02-20-79 City Council Minutes22
Regular Meeting
Of The
City Council February 20, 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 February 20, 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 January 22, 1979
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of January
22, 1979 as amended:
Item 2) should read as follows: 2) It was moved by Anderson seconded by
Stockman to authorize the City Manager to meet with the Golden Valley
School Board to discuss the report of the Senior/Community Center Task
Force and to meet with potential corporate doners to determine the
feasibility of financing the renovation of the Middle School and to
meet with prospective tenants to consider rental of unused space in
the Middle School. Motion passed unanimously. ,
Approval of Minutes of February 5, 1979
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes
of February 5, 1979 as amended:
Under Appointment to Saftey Council add to the end "for a three-year term".
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the payment of
the bills as submitted on the check register.
Licenses - Elks Club
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the management
agreement with William Piazza, Gerald Piazza, Richard Piazza and Vincent
DeLisi contingent upon receiving satisfactory review from the Public Safety
Department and satisfactory review by the Attorney of the bylaws.
Minutes of HRA - Jan. 20, 1979 and Feb. 13, 1979, Minutes of Safety Council -
Nov. 27, 1979 and NW. YMCA Detached Worker Program Quarterlv Resort
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
January 20, 1979 and February 13, 1979 minutes of the HRA, the November 27,
1979 and the NW. YMCA Detached Worker Program Quarterly Program.
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MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried.to ask the Manager -to take the
necessary steps to prevent future duplication of:the NW, YMCA Detached Worker
Program Quarterly Report of the Council receipt of this.
Bid Opening: N.E. Fire Station
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried.to award the bid-to.the low
bidder, James Steele Construction Co., for.the.general construction,.Sun Mechanical
for the mechanical work, Egan -McKay for the electrical work and Eagle Fire Prot.
for the fire prot. work.
James Steele Construction Co.
Base Bid $208,600._*00
Add Alt. #G-4 ...3.,,-000,00
Add Alt. #9-5 1,250:00
$212,850-00
Mechanical work - Sun Mechanical .$45,955.00
Electrical work - Egan -McKay $25,480.00
Fire Prot. work - Eagle Fire Prot. - $11,286.00
Offer of Donation from Liberty Carton
Don Zimmerman, Assistant Fire Chief was present to explain the need of the rescue
truck.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the City Manager
to communicate to Liberty Carton indicating that the City will accept its offer
of donating a rescue vehicle.
Councilmember Johnson raised the question of the Council's policy on accepting
gifts. The Council concluded that earlier discussions concluded that gifts
donated should be through the City Manager first.
Industrial Revenue Bond Financing Guidelines
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive the memorandum from
the City Manager on the tax exempt mortgage bonds and defer action on this until
March 19, 1979°
Nude Sunbathing Ordinance
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for ffrst
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amendment to Disorderly Conduct Ordinance)
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input andpersons 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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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote the following
voted as follows:
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Shoplifting Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for
first reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Shoplifting)
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.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote the following
voted as follows:
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for
first reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures)
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.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and,_ -carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote the following voted as
follows:
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
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Liquor Ordinance
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amendments to Liquor Licensing and Control Ordinances)
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and0ersons;: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.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer action on the Liquor
Ordinance changes until March 5, 1979•
Building Code Amendments
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amendment to Building Code)
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.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the ordinance herein.
quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote the following voted as
follows:
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Parking Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amendment to Traffic Code Re: Parking and Traffic Control Devices)
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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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote the following
voted as follows:
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN -.YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - B & R Properties, Inc. - Revised General Plan Approval PUD #22
John Richter, B & R Properties and Glenn Burnett, Architect, were present to
present to the Council PUD #22.
Jody Sehlin, Chair of the Planning Commission, was also present to give the Planning
Commission's recommendation.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Betty Johnson, 6535 Golden Valley Road, was present to express her concerns about
leaving the 135, feet of green space.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to defer PUD #22 until
March 19, 1979 to enable the proponent to appear before the Board of Zoning
Appeals for parking requirements.
Vern P & Adelqurd Fransen Re: Brookview
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
dated February 7, 1979 from Vern P. & Adelgurd Fransen regarding Brookview and
to discuss it further under Mayor & Council Items.
Call Public Hearing - Golden Valley Estates 79 SI 10 (PH3-19-79)
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC INPROVEMENTS
79 SI 10
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 15
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Call Public Hearing - Golden Valley Estates 79 LF 2 (PH 3-19-79)
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN'PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
79 LF 2
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Anderson and upo.n 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 wa's declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested -by the City Clerk. See
Resolution Book page
Call Public Hearing - Golden Valley.Estates 79 SS 2 (PH 3-19-79)
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
79 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 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
Call Public Hearing - Golden Valley Estates 79 WM 2 (PH 3=19-79)
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
79 WM 2
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
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W. B. Schoenbohm, Dir. Courage Center Re: Semaphore on Golden Valley Rd.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnso.n and carried to receive and file the letter
dated February 1, 1979 from W. B. Schoenbohm and request Staff to provide us
with an update on the informational materials that had been prepared for the
Council the last time this was up for Council discussion with the purpose in
mind to use that to determine a response to Mr. Schoenbohm's request for the
March 19, 1979 Council Meeting.
Feasibility Report - Storm Sewer -; East Side of Turners Crossroad
MOVED by Anderson, seconded.by Thorsen and carried to-receive.the'feasibility report
on the storm sewer and request the.Manager and Engineer to meet with the proponents
to discuss the alternatives.
Feasibility Report - Detached Service Road of Turners Crossroad
MO/ED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer action on -the street
improvements public hearing until we reach a determination on the storm sewer.
Call Public Hearing.- 79 SS`i Kyle Place in Zimmerman Terrace (PH 3-�19�79)
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
79 SS 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoingresolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman and upon vote being taken"thereon, the following members voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover,'Johnson, Stockman.and=-Thorsent7and 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 3 a
Call Public Hearing — Vacation of Easement -� Jeweimont Property (PH 3-19-79)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing on
the vacation of easement for the Jewelmont Property for March 19, 1979.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor and
Manager to execute a Quite Claim Deed pending the escrow deposit.
Review of Revised Housing Policy
Jeff Christensen was present to answer any questions of the Council.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to have a Council Worksession
on March 17, 1979 from' 8:00 a.m. to 11:OO.a.m, in the Public Safety Building
for presentation and discussion of the Housing Policy.
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Liquor Violations - Golden Hills
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried that Golden Hills Liquor be
closed March 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 for violation of the liquor ordinance which the
Council believed was not a willful violation.
Liquor Violations - Golden V
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried that Golden V Liquor be closed
for 15 days commencing on February 21, 1979 through March 7, 1978. The Council
believed this violation was not a willful one but issued the 15 -day penalty in
response to the past -,.violations on the licensee.
Commission'Reorganization
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive the reports from the
Council subcommittees :on commission reorganization and refer the proposed wording
for the ordinance change to the Attorney.
Liquor License Application - Golden V
Thomas Anderson stated that he is willing to withdraw his liquor license and he
understands that he will receive no rebate of the fee from his present liquor
license.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to grant a liquor license at
the location of Golden V Liquors to Richard Baker effective March 8, 1979.
Recommendation Re: Funding Proposed Flood Control Project
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to .receive and file the memorandum
dated February 15, 1979 from the City Manager regarding Funding -Proposed Flood
Control Project.
Resolution Authorizing Sale of Tax Increment Bond
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to defer this item until March
5, 1979.
Request Executive Session Re: Hoover vs Troyer et al'
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set a Executive Session for
February 27, 1979 at 3:30 to consider th eHoover vs. Troyer case. This item will
be the only item discussed and a tape of the meeting will be`kept.
Memo from Mary Anderson - Sen/Community Center - Brockview
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to request that the Manager
bring a proposal for a survey to the Council/Manager meeting on Feb. 27, 1979•
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the manager to respond
to the letter from Vern P.&Adelgurd Fransen regardinb BrobkView.
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Memo from Mary Anderson - Letters to Metropolitan Council. Chair - Former and Current
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to send a letter of appreciation
to John Boland for his service as Chair of -Metropolitan Council and one of
congratulations to Charles Weaver on his appointment.
Memo from Mary Anderson - Dover Hill Bus Service
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the memorandum
dated February 14, 1979 from Mary Anderson.
Ed Silberman - Appointment to Bassett Creek Commission
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
TO BASSETT CREEK FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the followingmembers 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 3
Announcement of Special Meeting
Member Thorsen announced a meeting on Thursday, February 22, 1979 at 10:00 a.m. to
discuss the finance workshop information.
Discussion Re: Resolution Establishing February 26 - March 2 as Model City
Government Week
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION OF PARTICIPATION IN MINNESOTA CITIES WEEK
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 3
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Adjournment
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to adjourn this meeting until
February 26, 1979 at 4:00 p.m.
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
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