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Regular Meeting
Of The
City Council July 2, 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 July 2, .1979 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: C:ity._Mgr., Jeff Sweet; Attorney, Allen Barnard;
Engineer, Lowell Odland; and Council Secretary, Sue Ann Oman.
Approval of Minutes of June 5, 1979
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of June 5,
1979 as amended:
Add the time of the meeting as: 9:00 p.m. following the Board of Review.
Add "9:30 p.m." as the adjournment time.
Approval of Minutes of June 11, 1979
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to.approve the minutes of June 11,
1979 as submitted.
Approval of -Minutes of June 18, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of June 18,
1979 as amended:
Under PUD #23 change the first directive to read: "access on Laurel if
not connected to Glenwood for the protion of the property southeast
of the creek."
Under Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals - North Wirth add to the third
motion "and carried."
Under Open Space Report delete "Hoover noted nay" on all motions except
the third from the last.
Under -Adjournment -add "a.m." and "p.m." to the two times.
Approval of Minutes of June 19, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of June 19,
1979 as submitted.
Approval of Executive Session - June 19, 1979
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the statement as
read as a summary of the executive session held on June 19, 1979 at 3:35 p.m.
attached hereto and included as part of the minutes.
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STATEMENT
A closed session of the Golden Valley City Council was held on June 19, 1979,
at 3:35 p.m. in the Gold Room of the City Hall. Those present were Councilmembers
Mary Anderson, Gloria Johnson, Ray Stockman, and Rosemary Thorsen, Also present
were special attorney, Herb Lefler, and City Manager, Jeff Sweet. No other person
was present
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the legal suit of Health Central
and to give direction to the City Manager. No other subject was discussed. A
continuous sound recording was made and is being retained in the Mayor's custody.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Bill and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the payment of the
bills as submitted on the check register.
Licenses
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of the
licenses as listed on the license list.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the Club On Sale
Liquor License for the Elks Club.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Boards and Commissions meetings as listed on the agenda from E through J.
B.iassett Creek Flood Control Commission, May 17, 1979; Board of Zoning
Appeals, June 12, 1979; Planning Commission, June 11, 1979; Safety Council,
April 23, 1979, Juman Rights Commission, June 14, 1979; Building Board of
Review, June 19, 1979•
United Properties Re Tax Exempt Financing
Mayor Hoover restated his potential conflict of interest and removed himself from
the table.
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT
PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA
MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
FOR APPROVAL OF SAID PROJECT TO THE
COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES
OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: AND MATERIALS
IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PROJECT
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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, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and the following
voted against the same: none, Hoover 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
Boyd Stofer, United Properties, was present and informed the Council of possibility
of changing the name of Valley Square Company at a future date because of the
question on the availability of this name.
Policy and Budget Decisions - New Hope/Golden Valley Dispatching
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the transfer of
$7,591 from Contingency to Police Communications.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson,and carried to authorize the rransfer of
$13,476 for the Sergenat position from Division 22 to 21 and $4,638 for the CT -111
position from Program 301 to 300.
1980 Budget Calendar
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the 1980
Budget Cailendar.
May Budget Report
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the May
budget report.
Quotations - Hoist for Maintenance Shop
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the quote to Northwest
Service Station Equip., Mpls. in the amount of $3,961.00 as low quote.
Quotations received:
Northwest Service Station Equip., Mpls. $3,961.00
Northwest Service Station Equip., Iowa $4,138.42
Pump & Meter Service, Inc. $4,466.00
The Environmental Collaborative - Proposal for Professional Services
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the implementation
of Proposal I with the following amendments:
I. Add to No. 1. that the Environmental Collaborative will review with the
new Open Space and Recreation Commission the past activities, update
them and work with them.
2. Change No. 5 to read Meet with the Open Space & Recreation Commission
and City Officials as needed. . .
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Public Hearing - Vacation of Rhode Island
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
(Vacation of portion of Rhode Island Avenue)
The motion for the adoption 66 the foregoing resolutbon 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 l
Amendment to Zoning Code Re Animal Care Centers in 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 Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinane amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Uses Permitted in Light Industrial Districts)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the. ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading. Upon ro,bl call vote the following voted as
fol 1 ows :
ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Second Reading - Calvary Office Site Rezoning
Mayor Hoover restated his potential conflict of interest and removed himself from
the table.
Mayor Pro -tem 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 Pro -tem closed the public hearing.
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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)
(Valley Square)
MOVED by Thorsen, 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 - ABSTAINED JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
First Reading - Ordinance Amending Designation for Open Space and Rec. Comm.
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 bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
ANORDINANCEAMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Open Space and Recreation Commission)
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
Final Plat Approval - Golden Valley State Bank
Member Johnson introduced and readthe written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Acceptance of Plat - Golden Valley State Bank Addition)
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 Ma�Yor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
See Resolution Book page 07.
Proposal for Courage Center's "Independent Living";Home
Mark Moilanen, Jim Forberg, and Bill Schoenbohm were present to present to the
Council the proposal for the Independent Living Home.
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MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the presentation of
the Independent Living Home proposed by the Courage Center.
Residents of Colonial Meadows - Laurel Ave. Ponds
Gary Edelston, on behalf of the neighbors, was present to explain to the Counci.
the problems that they are having.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to referthe information presented
to us by the Colonial Meadows residents, with the Council's initial positive
conceptual reaction, to Staff for comments and information on costs and policy
considerations, to have this information referred to the Open Space & Recreation
Commission and to Carl Vogt and have his comments to the commission, and to have
Carl Vogt's, Staff's and the Commission's comments come back to the Council by
August 1. The Council looks for a recommendation that takes into consideration
the desires of the residents as well as costs and policies.
Rescind Call for Public Hearing - Creation of Storm Sewer Improvment District
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to rescind the call for the public
hearing for tonight.
Call Public Hearing - Creation of Storm Sewer Improvememt District
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to call a public hearing for
the creation of a storm sewer improvement district for August 6, 1979:
Agreement with Barr Engineering
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by .Stockman and carried to authorize the Mayor and
Manager to enter into the agreement with Barr Engineering.
Civic Center Roof Repair
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to employ Kilstofte & Associates
as architects for the civic center roof repaid-.
Additimnal Appropriation for Barr Engineering Study of DeCola Ponds
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the increase in
agreement with Barr Engineering in the amount of $2,500 and to authorize the
expenditure of a total of $5,000 from Public Works Reserve Fund to Storm Sewer
Fund.
House Burning Authorization
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the memo
from the Manager and accept his decision on the house burnings.
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Resolution Transferring Lot 18, Auditor's Subdivision 360 to HRA
Member Jonhnson 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)
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
infavor 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 /,)13 .
Future Meeting Dates
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to change the Council/Manager's
Meeting to July 31, 1979 at 4:30 p.m.
Charge to Brookview Committee
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the charge as
amended and authorize it to be sent to the committee.
Referral Letter to Open Space & Recreation Commission Re Sen/Comm Center
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adopt this chard and send
it to the New Open Space.& Recreation Commission..
Council Procedures for 1980 Budget
The Mayor and Manager will meet to set up a schedule of activities necessary for
the Council.to properly deal with the project. This item will be taken up again
at the meeting of July 16, 1979.
Proposed Preface for Environmental Collaborative's Report
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the preface to.
be included In the Environmental Collaborative's report.
Mary Anderson - Letter to Planning Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to accept the draft letter to
the Palnning Commission.
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Mary Anderson - Housing Policy I nformat :6n--
Mary Anderson passed out information dealing with the Housing Policy and PUD's.
The Council will bring back their comments regarding PUD's and the Housi.ng Policy.
Mary Anderson - Northwest Suburban Transportation Committee
Mary Anderson passed out information dealing with the transportation committee
for the Council's information.
Northwest Human Services Meeting
Member Johnson and Stockman - reviewed the activities of the meeting with the Council.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carr�l'ecy to yfljgfurn at 10:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
SECRETARY
BERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
July 2, 1979
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
5990
Honeywell Recreation
Itinerant food
$11.00
5991
Sycamore Farms, Inc.
Grocery
55.00
5992
Nelson Keith dba J. N. Blacktop
Soliciting
20.00
5993
Jame Amundson
Sp..iFood. Handl.
20.00
5994
Viking Pioneer (Phillips "6611)
N.P. Vend. (1)
7.50
5995
Home Away Shelter, Inc.
Motel
50.00
5996
Jewish War Veterans, Auxiliary #331
Soliciting
25.00
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