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03-20-78 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting Of The City Council March 20, 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 March 20, 1978 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Barkley Omans, City Engineer, Lowell Odland, Assistant City Attorney, Allen Barnard and Council Secretary, Kathy Middleton. Mayor Hoover was absent. Due to the absence of Mayor Hoover Mayor Pro -tem, Councilmember Anderson, called the meeting to order. Appearance of Dick Larsen Re: Metropolitan Council: Dick Larsen, Minnetonka Councilmember, was present to review his qualifications and experience for appointment to the Metropolitan Council and request the Council's individual support. Approval of February 21, 1978 Minutes: MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to amend the minutes of February 21st to include the statement from Councilmember Anderson to read: "MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to appoint Shirley Purvis to the Human Rights Commission for a two year term. Mayor Pro -tem Abstained. She felt the Mayor should have the opportunity to participate in the decision on this additional opening which the Council was not aware of until this evening." MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of February 21, 1978 as amended. Approval of March 6, 1978 minutes: MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes as amended: page 36 - Under No Parking - Xerxes Ave. at Ewald Avenue South of Golden Valley - Resolution should note that Councilmember Stockman abstained from voting on resolution. Approval of Verified Accounts (Bills and Claims): MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the payment of the bills as submitted on the prelist. 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Approval of the Licenses: Councilmember Thorsen abstained from voting on Licenses #5133, #5134, #5136 #5137, & #5138, #5139 & #5140 due to a conflict of interest. LICENSES FOR APPROVAL MARCH 20, 1978 NO. LICENSEE TYPE FEE 5078 Golden Valley Texaco Gas Station 8 noz 60.00 5079 Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips (2530 W.) Food Estab. 100.00 5080 Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips (6620 W.) Food EStab. 100.00 5081 Swanson & Associates, Inc. Food Estab. 100.00 5082 General Mills, Inc. Food Research 100.00 5083 Golden Hills Drug, Inc. Sp. Food 20.00 5084 Twin City Vending (Thorpe Bros) Per. VEnd 3 25.00 5085 Twin City Vending (Thorpe Bros) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5086 Twin City Vending (Pat Thomas Chrysler) Per Vend 2 add'] 10.00 5087 Twin City Vending (Pat Thomas Chrysler) Per Vend 2 20.00 5088 Twin City Vending (Pat Thomas Chrysler) N.P. Vend 2 7.50 5089 Russell's Texaco Station N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5090 Coca Cola Midwest (G.V.' Super Valu) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5091 Ambassador Press N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5092 Reed Candy & Tabacoo (Bill J. Reed) N.P. Vend 1 Exempt 5093 Reed Candy & Tobacco Co. (Bill Reed) Per Vend 2 20.00 5094 Reed Candy & Tobacco Co. (Bill Reed) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5095 Golden Valley Sports Center N.P. VEnd 1 5.00 5096 Golden Valley Sports Center N.P. Vend 1 add'] 2.50 5097 Bloom Bros. Company N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5098 The Courage Center N.P. VEnd 1 5.00 5099 Golden Valley Sports Center Sp. Food 20.00 5100 Courage Center Food Estab. Exempt 5101 Ind. School Dist. 275 Meadowbrook Elm. Food Estab. Exempt 5102 Ind. School Dist. 275 G.V. High School Food Estab. Exempt 5103 Suburban Tire, Inc. N.P. Vend 2 7.50 5104 C.&E. Oil Co. (Bang Bang Oil Co.) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5105 C.&E Oil Co. (Bang Bang Oil Co.) Per Vend (1 milk) 15.00 5106 Gold Medal Beverage (Ice Center) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5107 Gold -:Medal Beverage (Hagen Sales) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5108 Gold Medal Beverage (G.V. Clinic) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5109 Gold Medal Beverage (G.V. Sport Center) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5110 Gold Medal Beverage (Red Owl Store) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5111 Gold Medal Beverage (Old Peoria) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5112 Gold Medal Beverage (Westwood Lake) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5113 Golden Vedal Beverage (Porsch Audi) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5114 Gold Medal Beverage (Phillip's "66") N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5115 Gold Medal Beverage (N.W. Bell Telephone) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 L' Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Approval of the Licenses: (cont) LICENSES FOR APPROVAL MARCH 20, 1978 NO. LICENSEE TYPE FEE 5116 Golde Medal Beverage (Gen. Mills Research) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5117 Gold Medal Beverage (Dahlberg Elect. N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5118 Gold Medal Beverage (Pillsbury Ware. N.P. Vend 2 7.50 5119 Suburban Tire, Inc. Gas Sta. 3 noz 35.00 5120 C.&E. Oil Co. (Bang Bang Oil Co) Gas Sta. 3 noz 35.00 5121 Burger King Corp. #798 Food Estab. 100.00 5122 Home Away Shelters, Inc. Food Estab. 100.00 5123 Bernard's Cottage Shoppes, (Bridgeman's) Food Estab. 100.00 5124 KFC National Management Co. (Kentu. Chick) Food Estab. 100.00 5125 Golden Valley V.F.W. Post 7051 Food Estab. 100.00 5126 Golden Valley U.F.W. Post 7051 Amuse. Dev. 25.00 5127 Golden Valley V.F.W. Post 7051 Sp. Food 20.00 5128 Henrietta Hansen Solicit 20.00 5129 D & K Vending (Schumacher Wholesale Meats) N.P. Vend 3 10.00 5130 Coca Cola Midwest (Weigen Graphics) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5131 American Olean Tile Co. N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5132 Golden Valley Country Club Food Estab +3 160.00 5133 Big B's Pizza Malt On -sale 350.00 5134 Big B's Pizza Food Estab. 100.00 5135 D. W. Peterson (Cari-out Chow Mein Sery eez) Food Estab. 100.00 5136 Jimmy Jingle (Golden Valley Super Valu) Per. Vend 1 15.00 5137 Jimmy Jingle (Florida Properties) Per. Vend 1 15.00 5138 Jimmy Jingle (Florida Properties) N.P. Vend 3 10.00 5139 Jimmy Jingle (G.V. Public Safety Bldg.) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5140 Jimmy Jingle, (G.V. Public Safety Bldg.) Per. Vend 1 15.00 5141 Ron-Vik, Inc. N.P. Vend 2 7.50 5142 Quadco N.P. Vend l 5.00 5143 Lance, Inc. N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5144 Midwest Vending N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5145 Best Food Services, Inc. N.P. Vend 5 15.00 5146 Best Vending Services, Inc. Per. Vend 2 20.00 5147 Mpls. Park Board Food Estab. +1 120.00 5148 Mpls. Park Board Malt On -sale 350.00 5149 Francis E. Gray (Gray's Texaco Station) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5150 Francis E. Gray (Gray's Texaco Station) Gas Sta. 6 noz 50.00 5151 Neil Flesher (Golden Valley Lanes) Malt On -sale 350.00 5152 New Boulevard Cafe, Inc. Tavern 350.00 5153 Neil Flesher (Golden Valley Lanes) Bowling Alley 120.00 5154 R.E. Fritz, Inc. (Golden Valley House) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5155 R.E. Fritz, Inc. (Pillsbury Co.) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5156 R.E. Fritz, Inc. (Elks Club) N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5157 R.E. Fritz, Inc. Food Ware. 50.00 5158 Golden Hills Liquors Sp. Food Hand. 20.00 5159 New Boulevard Cafe, Inc. Food Estab. 160.00 5160 Metro 500, Inc. Gas Station 60.00 5161 Theisen Vending (Big B's Pizza) Juke Box 25.00 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Approval of the Licenses: (con't) LICENSES FOR APPROVAL MARCH 20, 1978 MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuances of the licenses as submitted on pages 281, 282, 283. On -Sale Liquor Application - LeBistro - Neil Berman - #55 & Decature Ave.: The City Attorney stated all the necessary application forms have been filled out and signed and the necessary financial statements have been received. Feels the Council may wish to consider receiveing a personal guarantee from the owners. Neil Berman and David Hanisch made presentation of the LeBistro Restaurant. Stated ground breaking will begin May 1st and plan for an opening by September 15, 1978. Mr. Berman presented to the Council a current LeBistro menu, two site plans and a drawing of the outside of the building. NO. LICENSEE by Thorsen TYPE table FEE request for a 5162 Lee's Catering Co. (Gen. Motors Trng. Ctr.) N.P. Vend 2 7.50 is 5163 Wissota Mfg. Co. N.P. Vend 1 5.00 5164 Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc. Per. Vend 1 15.00 5165 Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc. N.P. Vend 3 10.00 5166 John Wong (John's No. 1 Son Restaurant) Food Estab 100.00 5167 Old Peoria Co., Inc. Food Ware. 50.00 5168 Jolly Troll, Inc. Food Estab. 100.00 5169 Krown Foods, Inc. Food Estab. + 1 120.00 5170 Schumacher Wholesale Meats, Inc. Food Proc Plant 100.00 5171 Lee's Catering, Co. (Gen. Motors Trng. Cntr) Food Estab. 100.00 5172 The Company Store, Inc. (General Mills) Sp. Food Hand. 20.00 5173 J's Restaurant Food Estab. 100.00 5174 Brookview Municipal Golf Club Malt On -sale Exempt 5175 Brookview Municipal Golf Club Food Estab. Exempt 5176 Cross Road Skelly Service (Harland Disred) Gas Station 40.00 5177 Cross Road Skelly Service N.P. Vend 2 7.50 5178 Godfathers (HOLD) 5179 5180 Trevilla of Golden Valley Brunswick Carriage House Lanes, Inc. #279 N.P. N.P. Vend 2 Vend 6 7.5-0 17.50 5181 Brunswick Carriage House Lanes, Inc. #279 Per. Vend 1 15.00 5182 Fleet Maintenance, Inc. Veh. Repair 25.00 5183 Leon J. Schmieg (Typhoon Twelve Car Wash) Gas Station 80.00 5184 Brunswick Carriage House Lanes, Inc. #279 Bowling Alley 180.00 5185 Trevilla of Golden Valley Food Estab. 100.00 MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuances of the licenses as submitted on pages 281, 282, 283. On -Sale Liquor Application - LeBistro - Neil Berman - #55 & Decature Ave.: The City Attorney stated all the necessary application forms have been filled out and signed and the necessary financial statements have been received. Feels the Council may wish to consider receiveing a personal guarantee from the owners. Neil Berman and David Hanisch made presentation of the LeBistro Restaurant. Stated ground breaking will begin May 1st and plan for an opening by September 15, 1978. Mr. Berman presented to the Council a current LeBistro menu, two site plans and a drawing of the outside of the building. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to table the request for a liquor license application until after the building permit is issued. 59 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Elden Haggerty - 1978 Lilac Festival Planning: , Elden Haggerty, Lilac Festival Chairperson, spoke on the preliminary plans for the 1978 Lilac Festival. Requested $1,500.00 for preparations of a float and also requested a sound variance. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to contribute $1,500.00 to the Golden Valley Lilac Festival Corporation to assist in publizing Golden Valley. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to grant the variance to sound ordinance relative to the hours and direction indicated on June 11 & 12, 1978 as follows: Sunday, June 11th - SUMMER IN THE PARK - Brookview Pavilion Hours - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Speakers in South by Southeast direction Sunday, June 11th - SQUARE DANCE - Calvery Lutheran Church parking lot Hours - 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Speakers in North direction Monday, June 12th - ROCK CONCERT - Brookview Hours - 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Speakers in West or Northwest direction Minutes of Boards and Commission Meetings: MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Boards and Commission meetings items F, G, H, K and J. Planning Commission Meeting - March 13th; Community/Senior Citizens Center Task Force - March 6th; Civil Service Commission - February 7th; Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - February 16th; Human Rights Commission - February 9th. Public Information Meeting Re: County State Aid Hwy. #66 (Duluth Street): Dennis Hanson, County Traffic Engineer, reviewed the County's report and made recommendations to close the Ordway intersection, remove the site obstructions west of Noble Drive and Southwest of Toledo Avenue and to enforce the speed limit. Lowell Odland made presentation and reviewed some alternative plans for the area. Mayor Pro -tem opened the meetinf for public input. Henry Coursolle, 5305 Greenview Lane - Would like to see some of the stop signs removed. Mr. Bonnieville, 5126 Minnequa Dr. - Questioned the removal of the bridge on Minnequa Drive as shown on the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Plan. L.M. Smith, 2080 Mary Hills Dr. - Concerned with how the speed limit is determined. Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Public Informational Meeting Re: County State Aid Hwy. #66 (Duluth Street): (con't) W. Gendreau, 1943 Regent Ave. - Opposed to any solution that brings more traffic to Regent Avenue. R. Martignacco, 4846 Golden Valley Rd. - Requests that the red light on Noble Avenue be changed so it does not last as long. M. Ritt, 1920 Toledo Ave. - Concerned with the speed on Duluth Street and Golden Valley Road. K. Vansice, 2140 N. Lilac Drive - Concerned that the people coming down on the oneway street do not see the signs indicating dead-end. C.F. Niederloh, 2010 Scott Ave. N. - Questions the procedure of obtaining speed limits. L. W. Sussman, 1931 Regent Ave. N. - Concerned with traffic on Regent Ave. H. Treptau, 4839 Golden Valley Rd. - Opposing the closing of Ordway. Mayor Pro -tem closed the hearing of public input. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to ask the Engineering Staff to proceed with the negotiations with the property owners for removal of the Ste obstructions west of Noble Avenue and southwest of Toledo Avenue. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to ask the Staff for recommendations on the continued enforcement or the potential decreasing of the speed limit on County Hwy. 66. Informal Public Hearing 78 CW 1 Concrete Walk Program: An informal public hearing was called to consider the 1978 Concrete Walk Program priorities. The City Engineer briefly reviewed the area to be considered for the program. Mayor Pro -tem opened the meeting for public input. Dennis Jackson, 6745 Country Club Dr. - Concerned with the present and future cost and if it would affect the trees on the boulevard. J.D. Rousseau, 6809 Country Club Dr. - Concerned with the width of the sidewalk. David Trach, Golden Valley Shopping Center - Concerned with putting the pedestrian walk too close to the traffic. Kathy Reiser, Schullers Tavern - Questioned if the sidewalks would eliminate their parking and their sign. V.L. Discher, 2021 Winnetka Ave. - In favor of the sidewalk plan. Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Informal Public Hearing 78 CW 1 Concrete Walk Program: Mayor Pro -tem closed the public hearing. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to set a public hearing for sidewalk along Harold Avenue from Louisiana Avenue to Winnetka Ave. for April 3, 1978. Vacation of Flag Avenue N. of Plymouth Avenue: Mayor Pro -tem opened the meeting for public input. No persons were present to express their views thereon. Mayor Pro -tem closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION (Street Vacation - Portion of Flag Avenue John Day) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof Anderson, 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 Plat Waiver Lots 9-14 Lakeview Heights: Mayor Pro -tem opened the meeting for public input. John Day, proponent, presented a survey of the lot division. Mayor Pro -tem closed the public hearing. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the plat waiver subject to the proposed westerly lot line of the existing double dwelling adjacent to this proposal being moved easterly approximately an additional .94 feet. 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Plat Waiver Lots 9-14 Lakeview Heights: (con't) PARCEL A - That part of Lots 10,11, 12 and 13, Block 8, The First Addition to Lakeview Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the west line of said Lot 13 distant 65.00 feet southerly of the northwest corner of Lot 14, Block 8, said Addition; thence southerly along the west lines of said Lots 12 and 13 a distance of 118.84 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 12; thence easterly along the south lines of said Lots 11 and 12 a distance of 154.94 feet; thence northerly 119.51 feet more or less along a line which would intersect the north line of lot 9, Block 8, said Addition at a point 154.94 feet easterly of said northwest corner of Lot 14 to a point which is 65.00 feet southerly of said north line of Lot 9; thence westerly to the point of beginning. PARCEL B - That part of Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 8, The First Addition to Lakeview Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota which lies easterly of a line drawn southerly from a point on the north line of said Lot 9 distant 154.94 feet easterly of the northwest corner of Lot 14, Block 8, said Addition to a point on the south line of said Lot 11 distant 154.94 feet easterly of the southwest corner of Lot 12, Block 8, said Addition. PARCEL C - That part of Lots 9, 10, 13, and 14, Block 8, The First Addition to Lakeview Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 14, thence Southerly along the west line of said Lots 13 & 14 a distance of 65', thence easterly parallel with the north line of said Lots 9 & 14 a distance of 154.94' thence northerly a distance of 65' to a point on the north line of Lot 9, said point being 154.94' easterly of the northwest corner of Lot 14, thence westerly to the point of beginning. Second Reading Firearms and Fireworks Ordinance: 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 (Amending the Firearms and Fireworks Provision) MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote the members were recorded as following: ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES 56 Reqular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 R. Ernst Appeal from BZA Ruling - 2504 Hillsboro Avenue North: Walter Kost, Board of Zoning Appeals Chairperson, reviewed the BZA's report. Stewart Gale, Attorney for the Proponent, presented Mr. Ernst's appeal. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen to deny the appeal confirming the action and interpretation of the B.Z.A. and support the action of the Staff and direct the Staff to take whatever action necessary to enforce the action of the City After continued discussion Councilmember Stockman withdrew the motion. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to deny the appeal based on the following findings: 1. B.Z.A. application of zoning code was correct and proper under the circumstances. 2. The history of the B.Z.A. determinations clearly indicate the variance was based on no use of any of the basement for other than mechanical and storage. Minutes of the Open Space Commission Meeting - March 1, 1978: MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to ask that the Mayor contact the Open Commission Space Commission with the suggested changes By -Laws items 3,6,7 & 11. in the Open Space MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Open Space Commission Meeting of March 1, 1978. Robert Wagman Re: Resignation from the Planning Commission: MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter of resignation from Bob Wagman and ask the Mayor to send a letter of thanks. Rhode Island Residents Re: Vallev Sauare Plan: MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter from the Rhode Island Residents. Wayne Courtney Re: Appointment Metropolitan Council: MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter from Wayne Courtney. Bid Opening 2-28-78 11:00 a.m. Sewage Pumping Station: City Manager presented the bids received and recommended that all bids be rejected. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to reject all the bids received on the Sewage Pumping Station on February 28, 1978. Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Bid Opening 3-15-78 11:00 a.m. Park and Recreation Building: City Manager stated the installation of sewer and water is a considerable over bid and that the City has received a letter from the bidder, Barr Nelson, agreeing to deduct this. The City Manager recommends the award minus the sewer and water installation which is bid at $9,500.00 giving a net contract valued at $57,450.00 to Barr Nelson. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the contract of the Lakeview Heights Park Building to Barr Nelson in the amount of $57,450.00. Bid Opening 3-15-78 11:00 a.m. Tennis Court Lighting: City Manager stated that all the bids were way over our application of funding from the State and therefore, requests that the Council holds this over until the Council meeting of April 3, 1978. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer action on the Tennis Court Lighting until the April 3, 1978 Council meeting. Special Case - Rainbow Sales: City Manager requested that a special legal case be set to determine the need of sprinklers for fire protection on the Rainbow Sales Building. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried that a special legal case be set up in the estimated amount of $2900 with the legal costs to be billed at $50 per hour for the pretrail preparation and $75 per hour for the courtroom trail work. City Manager Termination Resolution: Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION (Respecting Termination Arrangements for Barkley G. Omans) 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, 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 s!iignature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution book page —2/5— . 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Position Change Authorization and Transfer of Funds in City Manager Change: MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to eliminate the position of Assistant City Manager and authorize a position of Administrative Assistant to be hired within a range of $12,000 to $16,000 per year. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to transfer $5,000 from Special Contingency #4925 to the 1978 City Manager Budget #03-4110. Update L.E.L.S. Negotiations: Jeff Sweet was present to review and bring the Council up-to-date on the negotiations of the Law Enforcement Labor Services and the Bargaining Unit #2. Quotations Green -Mower and Tee -Mower: Councilmember Thorsen abstained from voting as this was a conflict of interest. City Manager presented the quotes received on the Green -mower and Tee -mower. Recommended the award be to Minnesota Toro for both the mowers. Quotations received as followed: R.L. Gould & Co. Minnesota Toro Minnesota Toro R.L. Gould & Co. Cushman Motor Co. & Alternate of GREENS -MOWER - Greens King Mower - $4,679.50 - Greens Master " - $4,125.00 TEE -MOWER $2,050 2,1+15 2,851 1,200 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the purchase of a Greens -mower and a Tee -mower to Minnesota Toro in the amount of $4,125 for a Greens -mower and $2,050 for a Tee -mower. 1978 February Budget: MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the 1978 February Budget Report. Hennepin Countv Criminal Justice H.C.C.J.S.: Member STockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR LEAA FUNDING 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Hennepin County Criminal Justice H.C.C.J.S.: con't 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, 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 —:2-1-7. Engineering Department Report Re: No parking North side of Country Club Dr. Lowell Odland reviewed the Engineering Department's report and stated under the current parking situation at Schuller's by restricting the parking on Country Club Dr. the cars will find other streets to park on, in that area. This would be just moving the problem from one area to another. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the Engineering Department's report and ask that a no parking sign be posted 30' from the stop sign on the north side of Country Club Dr. Call Public Hearing for Rezoning - 7700 Wayzata Boulevard B & P. 0.: MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set a public hearing for the rezoning of 7700 Wayzata Boulevard for May 1, 1978. Hennepin County public hearings Re: Use of federal funds through the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Act: MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to ask the Assistant City Manager to prepare a testimony that the federal funds through the Urban Hennepin County Community Development be used for housing land fund. Proclamation Arbor Dav: MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to ask the Staff to rewirte the resolution and refer this to Park and Recreation for their comment and suggestions as to how this could be implemented. Request for Opinion Re: Conflict of Interest - Mayor Hoover: City Manager stated that Mayor Hoover owning a building in the Valley Square Area wanted to talk to the Council requesting an Attorney's opinion as to whether he has a conflict of interest within the meaning of the ordinance as eventually there will be rezoning and proposed plans that will require voting from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsenand carried to ask the City Attorney to get an opinion on the potential conflict of interest based on the Golden Valley Ordinance regarding Mayor Hoovers position in the Valley Square Area. 6 Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Brookview Liquor on Premises - Councilmember Stockman: Councilmember Stockman reviewed the request. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to refer this to Park and Recreation Commission for their consideration in the light of citizens request along with Councilmembers Stockman's memo and to also refer this to Staff for their opinion with specific reasons and direction by May 1st. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to set an informal public hearing on Brookview Liquor on Premises for May 1st. New Citv Mana4er Agreement and Letter of Intent: MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to accept the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement for employment of Jeff Sweet, as City Manager, effective May 1, 1978. Worksession Minutes: Council reviewed the possibility of keeping a record of items discussed at their worksessions. No Council action was taken. Metro HRA Advisory Committee Re: Housing Policy Councilmember Anderson presented a report. No Council action was taken. M.T.C. Re: Light Rail Transit Study: MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson andcarried to ask the Mayor to write a letter to Ruth Franklin, member of the Metropolitan Transit Commission, supporting the Light Rail Transit Study. Other Items Discussed: Mayor Pro -tem received a letter from the Environmental Commission regarding energy conservation program. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to put the memo from the Environmental Commission regarding energy conservation program on April 3, 1978 Council Meeting. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to put the 1977 Fire Deparmtnet's Report from John Rudolph on the agenda for the April 3rd Council Meeting. Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 20, 1978 Adjournment MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adjourn the Council Meeting at 11:15 p.m. ATTEST: COUNCIL SEC ETA, 1 MAYOR PRO EM