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01-17-77 City Council Minutes1 E CJ 6a, REGULAR MEETING of the CITY COUNCIL January 17, 1977 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 January 17, 1977 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen. Also present were City Manager Barkley G. Omans, Assistant City Attorney Allan Barnard, City Engineer Lowell E. Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske. A rroval of Minutes - January 3, 1977 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1977 as corrected Approval of Licenses LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Jan. 17. 1977 No. Licensee Type Fee 4365 Uncle John's Pancake House Cigarette $12.00 4366 St. Regis Paper Company " 12:00 4367 Fireman's Fund Ins. Company " 12.00 4368 F. & H. Liquor Store 12.00 4369 United Beef 12.00 4370 Honeywell, Incorporated " 12.00 4371 Holiday Motor Hotel " 12.00 4372 Mandarin Yen Restaurant 12.00 4373 W T C N " 12.00 4374 Golden Hills "66" Station " 12.00 4375 Opportunity House, Inc. " 12.00 4376 Big B's Pizza " 12.00 4377 Grotta's Union 76 " 12.00 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the issuance of licenses as presented by the City Clerk. Councilmember Thorsen abstain- ed from voting on approval of the license for Big B's Pizza. Approval of Verified Accounts MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve payment of the verified accounts as submitted on the prelist. Building Board of Review Minutes - December 21, 1976 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Building Board of Review of December 21, 1976. Valley Square Commission Minutes - January 6, 1977 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file_:'the minutes of the Valley.Square Commission of January 6, 1977. 6b. Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 17, 1977 Housing & Community Development Commission Minutes - December 8, 1976 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Housing & Community Development Commission of December 8, 1976. Park & Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes - January 6, 1977 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Park & Recreation Commission Special Meeting of January 6, 1977. Planning Commission Minutes - January 10, 1977 MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Commission of January 10, 1977. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the Planning Commission to review the use of the property on Golden Valley Road for a double bungalow disregarding the lot size and commenting only on the appropriateness of the site for a double bungalow. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to call a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the Comprehensive Plan for March 7, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. Copies of the Comprehensive Plan will be available in the City Clerk's office and at the Golden Valley Library. Board of Zoningz Appeals Minutes - January 11, 1977 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of January 11, 1977. W. Wahl - Re: Building Permit The City Council reviewed the letter received from Mr. Weldon Wahl in regard to issuing building permits on Florida Avenue. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the communication received from Mr. Wahl. Training Agreement - Public Safetv Director MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the training agreement as submitted by the City Manager for the Director of Public Safety Department to attend the F.B.I. Academy subject to James Crawford reimbursing the City for one-half the cost if he leaves city employment anytime within twelve months of completion of the training. Brookview Revenue Bonds - Attorna & Consultant The City Manager briefly outlined the procedure for selling revenue bonds for capital improvements to the Brookview Golf Course. 6c. Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 17, 1977 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the engage- ment of T. G. Evensen and Associates, Inc., as bond consultants for the City of Golden Valley. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Manager to retain the law firm of Dorsey, Marquart, Windhorst and West for the bond issue legal opinion. Quotations - Radio Base Station - Public Safety,Buildine The City Manager presented the quotations received on the radio base station for the Public Safety Building. Hillcrest Safety declined,to bid; General Communications quoted on a General Electric Base that did not meet specifications; Motorola presented a quotation for a base station and antennae in the amount of $1,531.00, being the same as their formal bid of June 10, 1976. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize purchase of the Motorola base station and antennae in the amount of $1,531.00. Quotations - Radar Unit The City Manager presented quotations received on a replacement radar unit. Only one quotation was received from Kustom Signals, Inc., for a Kustom MR -9 in the amount of $2,300. The other quotation anticipated from CMI was not received since the consultant is no longer providing quotations. The Kustom MR -9 is approved by the Hennepin County Court for evidence whereas the CMI unit is not. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize purchase of the Kustom MR -9 in the amount of $2,300. 1977 Sidewalk Hearing --March 7, 1977 Member Thorsen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 77 CW 1 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Johnson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members were recorded as voting 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 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that the Safety Council be sent the information from the Engineering Department regarding the 1977 Sidewalk Proposal and be asked to review these proposals in relation to 6d. Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 17, 1977 the Sidewalk Plan and review the Plan itself and submit any comments to the Council as soon as possible. Ordinance Amendment - Council Salary Increase (from 12/6/76) The Mayor announced that the public hearing on the ordinance amendment has been continued from December 6, 1976 in an attempt to obtain more input from the citizens of Golden Valley. Robert Zitur, 2155 Aquila again expressed his opposition to the increase in council salaries. Melvin Burstein, 1785 Maryland stated he favors the increase of council salaries. Roy Johnson, 1049 Orkla Drive stated the salary increase would encourage individuals who would be otherwise unable to serve the community due to loss of income at their regular profession. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring on for a first reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Adopting a New Salary Schedule for Members of the City Council and Mayor) MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to amend the ordinance as regards the figure increase for the Mayor to be $3,600 annually and for the Councilmembers to be $2,700 annually. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the amended 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 Hoover - Yes Swartz - Yes Housing & Community Development Block Grant Hearing Johnson - Yes Thorsen - Yes The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official newsy paper of the notice of public hearing on the Housing & Community Develop- ment Block Grant. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. Mona Moede, chairperson of the Housing & Community Development Commission presented the proposed use of the Block Grant funds. The Mayor then opened the meeting for public input on the Block Grant and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. C 7 1 6e. Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 17, 1977 Roy Johnson, representing the Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, presented future proposals of Calvary Lutheran Church in regard to senior citizen housing in the community. G1enChristiansen, 1941 Rhode Island raised a question regarding the proposal of use of funds for storm sewer improvement. Robert Zitur, 2155 Aquila extended commendation to the Housing and Community Development Commission for their work and asked support for a sidewalk program he has proposed. LeRoy Jarvis, a Dover Hill resident requested that a decision or indica- tion of a decision be conveyed by the Council to those attendance. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the Park & Recreation Commission to review the proposal for the Senior Citizen Activities Program at Dover Hills as it relates to the Brookview Seniors Program. The Mayor then closed the public hearing advising those present that there would be an opportunity for additional input at the continuation of the hearing on February 7, 1977. Canadian Development Corporation - Re: Senior Citizen Housing Councilmember Swartz requested permission to remove himself from the table due to a possible conflict of interest in discussion of this matter. Mr. Garrett Carlson appeared before the Council to present a proposal for an additional senior citizen housing complex in the City of Golden Valley. The Council suggested that Mr. Carlson pursue a resolution to the pro- blem of the existing radio tower on the proposed site and secondly to make contact with the neighborhood residents to receive input on his proposal before pursuing the matter any further. lousing & Community Develovment Senior Citizen Housing Reuort Mona Moede, chairperson of the Housing & Community Development Commission requested deferral of this item to the agenda of March 7, 1977. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer this report to the March 7, 1977 council meeting as requested. Waiver of Platting - Golden Valley Lutheran College - 6125 Olson Highway. Jon Westlake, representing the Planning Commission advised the Council of the finding of the Planning Commission in regard to the requested waiver of the platting ordinance. 6f . Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 17, 1977 Marinus Van Putten, attorney representing the proponent presented the request for a waiver of the platting ordinance. Assistant City Attorney, Allan Barnard requested permission to leave the table in regard to this item due to a possible conflict of interest. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the waiver of platting as requested subject to the conditions suggested by the Planning Commission (1) after the loan period is completed the separate parcel is to revert back as one unit of land, and (2) easement for public utilities between the two properties be dedicated. Also subject to approval of documentation of condition (1) by special legal counsel because of the interest conflict and assign the following legal descriptions to the newly divided parcels: Description of Administration Building Parcel That part of the East 301.87 feet of the West 546.57 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 118 North, Range 21 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, lying North of the South 555.37 feet thereof and lying South of 6th Avenue North, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Description of Remaining CMRus s Parcel All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 118 North, Range 21 West of the 5th Principal Meridian which lies South of 6th Avenue North, except Rail- road right-of-way and except that part of the East 301.87 feet of the West 546.57 feet of the above described prop- erty lying North of the South 555.37 feet thereof, Hennepin, County, Minnesota. After passage of the foregoing motion Member Swartz introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PLATTING ORDINANCE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Johnson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members were recorded as voting 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 Right of Way Easement - Minneapolis Industrial Railroad MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize acceptance of easement deed from the Minneapolis Industrial Railroad for the right of way on 10th Avenue at its intersection with Winnetka for street purposes. Local #49 Strike - Policy_ Waivers The City Manager requested policy waivers in respect to overtime pay for overtime exempt employees and authorization for hiring independent equipment and operators for assistance in unusual circumstances. Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 17, 1977 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Manager to temporarily waive the personnel policy (1) allowing payment of overtime to overtime exempt employees and (2) authorizing city vehicles to be trans- ported to home locations by certain employees. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Manager to hire independent equipment and operators at the rate of $10-$45 per hour depending on the type of equipment for assistance under unusual cir- cumstances. Reset Public Hearing - Curry - Tieva Addn. 217777 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to reset the public hearing on the preliminary plat of the Curry-Tieva Addition to February 7, 1977. Application of the Ethics Ordinance to the Valley Square Commission MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to communicate to the Valley Square Commission that they submit a written disclosure of their financial interest in the Valley Square Area that represents conflict of interest and refer to the staff the matter of how to implement these excep- tions. Disclosure - Harold Lynch - Liquor License MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the disclosure of change of stock ownership of the Boulevard Cafe received from Harold Lynch. Mary Anderson Memo Councilmember Anderson presented the council with a memo in regard to var- ious legislative items proposed for the upcoming session. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried that the Council meet on January 27, 1977 at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of discussing these various legislative matters, Council procedur The Council adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Attest: City ClerIA Mayor 6g.