01-02-79 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council.
January 2, 1979
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 January 2, 1979 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 Odland and Council Secretary, Sue Ann Oman.
Approval of Minutes of December 18, 1978
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of
December 18, 1978 as submitted.
Approval of Verified Accounts: (Bills and Claims)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the payment of the
bills as submitted on the prelist.
Approval of the Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the issuance of
the licenses.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL January 2, 1979
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
5499
ARA Services of Minnesota
Cig.
12.00
5500
ARA Services of Minnesota
Cig.
12.00
5501
Vernon Pouliot (V. P. Vending)
Cig.
12.00
5502
Golden Hills Liquor
Cig.
12.00 + 2.50
penalty
5503
R. E. Fritz Vending (Midland Skelly)
Cig.
12.00
5504
R. E. Fritz Vending (Gray's Texaco)
Cig.
12.00
5505
R. E. Fritz Vending (Chester Bird Am. Legion)
Cig.
12.00
5506
R. E. Fritz Vending (Golden Valley.House)
Cig.
12.00
5507
R. E. Fritz Vending (Golden Valley V.F.W.)
Cig.
12.00
5508
Twin City Vending
Cig.
12.00
5509
Twin City Vending
Cig.
12.00
5510
Twin City Vending
Cig.
12.00
5511
B. K. Vending
Cig.
12.00
5512
B. K. Vending
Cig.
12.00
5513
B. K. Vending
Cig.
12.00
5514
Lance, Inc.
N.P. Vend (1)
5.00
5515
Advance Carter Co. (Pi-ckwick Corp.)
Cig.
12.00
5516
Advance Carter Co.
Cig.
12.00
5517
Advance C.brter Co. (Liberty Carton)
Cig.
12.00
5518
P.H.D. Enterprises, Inc. (Dick's Standard)
Cig.
12.00
5519
Russell's Golden Valley Service
Cig.
12.00
5520
Product -Design Engineering
Cig.
12.00
5521
Cramer's Food Mart
Cig.
12.00
5522
Void
5523
Golden Valley Golf Club
Cig.
12.00
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Golden V Liquor License
The Broker, Mike Skelly, was present to introduce the new purchase and give some
background information.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer action on the new
Golden .V Liquor license for Richard Baker, 3301 66th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota until the court case is settled. At.the time it comes before usagain
we would like a Staff report basically on the two areas the attorney mentioned.
First, a history of the.problems in the area and what specifically about that
location might be causing the problem. Second, if we were to grant a license
what conditions we might make that would help solve those problems.
Minutes of Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Bassett Creek Flood Control Comm.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of December 11, 1978 of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the November
16, 1978 minutes of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission.
Minutes of Environmental Commission - December 11, 1978
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
December 11, 1978 minutes of the Environmental Commission.
Minutes of Housing and Community Development Commission - December 27, 1978
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to.receive and file the
December 27, 1978 minutes of the Housing and Community Development Commission.
Hennepin County Criminal Justcce Coordinating Council Re: Revised Joint Powers
Agreement
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman.and carried to receive and file the
communication from Courtney and Johnson and approve the proposed amendment to the
bylaws of the Hennepin County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
Minnesota Department of Transportation.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the field
speed survey of Golden Valley Road between Douglas Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue
from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Councilmember Stockman
voted nay.
Public Hearing - Housing and Community Development Act
Virginia Levy was present to briefly explain the Community Development Block
Grant Project Proposals.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
There were no persons present to express their views thereon.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
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Member Johnson introduced and read the written s-resolution.and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATION TO URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman 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 I A
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Assessment Policy - MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried that
at the time'the engineering feasibility report is submitted to the City
Council for the street improvements contemplated to be funded by the Housing
and Community Development Block Grant Funds that the Staff provide us with
an analysis and rationale of proposed change in policy regarding streets,
storm sewers and curb and gutter assessments.
Second Reading Amendment to Solicitors Ordinance
MOvED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for
second reading an ordinance amentment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amendment to Provisions Licensing Peddlers and Solicitors)
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
There were no persons present to express their views thereon.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote the
following voted as follows:
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER _ YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Hennepin Emergency Communications Organization 1979 Dues
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to pay the dues to the
Hennepin Emergency Communications Organization.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to transfer $700.00 from
the General Contingecy Account to Police Administration.
Approval of Annual MN/DOT Agreements
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Technical and Engineering.Assistance Agreement)
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
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Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved.its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Minnesota Department of Transportation Federal
Aid Form No. III)
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
Purchase of Additional Voting Machines
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carriedto approve the purchase of 12
voting machines from the City of Crystal.
MOVED by Thorseh, seconded bv.Johnson and carried to transfer $4200 from Continaencv
to Elections to cover the purchase of the voting machines and moving costs.
Lawcon Grant - Mary Hills Trail
Member Anderson introduced and read thewritten resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
State Metro Trail Funding
Mary Hills Park
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
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to transfer (1630 from Park
Capital Improvement Fund to Park Maintenance.
.Staff Response to Vallee D'Or Request
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and -carried to authorize the City Attorney
to aggressively pursue the case against the bonding company and the developer
for compliance with the P.U.D. contract and further require the City Attorney
to keep the City advised as to the cost of the litigation and developments
relative to these suits.
Evaluation Format for Human Services Programs
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to defer this item until
the next meeting of January 15, 1979.
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Emergency Repairs —Utility Tractor
MOVED by Stockman, seconded.by Johnson and carried to accept the recommendation
of the City Manager for emergency repairs of the utility tractor for $1,104.34.
Bid Opening 12-13-78 —Lease for Golf Cars
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to reject all bids and request
that Mr. Stockman have a report for use at the next Council meeting of January
15, 1979 at which --time we can make a determination as to future action.
1,979 Budget Adjustment
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to accept the recommendation
of the Manager and transfer $4,980.00 from Division 70, Account 4130 to
subsidize Division 71, Account 4224 and Account 4220.
Authorization for Administrative Assistant to sign checks in absence of Manager
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Administrative
Assistant and Accounting Supervisor to sign checks in the absence of the Manager
and Director of Administrative Services.
Revised Conculting Contract with Gene Sylvester Assoc.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the allocation of
$1440 from the Contingency Account to the Human Rights Account to cover the
increase of the hourly rate for Mr. Sylvester.
Quotations Re: 1979 Hose Order
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded.by Johnson and carried to award the quote to C. F. Coyer
and Associates as low quote.
Quotations received: 1 1/2"
Coyer & Associates 1.44 ft.
Weber & Troseth 1.50 ft.
Oswald Fire Hose --
Metro Clean Air Committee Appointment
3" 4" plastic hose
2.91 ft. 2.97 ft.
3.10 ft. --
-- 3.4o ft.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried that the Council concurs with
the Mayors appointment of himself to the Metro Clean Air Committee.
Council Organization
The Council discussed organization of the Council and its advisory commission
structure. Councilmember Stockman and Thorsen announced a meeting at 3:30 p.m.
on January 4, 1979 and Councilmember Johnson and Anderson announced a meeting
at 3:15 p.m. on January 11, 1979 to continue discussion of council organization
and commission structure.
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Adjournment
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adjouv`n this ryeeting at
10:15 p.m. y /
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
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