01-16-78 City Council MinutesJ
Regular Meeting
Of The
City Council January 16, 1978
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 January 16, 1978 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Barkley G. Omans, Assistant City
Attorney, Allen Barnard, Assistant City Engineer, Tom Snetsinger and Council
Secretary Kathy Middleton.
Approval of Minutes of January 3, 1978:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman to approve the minutes of January 3,
1978 as corrected:
page 2 - Under Employee Assistance Program Contract change Hennepin to
"Human" to read: MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried
to authorize the City Manager to enter into the Program with the
Human Resources Association.
page l - Under Ron Haskvitz, Chrm. HRC Re: Letter to Council 11-11-77 -
change motion to read: "MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman
and carried to expand the Affirmative Action Program to 5 members -
2 representatives from Human Rights Commission, 2 from the Staff
and the Affirmative Action Director.
Approval of Verified Accounts (Bills and Claims):
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the payment of the
bills as submitted on the prelist.
Gene Svlvestre Contract:
Gene Sylvestre, consultant for the Human Rights Commission, was present to answer
questions from the Council regarding his on-going contract with the Human Rights
Commission.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Mayor to write
a letter to the Human Rights Commission explaining the Council's first interest
in the support in their many programs and to please evaluate their use of the
consultants to see if he can be more efficiently used.
Minutes of the Building Board of Review Meeting - December 20, 1977:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Building Board of Review meeting of December 20, 1977.
Minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - December 13, 1977:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting of December 13, 1977.
Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting December 1, 1977:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 1, 1977.
Minutes of the Open Space Commission Meeting - December 14, 1977:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Open Space Commission Meeting of December 14, 1977.
Minutes of the Housing & Community Development Commission Meeting - 12-14-77 and
1-11-78:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen andcarried to receive and file the minutes
of the Housing & Community Development Commission Meeting of December 14, 1977
and January 11, 1978.
Minutes of the Northeast Fire Station Planning Committee Meeting - December 12, 1977:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Northeast Fire Station Planning Committee Meeting of December 12, 1977.
Minutes of the Southeast Fire Station Planning Committee Meeting - December 13, 1977:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Southeast Fire Station Planning Committee Meeting of December 13, 1977.
Minutes of the Human Rights Commission Meeting - December 8, 1977:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Human Rights Commission Meeting of December 8, 1977.
Gene Sylvestre presented a request from the Human Rights Commission for $84.00
to be used to attend the next Golden Valley Family Life Workshop on
January 25, 1978.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize the Human Rights
Commission to spend the $84.00 on the Golden Valley Family Life Workshop.
Approval of Licenses:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuances of the
licenses.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL JANUARY 16, 1978
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
4935
B. & J.
Vending (Northland Concession)
Cig.
12.00
4936
B. & J.
Vending (States Electric)
Cig.
12.00
4937
John's
No. 1 Son
Cig.
12.00
4938
D. & W.
Service Center, Inc. dba (Mobil)
Non. Per.
Vend.
5.00
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Approval of Licenses:(con't)
NO. LICENSEE
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL JANUARY 16, 1978 (con't)
TYPE
4939 D. & W. Service Center, Inc. dba (Mobil) Cig.
4940 D. & W. Service Center, Inc. dba (Mobil) Filling Station
4941 Metro Liquors, Inc. Cig.
4942 R. E. Fritz Vending (Golden Valley Hse) Cig.
4943 Mpls. Elk's,Club #44 Cig.
4944 Midwest Vending Cig.
4945 Golden Valley Mrs. Jaycees Food Stand
Valley Square Commission Report:
FEE
12.00
55.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
Exempt
Mayor Hoover announced that the meeting would continue in the Gold Room for the
purpose of the presentation of the Valley Square Commission Report.
Robert Levin, Chrm. of the Valley Square Commission, presented a report made
by the Valley Square Commission on a study of a downtown area for Golden Valley.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the Valley
Square Commission's report with the Council's thanks for a tremendous job well
done and to put it on the February 9th Worksession for review.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to extend the life of the
Valley Square Commission for another six months.
Public Hearing RSL #81 Ornamental Street Lights - Ridgeway Road
Assistant City Engineer stated the proposed improvement consists of installing a
lighting system of twelve (12) ornamental street lighting units without existing
underground electrical service. Based on the adopted street lighting policy,
assessment would be spread over a period of five (5) years.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input on RSL #81 Ornamental Street Lights
and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views
thereon.
Mrs. R. W. Gergen, 7403 Ridgeway Rd. - In favor. Question on how the number of
lights to be put up are determined.
Paul Anderson, 7300 Ridgeway Rd. - Opposed. Concerned with energy conservation.
F. Butkovich, 7327 Ridgeway Rd. - In favor.
Mrs. J.C. Hilbert, 7407 Ridgeway Rd. - In favor. Concerned with safety.
Sandy Hilbert, 7407 Ridgeway Rd. - In favor.
Mayor then closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - January 16, 1978
Public Hearing RSL #81 Ornamental Street Lights - Ridgeway Road: (con't)
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL #81
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, Stockman 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 lqg .
Public Hearing Housing & Community Development Block Grant:
Melvin Burstein, Chairperson of the Housing and Community Development Commission,
reviewed the funds received through the Housing and Community Development Block
Grant Program and made two recommendations that we use approximately $136,000 to
$146,000 for land write-down for a senior citizens' housing project within the
Valley Square Area and the balance of the funds approximately $16,000 for
comprehensive planning and community development.
Mayor opened the meeting for public input on ',Housing & Community Development
Block Grant and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express
their views thereon.
No persons were present to express their opinions.
Mayor Hoover stated the second public hearing would be on February 6, 1978 and the
Council would take action on it at that time.
Mayor Hoover received a request from the Housing and Community Development
Commission for funds to send Carl Elkins to the Mid -winter Conference of the National
Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Registration fee is
$55.00.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Housing and
Community Development Commission to send one Commission member to the NAHRO
Conference at $55.00 for registration fee.
Second Reading - Motor Vehicle Dealers Ordinance Amendment:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Licensing and Bonding of Motor Vehicle Dealers)
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Second Reading - Motor Vehicle Dealers Ordinance Amendment: (con't)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote the members were recorded
as voting as follows:
ANDERSON - YES
HOOVER - YES
STOCKMAN - YES
Second Reading - Sign Ordinance Amendment:
JOHNSON - YES
THORSEN - YES
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Addition to the Sign Ordinance)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote the members were recorded
as voting as follows:
ANDERSON - YES
HOOVER - YES
STOCKMAN - YES
JOHNSON - YES
THORSEN - YES
Bernard Herman, Cottle -Herman Architects, Inc. Re: Golden Valley Sports Center:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter
from Bernard Herman, Cottle -Herman Architects.
Sheldon Olkon request for additional dog ordinance provisions:
Mr. Sheldon Olkon was present to make request for additional dog ordinance provisions.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct the Staff to prepare
an amendment to the ordinance which would reflect the discussion proposed by
Councilmember Stockman for the purpose of our discussion when it is brought back
to us within 60 days.
Petition & Waiver of Right to Public Hearing - RSL #85 - Wesley & Valders Ave.
Street Lights:
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 85
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Petition & Waiver of Right to Public Hearing RSL #85 Wesley & Valders Ave. -
Street Lights: (con't)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly sdconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman 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.
Otto Schmid Re: Culver Road and Woodlawn Park name
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Otto Schmid regarding Culver Road and Woodlawn Park name change.
Bernard Herman, Cottle -Herman Architects, Inc. Re: Golden Valley Sports Center:
Bernard Herman, Cottle -Herman Architects, made a presentation of an alternate
plan regarding the Golden Valley Sports Center remodeling. Stated he felt the
greatest objection by the Council was the parking problem. The tennants of the
building have negotiated a lease with the adjacent building. Accomplishing the
negotiated lease they propose to do the following: the front of the building
would be removed, the balance of the building would be used as a storage structure
and the remaining property would be upgraded and used for a parking lot. This .
would increase the parking lot up to 28 parking spaces.
No Council action was taken.
Development Possibilities - Hwy. #55 & France: Assistant City Manager:
Jeff Sweet presented recommendation of re -development of an area located at the
Northwest corner of highway #55 and Theodore Wirth Parkway.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into an agreement with Professional Management Services
for the purpose of conducting the study for the amount of $500.00.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to transfer the amount of $500.00
from General Contingency to Program 163 Comprehensive Planning and Community
Development.
Quotations - Hydrant markers:
City Manager presented quotes for Hydrant Markers and recommended the award to
Gopher Sign Company at the price of $4,004.00.
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Quotations - Hydrant Markers: (con't)
Quotations were received as follows:
Earl Anderson & Associates
Gopher Sign Company
Doncor, Inc.
Unit Price Total Cost
$6.00 $4,620.00
5.20 4,004.00
5.34 4,111.80
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the purchase of the
hydrant markers to Gopher Sign Company in the amount of $4,004.00 as low quote.
Purchase radar equipment:
City Manager made recommendation of purchase of two radar units from Kustom Singles
Inc. at $4,300.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Manager to
purchase the two Kustom Signals units at $4,300 from Kustom Signals, Inc.
Pre -Planning - Laurel Avenue area East of Good Shepherd Church:
Council received a report from the City Manager on five possibilities of pre-
planning on the Laurel Avenue area East of the Good Shepherd Church.
1) shows ponding area, parking lots and ball diamond and trail areas,
2) total ponding over entire area;
3) provides ponding and also four acres for public work storage site,
4) reverses the ponding and the public work storage site show in #3,
5) primarily ponding and a still -way (sewer)
Stated there are two concerns that the Council should consider:
1) to look over the five possibilities on pre -planning of the property,
2) to involve the people, of the area, in the planning of the property.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that after Council discussion
the Staff was directed to proceed with the planning and to report back to the
Council.
Affirmative Action Training Seminar agreement St. Paul Chamber of Commerce -
Assistant City Manager:
Jeff Sweet, presented a recommendation for additional training of Supervisors
who have the ultimate responsibility for implementation of the Affirmative Action
Program.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to employ the St. Paul Chamber
for the purpose of providing Affirmative Action training session in the amount
of $1,500 as outline in Jeff Sweet's memo.
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Claims and Actions Liability Insurance:
City Manager presented a listing of liability claims requested by the Council.
John Murphy, Finance director, was present to answer any questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to direct the Staff to continue
their study on liability insurance options.
Traffic problems on Duluth and Golden Valley Road between Hwy. 100 & Noble:
Jim Crawford, Public Safety Director, presented a study on Golden Valley Road
and Duluth between Hwy. 100 & Noble. Stated the vast majority of accidents
(19 over a one year period) occur on Toledo and Regent and very few accidents
(3 over a period of one year) occur on Regent and Noble Ave.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that after Council questions
and discussion, it was noted that the County and City Staff have been requested
to study traffic concerns in this area. The Council will be receiving these
reports in the near future.
Date for February Worksession:
Council noted that February 9, 1978 will be scheduled for their next worksession.
Agenda includes: Audit, Plan B Concerns and Relationships and Valley Square
Report.
Council also noted the next Legislative breakfast would be tentatively scheduled
for February 23, 1978.
Aloha Corporation - CArriage House On -Sale Liquor Violation:
City Manager stated a letter was sent by Council Secretary regarding Aloha
Corporation's liquor violation.
Attorney Alvin Melva and Mr. David Stein, President of Aloha Corporation were
present to answer any questions. Stated there is no written agreement between
the Aloha Corporation and Mr. Yen. There is an arrangement that has existed over
a year where Mr. Yen prepares the food served in the restaurant portion.
Mr. Jim Crawford, Public Safety Director, gave a report of complaints received of
the Carriage House.
MOVED by
Stockman, seconded by
Johnson and carried that we find it was not a
willful violation
on the part
of the licensee, therefore, the license will be
suspended
for a period of ten
(10) consecutive days within the next 30 day period
with the
license holder to choose the effective date of the suspension starting.
MOVED by
Stockman, seconded by
Anderson and carried to direct the Proponent's
Attorney
to get with the City's
Attorney regarding their existing liquor license
records.
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