer consideration
of the preliminary plat of Florida Addition until October 18, 1976.
Preliminary Plat - Cruskin Gardens
The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on the said preliminary plat. Said
affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of
the City Clerk.
Ron Edstrom, Chairman of the Planning Commission briefly_ reported on the
findings of the Commission in regard to this plat.
Mr, Stanley Kugler, proponent in this matter outlined the request for pre-
liminary approval of his plat.
The Mayor announced the meeting was open for public hearingon said prelimin-
ary plat and persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express
their views thereon.
Dr. J. Fox a resident on Leber Lane expressed concern for the vacated portion
of Indiana Avenue, and the drainage and traffic conjection problems in the
area.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and
*MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Acceptance of Plat - Gruskin Gardens)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Swartz, and upon vote being taken thereon the following 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 Mavor and his signature attested by the
City Clerk. See Resolution Book pager o? ��
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried that the plat be approv-
ed with the stipulations of the Planning Commission report and the 10%
cash in lieu of land dedication apply to only Lot 2 and 3 of this plat.
Easement Vacation Suburban Industrial Park - 2355 Louisiana (Rouzer Sales)
The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on said easement vacation. Ron Edstrom,
Chairman of the Planning Commission presented the findings of the Planning
Commission in regard to the requested easement vacation.
The Mayor announced the meeting was open for public hearing on said easement
vacation and persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express
their views thereon. No persons were present to express their opposition.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement
in Suburban Industrial Park)
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
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature at-
tested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page_ a 6 Q, .
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the waiver of
platting as requested by Rouzer Sales and assigned the following legal des-
cription to the new lots.
PARCEL A -- That part of Lot 2, Block 1, Suburban Industrial Park., according
to the recorded plat thereof, which lies north of a line 57.1.8 feet north
of, measured at a right angle to and parallel with the south line of said
Lot 2 and lying east of a line 10,00 feet east of, measured at a right
angle to and parallel with the west line of said Lot 2.
PARCEL B - The North 42.82 feet of Lot 5 and that part of the South 57.18
feet of Lot 2, lying east of a line 10.00 feet east of, measured at a right
angle to and parallel with the west line of said Lot 2. All in Plock. 1,
Suburban Industrial. Park, according to the recorded plat thereof: and also
the North 95.00 feet of that hart of Lot 8, Plock 3, Advertising -Creative
Center, according to the recorded plat thereof, which lies southerly of a
line 36.5 feet north of, measured at a right angle to, and parallel. with
the most southerly line of said lot 8 and its easterly extension, and
lying easterly of a line 200 feet west of, measured at a right angle to,
and parallel with the most easterly line of said Lot 8.
PARCEL C - That part of Lot 5, Block 1, Suburban Industrial Park, according
to the recorded plat thereof, 1ving south of a line 42.82 feet south of,
measured at a right angle to and parallel with the north line of said Lot 5.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 20, 1976
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The City Council continued discussion of the P.U.D. X617 as proposed by
the Golden Valley Health Center.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried that to the extent that
a cash contribution is accepted in lieu of the 10% land dedication that
the total contribution be made at the outset of the development rather
than in percentage increments at various time intervals.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried that upon final approval
of P.U.D. 417, Parcel "C” be designated Residential and anv change in
that particular parcel require an amendment to the P.U.D.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried that the City acquire
developments rights on all of area "H" and the platter be given credit
for that in the cash in lieu of land agreement to a maximum of 75 percent.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to open the meeting for
a maximum of twenty-five minutes for further input from persons in attend-
ance at the meeting. Mayor Hoover voted nay.
R. E. Middlemist, 901 Ottawa Avenue North asked what use the city intends
for the two acre parcel it will acquire in the P.U.D., agreement.
Mrs. J. E. Wasche, 1830 Major drive stated that the P.U.D., agreement
should be available for public investigation prior to final approval.
Barney Rosen, 4820 Killarney Drive asked if the Council had examined the
property it proposes to acquire.
Dr, D. W, Cline, 4700 Killarney Drive stated that time is needed for citi-
zens to digest the material included in the P.U.D., agreement.
Michael Kozak, 1860 Major Drive requested the Council postpone action to
allow the public to investigate the agreement.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to give preliminary
approval to P.U.D., #17 subject to the stipulations of the Planning Com-
mission and all actions passed by the Council relative to P.U.D., #17 and
request Attorney Herbert Lefler prepare a document reflecting all the
actions thus far taken by the Council relative to P.U.D. 4117.
Anderson - Yes Swartz - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Thorsen - Yes Johnson - No
Waiver of Platting 4515- 4527 Sunset Ridge- C.S. McCrossan
Ron Edstrom, Chairman of the Planning Commission presented findings of the
planning Commission in regard to the waiver of platting at 4.515 - 4527 Sun-
set Ridge.
teF�ular 'Seetin�7 of the City Council, September 20, 1976
The ?Mayor announced the meeting was open for public hearing on said waiver
and persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their
views thereon. No persons were present to express their opposition.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the waiver
subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission and assigned the
following legal descriptions to the new lots:
Parcel „1 - That part of Lot 3 lying southeasterly of a line drawn parallel
with and distant 34 feet and measured at right angles of the
northwesterly line of said Lot 3, and that part of Lot 2 lying,
northwesterly of a line drawn parallel with and distant 20 feet
measured at right angles from the northwesterly line of said
I.ot 2, all in Block 16, Kennedy's West Tyrol Hills Addition,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel 2 - That part of Lot 2 lying southeasterly of a line drawn parallel
with and distant 20 feet measured at right angles from the
northwesterly line of. Lot 2, Block 16, Kennedy's West Tyrol
Hills Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Stop Signs at Orkla and Winsdale
The Council had deferred discussion on the matter of installing stop signs
at the intersection of Orkla and Winsdale at the council meeting of Sept-
ember 1, 1976 to allow members time to visually survey the intersection.
A number of residents were present to express their concern in regard to
the need for stop signs in the area.
The Mayor called for expressions of concern from those present.
N. J, Parker, 1437 Orkla Drive described the pedestrian and vehicular pro--
blem at the intersection.
E, L. Hamilton, 8025 Winsdale expressed support for the installation of
stop signs at the intersection.
D. C. Knutson, 1401 Wisconsin supports installation of four way stop signs
at the intersection.
D. D. Gonyea, 1341 Wisconsin expressed support for the installation of the
signs.
Robert Zitur, 2155 Aquila expressed concern of enforcing the signs once
they are installed.
Mary Tatley, 1412 Orkla Drive expressed the protection of children being
the major concern of the area residents.
Ken Johnson, 1418 Orkla Drive supports the installation of the stop signs
at the intersection.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize installation
of four way stop signs at the intersection of Orkla Drive and Winsdale.
Mayor Hoover voted nay.
Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 1976
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the staff to
notify the property owners in the general area of Winsdale and Orkla of the
requirement to cut shrubbery at intersections to allow better visibility for
pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
J. Harmstrom - Re: Zoning Problem
The Council briefly reviewed a communication received by J. Harmstrom in
regard to a zoning problem in his neighborhood.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
communication and request the staff to send a letter of response to Mr.Harm-
strom.
D. W. Florence M.D. - Re: Local Speed Regulations:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
communication received by D. W. Florence in regard to local speed regulations.
District #281 - Re; Community Education Services
The Council reviewed a letter from District #281 in regard to Community Educa-
tion Services.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
communication and consider possible appointees and request suggestions from
the Park and Recreation Commission.
S. Knudson - Re: Resignation from Environmental Commission
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
letter of resignation received from Sandi Knudson from the Environmental Com-
mission and direct the Mayor to send a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Knudson.
Cit cf New Ho a Re: Medicine Lake Road Improvements
The Council briefly discussed the letter received from New Hope in regard to
the Medicine Lake Road Improvements and determined to reschedule the meeting
for October 20, 1976.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the com-
munication noting that the council intends to attend the meeting.
J. Burgess -Re:Resignation from Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
letter of resignation received from Mr. Joe Burgess from the Human Rights
Commission and direct the Mayor to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Burgess.
Metro Council - Re: Metro Council Reginal Meeting Date Change
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the com-
munication from the Metropolitan Council in regard to the change of date for
the regional meeting to October 29, 1976.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 20, 1976
City of. Shakopee - Re: Resolution Position on Metropolitan Council._
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
communication from the City of Shakopee in regard to the position of the
Metropolitan Council.
D. Webb - Re: Closing Hours of --Food Establishments Serving Liquor
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
communication and set the matter on the agenda of October 18, 1976.
Communication from 0oen Space and Trails Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to defer discussion of
the communication from the Open Space and Trails Committee to the agenda
of October 18, 1976.
Bid Opening - 9/16/76 76 WM 2 - 76 LF 3 - 77SS 1
The City Manager presented the tabulation of bids for Public Works Projects
as received on 9/16/76 and recommended the award of the contract be given
to the low bidder, C. S. McCrossan in the amount of $298,678.00.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to accept the low bid
as recommended by the City Manager from C. S. McCrossan.
Elstad Pro eertv Negotiations.,
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer discussion of
this item to the agenda of October 18, 1976 and notify the Planning Commis-
sion, Park and Recreation Commission and Open Space and Trails Committee
of the placement of this matter on that agenda. Councilmember Anderson
will inform said commissions.
Electrical Service AZreement-N. S�.IPY.
The Council briefly reviewed the memo from the Administrative Assistant,
Jeff Sweet in regard to the N.S.P. service agreement.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the City
Manager to sign the agreement with N.S.P., for the electrical service to
the Civic Center complex.
1976 Audit
Mr. George Anderson of the George Hansen Company appeared before the
Council to request continuation of the contract with the Hansen Company
for the 1977 Audit.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to request a proposal
from the firms of Etnst & Ernst and Larson, Allen, Ljeishair & Company and
request John Murphy to contact those firms in regard to this matter.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 20, 1976
4.u0tati0ns --Pla EcuiDment - Wildwood Park
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The City Manager presented the quotations received for play equipment at -o
Wildwood Park from Miracle_Jamison-Rec Equip.Co.,in the amount.6f$2,100.00,C
Francis G. Hamele and Associates in the amount of $1677.88.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the purchase of
the playground equipment to the low quotation as presented by the Citv
Manager.
Agreement Extension - Frederick J. Sicora
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Manager
to enter into as agreement with Frederick J. Sicora, architect in accordance
with his letter of September 8, 1976 for phase one construction of the
Brookview Golf Course.
Architectural A reement - Lakeview Park Shelter Building
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Manager
to enter into an agreement with the firm of Thorseth, Skold and Rydeen to
prepare the necessary plans and specifications for construction of the
warming house at Lakeview Heights Park.
August Budget Re ort
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
August Budget Report as submitted.
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - Situation - Medicine Lake
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the City of
Golden Valley to cooperate with the City of Plymouth and Hennepin County
and appropriate $1500.00 from the Contingency Fund to the Storm Sewer Fund
for the Golden Valley Share.
EasementsWinnetka Heights Pond
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the City
Manager to enter into agreements with eight property owners on Winnetka
Heights Pond with the charges of $8,000.00 to be appropriated from the
Public Works Improvement Fund.
State Higl wav De t. - Re: A reement on Si nal Installation
Member Thorsen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
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
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attest-
ed by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page -� Q
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MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried that the Engineer apply
for State Aid Funds for payment of the city's share for installation of
said street lights.
State Highway Department - Re: Frontage Road Maintenance Agreement
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Approving Maintenance Agreement With Minnesota
State Highway Department Re Frontage Roads)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Thorsen, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen, and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page &:!Ty .
CountyPo_� Re: Traffic Sols
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
copy of the policy adopted by the county_ in regard to the installation of
traffic signals.
Youth Committee - Where Are We?
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to establish our Youth
Committee as a Sub -Committee of the Human Rights Commission with the re-
commended charges as submitted by the Human Rights Commission and request
the Commission to publicize and solicit applications for Council approval.
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Valley Square Task Force un
Lcheon Meeting
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to arrange a meeting with
the Valley Square Task Force for October 13, 1976 for a luncheon meeting
at the Boulevard Restaurant inviting the members of the Valley Square Task
Force, persons involved in the survey and any other citizens interested in
the Valley Square area.
Ap oi�nttmeets to ,Commissions
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to appoint William For-
rester to the Planning Commission to the unexpired term of Glenn Christensen.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to appoint David Kahn to
the Park and Recreation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Sam Courey.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to appoint Emily Johnson
to the Environmental Commission to fill the unexpired term of Ruth Sargent.
Suhollow School
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the Mayor to
Regular Meeting of the City Council, September 20, 1976
direct a letter to the Sunnyhollow P.T.A., expressing the intent of the
Council to maintain the stop sign at the intersection of Boone and
Medicine Lake Road and participate at 50% of the cost of construction.
1977 Budget
The City Manager briefly reviewed the details of the 1977 budget with the
City Council.
The Council adjourned at 12:30 p.m., to reconve Sep mb r 27, 1976
for the public hearing on the 1977 budget. J
Mayor
Attest:
City C1 k
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