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Regular Meeting
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May 15, 1978
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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 May 15, 1978 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, City Engineer, Lowell Odland, City
Attorney, Robert Skare and Council Secretary, Kathy Middleton.
Approval of May 1, 1978 Minutes:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of
May 1, 1978 as amended:
page 71 Under Turners Crossroad T.H. #12 Improvements: remove "T.H.#12
Improvement Study Task Force" with "Staff". Motion to read:
"MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen andcarried to grant a 30
day extension to the Staff for bringing in the plans for recommendation
on Turners Crossroad Improvements".
page 70 Under Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals: Add names of
members appointed to read "MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen,
and carried to appoint all the current members, Mahlon Swedberg,
Mike Sell, Glen Christiansen, to the BZA for the next year."
Approval of Verified Accounts (Bills and Claims):
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the payment of the
bills as submitted on the prelist.
Approval of Licenses:
NO. LICENSEE
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL MAY 15, 1978
TYPE
FEE
5325
D. Shobe & Son Disposal Service, Inc.
Garbage
26.00
5326
Metro "500", Inc.
N.P. Vend
1
10.00
5327
The Golden "V"
Sp. Food Hand
20.0 +
5328
Calvary Lutheran Church
Food Estab.
Exembt
5329
NOrthland Concession Sunnly. Inc.
N.P. Food
Veh
(fleet)50.00
5330
Continental Minnesota, Inc.
Per. Food
Veh
(fleet)75.00
5331
Golden Valley Health Center
Per. Food
Veh
1 Exempt
5332
Woodlake Sanitary Service
Garbage
156.00
5333
Schumacher Wholesale Meats, Inc.
Per. Food
Veh
(fleet)75.00
5334
Browning Ferris Industries
Garbage
182.00
5335
Town Taxi
Taxi 46
506.00
5336
Ost Sanitation Service
Garbage
26.00
2.50 pen.
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Approval of the Licenses: (con't)
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL MAY 15, 1978
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
5337
Nemo's Seafood
Co., Inc.
Itin Food
11.00
5338
United Dressed
Beef, Inc.
Per. Food Veh. 11
50.00
5339
Mary L -u Caton
(Little League)
Solicit
Exempt
5340
Ellis A. Olson
(Lilac Festival)
Itinerant Food
Exempt
5341
Byerly Foods
Per. Food Veh. 1
15.00
5342
Dale Vancleave
Peddle
20.00
5344
James C. Hathaway
Itin. Food
12.00
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and:(-.arried to approve the issuance of the
licenses as submitted on page 480.
Minutes of the Environmental Commission Meeting - April 10, 1978:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Environmental Commission Meeting of April 10, 1978.
Minutes of the Building Board of Review Meeting - May 2, 1978:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Building Board of Review Meeting of May 2, 1978.
Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting - April 26, 1978:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting of April 26, 1978.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the recommendation
of the Park and Recreation Commission to name the open property in the Northeast
Fire Station area to Mary Hills Park.
Dutch Elm Participation Program - David Kahn:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Park and Recreation Commission's special meeting of May 10, 1978.
David Kahn, Park and Recreation Commission Chairperson, was present to review the
special meeting held to discuss the 1978 Dutch Elm Disease Program. Stated the
number of trees to be removed this year is 1400, the state allowance is 28% and the
rounded budgeted figure is $67,680.00.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the 1978 Dutch Elm
Disease Program as outlined by the City Financial Officer and the Staff on page
469 for the rounded figure of $67,680.00.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council - May 15, 1978
City Attorney, Robert Skare arrived at the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Valley Square Commission Final Report - Bob Levin:
Bob Levin, Chairperson of the Valley Square Commission, was present to answer
questions from the Council regarding the Valley Square Final Report and the Council
had no questions.
Proclamations:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign
and make the proclamations for May 21-27, 1978 as National Public Works Week and
for May 14-20, 1978 as National Police Appreciation Week.
Applications for Renewal of Off -Sale Liquor Licenses:
City Attorney, stated all applications are in order and the necessary checks have
been made.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the liquor license
renewals with the exception of Schuller's Tavern and Westview Liquors from the list
for 1978-1979.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman andcarried to defer action on Schuller's
Tavern, Inc. and Westview Liquors until the meeting of June 5, 1978, at which time
the Staff will submit a letter on debris and appearance of Schuller's Tavern and
there will be a scheduled public hearing on Westview Liquors.
Robert Ridgway Realty Co. Re: Request 60 day Plat Extension Lakeview Terrace:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Ridgway Realty Company.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the 60 day extension
for Lakeview Terrace Plat.
Pat Cummings, Mrs. Jaycees Re: Permit to operate Bingo Occasion (6-16-78):
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from the Mrs. Jaycees notifying us of their bingo occasion.
Richard O'Fallon, Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Re: Water Quality
Management Recommendations:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter
from Richard O'Fallon and request Mr. Ed Silberman to meet with us on June 19,
1978 Council Meeting.
Jan Jansen, Colonial Apartments Re: 78 SS 2 Storm Sewer:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the
communication from Colonial Apartments and to consider it in the evaluation of the
proposed storm sewer.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - May 15, 1978
MNDOT Re: Safety Improvements Highways #55 and #100:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to 1-ok into this item and have
the Staff present a report on the Safety Improvements at Turners Crossroad/Zane
Avenue for the Council Meeting of June 5, 1978 and also to notify all the property
owners in this area of an informal hearing to be scheduled for June 19, 1978,
Council Meeting.
Budget Adjustment for Liability Insurance Premium:
City Manager reviewed the request for budget adjustment. Stated the 1978 premium
for General Liability and Fleet Insurance has increased 40% over last year.
Stated we expect a credit of approximately $5,000 from the audit adjustment for
1977 when it is finalized which makes it necessary for a transfer of $8,000 from
contingency funds to cover the net cost in full.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to transfer $8,000 from contingency
to General Insurance.
Proposed Labor Contract Public Safety Unit #2 - Law Enforcement Labor Services:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the Labor Contract
Public Safety for Unit #2 Agreement and authorize the Mayor and Manager to
sign it.
1978 April Budget Report:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive andfile the 1978
April Budget Report.
Rhode Island Appraisals:
City Manager stated the appraised value of the 18 homes on Rhode Island is
$856,400. One home has been willed to the Church with a value of $48,500. Thus,
the 17 homes likely to be acquired are valued at $807,900.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the appraisals
of the homes on Rhode Island Avenue by Shenehon-Goodlund-Taylor-Fruen, Inc.
Safety Patrol Appreciation Day:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to transfer $475.90 from
contingency to the Public Safety Account to cover the expenses of the Safety Patrol
Appreciation Day.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council - May 15, 1978
HRA Hearing June 5, 1978:
City Manager recommended the resolution be approved which will help determine
the need for a housing redevelopment authority in Golden Valley.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and moved
its adoption:
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A HEARING TO DETERMINE
THE NEED FOR A HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO FUNCTION IN GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Thorsen an,9 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.
Microphone Additions:
City Manager stated the cost for two additional microphones including installation
would be #325.00.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Manager to
purchase two additional microphone and transfer from Contingency #325.00 to the
Building Maintenance Account.
Public Hearing Timing Re: Valley Square Proposal:
Council reviewed the dates scheduled for meetings regarding the Valley Square
Proposal. May 18th at 7:30 - public hearing; May 25th - Special Meeting for
debating and or making a decision; June 1st - set aside an extra day if needed.
Second Reading Ordinance Allowing Private Use of Liquor at Brookview:
City Manager presented a resolution establishing restrictions or controls for
consumption of liquor at the Brookview Community Center and Golf Course.
Mayor opened the meeting for public opinion and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their opinions.
George Murad, 7450 Ridgeway Rd. - Stated in favor of ordinance.
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amending the City Code:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Service of Liquors at Brookview)
Regular Meeting of the City Council - May 15, 1978
Second Reading Ordinance Allowing Private Use of Liquor at Brookview:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson andcarreid to approve the ordinance amend-
ment herein quoted by title on second reading. Upon roll call vote the following
were recorded as follows:
ANDERSON - YES
HOOVER - YES
STOCKMAN - YES
JOHNSON - YES
THORSEN - YES
Member Thorsen introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Establishing Restrictions or Controls for Consumption
of Liquor at the Brookview Community Center and Golf
Course)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Anderson 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. 3.
Public Hearing P.U.D. #1-B Colonial Acres - General Plan:
Kathy Herje, Planning Commission member, gave a review of the Planning Commissions
reasons for denial of concept a-proval.
Mery Mindess, Planning Commission member, presented a minority report. Mr.
Mindess gave a number of concerns, of the Planning Commission's, if this concept
is approved. Stated from the time of the original submission in November of
1977 until the subsequent submission, which the City Council voted on, there has
been a marked improvement in this plan.
Mr. James VanVugt, Proponent, reviewed the Council's action listing their concerns
and the Colonial Acres response to them. Also reviewed the site plan and features
of different apartments.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input on P.U.D. #1-B Colonial Acres
and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views
thereon.
E.M. Gibson, 5615 St. Croix Ave. - Concerned with which streets the construction
trucks will be using.
W.J. Kreber, 1500 Yosemity Ave. - Opposed. Concerned with lifetime care policy.
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Public Hearing P.U.D. #1-B Colonial Acres - General Plan (con't
Carl Dale, Golden Valley Planning Consultant, was present for comments and to
answer questions.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried for general plan approval for
Colonial Acres contingent on the following provisions being included in the special
use permit and or separate use documents and the management plan.
1) If a sidewalk is constructed the cost is to be paid by the developer.
If not constructed, the area that would house the sidewalk is to be graded and
landscaped in reference to future installation.
2) Specific reference should be made to permitted building occupancy.
It must be noted that any possible future desire for change would require
approval from the City Council because of the limited parking.
3) Exterior building and parking lot lighting to be as approved by the City so as
not to cause annoyance to area residents.
4) Visitor/overflow parking, access, walks, and snow plowing agreements (long-term)
as approved by the City. A small mechanical riding type snow plow to be kept
on the premises at all times (in case of blizzard on Sunday or a holiday for
a medical emergency).
5) Arrangements for annual cash payments in lieu of taxes shall be related to
City mill rate and vary as the mill rate varies, but in any event it shall be
sufficient to cover police, fire, maintenance, etc.
6) Site drainage, curbing, paving, utilities and similar matters as per City Engineer
requirements.
7) The PUD Permit shall include reasonable building and site maintenance standards
as other similar facilities.
8) An electric plug-in should be required for all resident parking spaces not
enclosed.
9) Standards for protection of adjacent park land erosion/silting controls during
construction shall be incorporated.
10) The PUD agreement shall be subject to a contract with Benson -Orth and Associates
relating to traffic easements through the office parking lot, visitor overflow
parking in the office parking lot, and maintenance.
11) Distinguish visitor parking from resident parking.
12) Requirements of the Building Board of Review.
Upon roll call vote the following voted as recorded:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES
HOOVER - YES
STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Regular Meeting of the City Council - May 15, 1978
Public Hearing 78 SS 2 Storm Sewer - Glenwood Ponding:
City Engineer reviewed the drainage problem and recommended that a new ditch
be constructed parallel to the north side of Glenwood Avenue, easterly to the
high ground west of the railroad tracks and then northerly to the existing
culvert at the existing railroad tracks, clean out the present ditch north of
the railroad tracks to Turners Crossroad, then go into the pond and provide some
erosion control on the banks of the pond south of Glenwood.
Mayor Hoover opened themeeting for public input on 78 SS 2 Storm Sewer and
persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views
thereon.
Leo Witter, 5635 Glenwood Ave. - Questioned whether this was a county or city
citch.
Edward Johnson, 5705 Glenwood Ave. - Concerned with the process of assessing.
Mayor Hoover presented a letter the Council had received and filed earlier in
the meeting from Jan Jansen of Colonial Apartments supporting the proposed storm
sewer project.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution andmoved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
78 SS 2
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, 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 .
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
78 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 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 page3 q
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Regular Meeting of the City Council - May 15, 1978
Public Hearing Rezoning 2480 Winnetka Ave. N. (Town Crier Restaurant):
Councilmember Stockman removed himself from the table because of possible conflict
of interest.
Kathy Herje, Planning Commission member, discussed the Planning Commission's
concerns with the Comprehensive Plan which indicates a limited business in this
area. Stated the site plan contains more parking than the Ordinance requires
and the required building setback and landscaped areas are according to code.
Therefore, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning of 2480
Winnetka Avenue North.
Mr. Bob Lang, Proponent, presented request for rezoning to Commercial use. Stated
they held a meeting at Dover Hill and also met with six other residents in the
area. Felt there was only one person that had any real objection to the proposal.
Stated this would be a family restaurant, 4400 square feet which seats 128 people.
Mayor Hoover opened themeeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their opinions thereon.
J.V. Hopponen, 2400 Valders Avenue - Opposed. Expressed concern with:
1) using flood lights,
2) the availability of opening for 24 hours,
3) impact on other businesses in the area,
4) traffic flow.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen andcarried to approve the rezoning of the
tract of land shown below from light industrial to commercial.
The North 205 feet of the West 374 feet except road, of the following
described property:
The North 655 feet of the South 860 feet of that part of the Northwest 1/4
of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 118, Range 21, lying West
of the East 42 2/3 rods thereof, except roads. All in Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the waiver of platting
as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions
which we should have evidence of compliance before the next final vote of the
rezoning.
1)
The
remaining parcel not be subdivided.
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That
no waivers be granted in developing the new parcel.
3)
That
the landscaping plan provide a more intensive screening protection
for
the residential properties to the west.
4)
That
an easement be acquired to provide access to Rhode Island.
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Public Hearing Rezoning 2480 Winnetka Ave. N. (Town Crier Restaurant) con't:
PARCEL 1 - 2480 Winnetka:
The West 374 feet of the North 205 feet of the South 860 feet of the Northwest
quarter of the Northwest quarter of section 29, Township 118, Range 21. Subject
to easement for street purposes over the West 33 feet thereof.
PARCEL 2 - 2430 Winnetka:
The North 655 feet of the South 860 feet of that part of the Northwest quarter
of the Northwest quarter of Section 29, Township 118, except the North, of the
North 205 feet of the west 374 feet thereof. Subject to easements for road purposes
over the west 33 feet and the East 30 feet thereof.
Public Hearing Sanitary Sewer 78 LF 1 Lindsay St. & West Service Dr. T.H. 100:
City Engineer stated the request for sewer service under this petition is
to serve the vacant property on the Southwest corner of Lindsay street and T.H. 100.
Since there are only two other remaining properties in this area not presently
served, the project was extended to include all unsewered property.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
John Carlson, 825 N. Lilac Dr. - Not opposed, but would like to see the assessment
as low as possible.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
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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
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Regular Meeting of the City Council - May 15, 1978
Public Hearing Sanitary Sewer 78 LF 1 Lindsay St. & West Service Dr. T.H. 100 con't:
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
78 LF 1
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, 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 a�
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to favor an assessment rate of
$12.50 to $13.50.
Public Hearing 78 SI 7 Curb and Gutter on Xylon Ave.:
City Engineer stated this project consists of constructing concrete curb and
gutter on Xylon Avenue north from 24th Avenue North to Medicine Lake Rd, which
has a bituminous surfacing in-place.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input on 78 SI 7 curb and gutter on
Xylon Avenue and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express
their views thereon.
Donald Shaffer, 2500 Xylon - Questioned whether a 3 ft. apron on the driveway is
included in the construction of curb and gutters.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
78 SI 7
The motion for the adoption of the foregoinq 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 �4V.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council - May 15, 1978
Public Hearing 78 SI 7 Curb and Gutter on Xylon Ave. (con't):
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
78 SI 7
The motion for the adoption of the foreoging reosution was duly seconded by Member
Stockman 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.
Robert Sutherland Re: Blacktopping Wisconsin Avenue South:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Robert Sutherland.
Minutes of the Dutch Elm Ad Hoc Committee - Final Report - Burt Brown:
Councilmember Thorsen removed herself from the table as it is a possible conflict
of interest.
Burt Brown, Dutch Elm Ad Hoc Committee member, gave a brief outline of Golden Valley'
program policy.
Rosemary Thorsen, 2625 Vale Crest Rd. - Requested that the areas of Vale Crest Rd.
and Brockridge Park not be designated as exempt areas.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson to accept the report from the Dutch Elm
Ad Hoc Committee and the exempt areas designated on themap and direct the Committee
to work with the Staff to define the inaccessible areas, in a report, to come back
to the Council June 5, 1978.
After further discussion the motion was withdrawn.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the report,
thank the committee for their efforts and request them to proceed with more
specific definitions of criteria for inaccessible areas and review of the two
areas; Reiss' Greenhouse and Bassett Creek Park and report back to the Council
by June 5, 1978.
Attorney Report Proposed Vicious Dog Ordinance:
City Attorney reviewed the proposed changes to the ordinance.
Councilmember Stockman left the Council Meeting.
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Attorney Report Proposed Vicious Dog Ordinance:
Jim Crawford, Public Saifety Director, presented a report regarding area bsuinesses
that use guard dogs. Stated there are a total of 7 businesses presently using
guard dogs at night. Five of these businesses use thedog inside the building and
the other two keep the dog in a fenced yard.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input.
Emilie Johnson, 2315 Decatur Ave. N. - Spoke against the proposed ordinance.
Gordon Johnson, Golden Valley Clinic - Would like to see the ordinance considered
at a later time when it can be reviewed properly.
Blanche Krbechek, 2041 Orkla Dr. - Would like to see some kind of forum provided
for all children as to what a person can and cannot do around dogs.
Jim Johnson, 2315 Decatur Ave. - Spoke in favor of delaying the ordinance completely.
Sheldon Olkon, 8910 23rd Ave. N. - Spoke in favor of only confining dogs that
have a propensity to attack people.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that prior to bringing this on
the table for an informal public hearing, we request the Staff to work with the
Minnesota Purebred Breeders Association and Gordon Johnson and Blanche Krbechek,
then to come back to the Council with their recommendations at the meeting of
July 17, 1978.
Emilie Johnson Re: Doq Ordinance:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Emilie Johnson.
Sheldon Olkon Re: Dog Ordinance:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Sheldon Olkon.
Lakeview Heiqhts Soil Test Results:
John Brenna, Director of Parks and Recreation Department, gave a report on the soil
condition of Lakeview Hieghts. Recommended that we do not construct a tennis court
at this time.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive the verbal report
and the final action will be taken upon receiving the written report at the
Council Meeting of June 5, 1978.
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Designation of Commissions Responsible for Housing Policy Components:
Councilmember Anderson presented a report on Commissions responsibility for
Housing Policy Components. Councilmember Anderson recommended that:
1) The Planning Commission be designated by the City Council as the
"umbrella" commission to recommend to the Council a total comprehensive
plan.
2) Housing & Community Development Commission be given responsibility for
development input on housing policy with a report submitted to the
City Council for review and transmittal to the Planning Commission.
Deadline by the lst of August.
3) Parks and Recreation Commission and Open Space Commission would have
developmental input on Parks and Open Space issues with their report
submitted to the City Council for review and transmitted to the Planning
Commission.
Deadline by the lst of December.
4) The City Council determines if, when and how other Commissons:
Environmental, Human Rights and Safety Council, might participate in the
plan development process.
5) All commissions will have the opportunity to monitor the planning process
and to review preliminary proposal and comment at the Planning Commissions'
informal public hearing.
Deadline for the Planning Commissions report by January lst.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the report
from Councilmember Anderson, approving her recommendations and to prepare a letter
to the Commissions informing them of this decision.
Open Space Commission Discussion Re: Charge to Commission:
Councilmember Thorsen presented a proposed letter to the Open Space Commission
regarding their comprehensive report to the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file and accept
this as a summary of our meeting and direct the Mayor to send this letter to the
Open Space Commission, with a copy to Park and Recreation Commission, with the
Open Space Commission to report back to the Council within six months.
Other Items:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set May 23, 1978 at 6:30 p.m.
in the Gold Room to discuss the lawsuit filed by Golden Valley Health Center.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct the Mayor to wirte to
Calvery Lutheran Church asking them for the necessary time frame for action, by
the Church, if the plan is approved.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - May 15, 1978
Adjournment:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 p.m.
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ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
COUNCIL SECRETARY
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