06-18-79 City Council Minutes/09
Regular Meeting
Of The
City Council June 18, 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 June 18, 1979 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; Attorney, Robert Skare;
Engineer, Lowell Odland and Secretary, Sue Ann Oman.
Approval of Minutes of June 4, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of
June 4, 1979 as amended:
Under Sid Hartman - Lagoon on Bassetts Creek change to the following:
"Member Johnson was excused and left the meeting
at 8:30 p.m."
Under Park & Recreation Commission change the motion to be seconded by
Thorsen.
Approval of Executive Session - June 11, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the statement as
read as a summary of the executive session held on June 11, 1979 at 8:30 p.m.
attached hereto and included as part of the minutes.
STATEMENT
A closed session of the Golden Valley City Council was held on Monday,
June 11, 1979, at 8:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Hoover, Councilmembers
Aderson, Johnson, Stockman, and Thorsen, City Manager, Jeff Sweet, City Attorney,
Allen Barnard, and City Engineer, Lowell Odland. No other person was present.
The meeting was held for the purpose of discussing the legal standing in
defense of the suit, Horkey vs. Gordon Johnson.and the City of Golden Valley. The
decision to hold the meeting for this purpose was made at the regular Council
meeting of May 21, 1979 and is recorded in the minutes of that meeting.
A continuous sound recording was made of the entire meeting and is being
retained in the Mayor's custody.
The only subject discussed was the status of the suit. The meeting was
adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
May 31, 1979 Council/Manager's Meeting
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of the
Council/Manager's Meeting of May 31, 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.
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League of MN Human Rights Commission Annual Dues
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve payment for the annual
dues in the amount of $81.25.
Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the issuance of the
licenses as listed on the license list.
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
5980
Arthur F. Moore
Taxi
$11.00
5985
Golden Valley House, Inc.
Motel
$50.00
5986
Holiday Motor Hotel
Motel
$50.00
5987
Golden Valley Health Center (Park Bldg.)
Food Est.
Exempt
5988
Town Taxi
Taxi
473.00
5989
Craig Baldy
Garbage Truck
26.00
Minutes of HRA - April 24, May 14, May 21 and May 31, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of April 24, May 14, May 21 and May 31, 1979.
Minutes of Planning Commission - May 30, 1979
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Planning Commission of May 30, 1979.
Hennepin County - 1980 Assessing Rates
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the letter
dated May 25, 1979 from Donald F. Monk, regarding the 1980 Assessing Rates.
Attorney's Report Re Use of Tax Forfeited Land
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the report
from the attorney regarding the use of tax forfeited land.
Resolution Waiving Claim for Tax Forfeited Land
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Tax Forfeited Property Sale)
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
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Call Public Hearing - RSL 96 - August 6, 1979
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 96
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 - RSL 97 - August 6, 1979
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 97
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
Reorganization of Planning & Inspection Department
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize creation of the
position of Superintendent of Inspection at a yearly salary of $21,756.00 effective
immediately.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize creation of the
position of Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator at $22,250.00 per year effective
immediately.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize creation of the
position of Assistant to the Director of Public Works at $24,374.00 effective
immediately.
Rescind Call for Public Hearing - Vacation of Rhode Island
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to rescind the call for the
public hearing scheduled for tonight for vacation of Rhode Island.
Call Public Hearing - Vacation of Rhode Island - July 2, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing for
vacation of Rhode Island for July 2, 1979•
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Set Executive Session Re Health Central Suit
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set an executive session
for June 19, 1979 at 3:30 p.m. subject to the normal standards we have set for
executive sessions with the Council/Manager's Meeting to follow.
Amendment to Car Impounding Contract
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor and
Manager to enter into the car impounding contract with Golden Auto Parts, Inc.
Resolution Petitioning MnDOT Re Traffic Control Signal
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Petitioning MNDOT for Traffic Signal at Leadow Lane)
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, Thorsen abstained, 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
Resolution Supporting Robbinsdale Lawcon Application
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Supporting Robbinsdale's LAWCON Application for funding year 1980)
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
Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Land to HRA
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing transfer of certain real
property to Housing and Redevelopment
Authority of Golden Valley for Valley
Square Redevelopment Plan)
Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979
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
Contract with HRA for Construction of North Wirth Parkway Public Improvements
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor and
Manager to enter into the agreement for the purpose of construction of the North
Wirth Parkway public improvements.
Report from Councilmember Anderson Re Metropolitan Transit Commission
Member Anderson reported to the Council that she had found out that Dover Hill had
received service the day that the letter was received from the Human Rights Commission.
Mr. Gittleman, Gittleman Corporation, was present to present to the Council PUD #23.
Peggy Specktor, on behalf of the Planning Commission, was present to report to
the Council the Planning Commission action.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
PUD #16B
Harry Hamman, 6001 Glenwood Ave., was present and expressed his views in opposition
of PUD #166 and PUD #23.
Glen Eiden, 345 Brunsiwck Ave. S., was present and expressed his view in opposition
to this particular proposal for PUD #16B, but still thinks there is a feasible
design for this area.
Diane Asproth, 340 Dakota, was present in opposition to PUD #16B.
Steven Hagen, 350 Dakota, was present in opposition to PUD #16B.
Richard Keefe, 26 Meander Road, was present in opposition to PUD #16B.
Leland LeBlanc, 225 Brunswick Ave. S., was present in opposition to PUD #16B.
Doug Hartman,.5924, Glenwood, was present in opposition to PUD #16B.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to
receive
and file the report
from Mary Anderson regarding the Metropolitan Transit
service
to Dover Hill.
Public Hearing - PUD #166 - Cheyenne Land Company and
PUD #23
- Gittleman Corp.
Rick Sather, representing Cheyenne Land Company, was
present
to present to the
Council PUD #16B.
Mr. Gittleman, Gittleman Corporation, was present to present to the Council PUD #23.
Peggy Specktor, on behalf of the Planning Commission, was present to report to
the Council the Planning Commission action.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
PUD #16B
Harry Hamman, 6001 Glenwood Ave., was present and expressed his views in opposition
of PUD #166 and PUD #23.
Glen Eiden, 345 Brunsiwck Ave. S., was present and expressed his view in opposition
to this particular proposal for PUD #16B, but still thinks there is a feasible
design for this area.
Diane Asproth, 340 Dakota, was present in opposition to PUD #16B.
Steven Hagen, 350 Dakota, was present in opposition to PUD #16B.
Richard Keefe, 26 Meander Road, was present in opposition to PUD #16B.
Leland LeBlanc, 225 Brunswick Ave. S., was present in opposition to PUD #16B.
Doug Hartman,.5924, Glenwood, was present in opposition to PUD #16B.
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PUD #23
Glen Eiden 345 Brunswick Ave. So. was present in opposition to PUD #23
Leland LeBlanc, 225 Brunswick Ave So was present in opposition to PUD #23.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to deny concept approval of PUD #16B.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to deny concept approval of PUD #23.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that the Council gives the following
statements as direction for devdlopment of this property:
- access on Laurel if not connected to Glenwood for the portion of the property
southeast of the creek.
- supports single fanily detached housing borderly the current residential development.
- open to smaller lot sizes depending upon the design of the development and the
provision of adequate parking and snow storage.
--open to variation in density along the northern portion of the property as you move
easterly.
- consideration of a buffer between Laurel and the residences on the southerly portion
of the parcel and along the creek between the higher density and the lower density.
- View the development on a division of the two sites in question on a northwesterly
and southeasterly division with the creek being the divider.
Public Hearing - Vacation of Sunny ridge, France and Part, -of 8th Avenue
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Harry Piper, representing the Humane Society, was present in opposition to the
vacation on France Avenue.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Street and Alley Vacations - portions
of 8th Avenue North, Sunnyridge Lane
North and France Avenue - all within
Plat of Glenwood. Golden Valley Housing
and Redevelopment Authority - North
Wirth Parkway Redevelopment Project)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken theron, the following members voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Stockman and the following voted against
the same: none, Thorsen abstained, whereupon said resolution was delcared duly
passed and adopted, signed byy the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
See Resolution Book page 103 .
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Public Hearing - Calvary Office Site Rezoning
Mayor Hoover restated his previous conflict of interest and removed himself
from the discussions.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Business and Professional Office Zoning District)
(Valley Square)
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 JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Mayor Hoover abstained.
Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals - North Wirth Parkwa
Member Thorsen restated her previous conflict of interest and removed herself
from the table.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried that the City of Golden Valley
grants a perpetual variance to the Height Ordinance, Section 10.04 Zoning Code,
allowing a building up to four (4) stories to be located on the Northeasterly side
of the development parcel, a building up to eight (8) stories on the Southeastern
corner of the development parcel and a building up to four (4) stories along the
southerly boundary of the development parcel, consistent with the original agreement
dated February 15, 1979 between the H.R.A. and M. A. Mortenson company.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried that the City of Golden Valley
grants a variance to the Green Area Setback Ordinance, Section 10.05 and 10.06
of the Zoning Code to allow a variance of five (5) feet to the Northerly 200 feet
adjacent to vacated France Avenue North, consistent with the amended agreement
dated May 31, 1979 between the H.R.A. and M. A. Mortenson Company.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried that the City of Golden Valley
grants a perpetual variance to Lot of Record Ordinance Section 1.03 Zoning Code,
allowing three (3) separate buildings on one platted parcel of land, consistent
with the original agreement dated February 15, 1979 between H.R.A. and M. A.
Mortenson Company.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried that the City of Golden Valley
grants a perpetual variance to the Parking Ordinance Section 13.01 of the Zoning
Code allowing 594 parking spaces for 109,900 net rentable square feet contemplated
in three buildings, 10 X 20 feet in individual stall size and the ratio of one
parking space provided for each increment of 185 net rentable square feet. "Net
rentable square feet" is defined for purposes of this variance as the square -foot
computation determined by excluding from the building gross area only the following:
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Lavatories, stairways, elevators, mechanical rooms, major corridors including
entrance lobbies, all walls and columns, all service areas and all underground
parking consistent with the amended agreement dated May 31, 1979 between the
H.R.A. and M. A. Mortenson Company.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried that all of the above variances
are on the plat plan dated May 29, 1979 on file in the Planning and Inspection
Department and signed by M. A. Mortenson, Jr., Developer and Robert Hoover, Mayor.
Waiver of Platting - Mr. Willison and Northern Conference of
5301-53 1 Woodstock Avenue
e Seventh Day Adventists
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the waiver of platting
as described below:
Parcel 1 - 5301 Woodstock
The east forty-six (46) feet of Lot Three (3), Block Two (2), to be combined with
Lot Four (4), Block Two (2), "CloverLeaf Terrace 2nd Addition", County of Hennepin,
State of Minnesota.
Parcel II - 5341 Woodstock
The west fifty-four (54) feet of Lot Three (3), Block Two (2), to be combined with
Lot Two (2), Block Two (2), "Clover Leaf Terrace 2nd Addition", County of Hennepin,
State of Minnesota.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to waive the cash in lieu of
because of no buildable lot being created by this waiver of platting.
Vacation of Sunny ridge, France and Part of 8th Avenue - Waive $50 Fee for Vacation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to waive the $50 fee for this
vacation.
Second Reading - Rezonings - North Wirth - Light Industrial
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 Thorsen and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Light Industrial Zoning District)
(North Wirth Parkway)
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
B & P 0
HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
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 Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Business and Professional Office Zoning District)
(North Wirth Parkway)
MOVED by Johnson, 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
Industrial
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 colsed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Industrial Zoning District)
(North Wirth Parkway)
MOVED by Johnson, 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 THORSEN - YES
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Public Hearing - 79 LF 3 - North Wirth Parkway
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Harry Piper III, on behalf of the Humane Society, was present to express his
concerns regarding access to eh Humane Society.
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
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, Thorsen abstained, 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 117
Public Hearing - 79 SI 11 - North Wirth Parkway
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Harry Piper III, on behalf of the Humane Society, was present to express his
concerns regarding assessments for these improvements.
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
79 SI 11
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, Thorsen abstained, 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 it
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Public Hearing - 79 SS 3 - North Wirth Parkway I
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Harry Piper 111, on behalf of the Humane Society, was present to express his
concerns regarding access and assessments to the Humane Society
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDEWLING CONSTRUCTION OF
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, Thorsen abstained, 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.- .
Public Hearing - 79 WM 4 - North Wirth Parkway_
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 Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
79 WM 4
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 and Stockman and the following voted
against the same: none, Thorsen abstained, 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 (k
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Waiver of Public Hearing - 79 SS 6 - Golden Valley Country Club
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 ss 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, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was delcared 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
79ss6
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 III
Open Space Report
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION
(Receiving Consultants Report on Open Space)
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 jell.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct the attorney to draft
an ordinance amendment for the name change of the Park & Recreation Commission.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Manager to prepare
an introductory letter to be placed with the Open Space report detailing:
I. The commission's intent that the inventory, parcel descriptions,
and their potential for management become matters of official
record. They are not asking that the recommendations of page 62
be adopted, but rather the report through page 61. Page 62
speaks to some. -alternative means of acquisition for those parcels
of land not now owned by the city.
2. The commission defines "acquire" as not necessarily an exchange
of money, as in a purchase of lease, nor as a donation, but as
a term encompassing those meanings as well as other arrangements
by which the parcels or parts of them might be set aside for
public use.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the Planning Commission
to review and evaluate parcels 2-14 of the consultant's report, entitled Open Space
in Golden. Valley. This evaluation is to incl:ude an individual, on-site inspection
by Planning Commission members. Following the review, the Planning Commission is to
(a) make recommendations as to best land use for each parcel; (b) list advantages
and disadvantages (from a land use perspective) of preserving these parcels as
protection, conservation and/or amenity open space; (c) make suggestions for aug-
menting the Comprehensive Plan to reflect any decisions the Council will.be making
regarding protection, conservation and/or amenity open space.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the city staff to
prepare estimates of the fair market value of each parcel and alternative methods of
financing should the city desire to purchase or lease said parcels. Also request
the city manager to provide the Council with an evaluation of further uses of
Carl Vogt's services.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockamn and carried that it is the intent of this
Council, following the receipt of the above information from the Planning Commission
and the staff, to make a decision on each parcel and to prepare for each, where
appropriate, a statement or objective to be included in the Comprehensive Plan
as direction for implementing Goal 3.A on page 5, and the statement on page 53,
The Nature Park.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adopt Open Space in Golden
Valley as a guideline for developing protection, conservation and/or amenity
open space in Golden Valley.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to charge the newly formed
Open Space and Recreation Commission with using the Environmental Collaborative
Report as a guideline for developing recommendations for any of parcels 2-14
that might come under city management.
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Commission Appointments
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to appoint the following to the
B rookview Study Committee: Ruth Soby, Robert Shirley, Joan Bills, Andy Thompson,
Ginny Ginsberg, Jody Sehlin, Craig Starbird, Peggy Leppik and Burton Brown who will
be the Chair.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Hoover and carried to appoint the following people
to the new Open Space and Recreation Commission:
Diane
Asproth
2
year
term
Ray Peterson
3
year
term
Rhoda
Jaffe
1
year
term
Robert
Szyman
2
year
term
Chuck
Burmeister
2
year
term
Johnson voted nay.
Richard Lyons 1 year term
Lowell Benson 3 year term
Burt Brown 1 year term
Emilie Johnson 3 year term
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to have the Mayor appoint the
people to the Cable TV Needs Assessment Study Committee.
Laurel Avenue Ponds
A report was received from Councilmember Johnson regarding the grass adjacent to the
Laurel Avenue Ponds.
Council Expense Policy
Member Stockman will draw up a recommendation for a council expense policy.
Northwest Human Services Upcoming Meeting
The Council discussed the upcoming Northwest Human Services meeting.
Johnson Institute
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize the expenditure of
$175 for Council member Johnson to attend the Johnson Institute.
Adjournment
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MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carrio adjo rn at 1:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
June 19, 1979
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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SE-CRETARY