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10-05-76 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL October 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 October 5, 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 Attor- ney Robert M. Skare, City Engineer Lowell E. Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske. ,Approvalof Minutes S�ptember_ 201976 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 1976 as corrected. Aporoval Mof Verified Accounts MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve payment of the verified accounts as submitted on the prelist. .Ben Hur - Re: Sewer Bac�„kZUP_ MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the claim from Ben Hur and refer said claim to the insurance carrier. V. Anderson - Re:� Personal PrPer_Z_Loss MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to reimburse Mrs. Anderson in the amount of $35.00 for the loss of her personal property while serving as an election judge and direct the City Clerk to send Mrs. Anderson a letter informing her of the Council action. R. N. Mleko��� Re: Personal Property Damage MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the claim for personal property damage as received by R. N. Mlekoday and refer said claim to the insurance carrier. Approval of Licenses No, Licensee LICENSES FOR APPROVAL October .5, 1976 T� e 4268 General Mills, Inc. Food research plant 4269 G. & H. Sanitation, Inc. Garbage Fee $ 100.00 26.00 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the issuan- ces of licenses as submitted by the City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 5, 1976 Planning Commission Minutes - September 27 1976 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the Planning Commission Minutes of September 27, 1976. Call Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat - Valle Wood 5651 Ita.155 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to call a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the preliminary plat of Valley Wood for November 1, 1976. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer the rezoning of the Mark Hurd property back to the Planning Commission for further review informing the Commission that the Council is of the opinion that the supporting factors in zoning the property outweigh the negative fact- ors of having it zoned Open Depelopment. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to call a public hearing to review the re -zoning of the Elstad property from Open Development to I4 for November 1, 1976. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes-- September 13, 1976 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission of September 13, 1976. Environmental Commission Minutes Member 13, 1976 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Environmental Commission of September 13, 1976. Metro Council w Re: Pedestrian Bridge MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the communication from the Metropolitan Council in regard to the pedestrian bridge at the intersection of Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue. Insurance Services Office - Re: Fire Insurance Classification MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the communication from the Insurance Services Office regarding the fire insurance classification for Golden Valley. Bid OpeninS October 4 1976 � Brookview Improvements The City Manager presented the tabulations of bids as received on October 4, 1976 for the Brookview Golf Course improvements. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the grading contract to Park Construction in the amount of $9,180.00 as recommended by the City Manager. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the contract for materials and installation of the irrigation system to :Minnesota Toro in the amount of $24,407,81 as recommended by the City Manager,. Councilmember Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 5, 1976 Thorsen abstained from voting in the matter due to possible conflict of interest. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to reject all bids re- ceived for materials for the irrigation system. Councilmember Thorsen abstained from voting in the matter due to a possible conflict of interest. 1977 Assessment Hearin The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the 1976 Assessment Roll. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. By consensus, the council determined to review each public improvement assessment and take action only on those exceptions to approval. Mr. Richard Sachs, 5200 Colonial Drive presented objection to the assess- ment placed on his property for street improvement on Laurel Avenue at the commercial rate, the property is zoned Open Development. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to alter the assessment to the residential rate with the stipulation that the balance beadeferred assessment to be levied upon zoning of the property if it is other than residential. Mr. G. P. Ammentorp, 484.6 Glenwood Avenue appeared before the council to oppose the assessment placed on his property for installation of water main. The Council determined to make no change in the assessment. William McFadden, 5325 Triton Drive appeared to pose several questions in regard to the seal coating done on his street. Mr. J. Olinger, 3350 Quail Avenue North asked how city installation of seal coating compared with competitive bidding and how many miles of seal coat- ing are done per year. Mr. R. 0. Cibuzar, 4800 East Marie Lane asked what type of rock was used. Member Swartz introduced and read 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 duly seconded by Member Johnson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following mem- bers 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 signa- ture attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page 2.5-S Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 5, 1976 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the placement of the assessment figures as presented for delinquent utility charges on the 1976 assessment roll. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the placement of the assessment figures as presented for Dutch Elm, Building Removal, and Weed Control on the 1976 assessment roll. 1977 Budget Adoption and Establish Property Tax Levy Member Swartz introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Adopting a Budget for 1977 and Establishing a City Property Tax Levy for 1976 Collectable in 1977) 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, signedby the Mayor and his signature attest- ed by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page _-:�.5% MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to amend the above resolu- tion by transferring $40,000.00 from Fund 028 Special Contingencies to Fund 029 Appropriation to Other Funds. Authorize Cancellation of Levy For Improvement Bonds Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Authorizing and Directing Cancellation of 1976 Levy for Various Improvement Bonds) 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, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen, and the foll- owing 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 R (o d Authorize Issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $58,000.00 CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS, PRESCRIBING THE FORMER DETAILS THEREOF, AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF 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, hoover, Johnson, Swartz, and Thorsen, and Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 5, 1976 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 _z(oz Waiver of Platting - 1400 - 1410 Spring Valley Road - Lindberg Dr. Evan Lindberg appeared before the council regarding a petition to sub- divide Lot 7, Auditors Subdivision 330. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the waiver as requested on the condition that the agreement signed by the abutting prop- erty owners be made a legal record prior to the granting of a building permit and assign the following legal description to the newly established lots. Councilmember Johnson voted nay. 1400 Spring Valley Road - The Southwesterly one half of that part of Lot 7, Auditor's Subdivision No. 330, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: All that part of Lot 7, Aud- itor's Subdivision No. 330, Hennepin County, Minnesota, except the Southwesterly 80 feet of said lot; said 80 feet being meas- ured at right angles to the Southwesterly line of said lot. 1410 Spring Valley Road - The Northeasterly one half of that part of Lot 7, Auditor's Subdivision No. 330, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: All that part of Lot 7, Aud- itor's Subdivision No. 330, Hennepin County, Minnesota, except the Southwesterly 80 feet of said lot; said 80 feet being meas- ured at right angles to the Southwesterly line of said lot. Appropriation for Fire Department Radios - Revenue Sharin MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to appropriate $12,000.00 from the Revenue :Sharing Funds for the purchase of Fire Department radios. Local Public Works__C_a_pital Development and Investment Proeram MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen to authorize the Mayor to file an application with the Public Works Capital Development and Investment Program for funding of the construction of the ponding on the Elstad property. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to table the above motion to the agenda of October 18, 1976. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Mayor to file an application with the Public Works Capital Development and In- vestment Program for the construction of a par three golf course. Soil Borings - Scott Avenue Storm Sewer MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the hiring of Braun Engineering to do soil borings along Trunk Highway 100 in relation to the construction of the Scott Avenue storm sewer and also for borings of the Sachs property at Turners Crossroads and Laurel Avenue. Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 5, 1976 City Clerk - Appointment of Election Judges MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to appoint the election judges for the November 2, 1976 general election as submitted by the City Clerk. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to direct the Mayor to communicate with the 3rd District Republican chairman regarding a letter informing the election judges of instructional meetings to be held during the month of October to express concern regarding emphasis of partisan affiliation. Layout of Mayor and Council Office MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the staff to seek quotations for the furniture needed for the Mayor and Council Office and transfer $1,300.00 from the Contingency Fund to the Council Budget for payment of this furniture. Modest Cost Housing Committee - M.. Anderson Councilmember Anderson advised the Council of the activities of the Modest Cost Housing Committee that she has been involved with. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities General Membership Meeting Councilmember Thorsen delegate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipal- ities advised the Council of the upcoming general membership meeting on October 21, 1976 and stated her intent to attend the 7g/; The Council adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Mayor Attest: City C1 k