08-21-78 City Council Minutes184
Regular Meeting
Of The
City Council August 21, 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 August 21, 1978 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen.
Mayor Hoover was absent. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; City
Engineer, Lowell Odland; City Attorney, Robert Skare and Council Secretary,
Kathy Middleton.
Due to the absence of the Mayor the Mayor Pro -tem, Mary Anderson, called the
meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes of August 7, 1978:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of the
August 7, 1978 meeting as submitted.
Approval of Verified Accounts (Bills and Claims):
City Manager added to the prelist a payment to Metro Engineering as a partial
payment on the construction of our Par 3 golf course and also three claims for
relocation for properties on Rhode Island Avenue North.
Jackie Wentworth, Relocation Consultant, reviewed the relocation guide with the
Council.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to pay the bills with the additions
presented by the City Manager.
Leo Fossum, 7500 Winnetka Heights Drive - Flood Damage:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the claim
received from Leo Fossum.
Approval of Licenses:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuances of the
licenses as submitted on page 897.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL AUGUST 21, 1978
NO. LICENSEE TYPE FEE
5389 Lupient Oldsmobile New & used veb. 250.00
5390 Dave's Sanitation Garbage 26.00
5391 Rudy Luther Mobil Home Sales New & Used veh. 250.00
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Approval of Licenses: cont
NO. LICENSEE TYPE FEE
5392
Nemo's Seafood Co.
It. food
12.00
5393
Frank E. Riebe
Taxi
11.00
5394
Tarco of Minnesota, Inc. (Modern Cleanup
Services MCS)
Garbage
26.00+2.50 Penalty
5395
Don Byerly
Restaurant
100.00
5396
Carousel Porsche -Audi
New & used veh.
250.00
Minutes of Boards and Commissions Meetings:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file th minutes
of the Boards and Commissions and the Environmental Commissions work plans as
submitted E through J on the agenda.
H.R.A. Meeting - August 7, 1978; Civil Service Commission - August 1, 1978;
Board of Zoning Appeals - August 8, 1978; Park and Recreation Commission -
July 27, 1978; Building Board of Review - August 15, 1978; Environmental
Commission Work Plans.
Church of St. Margaret Mary Re: Bingo notification - Septemaber 8th,9th & 10th:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter
of bingo notification from St. Margaret Mary Church.
Diane Asher Re: Resignation from Environmental Commission:
MOVED by Johnson, seocnded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
of resignation and request the Mayor to send a letter of thanks for her service.
Jaye C. Krantz Re: Resignation from the Human Rights Commission:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
of resignation from Jaye Krantz and request the Mayor to send a letter of thanks
for her service.
Jim Agan Hennepin County Re: Tax Forfeited Land:
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND
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 Pro -tem and her signature attested by theCity Clerk. See
Resolution book page ,
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
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Jim Agan Hennepin County Re: Tax Forfeited Land:
RESOLUTION
(Tax Forfeited Property Sale)
The 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 Pro -tem and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
See Resolution book page
Petition - Call public hearing RSL #93 Dresdan Lane (PH 9/18/78):
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL #93
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 Pro -tem and attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution
book page;
Petition - Public Improvement on Flag Avenue between Duluth and Earl Street:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer action until the
meeting of October ly, 1978 and to request from Staff a report on traffic pattern,
if the improvement is putin and to also convey to the petitioners the Council
would be more positive in setting a hearing if more property owners would sign
the petition.
Mr. & Mrs. Knutson Re: Final Landscaping Plan - Brechet and Richter:
City Manager reviewed the landscaping Plan.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter
and indicate our support for their efforts to have the berm extended and refer
their letter to the Building Board of Review.
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Petition and Waiver of Public Hearing Re: RSL #88 Lakeview Terrace:
City Engineer stated this project consists of installing two ornamental units
within the Lakeview Terrace Development.
Member Johnson 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 88
The motion for the adopiton 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 dulv passed and adopted, signed by
the Mavor Pro -tem and attested by the Citv Clerk. See Resolution book page
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. Re: 1978 Audit:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter
received from Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company.
Proposed Agreement between Golden Valley and St. Louis Park #77-11:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to sign the agreement with St. Louis Park.
Report from Engineering Re: Ottawa Avenue:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve installation of
signs on Ottawa Avenue at Douglas Avenue. Do not Enter 7 A.M. - 9 A.M.
Call Public Hearing P.U.D. #22 - Brechet and Richter (PH 10/2/78):
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to set October 2, 1978 as a
public hearing for P.U.D. #22, Brechet and Richter.
Informal Public Hearing Stop Signs Jersey and Western:
City Engineer reviewed and updated the request. Recommended that the controls
at the intersection stay as they are until the traffic on Western increases or
if sidewalks are put in then a crosswalk would be established and consideration
be given for stop signs.
John Browning, Safety Councilmember, stated the Safety Council would be in favor
of putting in a 4 -way stop.
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Informal public hearing Stop Signs Jersey and Western: (con't)
Ken Garfield, Safety Councilmember, gave some additional comments.
Mayor Pro -tem opened the meeting for public input andpersons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their opinions thereon.
J.A. White, 30 Jersey Ave. S. - Expressed concerns about the publics' safety.
In favor.
J.L. Levy, 115 Kentucky Ave. S. - Expressed concerns with the obstructions. In
favor.
Mayor Pro -tem closed the meetinq.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson to approve a 4 -way stop with the under-
standing that we will proceed with sidewalks on the next sidewalk program.
Mayor Pro -tem Anderson, Councilmembers Stockman and Thorsen voted nay. Motion
failed.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request Staff to prepare the
necessary resolution to authorize acouisition of right-of-wav and to bring this
resolution back to the Council at the meetinq of September 18, 1978 with a map
showing the location of the proposed sidewalks and crosswalk.
Informal Public Hearing No Parking signs Hillsboro -Medicine Lake Road area:
City Engineer stated this request is to establish a no parking zone on the West
and North side of Hillsboro Avenue from Mendelssohn Avenue North to Medicine
Lake Road.
Mayor Pro -tem opened the informal public meeting for public input and persons
present to do so were given the opportunity to express their opinions thereon.
Ken Garfield, Safety Councilmember, stated the Council's support for these no
parking signs.
Mayor Pro -tem closed the public hearing.
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Restricting Parking on Hillsboro Avenue)
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 Pro -tem and her sionature attested by the Citv Clerk.
See Resolution book Daae 35,S
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Public Information Hearing - Use of 1979 Revenue Sharing Funds:
City Manager reviewed the recommendations as to how the funds will be extended.
Mayor Pro -tem opened the public meeting for public input and persons present to
do so were afforded the opportunity to express their opinions thereon.
Mr. Lyons, 1012 Quebec Ave. N. - Concerned with the fire prevention vehicle.
Mayor Pro -tem closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro -tem stated that there will be another public hearing on this item when the
budget is considered by the Council
Public Hearing P.U.D. #18A Concept Plan Laurel Avenue 170' West of Turners Cross-
road: Deferred by request of Proponent to 9/18/78):
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to defer public hearing of P.U.D.
#18A Concept Plan Laurel Avenue to September 18, 1978.
Public Hearing Rezoning 625 Decatur Avenue North for light industrial:(Deferred
to q/q/7
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to defer the public hearing
for Rezoning 625 Decatur Avenue North to September 5, 1978.
Brent Sorlien Re: Exemption to the Weed Mowing Ordinance:
City Manager stated this is a request for obtaining an exemption to the Weed
Ordinance for a section of property at 1001 Quebec Avenue North.
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Sorlien, 1001 Quebec Avenue N., Proponents, were present to make
request.
Molly Lyons, 1012 Quebec Ave. N. - Opposdd. Stated the area is an eye sore to the
neighborhood and is too small to be beneficial to anything.
Richard Lyons, 1012 Quebec Ave. N. - Feels the area is to small for natural area.
B. Hogenson, 1005 Quebec Ave. N. - Opposed.
Mayor Pro -tem closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to designate this area as a
natural area in accordance with Section 650.15 of our weed control ordinance.
Councilmember Stockman voted nay.
Quotations Re: Purchase of Root Cutter Unit:
City Manager stated the purchase of the root cutter unit is for the sewer jet
machine, which is for removing root blockage in the sanitary sewer lines. There
was only one bid submitted and recommended award to Wissota Sales Corporation in
Robbinsdale.
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Quotations Re: Purchase of Root Cutter Unit: con't
Quotations Received:
Wissota Sale Corporation $1,450.00
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the purchase of a root
cutter unit from Wissota Sale Corporation for the amount of $1,450.00.
Bid Opening 8/7/78 Re: Fire Truck:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to defer this tiem until the
meeting of September 5, 1978.
July Budget Report:
City Manager presented an updated list of the general contingency account for
the Council's review.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the budget
report for July.
Exemption to Mandatory Retirement - Joe O'Leary:
City Manager reviewed the request.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize Joe O'Leary
to stay on as the City's janitor until November of 1979•
Request Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission to Study Conduit, Minnequa, Regent
and Noble:
City Manager reviewed the meeting that was held with the property owners that
had flood damage to their property.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the Bassett Creek
Flood Control Commission to analyze the positive and negative effects and costs
of enlarging the conduits at Minnequa, Regent and Noble and make the required
improvements to the creek bed to improve the flow of water.
Report Re: Flood damage grant:
City Manager reported to the Council that the City has received approval for
reimbursement of $13,488.00 in cost that we have incurred as a result of the July
6th storm. The costs are split between the street and utility departments and
the municipal golf course.
No Council action was taken.
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Request $35,000 Loan from Utility Fund to H.R.A. for Rhode Island Acquisition:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize transfer of a loan
for $35,000 from Utility Fund to the H.R.A. for Rhode Island Acqusition.
Brookview:
Councilmember Stockman made a proposal to the Council that he will keep the Council
informed as to Brookview operations.
It was Council consensus to put this on the agenda for August 28th worksession.
Agenda items for August 28th Worksession:
1. Valley D'Or
2. Audit
3. Commission Appointments - Environmental, Human Rights, Park and Recreation
4. Commission's Role in Plan B Government
5. Brookview - R. Stockman
Mayor Pro -tem Anderson announced that an H.R.A. meeting will be held on August 28,
1978 at 7:15 p.m., in the Gold Room before the worksession.
Countv Health Plan:
Councilmember Johnson reviewed the County Health Plan as presented by North
Memorial Medicial Center.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to support the documentation
that is presented from Ward Edwards, North Memorial Medicial Center, requesting a
two year period as an appropriate time to evaluate the two vendor system.
Adjournment:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn the meeting at
9:45 p.m.
MAYOR PRO EM ANDERSON
ATTEST:
COUNCIL SE ETAR