09-18-78 City Council Minutes205
Regular Meeting
Of The
City Council September 18, 1978
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City of Golden
Valley, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at said city
on September 18, 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 Attorney, Robert Skare,
City Engineer, Lowell Odlan& and Council Secretary, Kathy Middelton.
October 2nd Meeting:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that the first regular meeting
of October be set for October 3, 1978 at 6:30 P.M.
Approval of Minutes of September 5, 1978:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of
September 5, 1978 as amended:
page 188 - Under Mary Hills Park: site #5 should be Plan #5•
page 182 - Under Noble Avenue Street Repair: second motion should be noted as
being carried.
- Under Proposed Amendment to Dog Ordinance: amend motion to read:
"carried to direct the Staff to prepare the dog ordinance with the
wording for Section 615.39 of two or more persons, each of a
different household, instead of four persons to be placed on the
next council agenda for first reading."
Approval of Bills and Claims:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the payment of the bills
on the prelist.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the claim
from Richard & Katherine Anderson, 1925 Maryland Ave. No. for flood damage.
Approval of Licenses:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the issuance of the
licenses as listed on page 1060.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL September 18, 1978
NO. LICENSEE TYPE FEE
5409 Thomas Chrysler - Plymouth New.& Used Veh. 250.00
5410 Golden Valley Dodge New & Used Dealer-
ship 250.00
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NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
5411
Nemo's Seafood Co.
It. Food
12.00
5412
Craig Baldy
Garbage
26.00
5413
Noble Elementary School
Food Estab.
Exempt
Arlene Dockman, H.R.C. Re: Day Funding Report:
Arlene Dockman, member Human Rights Commission, reviewed their report and made a
request that the City Council consider including this funding in their 1979 budget.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file their report
from Arlene Dockman.
Minutes of the Environmental Commission Meeting - August 7, 1978:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Environmental Commission meeting of August 7, 1978.
Safety Council Re: 1. Buy -Laws 2. Stop Sign Policy:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the communication
on the Safety Council's By-laws and stop sign policy.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to discuss the stop sign policy
from the Safety Council at our November worksession and request information from
the Staff regarding stop signs warrants from the State and their comments on the
Safety Council's policy.
Minutes of the H.R.A. Meetings of June 8th and July 5th:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
from the H.R.A. Meetings of June 8th and July 5th.
Preliminary Plat for Golden Valley Estates 8300-8500 Plymouth Ave.:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the extension of the
plat of Golden Valley Estates for 120 days.
Golden Valley State Bank Re: Request for Building Permit:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to waive the moritorium and
authorize the issuance of the building permit subject to normal Staff and Building
Board of Review conditions.
Petition Re: P.U.D. #22 Brechet and Richter:
MOVED
by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to
receive the petition and carry
over
this item until the next meeting of the Council
on October 3, 1978.
John
B. Lunseth II Re: Vallee D'Or Development:
MOVED
by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to
receive and file the letter
from
Rider, Bennett. Egan &
Arundel and refer to our Attorney for comment.
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Hennepin Countv Re: Representative to Planninq Area Citizen Advisory Committee:
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Appointing Virginia Levy as the
Representative)
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. 3C�'
Leo Smiler, MND Re: P.U.D. #18A:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter
from Leo Smiler and that this should be brought up at the time of the public
hearing on the P.U.D.
Mr. Sheedy Re: Vacating of Vermont Ave.:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Mr. Sheedy.
Resolution Acquisition of Right -of -Way (Jerse)L & Western):
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing the Acquisition by Purchase or Condemnation of
Certain Real Property for Public Street Right -of -Way)
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, 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 ;-))C-,�-�
Report Re: Relocation of Post Office:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer this item to the
next meeting of October 3rd.
Loan to H.R.A. for purchase of two homes -on Rhode Island Ave.= No.:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve a loan to the H.R.A.
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in the amount of $155,800 to be appropriated from the Utility Fund at an
interest rate of 6%.
Loan to City for purchase of properties along west side of Rhode Island:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve a loan to the City
of Golden Valley in the amount of $289,100 for the purchase of properties along
the west side of Rhode Island Avenue North, from the Utility Fund to the State -
Aid Construction Fund at an interest rate of 6%.
MNDOT Traffic Control Signal Agreement Turners Crossroad & Highway #12:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into agreement with the Minnesota Transportation Department
regarding traffic control signal.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the expenditure
of $4,000 from State -Aid Road Fund to cover City's cost of installation of this
signal.
Bid Opening 9/13/78 11:00 a.m. 78 WM 5 78 LF 4:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer any action on this
item for two weeks.
Quotations Re: Tennis Court Lighting - Medley Hills Park:
City Manager presented quotations received and recommended award to the low
quote Medina Electric for base quote B $9,965.
Quotations received were:
Medina Electric
Killmer Electric
Electric Service
Elect. Rppair & const. Co.
Base Quote A Base Quote B
$10,870 $ 9,965
no quote $10,600
$12,590 $12,590
$13,800 $13,600
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the purchase of
tennis court lighting to Medina Electric at Base Quote B, $9,965.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to transfer $1,465 from the
Park Bond Issue toward this project Acct. #01-4530-626-67.
Quotations Re: Cash Register:
City Manager presented quotations received and recommended award to the low
quote Northwest Cash Register in the amount $1,847.75.
Quotations received were:
Minnesota Cash Register $3,490.50
Northwest Cash Register $1,847.75
Sweda $2,065.50
NCR $2,188.25
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to purchase the cash register
for $1,847.75 from Northwest Cash Register and to appropriate from the General
Contingency account the $1,850.00 to fund the purchase of the cash register.
Acct. #01-4540-102-05.
Presentation: Dr. Peterson, Park and Recreation Commission member:
Mayor Hoover presented Dr. Peterson with a plaque for his dedication and service of
20 years on the Park and Recreation Commission.
John Brenna, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave a presentation and awarded
Dr. Peterson with a plaque from the State of Minnesota Park and Recreation
Associations for his 20 years of service to the Golden Valley Park and
Recreation Commission, Golden Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce and Lions
Club and other clubs and organizations, and his dedication and service to
the total plan and implementation of parks and recreation. Also John Brenna
presented a Dr. Peterson with a special citation from the National Park and
Recreation Organization for his outstanding leadership and service to his
committee.
Public Hearing P.U.D. #18A Concept Plan Laurel Ave. 170' W. of Turners Crossroad:
Mr. Richard Sachs, proponent, reviewed the concept for proposal.
Herb Polachek, Planning Commission member, gave the report from the Commission
and their recommendation to approve the concept plan with these stipulations.
1)
Emergency
vehicle access around the building should not be blacktopped
and
that the
proponent investigate other possibilities before general plan
review.
2)
That there
be a waiver of 12 parking spaces on the west side of pool to
increase
the green area because of the access easement.
3)
Meet the
requirements of the Public Safety Department.
4)
That the
driveway be taken out on the west side and that there be an
entrance
from Zenia Avenue.
5)
That the
proponent construct that part of the trail system, as planned
by
the Park
and Recreation Department, through the property.
6)
That the
front row of parking spaces in front of the proposed building
be
moved to
the fire station side of the property.
7)
That the
neighbors and developer work together to develop a solution to
create access
to the land locked parcel and contigous tracts of property.
8)
Direct Council's
attention regarding a road or easement for the parcels
to
the West
and North of the property.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were given the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. Green, 300 Turners Crossroad - Opposed.
Mr. Clare Miller, 5720 Laurel Ave. - Opposed. Concerned with high density of traffic.
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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 "lI
Public_ Hearing RSL #93 Dresden Lane:
City Engineer stated the proposed improvement consists of installing a lighting
system of five 175 watt custom residential (Ornamental) street lighting units
in a fully developed residential area without underground electrical service.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Dave Snyder, 2520 Dresden Lane - In favor of lighting but request extension to
bus line.
Mary Kae Watson, 2320 Dresden Lane - In favor.
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
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, 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 Jjc),
Public Hearing Rezoning 625 Decatur Ave. N. for light industrial:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to continue this public hearing
to October 16, 1978 meeting.
First Reading - Dog Ordinance:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for
first reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Dog Control)
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
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E. B. Nash, 1710 Rhode Island Ave. - Express concern about getting an
ordinance on cat control.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading with the correction to Sections
615:06 & 615:40. Upon roll call vote the following voted as follows:
ANDERSON -YES STOCKMAN -YES HOOVER -YES JOHNSON -YES THORSEN-YES
Board of Zoning Appeals - 1318 Valders Avenue:
Mahlon Swedberg, Board of Zoning Appeals Chair, was present to review the BZA
meeting. The motion was to grant the waiver as requested but was denied with
a vote of 2 to 3.
Carol Ann Correa, proponent, was present to make request.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
letter from Nathan and Barbara Cooley.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to deny the request and that
the fee be refunded.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that the Council direct the
Staff to prepare background information on potential revisions to the ordinance
which would speak to the concerns of the Council and to bring this report
back at the meeting of November 20, 1978.
Petition & Proposal Re: Bassett Creek Watershed:
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input.
Katherine Anderson, 1925 Maryland Ave. - In favor.
Janet Wilson, 1945 Kelly Drive - In favor.
George Anderson, 1925 Maryland Ave. - In favor.
Gary Grossman, 1925 Kelly Drive - In favor.
City Enaineer reviewed all the options and gave recommendations.
Mayor Hoover closed the public input.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to ask the Staff to provide
comments to alternatives on mitigating the flooding and authorize Barr
Engineering to provide the City with a feasibility study for soil tests.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to ask the Staff to
determine the amount for additional acre feet we would need to handle a
storm of the intensity of July 6th.
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MOVED by Thorsen to instruct the Engineering Department to follow through
with recommendation #2 to lower the level of ponds of E and F.
Motion failed due to no second.
Noble Avenue Sidewalk:
City Engineer presented information on cost for temporary improvements to the
bridge which would be $14,691.60 and cost for permanent improvements to the
bridge which would be $122,606.82.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to request the City Engineer
to bring this matter before the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission with a
request for the new culver on Noble Avenue as outlined and with funding by the
Councilmember Johnson voted nay.
Call public hearing P.U.D. #16-A Concept Hearing 5615 Glenwood avenue (PH 11/6/78):
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to call a public hearing for
P.U.D. #16-A Concept Hearing 5615 Glenwood Avenue for the meeting of November 6, 1978.
Call public hearing Rezoning 5740 Wayzata Boulevard Commercial to light industrial
(PH 10/16/78):
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to call a public hearing for
Rezoning 5740 Wayzata Boulevard from Commercial to light industrial for the
meeting of October 16, 1978.
Appointment to Valley Square Commission:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the Mayor to contact
the following to see if they would be willing to serve on the Valley Square
Commission.
Roy Johnson - Civic Center Development
Paul Gallick - Economic Development
Sherm Quisberg - Existing Property
Tom Tart - Chairperson
Lee Gilogly - Parkway
Councilmember Stockman voted nay.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to reconsider appointment to
Valley Square Commission.
Councilmembers Thorsen and Johnson voted nay.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover to amend the motion to appoint the following:
Sherm Quisberg - Chair
Paul Gallick - Economic Development
Roy Johnson - Existing Property
Tom Tart - Civic Center Development
Lee Gilogly - Parkway
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After discussion motion was withdrawn.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Mayor to
discuss with Tom Tart, Paul Gallick, Sherm Quisberg, Roy Johnson and Lee
Gilogly their appointment to the various Task Forces and Chair of the
Valley Square Commission.
Tom Tart - Chair
Paul Gallick - Economic Development
Roy Johnson - Civic Center
Lee Gilogly - Parkway
Sherm Quisberg - Existing Development
T.H. #12 Task Force:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor to
send out a letter to residents along T.H. #12 south of #55 with his signature
and the Councils signature.
Budget:
Council consensus to defer this to Council meeting on Thursady, September 21, 1978.
ional Meeting of the Leaque of Minnesota Cities:
Council received an invitation to attend the Regional Meeting of the League
of Minnesota Cities held in cooperation with the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities at the Holiday Inn in Brooklyn Center on November 1, 1973.
Councilmembers Anderson, Johnson and Thorsen will attend.
Adjournment:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carr
at 12:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
COUNCIL SE RETARY
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
eting
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