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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 0 Regular Meeting of the City Council - January 21, 1980 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 1 LJ 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council - January 21, 1980 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 I 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 Regular Meeting of the City Council - January 21, 1980 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 Page 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 1 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council - January 21, 1980 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). Regular Meeting of the City Council - January 21, 1980 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 Ci 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). J 1 1-:3 Regular Meeting of the City Council - January 21, 1980 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. / Regular Meeting of the City Council - January 21, 1980 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 1