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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 Regular Meeting of the City Council -1 November 19, 1979 Analysis of South Fork of Bassett Creek 0 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. 182 Regular Meeting of the City Council - November 19, 1979 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. 1 1 1 Regular Meeting of the.City Council - November 19, 1979 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 0 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. 184 Regular Meeting of the City Council - November 19, 1979 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council - November 19, 1979 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. 1 ATTEST: SECRETARY 1 zx� �) , ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR IM