11-19-79 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council
November 19, 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 November 19, 1979 at 6:35 P.M.
The following members were present: Andersons Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen. Also
present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet., City Attorney, Robert Skare, City Engineer,
Lowell Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Mayor Hoover arrived at 6:40 P.M.
Minutes of November 5, 1979
MOVED by Jonson, seconded by Thrsen and carried to approve the minutes as amended:
Page 171, re HRA Meeting: Should be November 13 not November 12, 1979.
Bills and Claims
MOVED.by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the check register.
Licenses
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the licenses as listed on
the license list.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the solicitor's license
for Boy Scout Troop #475.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
listed on the agenda as items IE - 1H:
IE: Minutes of Human Rights Commission - October 11, 1979
1F: Minutes of Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - October 18, 1979
1G: Minutes of Planning Commission - October 22, 1979
1H: Minutes of Open Space & Recreation Commission October 22, 1979
Resolution - Condemnation of Railroad for 10th Avenue
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the. Acquisition by Purchase or
Condemnation in Fee Simple of Certain Property.
for Public Right of Way for Streets and Utilities
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by.Member
Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following voted again. -t the
same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed
by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
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Analysis of South Fork of Bassett Creek
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MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried, authorizing the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into a contract with Barr Engineering for the Hyrdologic and Hydraulic Analysis
of South Fork of Bassett Creek, in accordance with the revised proposal ($19,000 from
Public Works Reserve).
Quotations re Backstop Repair
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the bid for backstop repair
to Arrow Fence Company in the amount of $1,085.00.
Quotations re Gas Pump Storage at Brookview
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the bid for the purchase and
installation of a new gas pump for unleaded gas storage at Brookview to Northwest Service
Company in the amount of $2,347.16.
Authorization to Purchase Fire Hose
MOVED by Johnson, seconded.by Thorsen and carried authorizing the purchase of 1,000 feet
of 1-1/2" and 500 feet of 3" hose from Ponn Fire Hose Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,51
and $2.75 per foot, respectively. Ponn is the only company meeting specifications.
Optical Reading Transit.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the recommendation of staff
and authorize the purchase of one optical reading transit in the amount of $4,575.00 and
one Leg Tripod in the amount of $270.00 from Albinson, Inc.
Purchase of Easement from C & NW Railroad
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried authorizing the Mayor and City Manager
enter into an agreement to purchase storm sewer easement from Chicago & Northwestern Trans-
portation Company in the amount of $14,800.00.
Call Public Hearing - Florida Restaurant's Addition
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on Florida
Restaurant's Addition for December 3, 1978.
Final Plat Approval Laurel Estates, PUD 18-A
MOVED by Anderson; seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the final plat of Laurel
Estates, PUD #18-A.
Planning Commission Involvement in T.H. #12 Planning
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried requesting the Mayor communicate to
the Planning Commission the commission's role in the T,,1i. #12 planning and their future
involvement.
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Petition - Stop Sign at Green Valley Road & Louisiana
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to refer to staff for study and
communicate results to adjacent property owners.
Petition - Overhead Street Lights (RSL 100)
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Order Preparation of Report on Improvement)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following 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 Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Letter From St. Louis Park Re Closure of West 16th Street at Highway 100
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer to staff, requesting they
proceed to -obtain reactions from the area residents, thereby aiding in making a decision.
Amendment of Tax-exempt Financing Policy
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried directing staff to prepare an amend-
ment to the tax-exempt financing policy.
Request for Cancellation of Public Hearing (Agenda Item -2-D)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the request
from Minneapolis Clinic to cancel their scheduled public hearing.
The Mayor called a two -minute recess. City Manager left the meeting, his place was
taken by Dana Young, Administrative Assistant.
Public Hearing - Minneapolis Clinic
City Attorney, Robert Skare informed the Council that if a public hearing has been
called, it must be held even if a request has been made to cancel that public hearing.
Mayor Hoover opened the public hearing. No one was present to speak for or against.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to close the public hearing without
Council action.
Public Hearing - PUD #24 - Midtown
Mike Halley, President, Halley Land Corporation
Francis Hagen, Engineer, Halley Land Corporation
Mayor Hoovere opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so:were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
No one was present to speak for or against. Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer action until certain legal
questions can be answered by staff.
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Public Hearing = RSL 92 Westurban (Ornamental Street Lighting)
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Terry Nees, 2117 Windsor Way - opposed
Erma Schreiner, 2134 Perry Avenue - in favor
Glen Fuller, 2224 Windsor Way - question re wattage and placement of poles
Howard Christianson, 2201 Windsor Way - opposed
Dean Tracy, 2142 Perry Avenue - In favor
F. Lobash, 2131 Windsor Way - opposed
Mr. Jackson, 2107 Perry Avenue opposed
Nena Geiger, 2107 Windsor Way - opposed
Harriet Nees, 2117 Windsor Way - opposed
Mrs. Tyra, 4940 Markay Ridge - in favor
J. Rausch, 4840 Westbend Road - in favor
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Germain Norris, 2120 Perry Avenue - in favor
Tom Lisburg, 2107 Perry Avenue questions re cost and safety factor of mercury lamps
Kurt Dale, 2164 Perry Avenue - in favor
C.H. Smith, 2117 Perry Avenue - in favor
Marge Hanson, 4920 Westbend.Road, in favor
Bob Christianson, 4835 Westbend Road - in favor
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
RSL 92
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 Clerk. See Resolution
Book Page
Public Hearing - Vacation of a Portion of Castle Court
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and.carried to continue public hearing to
December 3, 1979
Public Hearing - CDBG Project Year VI
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one
to speak for or against, Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to accept the recommendation of
the Planning Commission for proposed expenditures of COBB Year VI, including the
deletion of street lighting and proposed additions.
Waiver of Public Hearing - RSL 101
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUED. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 101
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 Clerk.
Request for Advertising Searchlight
Mr. and Mrs. David Bourn were present to make their request for an advertising
searchlight for the grand opening of B. Dalton Bookseller.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve Mr. Bourn's request
for an advertising searchlight for the grand opening of the new B. Dalton Bookseller
(the old Golden Valley State Bank) for the period of December 17-24, 1979.
N.W. Hennepin Human Services Council - Vacancy
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to reappoint Idell Silberman to
the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council.
N.W. Hennepin Human Services Council - C.A.A.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to accept the volunteering of
Councilmembers Johnson and Thorsen to meet and prepare a statement for the Council
to consider at the December 3, 1979 meeting. Meeting is set for November 27, 1979•
General Mills Dinner
Mayor Hoover presented general information to the Council regarding the cost,
agenda, menu ,etc. for the General Mills dinner scheduled for November 20, 1979•
No action taken by the Council.
Planning Commission Attendance Record
Sue Eastes, Chairman of the Planning Commission was present to present her concerns
regarding the attendance of some of the members of the commission.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Mayor and
Mayor -elect to draft a letter to all Planning Commission members expressing the
Council's concern regarding attendance.
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Selection of Audit Finalists
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by
Anderson
and carried to
accept the Council sub-
committee's recommendation to
interview
four applicants
for the position of
auditor for the City of Golden
Valley, on November 27,
1979.
Reappointment to Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried requesting the Mayor to contact
Jaye Krantz to see if she is interested in being reappointed to the Human Rights
Commission.
Dave Brown's Letter
Discussion of how to respond to resident's questions regarding Highway 12. Defer
discussion to November 27, 1979 Council/Manager Meeting.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to adjourn at 11:00 P.M.
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