06-02-80 City Council Minutesq
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 2, 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 June 2, 1980 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen. Also
present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, Attorney, Robert Skare, Engineer, Lowell
Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Councilmember Mitchell was absent.
Approval of Minutes - May 19, 1980
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MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the minutes of May 19, 1980
as amended:
Page 97, Golden V: Change the wording "their violation of the liquor
ordinance" to read, "renewal of its liquor license`'
Page 94, Proposed Plat - Hamman Addition: Change the wording "the
contribution towards . . " to read, "fulfillment of ."
Page 96, Transit Pulse Center, second motion: Show the voting as
follows: "Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen voted yes. Anderson and
Johnson voted no.
*Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the items on the consent
agenda, indicated by an asterisk(*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the bills as submitted.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes of
the boards and commissions, listed on the agenda as items 1F - 1I:
1F - Open Space & Recreation Commission - April 28 & May 19
1G - Police Civil Service Commission - March 19
1H - Human Rights Commission - May 8
lI - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - May 22
*Letter of Resignation from Scott Christensen, Safety Council
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the letter of
resignation from the Safety Council from Scott Christensen and request the Mayor send
a letter of appreciation.
*Call Public Hearing - Rezoning - Public Works Disposal Site
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on the
rezoning of the public works disposal site for July 7, 1980.
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*Call Public Hearing - Valley Square Plat
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on the
Valley Square plat for July 7, 1980.
*Call Public Hearing - North Wirth Parkway Final Plat
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on the final
plat for North Wirth Parkway for July 7, 1980.
*Transfers from Park Capital Reserve Fund
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the transfer from the
Park Capital Improvements Fund to cover the following projects:
Trail Construction (General Mills Research):
Dick Thorn, Dozer and Scraper $1,044.00
*Bryan Rock Products - Trail Mix - $6.26/Ton 2,284.38
$3,328.38
Black Top (Medley Hills Trail and Park):
*C.S. McCrossan, Inc. $ 352.00
Trees for Brookview Park:
Shore Acre Gardens, Fairmont, MN $ 870.00
*On City Bid
Request to Hire LeFevre, Lefler, Pearson, O'Brien & Drawz for Legal Counsel Re Health
Central
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the employment of the
firm of LeFevre, Lefler, Pearson, O'Brien & Drawz in an amount not to exceed $250,000,
as legal counsel in the matter of Health Central's construction of a metal building
without a building permit.
*Monthly Budget Report - April 1980
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the monthly budget
report for April 1980.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of licenses
#6498 - #6505, as listed.
Application for Sunday Sale of Liquor - Holiday Motor Motel
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the application for
Sunday Sale of Liquor by Holiday Motor Motel for the period of July 1, 1980 through
June 30, 1981.
G.V. Police Association - Request for Sale of Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor
Steve Tallon, President of Golden Valley Police Association - presented request and
answered questions.
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G.V. Police Association - Request for Sale of Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor (continued)
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF NON -INTOXICATING
MALT LIQUOR AT LIONS CLUB PARK
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, 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
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to direct the Golden Valley Police
Association to notify residents in the area of Lions Club Park (radius to be determined
by staff) of the terms of the tournament.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer the matter of selling non -
intoxicating liquor in the city's parks to the Open Space & Recreation Commission for
their recommendations on future similar requests.
Peddler's License Application - Midwest Imports
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of a
peddler's license to Midwest Imports.
Resolution Proclaiming June 1980 as Park and Recreation Month
John Brenna, Director of Parks & Recreation - Presented request for approving the
proclamation of June 1980 as Park and Recreation Month in Golden Valley.
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
PROCLAIMING JUNE 1980 AS
PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH IN
GOLDEN VALLEY
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, 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
Final Plat Approval - Valley Village Addition
Councilmember Stockman removed himself from discussion and voting.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - VALLEY VILLATE ADDITION
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Approval of Final Plat - Valley Village Addition (continued)
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, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted agaisnt 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
Final Plat Approval - PUD #24 - Midtown
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT #24
"MIDTOWN"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson
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 her
signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Stop Sign Policy
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to direct staff to develop additional
wording of stop sign policy and return to the Council with a recommendation.
Announcement of Meetings
Monday, 6/16, 3:00, Gold Room - Councilmembers Anderson and Johnson to meet with
League of Women Voters
Wednesday, 6/11, 11:30, Manager's Office - Councilmembers Mitchell and Stockman to
meet with City Manager Re I-394.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Terminal Warehouse District
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
Providing for the Addition of a Terminal
Warehouse Zoning District
Mayor Thorsen 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,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve on second reading the
ordinance herein quoted by title. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
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Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - PUD #28 - Pondwood
Richard Vansickle, Proponent - Presented proposal and stated proponent's desire to
sell units as condominium office units at some date in the future.
Dave Thompson, Planning Commission - Presented Planning Commission's recommendation
for approval, stating the Planning Commission had no knowledge of the proponent's
desire to sell units as condominium office units.
Mayor Thorsen 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,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 23
(PONDWOOD OFFICE PARK)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson
and upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
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 Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to note that if the property is
now or in the future, converted to condominiums, the declaration must contain
acnowledgement if ponding area is designed to withstand 100 year flood and also, the
management plan should define requirements of individual owners.
Public Hearing - Sanitary Sewer (80 LF 4) Hamman Addition
Mayor Thorsen 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,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
30 LF 4
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, 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
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
80 LF 4
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Public Hearing - 80 LF 4 (continued)
The motion for the adoption of the forgoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the folllowing voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
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 her signature
attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Public Hearing - Watermain (80 WM 4) - Hamman Addition
Mayor Thorsen opendd 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,
Mayor Thorsen closed public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBIC IMPROVEMENTS
8o WM 4
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
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 her signature
attested by the clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
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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 members voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
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 her signature
attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Public Hearing - Curb & Gutter (80 SI 9) - Hamman Addition
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeeing for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the oppertunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one,
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
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Public Hearing - 80 SI 9 (continued)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution eas seconded by Member Stockman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof:'Anderson,
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 her signature
attested by the Clerk. See REsoluiton Book Page
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
80 Si 9
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, 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 - Street Lighting (RSL 105) - Expressway International Parkwa
Mayor Thorsen 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,
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 105
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, 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 - Ornamental Street lighting (RSL 107) - Winfield Avenue From Westbrook
Road to Kentley Avenue
Wenzel A. Lindfors, 2205 Winfield - Circulator of petition, made a presentation.
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Maurice Gordon, 2445 Winfield - Opposed
Alvin Ostrow, 2400 Winfield - Opposed
N. Knafla, 5675 Westbrook Road - In favor
Edward McLaughlin, 2360 Winfield - Opposed
(Councilmember Johnson left the meeting at this time - 8:30 p.m.)
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Public Hearing - RSL 107 (continued)
Richard Erickson, 2325 Winfield - Opposed
James Hera, 5630 Westbrook - Opposed
Mrs. Michael Tilbury, 2390 Winfield - Opposed
Kay McLaughlin, 2360 Winfield - Opposed
Muriel Zieve, 2405 Winfield - Opposed
Ben Ostfield, 2540 Winfield - Opposed
C. Herbert Bergquist, 2345 Winfield - Opposed
Mayor Thorsen Closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to deny the petition for installation
of ornamental street lighting on Winfield Avenue from Westbrook Road to Kentley Avenue
(RSL 107).
Bid Award Street Improvements - Flag Avenue (79 SI 8) & Meadow Lane (79 SI 11)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the bid for street improvements:
to Bituminous Roadways, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $92,096.44. Bids recieved as
follows:
BIDDER AMOUNT BID
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $ 92,102.59*
Asphalt paving & Materials 99,432.45
Bury & Carlson, Inc. 74,761.02*
Alexander Contruction 106,668.95
CS McCrossan, Inc. 109,531.50
Hardrives, Inc. 114,426.65*
Black Top Service.Co. 117,060.65
*Errors made in addition of bids submitted
Bid Award - Seal Coat Aggregate for 1980
CORRECTED BID
"2,o96.44
99,432.45
100,210.29
1o6,668.95
109,531.50
114,501.65
117,o6o.55
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid for 1980 seal cost
aggregate to Bryan Dresser Trap Rock, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $15,375.00.
Bids recieved as follows:
BIDDER UNIT PRICE TOTAL
Bryan Dresser Trap Rock, Inc. 10.25 15,375.00
Buesing Brothers 11.85 17,775.00
D.L.M. Company, Inc. 10.95 16,425.00
J.L. Shiely Company 10.49 15,735.00
Authorizing Acceptance of Donation of Land from W. H. Schaper
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION REAL ESTATE
AS A GIFT FROM W.H. SCHAPER AND FRANCIS SCHAPER, HIS WIFE
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Resolution Accepting Donation of Land from W.H. Schaper (continued)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by member Anderson
and upon vote being thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson
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
Non -Mowing Areas
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the addition of the new
non -mowing areas as recommended by Director of parks and recreation and to confirm the
previous properties so designated.
Rescheduling of Items from Council/Manager Meeting of May 27 1980
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the Mayor's memo
dated May 30, 1980, outlining scheduling of the following meetings: (1) Budget Procedures,
June 16; (2) Storm Sewer Program, June 17, 6:30 p.m. and June 24, 4:30 P.m., decision
before July 1; (3) Community Center, June 16.
Appointment to Open Space & Recreation Commission
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to appoint Richard Fuller to the
Open Space & Recreation Commission.
Golden Valley Health Central, - Request for fill Permit
MOVED BY Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve a one year extension of
the fill permit for Health Central.
Request for stop sign at Green Valley Road and Louisiana Avenue
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to deny the request for installing
stop signs at Green Valley Road & Louisiana Avenue and requesting the Mayor to communicate
to the petitioners, the Council's decision for denial.
Adjournment
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to adjourn at 9:25 p.m.
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ROSEMARY THORSEN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SECRETARY