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Regular Meeting
Of The
City Council
May 7, 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 May 7, 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 April 16, 1979
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of April 16,
1979 as amended:
Under Call Public Hearing - PUD #18A - Laurel Ave West of Turners Crossroad 5-7-79
change the second motion to read "MOVED" by Johnson, seconded by Stockman
and carried to call a public on 5-7-79 to consider rezoning from open
development to residential.
Under Interview Dates change May 24, 1979 to "April" 24, 1979.
Approval of Minutes of April 18, 1979
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of April 18,
1979 as submitted.
Approval of Minutes of April 25 and April 30, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of April 25,
and April 30, 1979 as amended:
April 25, 1979: Under Other Items change sincerity to "sympathy".
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the payment of the bills
as submitted on the check register.
Aubrey &Mary Latchana Re Claim Compensation for Water Damage
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to pay the claim as recommended by
the City Manager.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize the City Manager to
settle claims resulting from broken watermains and sewer backup to $1,000 when
the amount of damage is documented by an outside claims adjuster.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to transfer $1,000 from Utility
Reserve to Utility Administration for this purpose.
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Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of the
licenses as listed on the license list.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of the
liquor licenses for all holders except John E. Blanchard, Schullers Tavern, Inc.
and Holiday Motor Motel which will be deferred until the meeting of May 21, 1979.
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
5927
The Mengelkoch Company
Garbage
26.00
5928
The Winkley Company
PER. Vend.
(1)
15.00
5929
Waste Control, Inc.
Garbage
26.00
5930
Q -Petroleum Corporation
N.P. Vend
(1)
5.00 +
2.50
5931
Continental Minnesota, Inc.
Per. Food
Vehicle
75.00
5932
Gallagher's Service, Inc.
Garbage
26.00
5933
D. Shobe & Son Disposal Service, Inc.
Garbage
26.00
5934
Golden Valley Health Center
Per. Food
Vehicle
Exempt
5935
Griswold Vending Company
Per. Vend.
(2)
20.00
5936
Griswold Vending Company
N.P. Vend.
(2)
7.50
5937
Richell Inc. dba Holiday Motor Hotel
N.P. Vend.
(1)
5.00 +
2.50
5938
VOID
5939
B & J Vending
N.P. Vend.
(3)
10.00 +
2.50
5940
Northomation (Pickwick Int'l.)
Per. Vend.
(1)
15.00 +
2.50
5941
Northomation (Pickwick Int'l.)
N.P. Vend.
(9)
25.00 +
2.50
5942
Bergstrom Trucking Service
Garbage
26.00
5943
Griswold Coffee Company
Per. Food Vehicle
75.00
5944
G & H Sanitation, Inc.
Garbage
26.00
5945
A & B Trucking
Garbage
52.00
5946
Mpls. Hide & Tallow Co., Inc.
Garbage
26.00
5947
United Dressed Beef, Inc.
Per. Food
Vehicle
50.00
5948
Blanchard Liquor
Cigarettes
8.00
5949
Golden Valley V.F.W. #7051
Solicitors
40.00
5950
Dennis W. Peterson dba Sery-Eez Foods
Per. Food
Vehicle
15.00
5951
Griswold Vending Company
N.P. Vend.
(4)
12.50
5952
Griswold Vending Company
Per. Vend.
(2)
20.00
5953
Byerly Foods
Per. Food
'Vehicle
15.00
5954
Best Food Services, Inc.
Food Est.
100.00 +
10.00
5955
George Dugan
Garbage
26.00
5956
VOID
5957
VOID
5958
Dick's Sanitary Services, Inc.
Garbage
26.00
5959
Browning Ferris Industries
Garbage
312.00
5960
Golden Valley Mobil
Gas Station
60.00
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Boards and Commissions meetings as listed on the agenda from G through K.
Planning Commission - April 9, 1979; Park & Recreation Commission - March
26, 1979; Board of Zoning Appeals - April 10, 1979; Safety Council - Feb.
26, 1979; Building Board of Review - May 1, 1979.
Memo Re Stop Sign Policy
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer the stop sign.policy until
we get a listing of the signs that do not meet the State warrants and a report
from the Public Safety Department on these intersections and possible recommendations
as to enforcement for the May 21, 1979 meeting and to declare a moratorium on
stop signs, except those that meet the warrants, until we have this information.
Non Profit Gambling
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first
reading on ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND REGULATING
THE CONDUCT OF GAMBLING, REPEALING
INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES, AND PROVIDING
A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading and direct the Staff to come back with
recommendations regarding the total number of events to be allowed in one year,
the possibility of a different fee for raffles as opposed to gambling and in
the area of different suggestions regarding the purpose for which funds would
be used. Upon roll call vote the following voted as follows:
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing PUD #18A - Laurel Ave. West of Turners Crossroad
Dick Sachs, Sachs, Friedell & Goldman, presented the PUD to the Council.
Herb Polacheck, Planning Commission, recommended approval on behalf of the Planning
Commission.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Clarence Green, 300 Turners Crossroad, is opposed to the PUD.
Clare Miller, 5720 Laurel Avenue, is concerned with the 14 foot easement and possible
drainage problems.
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Mr. Haar, 310 Turners Crossroad, is concerned with possible drainage problems.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Acceptance of Plan and Approval of Plan -
Sachs, Friedell and Goldman
Planned Unit Development Number 18A)
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 _ � N --
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson that we require platting and that dedicated
open area, ponding area and installation of trail shall be credit against the
cash in lieu of contribution of $11,100. Staff shall report to the Council the
time of approval of the final use permit relative to the actual payment necessary
for cash in lieu of. The Council agreed that use as a rental or condominium
unit was agreeable to them.
Rezone from Open Development to Residential
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 bring on the table for
first reading an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Residential Zoning District)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson 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 STOCK - YES THORSEN - YES
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Public Hearing Wisconsin Avenue 79 Sl 4
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.
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
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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
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
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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 S
Public Hearing Maren Lane 79S1 1
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.
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
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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, Stockmm 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
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
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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 Mayord his signature attested by the City Clerk. See
Resolution Book page $q
Public Hearing Increase in CDBG Entitlement Funds Year V
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for the 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.
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF YEAR V
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 and Stockman and the following voted against
the same: Thorsen, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
signed by the Mayor and his siganture attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution
Book page 11
Fred 0. Meyer, 5037 Culver Road - Brookview Tennis Court Fees
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter
from Fred 0. Meyer dated April 3, 1979 and refer to Park & Recreation Department.
Don Omodt, Hennepin County Sheriff - Lockup Inspection Report
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the report.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to commend the Public Safety
Department for the good report.
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Captain David Loehr Re Rational Guard Support for Golden Valley
Captain Loehr from the Rational Guard was present to explain the program to the
Council and answer any questions.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to thank Captain Loehr and 682nd
Engineer Battalion for the presentation and the offer of assistance to Golden Valley
and ask Staff to ask our Y.E.S. to publicize the fact that the Rational Guard needs
recruits.
City of New Hope - Transportation Committee
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from the City of New Hope dated April 18, 1979.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried that the Council designate Council -
member Anderson to serve on this committee and leave it up to the Mayor to make a
recommendation regarding the citizen to serve on this committee.
Mrs. Harlan F. Miller - Middle School
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Mrs. Harlan F. Miller dated April 26, 1979.
South Tyrol Assoc. Re Access Closure
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried that when we receive the Resolution
that the Staff bring it to the Council with a recommendation for our review at which
time we will decide whether we want to call a public hearing.
Director of Public Safety Re Crime Prevention Fund
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to transfer $850 from General
Contingency to Public Safety Administration to assist the Board'in mailing out
its first informational letter.
Non Profit Gambling
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND REGULATING
THE CONDUCT OF BINGO, REPEALING INCONSISTENT
ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING A PEANLTY FOR VIOLATION
MOVED by Stockman, 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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Extension of Approval of Preliminary Plat - Golden Valley State Bank
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the extension of the
preliminary plat for Golden Valley State Bank to August 20, 1979.
Call Public Hearing - North Wirth Parkway Area Rezoning
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to call a public hearing for the
North Wirth Parkway Area Rezoning for June 4, 1979.
Award of Bid on Street Maintenance Materials
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the bids as follows:
Barton Contracting
Sand
$
2.80/Ton
Byran Rock Products
Crushed Rock
$
4.05/Ton
Bury & Carlson
Plant Mix 2331
$
12060/Ton
Bury & Carlson
Plant Mix 23+1
$
12.60/Ton
Bury & Carlson
Wearing Course
$
10.62/Ton
Bury & Carlson
Bit. Mat. Mix
$105.00/Ton
J. L. Shiely
Class 2
$
3.79/Ton
J. L. Shiely
Seal. Coat Agg.
$
9.79/Ton
J. L. Shiely
Binder Stone
$
4.29/Ton
J. L. Shiely
Rec Rock
$,
5.14/Ton
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid to Koch Refining
Company for 1979 Road Oil. The low bidder was not awarded the bid because of
unpredictable prices and availability of crude oil.
Barton contracting, Bryan Rock Products and Bury & Carlson (Plant Mix 233) were not
the low bidders and the bis was awarded to them because of the cost to the City for
hauling prices.
J. L. Shiely (Seal Cost Agg.) was the lowest bidder that meets the specifications.
Quotations - Portable Alarm System
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to purchase a Varda Silent Alarm
System from Northland Security Systems for $1,379.50 as the only quote.
Bid Opening - 4-18-79 - Water Meters
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the bid to Davies Water
Equipment for a total of $9,972.55.
Bid Opening 4-25-79 - Dutch Elm Tree Removal
MOPED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the bid to Able Tree
Service Inc. at their total bid price of $143,450.00 for the tree removal for the
year 1979•
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Quotations - T Shirts and Hats - Recreation Dept.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid to Kokesh Sporting
Goods in the amount of $1,550.00 as low quote.
Quotes received:
All Star Sports $1,995.00
Mike's Pro Shop $1,763.50
Kokesh Sporting Goods $1,550.00
Personnel Resolution
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to amend Section 7.1 of the Personnel
Resolution to read "The City Council shall annually determine by motion a flat monthly
dollar contribution for health and life insurance for office, technical and clerical
employees".
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the rate of $72.00 per
month commencing June 1, 1979.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve an amendment to the
salary plan to adjust the salaries to the amounts recommended by the Manager.
Bid Opening - 5-2-79 - 705 Rhode Island.
Member Johnson 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 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_ R�
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the bid to the high bidder,
Roger Stubbs Company for $2,365.00.
Quotations - Radar Purchase
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to purchase to Kustom HR -12 hand
held Radar Units from Kustom Signals, Inc. for total outlay of $3,570.00 as the only
quote.
Laurel Avenue Public Hearing
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to cancel the public hearing
for May 17, 1979 and determine on May 21, 1979 whether the savings as significant
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to call a public hearing after the bid opening and to notify all property owners
adjacent to the site.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to direct Staff to consider
putting the hard surface on 10th Avenue and not on Laurel and advise the Laurel
people of this decision.
Commission Recognition Dinner
Councilmember Stockman gave an update on the food arrangements he is making.
It -was decided by the Council that each commission member may invite one west and
that punch would be provided and 3.2 beer would be available for purchase.
Commission -Interviews
Interviews will be held at 6:30 p.m. on May 8, 1979 for the new Park & Recreation
Commission and combined Open Space Commission.
Brookview Study Committee
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to interview for the Brookview
Study Committee at 7:30 May 22, 1979 and to meet at 4:30-6:00 on the 31st for
the Council/Manager's meeting and from 7:00-9:30 for the Open Space Commission.
Adjournment I
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to adj a�0:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
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