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11-15-76 City Council Minutes266 REGULAR MEETING of the CITY COUNCIL November 15, 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, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held t 7800 Golden Valley Road is said City on November 15, 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. Inspection of New Street Gara&e The Council convened at 6:30 at the new street garage for inspection of the new facility. Approval of Minutes - November 1, 1976 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 1976 as corrected. Approval of Minutes - November 1, 1976 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 1976 as corrected. Approval'of Verified Accounts MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve payment of the verified accounts as submitted on the prelist. Approval of Licenses (Please see page 213 for listing) MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of licenses as submitted by the City Clerk with the addition of license number 4282 issued to the Camp Fire Girls to solicit funds through the sale of candy as an exempt license. Environmental Commission Minutes - November 8, 1976 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Environmental Commission of November 8, 1976. Human Rights Commission Minutes - October 14, 1976 MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Human Rights Commission of October 14, 1976. Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - November 9, 1976 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of November 9, 1976. C Regular Meeting of the City Council, November 15, 1976 77 SS 2 -Storm Sewer - Louisiana Avenue The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed public improve- ments. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. The City Engineer briefly backgrounded the storm sewer project on Louisiana Avenue. The Mayor announced the meeting was open for public hearing on said public improvements and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Mr. James Hoban, the proponent for the public improvements requested approval of the project. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. Member Anderson introduded the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 77 SS 2 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 LZ Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAND AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 77 SS 2 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Thorsen, 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 signature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page -,-272 Vallev Wood Preliminary Plat (from 11/1176) MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer action on this item and continue it to the next meeting on December 6, 1976 and request the Planning Commission to again review the plat. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the staff to communicate to the Planning Commission what has been date in regard to the traffic problem as referred to on page 3 of their minutes of September 27, 1976. Regular Meeting of the City Council, November 15, 1976 2nd Reading Ordinance Amendment - Rezone Rings Colonial Addition MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for a second reading an Ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Residential Zoning District) (Ring's Colonial Addition) MOVED by Swartz, 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 Johnson - Yes Swartz - Yes Thorsen - Yes Ste_ 2nd R_eadine Ordinance Amendment - Rezone City Property MOVED by Johnson, seconded Anderson and carried to bring on for a second reading an Ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Institutional I-4 Zoning District) (Ring's Colonial Addition and Cortlawn Addition) MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the amend- ment 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 Johnson - Yes Swartz - Yes Thorsen - Yes Petition - Street Lm rovement „Glenwood Parkway Service Road The City Engineer briefly explained the petition for street improvement along Glenwood Parkway Service Road. Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 77 SI 2 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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 Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book page 21 1 Fj Regular Meeting of the City Council, November 15, 1976 The Public Hearing is to be called for February 7, 1977. W. DeTuncg Re: Proposed Use of Lot - 1825 Glenwood Parkway MOVED by Thorsen and seconded by Johnson and carried to direct the staff to respond to the letter received from W. DeTuncq. Metro Sewer Charges The City Council briefly reviewed the letter received from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission in regard to the sewer charges for Golden Valley. MOVED by Anderson, and seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the communication from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Steer - Re: Plat & Storm Sewer Assessment The Council briefly reviewed the letter received from Mr. Kugler in regard to his plat and the storm sewer assessment on it. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer consideration of this matter until further lots are developed in the plat and request the Manager to correspond with the petitoner and inform him that the Council can not take action at this point but will consider the request after further development. C. James & Tina Kelly - Re:n Resignation from Commissions MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter of resignation as received from C. James and Tina Kelly and request the City Clerk to send a letter of appreciation to each of the Commission members. Lowell Kitzmann - Re: Platting Waiver - 6448 Glenwood Avenue MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to request the Mayor to respond to the proponent and inform him that the item will be placed on the agenda of December 6, 1976. Invitation to Offen House of the Old German Clock Shoy� MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter of invitation from the Old German Clock Shop in regard to their open house. Metro Sewer A reement Extension 46147 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the Agreement Extension 46147 with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. 2uotations - Golf,Course Grass Seed The City Manager presented the quotations as received from 3600 pounds of Regular Meeting of the City Council, November 15, 1976 grass seed for the Brookview Golf Course. They were as follows: Turf Supply Company - 83C per pound Twin City Seed Company - 83C per pound Barzen of Mpls. Inc. - 90C per pound MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize purchase of the necessary seed from the Turf Supply Company, as recommended by the City Manager. Bid 0 eni - 11 10/76- Health Maintenance Insurance The Council briefly reviewed the memo from the Administrative Assistant in regard to bids received for health maintenance insurance. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the memo and reject all bids and authorize readvertising for December 1, 1976. State Grant - Bicycle Trail Assistance Program The Council briefly reviewed information received from the City Manager in regard to the state grant for bicycle trail assistance program. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the Director of the Park and Recreation Department, Mr. John Brenna, to appear at the 6:30 session of the Council meeting sometime before the end of this year in regard to the completion of the park and trail system as authorized under the bond issue. 1977 Wade & Salmi Recommendations The Council briefly reviewed the material submitted by the City Manager in regard to the 1977 wage and salary schedule. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the Managers recommendations that the Public Safety Director furnish his own car for driving in the Twin City area and a reimbursement of $600.00 July 1 and $600.00 December 31 of each year, starting January 1, 1977. Quotations - Check Signer/Protector MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve purchase of the check signer/protector as requested and recommended by the City Manager from the Burroughs Corporation in the amount of $1,143.00. Cedar Lake Road Citizens Committee - St. Louis Park MOVED By Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to set a meeting with the St. Louis Park Council to determine the status of the Planning Committee and explore the development of a joint committee involving the Golden Valley residents. Request Fill Permit - N.E. Corner of Jers.��y__& Laurel The Council discussed the request for a fill permit at the N.E. corner of Ji;-�a^sey and Laurel submitted by Park Construction. Regular Meeting of the City Council, November 15, 1976 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to deny the request for a fill permit. Attorney a�Proposed Ordinance- Re: Council Salaries The Council discussed the proposed Ordinance as submitted by the City Attorney and requested input from persons in attendance in regard to their reaction to the proposed Council salary increases. Mr. Kenneth Wofford asked for a definition of the terms compensation versus salary. Mr. Robert Zitur expressed opposition to an increase in the salaries of the Council members. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to place the proposed Ordinance amendment on the agenda of December 6, 1976 and order prepub- lication of the Ordinance to promote comment from the public in regard to this matter. Call Public Hearing; - R.S.L. 73 Member Swartz introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL - 73 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book page 2 g Proposed Organization of Youth Committee MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to adopt the format for the Youth Committee as submitted by the City Manager and Administrative Assistant. PLo�osed Organization ofValleS2ua_re Committee MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to adopt the format for the Valley Square Committee as submitted by the City Manager and Adminis- trative Assistant deleting the designated number of members. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Johnson and carried to accept the recommend- ations of the Valley Square Task Force with the exception of Item D in regard to the moratorium on building in the Valley Square area. Regular Meeting of the City Council, November 15, 1976 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the staff to provide the Council with the information available in regard to the legality of placing a moratorium on building. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adopt the budget and transfer $1,690.00 from the Contingency Fund to the Valley Square Commis- sion. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to set December 1 and December 7, 1976 for interviews for applicants for the Valley Square Commission openings. Mrs. Robert Dorff - Re: Neighborhood Problem - 551 Ottawa Avenue South MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter as received and request the City Clerk respond informing her that the item will be posted on the agenda when Mrs. Dorff is available to appear. January Council Meetings MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to designate January 11, 1977 as a meeting date for the Council and Commission Chairman to discuss Commission guidelines. Modest Cost Housing_HearinZ Councilmember Anderson presented a report on the Modest Cost Housing hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that the Golden Valley Council supports the position of the Association of Metropolitan Munici- palities in regard to their Modest Cost Housing report. The Mayor appointed Member Thorsen to represent Golden Valley at the Modest Cost Housing hearing. Councilmember Thorsen briefly reported on her attendance at a meeting with the County assessors. Gloria Johnson reported receiving a letter from Eileen Hedberg, an election judge at the general election of November 2, 1976 and requested the communi- cation be placed on the agenda for December 6, 1976. District 281 Community Education Advisor Council MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to appoint Councilmember Thorsen as the Golden Valley representative to District 281 Community Education Advisory Council. The Council adjourned at 11:45 p. m. Regular Meeting of the Citv Council, November 15, 1976 1 X2401- 4-F, r 01 -e.� Mayor Attest: City C rk License list approved on page 206 LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Nov. 15, 1976 No. Licensee Type Fee 4274 Golden Valley Spur Filling Station $ 50:00 4275 Golden Valley Spur Cigarettes 6.00 4276 Golden Valley Spur Grocery Store 50.00 4277 Henrietta Hansen Solicit 20.00 4278 Perkins Cake & Steak, Inc. Food Est. 100.00 4279 W. R. Almendinger Christmas Trees 50.00 4280 Steve Hanson - Timber Bay Camp Christmas Trees Exempt 4281 The Salvation -Army Dining:.Site Exempt 4282 Campfire Girls Candy Sales Exempt 1