01-21-80 City Council Minutesd
Regular Meeting
Of The
City Council
January 21, 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 21, 1980 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, Attorney, Allen Barnard,
City Engineer, Lowell Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Approval of Minutes - January 7, 1980
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of
January 7, 1980 as amended:
Page 10, Labor Relations: Add "Director and Deputy Director of Public..."
Page 12, Community Center Statement: Delete the portion relating to the Open
Space & Recreation Commission "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED...."
Page 13, Feasibility Study, Vale Crest Road: Complete the paragraph with
the proper resolution wording.
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to pay the bills as submitted.
Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the licenses listed
as numbers 6116-6120.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the application for
solicitor's license from Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer the hearing on
American Legion liquor violation to February 4, 1980 at 6:30 P.M.
Open Space & Recreation Commission
Bob Szyman was present to recommend approval of the formula for reimbursement to
home owners having trees removed through the Dutch Elm disease program.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept the recommendation
of the Open Space & Recreation Commission, establishing a formula for reimbursing
home owners having trees removed through the Dutch Elm disease program. Golden
Valley expenditure for 1979 was $54,474.00, State reimbursement will be $24,820.00
(47.4%).
Approval of Minutes - Boards & Commissions
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes listed on the agenda as items lE - 1H:
1E: Open Space & Recreation Commission - December 17, 1979
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Minutes of Boards/Commissions (continued)
1F: H.R.A. - December 10 & 20, 1979 & January 7, 1980
1G: Building Board of Review - December 4, 1979
1H: Board of Zoning Appeals - January 8, 1980
Sam Sivanich - Request for Deferral of Public Hearing
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
letter from Sam Sivanich requesting deferral of public hearing on semaphore
at Minneapolis Clinic (Agenda Item 2-A).
Call for Public Hearing - Westview Development Company
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER
THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT:
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly 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
members 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
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to state that it is the
Council's intent to discuss 5% limitation on tax-exempt financing at the time
of the public hearing (2/19/80).
Petition - Curb & Gutter on Golden Valley Road
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
petition from residents opposed to proposed public improvement 80 SI 3 on
Golden Valley Road, considering its contents at the time of the public hearing
(Agenda Item 2-E).
Call Public Hearing - St. Regis Expansion
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to call a public hearing for
the vacation of an alley and rezoning of property for February 19, 1980.
Resolution - Rescinding Prior Resolutions
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
RESCINDING CERTAIN PRIOR RESOLUTIONS
RESPECTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
78 WM 3, 78 SI 8, 78 LF 2 and RSL 88
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen and the following
voted against 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
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Resolution - Request for Feasibility Study (80 WM 1)
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(ORDER PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT)
80 WM 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Stockman 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 passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor and her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Resolution - Request for Feasibilitv Studv (80 LF 1
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(ORDER PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT)
80 LF 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman
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 passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Revision of City Zoning Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve staff recommendation of
taking "phased appraoch" to revision of zoning code, directing the City Manager to
prepare a memo including a schedule for reviewal of the sections of the zoning code,
and directing the Mayor to communicate to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning
Appeals, the Council's actions and reasons for this motion.
Approval of HRA Scattered Site Housing Development Project
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING HRA SCATTERED SITE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE USE OF THE
POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN THEREFOR
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson
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 passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
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Authorization for Sale of Bonds for Valley Square
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO $1,500,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION REDEVELOPMENT
BONDS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC SALE
THEREOF
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, 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
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Informal Public Hearing - Minneapolis Clinic
The City Manager made reference to the letter from Commissioner Sam Sivanich, re-
questing deferral of the informal public hearing, pending a feasibility study from
Hennepin County re locating the semaphore at Golden Valley Road and Wirth Parkway.
Tentative date for receipt of report is February 19, 1980.
Mayor Thorsened opened the meeting for public input and those present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mary King, 4025 Wasatch Lane - In favor of deferral of public hearing.
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to defer informal public hearing
to date uncertain, pending receipt of report from Hennepin County, on February 19, and
at that time, set a new date for public hearing, directing staff to notify the area
residents of the new public hearing date.
Public Hearing - June Avenue North (RSL 100)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
given the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Vernice Anderson, 4300 Culver Road - Opposed
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 100
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, 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
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RSL 100 (continued)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried, requesting staff and N.S.P. to
explore the possibility of relocating the light pole in front of 4300 Culver Road.
Public Hearing - Vacation of Street - Lakeview Court
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mary Wienzierl, Burnet Realty - Representing buyer of property, expressed concern
over City's confustion regarding this and platting request.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to continue public hearing on
February 4, 1980.
Final Approval - Lakeview Terrace Replat
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to consider final approval of
Lakeview Terrace Replat at February 4, 1980 Council meeting.
Public Hearing (continued) —Vacation of Street - Castle Court
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and those present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
VACATION OF STREET, DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY EASEMENTS IN GOLDEN VALLEY ESTATES
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: Anderosn, 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
Public Hearing (continued) - Golden Valley Road (80 SI 3)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Tony Palaia, 5101 Golden Valley Road - In favor
John Niles, 4111 Golden Valley Road - Opposed
Cathy Eckstrum, 5061 Golden Valley Road - Opposed (Ms. Eckstrum read a letter from
Ken Nord, 5011 Frontenac Avenue expressing his opposition).
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to deny the petition for proposed
public improvement 80 SI 3 (concrete curb & gutter).
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Public Hearing - 80 SI 3 (continued)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried
City Engineer meet to discuss possible alternatives
requesting a feasibility study on implementation of
improvement involving parking at Scheid Park.
PUD #24 - Plat Approval
to suggest Mr. Palaia and the
to having curb and gutter, and
only a portion of proposed
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to direct staff to determine by
February 19, 1980 Council meeting, what action is necessary to deal with PUD #24.
Final Approval - Golden Valley Estates, II
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - GOLDEN VALLEY ESTATES PLAT II
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson
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
Resolution - Transfer of CDBG Funds
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
RELATING TO TRANSFER OF CDBG FU14DS
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson
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
"SPRS" Agreement
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried authorizing the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into "Joint and Cooperative Agreement - Suburban Police Recruitment
System (SPRS), designating the City Manager as Director and the Director of Public
Safety as Alternate, noting receipt and filing of resolution passed by the Civil
Service Commission adopting Suburban Police Recruitment System.
Resolution - Amending Salary Resolution for 1980
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried authorizing the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into labor contracts with I.U.O.E. Local #49 (maintenance employees)
and L.E.L.S. Local #27 (Police Officers).
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Resolution Amending Salary Resolution (continued)
Member Mitchell introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
AMENDING RESOLUTION FIXING GENERAL
WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 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, 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
Quotations - Trimming of Boulevard Trees for 1980
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to accept the quotation from Tim's
Tree Service, Inc. for the trimming of boulevard trees for 1980, and authorizing the
expenditure of $3,862.50.
Bids - Front End Loader
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to defer action to February 4, 1980.
November 1979 Monthly Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the monthly
budget report for November 1979.
1980 Local Board of Review Date
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to set June 3, 1980, 7:00 P.M. for
Local Board of Review Meeting date.
Announcement of Meetings - Miscellaneous
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Dinner - January 30, 1980, 6:30 P.M.
League of Minnesota Cities - Legislative Conference - February 20, 1980, 9:45 A.M.
Council Goal Setting Session
A proposed agenda for the Council goal setting session was distributed to the Council
by Mayor Thorsen and the following schedule determined for the goal setting session:
Friday, February 1, 6:00 - 10:00 and Saturday, February 2, 8:30 A.M. to
1:30 P.M.
Trunk Highway #12
The Council received three memos regarding T.H. #12 and light rail transit. Councii-
member Anderson gave a brief report on her attendance at the light rail conference of
January 9 and 10. The Council determined that the three memos should be discussed at
the Council/Manager meeting of January 29, 1980, 4:30 P.M.
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T.H. #12 (continued)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to schedule a meeting with Mayor
Thorsen, Councilmember Anderson and City Manager on Wednesday, January 23, 1980 at
9:30 A.M. to pursue a schedule for proceeding with recommendations on light rail
transit.
Announcement of Meeting
It was announced that a luncheon with Mayor Thorsen, Councilmember Anderson, Met Council
Representative Pat Hasselmo and MTC Representative Ruth Franklin is scheduled for the
purpose of introducing those four representatives to each other. No official city
business will be discussed.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn at 9:40 P.M.
ROSEMARY THORSE , YOR
ATTEST:
SE RETARY
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