11-20-78 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council November 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 November 20, 1978 at 6:35 P.m•
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; City Attorney, Robert Skare
and Council Secretary, Sue Ann Oman.
City Engineer, Lowell Odland arrived at 8:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes of November 6, 1978
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of November
6, 1978 as submitted.
Approval of Minutes of November 14, 1978 Worksession
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of November
14, 1978 as submitted.
Approval of Verified Accounts: (Bills and Claims)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the payment of the
bills as submitted on the prelist.
Approval of the Licenses
City Manager noted that there was an exemption request from LeRoy Marshall. It
will be a non-profit operation. The main purpose is to help serve the Senior
Citizens in the handicapped building who are not able to get out on their own
and shop for necessities, so it will operate on a cost + basis only to cover
handling and storage.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the issuance of the
licenses as listed on the prelist approving the exemption request from LeRoy
Marshall (License #5451).
Golden Valley Liquor Violations
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
memorandum from the attorney and to take up the matter when the court has
completed its action.
Approval of Minutes of Human Rights Commission - October 12, 1978
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson to receive and file the October 12, 1978
minutes of the Human Rights Commission.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to include in the above motion
to request the Mayor to communicate to the Human Rights Commission our policy on
open meetings and instruct them to follow this policy and that the Mayor's letter
contain a clarification of the YES Project funding.
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Approval of Minutes of Park and Recreation Commission — October 9 and October 30, 1978
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the October 9
and October 30, 1978 minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission.
Report from Park and Recreation Commission Re: Recreation Study
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to request the Park and Recreation
Chair and anyone else who would like to come to discuss this with us during the
6:30 portion of our December 4, 1978 meeting.
Approval of Minutes of Committee for Community/Senior Citizens Center - November 6, 1978
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the November 6,
1978 minutes of the Committee for Community/Senior Citizens Center.
Approval of Minutes of Environmental Commission — October 16, 1978
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the October
16, 1978 minutes of the Environmental Commission.
Approval of Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority - November 14, 1978
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the November
14, 1978 minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Approval of Minutes of Golden Valley Police Civil Service Commission - November 7, 1978
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the
November 7, 1978 minutes of the Golden Valley Police Civil Service Commission.
Approval of Minutes of BCFCC Meeting - October 19, 1978
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the October
19, 1978 minutes of the BCFCC.
Alan T. Stensrud, Animal Humane Society of Henn Co. Re: City's Contribution
Alan T. Stensrud was present to elaborate on the need of contributions.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to contribute $500.00 to the
Animal Humane Society and transfer from General Contingency Account to Mayor and
Council.
Jean & Bob Wigley & Sid Hartman Re: Request for street light on Vale Crest Rd.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter
dated October 25, 1978 from Jean and Bob Wigley and Sid Hartman and it was noted
that a Waiver of Public Hearing has been sent to the Wiqleys.
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Petition & Waiver of Public Hearing RSL 95 Bassett Creek Dr. & Perry Ave.
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL #95
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
Mrs. Miriam V. Lee - Parking Requirements
Mrs. Lee, 4721 Kilarney Drive - Requests that parking be allowed as before on Ottawa
north of the railroad tracks and on Kilarney Drive.
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Restricting Parking on Ottawa Avenue and Kilarney Drive)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon sai resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his s gnature attested by the City Clerk. See
Resolution Book pages �-
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to have an informal Public Hearing
on this matter sometime in January and before that Public Hearing the residents on
the streets be fully apprised of the options and pros and. cons.
Second Reading Rezoning Held Property from Open Development to B & P 0
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to being on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Business and Professional Office Zoning District)
(Held Property)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve on second reading the
rezoning of the Held property from Open Development to B & P 0. Upon roll call
vote the following voted as follows:
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Regular Meeting of the City Council - November 20, 1978
Second Reading Scattered Site Housing Site - Areas to M-1
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for
second reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(M-1 Multiple Dwelling Zoning Districts)
(Scattered Housing Sites)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the second
reading of the zoning of Plymouth Avenue and Gettysburg Avenue.
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(M-1 Multiple Swelling Zoning Districts)
(Scattered Housing Sites)
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to rescind the call for a public
hearing for 79 SL 8, 79 LF 1, and 79 WM 1 previously set for January 2, 1979•
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Providing for Public Hearing -) 79 S1 8, 79 LF 1, and 79 WM 1)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members 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 }�
East Side of Turners Crossroad - Storm Sewer: (PH February 5, 1979)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to rescind the call for
a public hearing on Turners Crossroad storm sewer, 78 SS I.
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by
Thorsen and -carried
to approve on second reading
on Douglas and Sandburg Lane
and changing
zoning from residential to M-1.
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES
JOHNSON -
YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing Dates Re: 79
SL 8, 79 LF 1,
79 WM 1 — Flag Avenue (PH January 15, 1979)
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to rescind the call for a public
hearing for 79 SL 8, 79 LF 1, and 79 WM 1 previously set for January 2, 1979•
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Providing for Public Hearing -) 79 S1 8, 79 LF 1, and 79 WM 1)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members 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 }�
East Side of Turners Crossroad - Storm Sewer: (PH February 5, 1979)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to rescind the call for
a public hearing on Turners Crossroad storm sewer, 78 SS I.
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
Regular Meeting of the City Council — November 20, 1978
RESOLUTION
(Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members 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 `1UI
East Side of Turners Crossroad - Detached Service Road (PH February 5, 1979)
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members 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 -{
Detached Service Road - West Side Turners Crossroad (PH February 19, 1979)
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members 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.` ?-
Barr Engineering Report on Flood Improvements East of Highway #100
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the Barr
Engineering Report of November, 1978 and to request a report from the Staff with
a list of the policy decisions that would be important for the Council to make for
the December 4 meeting.
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Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Agreements #54 & #147
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to enter into Agreement #54 with
the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to enter into Agreement #147 with
the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission.
Quotations Re: Shop Equipment
City Manager presented quotes received and recommended award to low quote.
Quotations received:
NAPA Genuine Parts Co. $1,653.67
Gene's Service $1,480.00
Terrace Auto Supply, $1, 436.87
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the purchase of shop
equipment to Terrace Auto Supply in the amount of $1,436.87 as low quote.
Quotations received:
Minnesota Supply Co. $1,924.85
Industrial Sales & Service $2,015.00
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the purchase of shop
equipment to Minnesota Supply Co. in the amount of $1,924.85 as low quote.
Bids Re: Sale of Homes - November 13, 1978
City Manager presented bids and recommended award for the home for 701 Rhode Island
to Badger Movers and to reject both bids for the home at 709 Rhode Island.
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Finding certain houses severed from the realty
to be no longer necessary for public purposes
and authorizing sale of same)
The motion for the adopt4on of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members 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 4(.!ij
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the bid for 701
Rhode Island to Badger Movers in the amount of $8,756.00.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to reject both bids for 709
Rhode Island because the offering prices were too low.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - November 20, 1978
Report Re: Zoning Code Amendments to reduce side -yard setbacks
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the report
from the City Manager and refer the report to the Board of Zoning Appeals for
their information and to the Planning Commission for their consideration when
they take up zoning code amendments.
Report Re: Options to mitigate flood damage on DeCola Ponds
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Manager to meet
with the citizens to present to them the alternatives that we have discussed this
evening before the next time they are considered at the Council table.
Recommendation Re: Use of 17 acres on Laurel Avenue
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the
memorandum from the City Manager regarding City ponding on Laurel Avenue.
Recommendation Re: Temporary Site for Public Works Storage and Disposal
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the Manager to proceed
with his plan and meet at his convenience with the residents to describe both
this and the proposed pond before either comes back to the Council for action
and that he would determine the time to bring it back.
Stop Sign Policy Review
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file and to
bring it up at the first meeting in March.
Proposed Agreement with Helds
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the Manager's
recommendation on the Held proposal and request that he communicate to them our
approval of it.
Housing Workshop for Local Elected Officials
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the memorandum
from Mary Anderson regarding the Housing Workshop for Local Elected Officials.
Plow of Duluth Trail
No action taken.
General Mills' Invitation
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to respond to General Mills and
suggest that we would enjoy touring their facility and invite them to come back
here for an appropriate meal after the first of the year.
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Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to adjourn this meeting at 10:40 p.m.
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
ATTEST
SECRETARY
1
12.00
100.00
Exempt
12.00
5.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
Exempt
12.00
12.00
12.00
minutes with $1.00
" " If
fee)
Exempt
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
5432
;5433
The Company Store, Inc.
Summer Corp. (Schlotzsky's
Sandwich Shops)
Cig.
Food Estab.
5434
Public Safety Bldg --Police
Dept.
Cig.
5435
Henrietta Hansen
Cig,
5436
Jim Rice (Bell & Howell)
N.P. Vend.
5437
Gerald A. Rosener (Westview
Superette)
Cig.
5438
Cross Road Skelly Service
Cig.
5439
Golden Hills Drug Store
Cig.
5440
Golden Valley Sports Center
Cig.
5441
Queens Plaza Liquors, Inc.
Cig.
5442
New Boulevard, Inc.
Cig.
5443
Steve Hanson (Youth Investment Foundation)
Christmas Tree Lot
;,444
Red Owl Store
Cig.
5445
Palace Restaurant, Inc.
Cig,
5446
Cork 'n Cleaver
Cig,
;5447 -----Approved
by Council -Nov. 6,
1978(Should be
entered in Council
5448-----
5449 -----Void
5450 -----Void
5451 -----LeRoy
Marshall
Grocery
1
12.00
100.00
Exempt
12.00
5.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
Exempt
12.00
12.00
12.00
minutes with $1.00
" " If
fee)
Exempt