01-07-80 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council
January 7, 1980
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 January 7, 1980 at 7:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman
and Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, Attorney,
Robert Skare, City Engineer, Lowell Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Approval of Minutes of December 17, 1979
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes
of December 17, 1979 as amended:
Page Two: Under M -R Services (continued) Change "from Pennsylvania to..."
to "from Louisiana to M -R Services, Inc."
Adjournment
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn the meeting
at 7:40 P.M.
At this time, Mayor Hoover expressed his feelings on having served as Mayor
and stepped down from the dias. There was a roll call for the 1980-1981
council and Judge Lommen gave the oath of office to Mayor Thorsen, Council -
member Johnson and Councilmember Mitchell and the seating of the 1980-1981
Council took place.
Mayor Thorsen adjourned the meeting for cake and coffee.
The meeting reconvened at 8:15 P.M.
Time and Place of Meeting and Agenda Closing
The Council decided to keep the present meeting date of the first and third
Mondays of each month. No council action necessary.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to set a deadline for re-
ceipt of public information for the Council agenda for 4:30 P.M. on the
Thursday preceding the Council meeting.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to schedule a meeting with
the Chairs of each commission, for Monday, January 28, 1980 from 6:30 to 8:30.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to schedule a meeting of
Council sub -committee comprised of Mayor Thorsen, Councilmember Mitchell and
City Manager, Jeff Sweet, to develop a work plan for goal setting and objectives
for 1980.
Appointment of Mayor Pro -Tem
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to reappoint Councilmember
Anderson as Mayor Pro -Tem.
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Designation of Official Publication
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to designate the
Golden Valley Post as the City's official newspaper.
Designation of Depositories
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to accept the recommenda-
tion of Director of Administrative Services designating the following as
depositories for the City of Golden Valley: Golden Valley State Bank; First
Plymouth National Bank; Northwestern National Bank (North American Office);
Fidelity Bank and Trust Co.; First National Bank of St. Paul; Midwest Federal
Savings & Loan; and Home Federal Savings.
Council Appointments and Representation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to appoint Jeff Sweet to the
Board of Directors and Idell Silberman to Advisory Council of the Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council, and to interview two other persons whose names
were submitted for positions on the NHHC at a later date.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to appoint Councilmembers
Johnson and Stockman (alternate) to the League of Minnesota Cities.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to appoint Mayor Thorsen as
representative and Councilmember Mitchell as alternate to the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to appoint City Manager,
Jeff Sweet and Councilmember Stockman as representatives to CATV.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to appoint Councilmember
Anderson and Mayor Thorsen as Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to appoint Don Palmer to
Joint Water Commission.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to make appointments to the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority as follows:
Rosemary Thorsen 2 -year term
Gloria Johnson 4 -year term
John Mitchell 4 -year term
Scheduling of Board & Commission Interviews & Appointments
General discussion of procedure and process of interviewing candidates for
commission appointments. Discussed advertising in the paper and getting names
from commission chairpersons. No council action.
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to pay the bills as listed
on the check register.
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Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the licenses as
listed.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the application
for Sunday Liquor license by VFW Post #7051.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the
following minutes:
Human Rights Commission - November 8 and December 13, 1979
Board of Zoning Appeals - December 11, 1979
Call for Feasibility Study - Bonnie Lane (RSL 103)
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Order Preparation of Report on Improvement
RSL 103
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Mitchell and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen and the Following voted against
the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly adopted, signed by
the Mayor and her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Resolution - Portable Breath Testers
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Relating to Portable Breath Testers
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Mitchell and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, 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 her signature attested by the
Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Request for Extension of Agreement - The Environmental Collaborative
MOVED by Anderson,seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the extension of
the agreement with the Environmental Collaborative to March 1, 1980.
Community Center Statement
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to adopt the Community Center
statement as amended, noting that the portion relating to the Open Space and
Recreation Commission will be discussed at the Council/Manager meeting on
January 29, 1980.
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Community Center Statement (continued)
WHEREAS, there continues to be a need for a community
center; and
WHEREAS, the present Brookview facility is inadequate to
serve the community's needs, does not meet the present building
code, is inaccessible to the handicapped; and
WHEREAS, the remodeling would not necessarily serve the
total community needs for a center and could be substantially more
costly than a new facility; and
WHEREAS, there is consideration for diversifying community
services within the Brookview complex; and
WHEREAS, there is a commitment to have a wide range of
recreational opportunities in the Brookview complex; and
WHEREAS, the Brookview complex is adjacent to our community
focal point, Valley Square,
I MOVE THAT the Golden Valley City Council shall immediately
pursue the feasibility of constructing a community center within the
Brookview complex at the northeast corner.
"Do Not Enter" Signs
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to accept the policy statement
re "Do Not Enter" signs, submitted by Councilmember Stockman:
1. The Golden Valley City Council recognizes there is a mutual traffic
problem in the area east of Highway 100 and south of Highway 12 for
residents of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley.
2. The Golden Valley City Council recognizes that a solution to the traffic
problem can only be resolved by cooperation on the part of both communities.
3. The Golden Valley City Council recognizes the traffic problem does not
originate from the residential area, but is caused by the commuter traffic
west of Highway 100 by-passing the intersection of Highways 12 and 100.
4. The Golden Valley City Council, therefore, directs the City Manager to meet
with the Golden Valley residents living in the area west of June Avenue to
discuss alternatives to the existing "Do Not Enter" signs; such alternatives
to limit access of commuter traffic from west of Highway 100.
5. The Golden Valley City Council directs the City Manager to report on the
results of that meeting by February 19, 1980.
Agreement with "MAPSI"
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into agreement with "MAPSI" (Municipal and Private Service,
Inc.), providing the City with animal boarding service for the next year.
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Transfer from Salary Contingency
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve transfers from
1980 salary contingency as follows:
Appropriation covers:
1) Budgets provided only 7% increase while 8% was approved.
2) Additional above 8% to short-term supervisors and administrative secretaries
3) Insurance and retirement fringes on these increases
Additional adjustments may have to be made when settlements are reached with the
various bargaining units.
Salary Contingency $60,000
This Request 28,735
Balance $31,265
Settinq Goals for 1980-1981 Council
This item was resolved in discussion of Agenda Item 1 (Time and place of
meeting and agenda closing.
Request from Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried requesting Mayor to contact
the Human Rights Commission Chairperson, indicating that Councilmembers Mitchell
and Stockman would be willing to meet with representatives from the HRC to hear
their concerns and recommendations.
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PROGRAM (4110) WAGES
(4150) INSURANCE
(4160) RETIREMENT
001
Council
$ 1,125
$ 100
$ 130
030
Manager
5,850
615
660
101
General Services
525
45
60
102
Accounting
3,040
270
345
106
Assessing
1,230
110
140
142
Elections
35
5
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162
Inspections
2,720
280
310
166
Planning
470
40
55
167
Housing
70
10
10
300
Public Safety Admin.
3,805
375
375
306
Civil Defense
140
20
5
180
Building Maintenance
305
35
35
400
Public Works Admin.
1,485
140
170
420
Engineering
675
80
75
447
Street Div. Superv.
450
55
50
459
Maintenance Shop
260
30
30
600
Park & Rec Admin.
520
60
60
610
Park Maintenance
210
25
25
650
690
Recreation Admin.
Sr. Citizens
185
620
20
75
20
70
TOTALS
$23,720
$2,390
$2,625
Appropriation covers:
1) Budgets provided only 7% increase while 8% was approved.
2) Additional above 8% to short-term supervisors and administrative secretaries
3) Insurance and retirement fringes on these increases
Additional adjustments may have to be made when settlements are reached with the
various bargaining units.
Salary Contingency $60,000
This Request 28,735
Balance $31,265
Settinq Goals for 1980-1981 Council
This item was resolved in discussion of Agenda Item 1 (Time and place of
meeting and agenda closing.
Request from Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried requesting Mayor to contact
the Human Rights Commission Chairperson, indicating that Councilmembers Mitchell
and Stockman would be willing to meet with representatives from the HRC to hear
their concerns and recommendations.
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Labor Relations
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried, authorizing the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into a labor agreement between the City of Golden
Valley and L.E.L.S.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried authorizing additional
salary increases for Director and Deputy Director of Public Safety as
requested.
Building Board of Review Appointments
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to make the following
appointments to the Building Board of Review:
James Cooperman - two-year term
Richard Kaitz - one-year term
Transit Meeting
Mayor Thorsen informed the Council of the meeting held on January 4, 1980, with
Councilmember Anderson, Met Council Representative, Pat Hasselmo and City
Manager, Jeff Sweet. A public informational meeting has been set for February 13,
1980 at 7:30 in the cafetorium of the Golden Valley High School.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried directing staff to continue
working on the details of the February 13 meeting with Mayor Thorsen, Council -
member Anderson and Met Council Representative Pat Hasselmo.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to adjourn at 10:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
ASEtTARY
ROSEMARY TFIORSEN, YOR
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