04-02-79 City Council MinutesM
Regular Meeting
Of The
City Council
April 2, 1979
Pursuant to due call and notice therof, 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 of April 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 March 19, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of March
19, 1979 as amended:
Under Burt Brawn -.Fees and Charges change the motion to read: MOVED by
Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the recommended
fee schedule and the proposed individual fee owners be included in
the patron plan on a trial basis as stated in the minutes of the
Park & Recreation Commission on February 26, 1979•
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the payment of the
bills as submitted on the check register.
Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the issuance of the
licenses. Thorsen abstained on License #5792.
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
5792
Jimmy Jingle (Golden Valley Super
Valu)
Per
Vend (1)
15.00
5793
Golden Valley Super Valu
Groc + 3
80.00
5794
Golden Valley Super Valu
N.P.
Vend (1)
5.00
5795
Golden Valley Super Valu
Malt -Off Sale
25.00
5796
Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc.
N.P.
Vend (3)
10.00
5797
Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc.
Per
Vend. (1)
15-00-
5.005798
5798
Coca-Cola.(Rudy Luther)
Per
Cend (1)
15.00
5799
Luidyne, Inc. - They had received
a license
prior to this which was a non -per -license.
They no longer have that machine,
so we
forwarded $5.00 which was for the
other license
to the balance of this license.
Per
Cend. (2)
20.00
5800
Russell's Golden Valley Texaco
Gas
Station
60.00
5801
Mpls. Clinic of Psychiatry & Neurology
Food
Est.
100.00
5802
General Mills (Saga Harding Williams Corp.)
Food
Est & 1 Fac.
120.00
5803
Carriage House Motor Lodge, Inc.
N.P.
Vend (6)
17.50.
5804
City of Golden Valley
N.P.
Vend (1)
Exempt
5805
Gray's Texaco Service
Gas
Station
50.00
5806
Gray's Texaco Service
N.P.
Vend (1)
5.00
5807
Sambo's
Food
Est.
100.00
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NO.
5808
5809
5810
5811
5812
5813
5814
5815
5816
5817
5818
5819.
5820
5821
5822
5823
5824
5825
5826
5827
5828
5829
5830
5831
5832
5833
5834
5835
5836
5837
5838
5839
5840
5841
5842
5843
5844
5845
5846
5847
5848
5849
5850
5851
5852
5853
5854
5855
5856
LICENSEE
Russell's Golden Valley Texaco
Vendall Bulk Vending Co.
The Golden V
Golden Valley Steak House
Larsen Olson Company
Schullers Kitchen
Brookview Municipal Golf Course
Brookview Municipal Golf Course
American Olean Tile Co.
Carriage House Restaurant & Lounge
Carriage House Restaurant & Lounge
Coca -Cola -Midwest (Golden Valley Laundry)
Carriage House Lounge
Midland Skelly
Gold Medal Beverage (Ice Center)
Business Furniture (Gold Medal)
Golden.Valley House, Inc.
Golden Valley House, Inc.
Golden Valley House,,Inc.
Brunswick Carriage House Lanes #279
Golden Valley Mobil .Service
Metro "500", Inca
KFC National Management Co. (H Salt Fish)
General Mills, Inc.
Canteen Co.. (Colonial Acres Home)
Canteen Co. (Colonial Acres Home)
Canteen Co. (Fireman's Fund Inc. Co.)
Canteen Co. (Fireman's Fund Inc. Co.)
Canteen Co. (Golden Valley Lanes)
Canteen Co. (Golden Valley Lanes)
Canteen Co. (Heinrich Envelope Co.)
Canteen Co.. (Heinrich Envelope Co.)
Canteen Co. (Honeywell, Inc.)
Canteen Co. (Honeywell, Inc.)
Canteen Co. (N.W. Bell Telephone)
Canteen Co. (N.W. Bell Telephone)
VOID
St. Regis Paper Co.
VOID
St. Regis Paper.Co.
Canteen Co. (Honeywell, Inc.)
Canteen Co. (Honeywell, Inc.)
VOID
Canteen Co. (Honeywell, Inc.)
Crotta's Un.ion "76"
Grotta's Union "76"
Hames Vending, Inc. (Golden Valley Ice
Hames Vending, Inc. (Palm Beach Beauty
Valley Corp dba Valley Drug
TYPE
N.P. Vend (1)
Bulk Vending
SP. Food Handl.
Food Est.
N.P. Vend (2)
Food Est.
Malt -On Sale
Food Est.
N.P. Vend. (1)
Amuse devices (2)
Food Est + 1 Facil
N.P. Vend (1)
Amuse decices (5)
Gas Station
N.P. Vend (1)
N.P. Vend (1)
Food Est. + 2 facil
Amuse device (1)
N.P. Vend (3)
Amuse Device (17)
Gas Station
N.P. Vend (1)
Food Est.
Gas Station (13)
N.P. Vend (1)
Per Vend (2)
N.P. Vend (1)
Per Vend. (5)
N.P. Vend (1)
Per Vend (4)
N.P. Vend (1)
Per Vend (2).
N.P. Vend (18)
Per Vend (54)
N.P. Vend (1)
Per Vend (2)
N.P. Vend (2)
Per Vend. (4)
N.P. Vend (1)
Per Vend (5)
FEE
5.00
20.00
20.00
100.00
7.50
100.00
Exempt
Exempt
5.00
50.00
120.00
5.00
125.00
55.00
5.00
5.00
140.00
25.00
10.00
425.00
55.00
5.00
100.00
85.00
5.00
20.00
5.00
35.00
5.00
35.00
5.00
20.00
47.50
280.00
5.00
20.00
7.50
30.00
5.00
35.00
Cig.
12.00
N.P.
Vend (2)
7.50
Gas
Station
40.00
Ctr.) N.P.
Vend (2)
7.50
Supply) N.P.
Vend (3)
10.00
Sp.
Food Handl
20.00
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Regular Meeting of the City Council - April 2, 1979
Notice of Change of Majority Interest - Holiday Motor Hotel
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter
from William L. H. Lubov, attorney for Riche]], Inc., dated March 19, 1979.
Approval of Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by.Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of the
Boards and Commissions meetings as listed on the agenda from E through I.
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - Feb. 15, 1979; Board of Zoning
Appeals - Mar. 13, 1979; Planning Commission - March 12, 1979; Human
Rights Commission - Mar.. 8, 1979; Police Civil Service Commission - Mar.
10, 1979.
Approval of Executive Session - March 27, 1979
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the statement as read
as a summary of the executive session held on March 27, 1979 at 4:15 p.m. attached
hereto and included as part of the minutes.
STATEMENT
A closed session of the Golden Valley City Council was held Tuesday, March 27,
1979, at 4:14 p.m. in the Gold Room of the City Hall. Those present were Council -
members, Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen, and City Attorney, Allen
Barnard. Mayor Hoover arrived at 4:20 and. City Manager, Jeff Sweet, arrived
at 4:25 P.M.
The meeting was held at the request of the City Attorney for the purpose
of obtaining Council direction regarding an amendment that has been requested
by the attorney for the Unification Church in the case, Troyer vs. Hoover, et al.
The decision to hold the meeting for this purpose was made at a regular meeting
of the City Council on March 19, 1979 and is reflected in the minutes of that
meeting.
A continuous sound recording was made and is being retained in the Mayor's
custody.
The only subject discussed was the status of Troyer vs. Hoover. The
meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Donald C. Campbell - Resignation from Building Board of Review
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the resignation of
Donald C. Campbell from the Building Board of Review and send him a letter of
thanks.
Muriel W. Stern - Brookview
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter
from Muriel W. Stern dated March 9, 1979.
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Edward H. Fish - Sen/Com Center
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Edward H. Fish dated March 1.2, 1979.
Northern Cablevision, Inc.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Northern Cablevision., Inc dated March 20, 1979•
Alvin E. Dietz - Resignation from Environmental Commission
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to accept the resignation of Alvin
E. Dietz from the.Environmental Commission and send him the customary letter of thanks.
Mr. & Mrs. Dean K. Knutson Re Brecht.& Richter Building
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Mr. & Mrs. Dean K. Knutson dated March 23, 1979 and request the Mayor to
meet with Mr. Richter and Mr. Knutson on.the site to determine possible plant
selections that maybe offered by Mr. Richter on a voluntary basis.
Golden Val -ley Senior Citizens - Petition Senior Citizens Center
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the petition
from the Golden Valley Senior Citizens regarding the Senior Citizens Center.
Dover Hills Seniors - Petition - Senior Citizens Center
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive.and.file the petition
from the Dover Hills Seniors regarding the Senior Citizens Center.
City of New Hope — Transportation Committee
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file theletter
from the City of New Hope dated March 27, 1979 and request the Mayor to send a
letter to New Hope to express our interest in the proposal.
Golden Valley Estates - Extension of Time for Final Plat
MOVED by Anderson, seconded.by.Johnson and carried to approve the extension of the
preliminary plat known as.Golden Valley Estates.until August 1, 1979.
LeRoy Hood - Meeting Date
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to request Staff to communicate
to Mr. Hood that we would be attending the meeting, but would possibly be late.
Request for Feasibility Report - 79 S1 I - Maren Lane
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
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Regular Meeting of the City Council — April 2, 1979
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 (,'X
Request for Feasibility Report - 79 SI 4 - Wisconsin Avenue
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 G.3
Transfer of Funds for New Copy Machine
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Mayor and
Manager to enter to the lease for the Kodak 150F copying machine at a cost of
approximately $1,025 per month.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to transfer $2300 from the
General Contingency to the General Services Program 101.
Proposed Policy Re Transportation Costs
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the Manager's recommendation
to permit the Director of Public Works and the Director of Public Safety to take an
automobile home with them during the evening.
MOVED by Thorsen,`seconded by -Johnson and carried to adopt the proposed mileage
allowance recommended by the Manager.
Staff Response to Environmental Commission Energy Program
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carr%ed to ask the Staff to prepare a
summary of recommendations that we are implementing that coincide with the report
from the Environmental Commission and an explanation why we are not implementing
some of them and invite the Environmental Commission to come to our April 16
meeting at 6:30 to formally discuss our response.
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Waiver of Platting - Lindsay & Highway 100
The Manager stated that he may have a potential conflict of interest with Earl
Wilson, representing West Suburban Builders who isconstructinga home for him.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried.that the disclosure the City
Manager made is not of sufficient conflict of interest for him to remove himself
in this matter.
Mayor Hoover opened -the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Earl Wilson was present to answer any questions of the Council.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the waiver of platting
as described below:
DESCRIPTION, PARCEL A - West
Lot 1, Block 4, LINDSAY'S ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to the
recorded plat thereof. EXCEPT the East 270.90 feet thereof. Contains 17,977
Square Feet.
DESCRIPTION PARCEL B - Central
The West 134.40 feet of the East 270.90 feet of Lot 1, Block 4, LINDSAY'S ADDITION,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof. Contains 18,253
Square Feet.
DESCRIPTION, PARCEL C - East
The East 136.50 feet of :'Lot 1, Block 4, LINDSAY'S ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
according to the recorded plat thereof. Contains 18,882 Square Feet.
Final Approval PUB #1B - Colonial Acres
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 closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and cari-ied to authorize final approval of
the agreements and authorize the Manager & Mayor to enter into the appropriate
agreements.
Final Plat Approval - Bassetts Creek Plaza Phase 3
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
Regular Meeting of the City Council - April 2, 1979
RESOLUTION
(Acceptance of Plat and Approval of
Plan - Bassett's Creek Plaza Phase
3 - Planned Unit Development IB)
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
(dell Silberman - Sen/Comm Center
Idell Silberman was present to impress upon the Council the need for human services
in Golden Valley and possibly. to be located in'the Middle School.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
letter from Joyce Orbuch, Virginia Ginsberg and Idell Silberman dated March 29,
1979 and requestthe Manager relate it to the questions that we have already
posed for our informational meeting on Thursday, April 5, 1979:
C.A,T.V. - Discussion
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried that it is the intent of this
Council to approve the expansion of the joint powers commission from 4 to a
greater number of members.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that it is the intent of this
Council to support the formation of a joint powers agreement that includes the
franchising power.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that it is the intent of this
Council to pursue a needs assessment committee as outlined by Stockman to include
but not be limited to League of Women Voters, Dovers Hills, Golden Valley Health
Center, Courage Center, Human Services Council, Church Schools, Private Schools,
Community Services Clubs.and Churches.
American Diabetes Association Re Raffle
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from the American Diabetes Association dated March 30, 1979•
Request Re Resolution Authorizing Condemnation for Public Works Disposal Site
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing the acquisition by purchase of condem-
nation in fee simple ofcertain property for a
public works disposal site)
Regular Meeting of the City Council - April 2, 1979
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_( 5
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Bid Opening 3-28-79 - Sidewalk Snowblower
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid for the sidewalk
snowblower to MacQueen Equipment Company for $21,393.00 and to authorize the
transfer of $2,200.00 from Contingency to Street Department Capital Outlay.
Set Date Re Public Hearing on DeCola Ponds
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on
DeCola Ponds for April 30, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
Letter from Laurel Avenue Property Owners - Discussion
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and Mile the letter
from the Laurel Avenue Property owners and set May 17, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. for the
public hearing on Laurel Avenue.
Rosemary Thorsen - Tax Exempt Mortgaging
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the
memorandum from Member Thorsen dated March 28, 1979.
Review of Update.of-Future Meetings
April 4, 1979 - 10:00 a.m. - Mary Anderson and Rosemary Thorsen Re Preparation
for League of Women Voters meeting.
April 5, 1979 - 4:00 p.m. - Interviews with Sue Eastes, Virginia Levy and Mooly Lyons.
April 5, 1979 - 4:30 - 8:30 - Sen/Comm Center Meeting.
April 6, 1979 - 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Housing Policy Meeting.
April 9, 1979 after HRA Meeting - Meeting regarding commissions reorganization.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried
ROBERT R.
ATTEST:
'adjourn at 9:00 p.m.