05-21-79 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
0f The
City Council May 21, 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 21, 1979 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Stockman. Also
present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; City Attorney, Robert Skare, Assistant
Engineer, Tom Snetsinger and Council Secretary, Sue Ann Oman. Thorsen was absent.
Approval of Minutes of May 7, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of May Tip
1979 as amended:
Under Approval of Minutes of Boards and Commissions change "approve" to "receive
and file".
Under. Public Hearing Increase in CDBG Entitlement Funds Year V add to the
title of the resolution "Year V" after "submission of".
Under Award of Bid on Street Maintenance Materials change the second motion
as follows and add the following: MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman
and carried to award the bid to Koch Refining Comps)ay for 1979 Road Oil.
The low bidder was not awarded the bid because of unpredictable prices
and availability of crude oil.
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockamn and carried to approve the payment of the
bills as submitted on the check register. ,
Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by.Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of the
licenses as listed on the license list.
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
5961
Robbinsdale Transfer, Inc.
Garbage
26.00
5962
Schumacher Wholesale Meats, Inc.
Per. Vehicle
75.00
5963
Woodlake Sanitary Service
Garbage
156.00
596+
Ellis A. Olson (Golden Valley Lilac Festival)
Itinerant Food
Exempt
5965
Ost Sanitation Service
Garbage
26.00
5966
Holiday Motor Hotel
Already Paid
5967
Viking Pioneer (Golden Valley Health
Center)
'N.P. Vend. (7)
20.00
5968
Viking Pioneer (Golden Valley Health
Center)
Per. Vend. (9)
55.00
5969
Viking Pioneer (Golden Valley Health
Center)
Cigarettes
2+.00
5970
Ray's Trucking Service
Garbage
52.00
5971
DAn's Disposal
Garbage
26.00
5972
Advance Carter Co. (David's Deli)
Cigarettes
1@.00
5973
American Provision
Per. Vehicle
60.00
597+
Golden Valley Super Valu
Cigarettes
2+.00
5975
Acorn Vending (Brookview)
N.P. Vend. (2)
7.50
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NO. LICENSEE
5976 Acorn Pending (Brookview)
5977 Tarco of Minnesota
5978 Nisgood Company
John E. Blanchard Co., Inc. - Off Sale
TYPE
FEE
Cigarettes
16.00
GArbage
28.50
Garbage
26.00
MOVED by Stockann, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the Off Sale Liquor
license for John E. Blanchard Co., Inc.
Schullers Tavern, Inc. - On Sale and Off Sale
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the On Sale and Off Sale
liquor license for Schullers Tavern, Inc. subject to their enclosing the trash bins
within the next 90 days.
Holiday Motor Hotel - On Sale and Off Sale
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the On Sale and Off Sale
liquor license for Holiday Motor Hotel.
Samurai - On Sale
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the On Sale liquor
license for Samurai.
House Moving Licenses - Badger Movers, Roger Stubbs Co., William Otting
MOVED by Stockamn, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the house moving licenses
for Badger Movers, Roger Stubbs Co. and William Otting.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Boards and Commissions meetings as listed on the agenda from E through I.
HRA - April 9, 1919, April 16, 1979, May 7, 1979; Planning Commission -
April 23, 1979, April 30, 1979; Bassett Creek Flook Control Commission -
April 19, 1979; Council/Manager Meeting - March 27, 1979, April 24, 1979;
Building Board of Review - May 15, 1979.
Golden Auto Towing Contract
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize negotiation of the
towing contract with Golden Auto with the option that the City be able to renew
beyond 1980.
Call Public Hearing - Calvary Office Site
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing for
the rezoning of the Calvary Office Site for June 4, 1979.
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Set Executive Session Re: Jon R. Horkey vs. City of Golden Valley
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to set an executive session
regarding Jon R. Horkey vs. City of Golden Valley for June 11, 1979 at 8:30 15.m.
subject to normal standards we have set for executive sessions.
Call Public Hearing - PUD #16B - Cheyenne Land Company 6-18-79
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to call a public hearing on
PUD #16B for June. -18, 1979.
Call Public Hearing - PUD #23 - Gittleman Corporation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on
PUD #23 for June 18, 1979.
Vallee D'Or Litigation
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to open a new account for this
and transfer $10,000 from General Contingency to Vallee D'Or Litigation Fund.
Call Public Hearing - 79 S1 11,79 LF 3�, 79 Wm 4 and 79 SS 3 - forth Wirth Parkway
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
79 S1 .11
The motion for the adoption of the foregiong 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: 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 1
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
79 LF 3
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: 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 qb
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
79 WM 4
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: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
signed by the Ma or 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 PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
79 SS 3
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: 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
Bid ming - Rhode Island and Wisconsin/Margin
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid to the low bidder,
Carl Bolander & Son, in the amount of $325,885.43 and direct the Staff to not store
any gravel material on the Laurel Avenue property.
Bid Opening - Flag Avenue
The City Manager informed the Council of a potential conflict of interest regarding
the construction of Flag Avenue due to the fact that he is buying property on Flag
Avenue and will be assessed for the project.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried that the Council recognizes
the potential conflict of interest and permits the City Manager to remove himself
from action relative to Flag Avenue.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid to the low
bidder, Bury & Carlson, in the amount of $7.,656.35.
Quotations - Tree Removal
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to use Mulligan Tree Service
to remove the 11 trees at a price of $200.00 each and to accept this project.
Mulligan Tree Service was picked because they were the only company who could
transplant the trees immediately.
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MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to allocate $2,200 from Park
Reserve to Park Maintenance for this project.
Quotations received:
Instant Shade Today, Inc. $175/each $1,925
Vernon Hennes $180/each $1,980
Mulligan Tree Service $200/each $21200
Quotations - Park Tractor Repair
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the quotation to Valley
Equipment in the amount of $1,620.00 as the only quote.
April Budget Report
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the April
budget report.
Authorization to hire Curt Pearson as Special Legal Counsel_
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the employment of
Curt Pearson of the firm of LeFevere, Lefler, Pearson, O'Brian and Dwarz at $50.00
per hour for the purpose of legal assistance in the Bassett Creek Flood Control
Project.
Authorization for Mavor and Manager to enter into Agreement with Corps of Engineers
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor and
Manager to enter into the Section 215 agreement on the Bassett Creek Watershed
Project with the Army Corps of Engineers.
Closing of Fund Balances
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the following transfers:
Building Fund (61%) $24,523.1+
Parks
1972 Bond Construction $ 2,917.89
Park Capital Imp. Fund $12 760.85
$40,20-1--.19-9
Request Transfer of Funds to Employ Intern
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize a $3,900.00 from
General Contingency to the City Manager's budget for the purpose of employing
a management intern.
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Authorization to Hire Barr Engineering
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize the hiring of
Barr Engineering for an amount not to exceed $2,500 to study alternatives to stop
flooding problems on DeCola Pond.
Marilou E. Thibault - Golden Valley Lilac Festival
Marilou Thibault was present to ask the Council for a donation to the Lilac Festival.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize payment for the Lilac
Festival, Inc. of $500.00 from the City Budget for the purpose of promoting the
City of Golden Valley.
Diane Hanson - Construction of Flag between Duluth and Earl
Mrs. Hanson had requested that her communication be removed from the agenda.
E. E. Berglund -United Transportation Union
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter
dated April 20, 1979 from United Transportation Union and refer it to Minneapolis,
Northfield & Southern Railroad.
HRA - Vacation of Rhode Island
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing for
June 18, 1979 for vacation of Rhode Island.
Liberty Carton - Appreciation for Contribution of Rescue Truck
John Rudolph expressed his appreciation as well as the Fire Department's appreciation
for the donation of the rescue truck.
Ben Fitterman and Mike Fitterman were present to accept the City's appreciation for
the rescue truck.
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Accepting Donation of Rescue Vehicle)
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 and Stockman and the following voted against
the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
signed by the May and his signature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution
Book page gL.
Second Reading - Gambling Ordinance
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND REGULATING
THE CONDUCT OF BINGO, REPEALING INCONSISTENT
ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the ordinance here in
quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote the following voted as
follows:
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES
Waiver of Platting - First National Bank of St. Paul - R. L. Johnson
Daniel J. Cole, Jr., attorney for First National Bank of Saint Paul, was present
to request the waiver of platting and a waiver of the cash in lieu of.
R. L. Johnson was present to ask for approval of the waiver of platting.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer action until June 4, 1979
as requested by the proponent.
Second Reading - Rezoning - Laurel Avenue West of Turners Crossroad
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Residential Zoning District)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman 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
Final Plat Approval - Golden Valley Estates
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Acceptance of Plat - Golden Valley Estates)
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: 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 9(4
Waiver of Public Hearing - 79 WM 6
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
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Willis J. Holmquist, 7301 Lanham Lane, was in favor of the improvement.
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
79 WM 6
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 and.Stockman 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 11
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
79 WM 6
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: 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 9
Waiver of Platting - Gary Johnson, 4540 Westwood Lane
Gary Johnson was present to request the waiver of platting.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve waiver of the
platting ordinance as follows:
315 Natchez Avenue South
PARCEL A
All that part of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of that part of the West 1/2 of
the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Township 29, North Range
24, West of the 4th Principal Meridian, lying South of the North 33 feet thereof
described as follows:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of the above described tract of land; thence -
South along the West line of the above described tract of land a distance of 170
feet; thence East parallel with the North line thereof a distance of 239 feet;
thence North on a line parallel with the West line of said above described
tract of land to a point distant 16$.5 feet North of the South line of the
above described tract of land; thence West parallel with the South line of
said above described tract of land to an intersection with a line drawn parallel
with the East line of the above described tract of land from a point on the
North line there distant 430 feet West from the Northeast corner thereof; thence
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North along said parallel line to the North line of said above described tract
of land; thence West along North line to the point of beginning.
Except that part thereof lying East of a straight line drawn from a point on the
North line thereof distant 182.85 feet from East from the Northwest Corner thereof,
to a point on the South line thereof distant 220.50 feet East from the Southwest Corner
thereof and there terminating. Subject to Natchez Avenue South over the West 33.00
feet thereof.
4540 Westwood Lane
PARCEL B
All that part of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of that part of the West 1/2 of the
Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Township 29, Range 24, lying South
of the North 33.00 feet thereof described as follows: Beginning at a point on the
North line of the above described tract of land 320.00 feet West of the Northeast
corner thereof; thence West along said North line 110.00 feet; thence South parallel
with the East line of above described tract of land to a point 168.50 feet North
of the South line of above described tract of land; thence East parallel with said
South line 110.00 feet; thence North to the point of beginning. Subject to an
easement for driveway purposes over the East 33.00 feet of the South 25.00 feet
thereof and together with an easement for driveway purposes over the East 353.00
feet of the North 33.00 feet of the South 168.50 feet of above first described tract
of land. Subject to easements, restrictions, reservations and covenants of record
if any.
To be combined with all that part of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of that part
of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30, Township
29, North Range 24, West of the 4th Principal Meridian, lying South of the North
33.00 feet thereof describes as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of
the above described tract of land; thence South along the West line of the above
described tract of land a distance of 170.00 feet; thence East parallel with
the North line thereof a distance of 239.00 feet; thence North on a line parallel
with the West line of said above described tract of land to a point distant 168.50
feet North of the South line of the above described tract of land; thence West
parallel with the South line of said above described tract of land to an inter-
section with a line drawn parallel with the East line of the above described tract
of land from a point on the North line thereof distant 430.00 feet West from the
Northeast corner thereof; thence North along said parallel line to the North line
of said above described tract of land; thence West along said North line to the
point of beginning.
Except that part thereof lying West of a straight line drawn from a point on the
North line thereof distant 182.85 feet East from the Northwest corner thereof,
to a point on the South line thereof distant 220.50 feet East from the South -
west corner thereof and there terminating.
Waiver of Platting - Samurai
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the waiver of the
platting ordinance as follows:
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850 Louisiana Ave. South
PARCEL A (80,911+ Square Feet)
The South 101.00 feet of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2, Block 1, BAKER'S INDUSTRIAL PARK.
Subject to easements of record, if any.
700 Louisiana Avenue South
PARCEL B (56,538 Square Feet)
That part of Lot 1, Block 1, BAKER'S INDUSTRIAL PARK, lying North of the South
101.00 feet.thereof. Subject to easements of record, if any.
The Council noted that the land dedication or cash in lieu of had been taken care
of previously.
Transportation Committee Report - Mary Anderson
Member Anderson gave a brief summary of the Northwest Hennepin Transportation
Committee's last meeting.
May 29, 1979 Commission Appreciation Dinner
The Commission appreciation dinner to be held May 29, 1979 was briefly discussed.
Format of Brookview Study Committee Interviews
The Council decided to meet at 7:15 on May 22, 1979 before the interviews start to
organize questions to be asked during the interviews.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to 9 jo rn a A:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
R. HOOVER,