07-07-80 City Council MinutesIT
Regular Meeting
Of The
City Council
July 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 July 7, 1980, 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, City Attorney, Robert Skare, Engineer,
Lowell Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Approval of Minutes - June 16, 1980
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes June 16, 1980
as amended:
Page 112 - Public Hearing Amending Zoning Code Re Notices of Variances:
Add the following, "because of need for further research."
Approval of Minutes - June 24, 1980
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of the special
meeting of June 24, 1980 as submitted.
-Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the items listed on the
consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk(`).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the bills as submitted.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the boards and
commissions, listed on the agenda as items 1F - 1G:
1F - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - June 19, 1980
1F-1 - Bassett Creek Flood Controm Commission
1G - Human Rights Commission - June 19, 1980
`Gittleman Corporation - Request for 90 -Day Extension for Completing Special Use Permit
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve a 90 -day extension to the
Gittleman Corporation to complete special use permit for PUD #27
*Letter from Minnesota Public Golf Association in Praise of Brookview Staff
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the letter from
the Minnesota Public Golf Association praising the Brookview staff for their assistance
and support in the June 21 & 22 Minnesota Public Golf Association's annual tournament
held at Brookview.
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*Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association - Audit Report for 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the Golden Valley
Fire Department Relief Association's audit report for 1979•
*Colonial Acres Healthcare Center - Request for Bus Shelter at St. Croix & Yosemite
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the City's applying to
MTC for a bus shelter to be located at the corner of St. Croix Avenue and Yosemite.
*Hennepin County Re Assessing Costs of 1981 Assessment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the letter from
the Hennepin County Assessor outlining the estimated cost for the 1981 assessment
*Request to Accept the City of Andover in North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to sign the revised Mutual Aid Agreement, which adds the City of Andover.
*Call Public Hearing - Curb & Gutter (80 SI 10) Oak Grove Circle
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call a public hearing for curb
and gutter (80 SI 10) on Oak Grove Circle for August 4, 1980
*Amendment to SPRS Agreement
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to sign the First Amendment to the Suburban Police Recruitment System (SPRS) Joint
Powers Agreement.
-Bid Opening June 25, 1980 - 79 SS 3 - North Wirth Parkway
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to award the bid for the 79 Storm
Sewer Project 3 (79 SS 3) - North Wirth Parkway to the low bidder, Lametti & Sons, Inc.
for the amount of $148,000. Bids received as follows:
Bidder:
Mount Bid:
Corrected Bid:
Lametti E Sons, Inc., Hugo, MN
$148,000.00
$148,000.00
White Construction, Minneapolis
156,408.25
156,408.25
Northdale Construction, Mpls
157,884.55
157,884.55
Orfei & Sons, St. Paul
159,000.00
159,000.00
G. L. Contracting, Hopkins
160,282.50
160,282.50
Deluxe Construction, Shoreview
161,406.80
161,406.80
Kenko, Inc., Blaine
163,586.50
163,586.50
Nodland Assoc., Alexandria
164,332.00
164,332.00
V.. n. a. %,unstruction, Mpls.
166,642.50
166,642.50
Richard Knutson, Inc., Burnsville
167,796.30
167,796.30
Progressive Contractors, Osseo
168,051.15
168,051.15
Orvedahl Construction, Minneapolis
176,840.80
176,840.80
Julian Johnson Construction, Blaine
179,862.23
179,859.23
C. Wayne Erickson Constr., Burnsville
194.275.95
198,275.95
North Central Underground, St. Cloud
189,305.90
204,305.90
Burschville Construction, Loretto
201,670.20
204,899.70
Hennen Construction, Rogers
220,263.50
221,748.50
Regular Meeting of the City Council - July 7, 1980
*Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Property for Public Use Purposes
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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 to Met Council for Extension in Deadline to Complete Comprehensive Plan
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN EXTENSION TO SUBMIT
GOLDEN VALLEY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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
-Approval of State Funded Energy Audit of Municipal Buildings
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to enter into agreement with the firm of Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates,
(TKDA) for consulting services for the proposed maxi -energy audit.
*Authorization for MAMA to Represent Golden Valley in Police Negotiations
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to designate the City Manager as the
chief bargaining agent for all public safety negotiations and further, that the Council
authorize participation in the joint bargaining.
-`Monthly Budget Report - May 1980
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the monthly budget
report for May 1980.
Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of licenses
numbered 6515 - 6517•
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the renewal of the
solicitor's license for J & N Blacktop Co.
Application for On -sale & Sunday - The Samurai, Inc.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the issuance of a license
for on -sale and Sunday sale of liquor to the Samurai, Inc.
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Application for On -Sale & Sunday Sale of Liquor - The Samurai, Inc. (continued)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to direct the Council Secretary to
inform all applicants for liquor licenses to personally appear before the Council at
the time of the initial issuance of the liquor license.
NWHHSC - Approval of Joint Powers Agreement
Eileen Moran, Northwest Hennepin Human Service Council - Was present on behalf of NWHHSC
to present the recommended changes in the Joint Powers Agreement.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the recommended changes in
the Joint Powers Agreement, and further, authorizing the Mayor and Manager to sign the
final draft of the agreement when completed and submitted to the City.
Request for Placement of Sales Office Trailer on Proposed Calvary Square Cooperative
Patsy Costello, Ebenezer Society, Consultant for Calvary Square Cooperative - Presented
proposal for placement of sales office trailer on the site of the proposed Calvary Square
Cooperative.
Dave Thatcher, Calvary Community Services - Present to answer questions
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the request of the Ebenezer
Society for placement of a sales office trailer on the proposed Calvary Square Cooperative
site, subject to the following:
1. Consideration will be given to handicapped wishing access to the trailer.
2. Setback requirements must be met.
3. Sewer and water hookup requirements must be met.
4. Placement of the trailer will be for a period of eighteen months, at
which time the Council will review for conformance to the above
specifications.
Report on Parking at Scheid Park
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson, and carried to approve the proposal of installing
a parking lane on the north side of Golden Valley Road between Regent Avenue and St. Croix
Avenue, abutting Scheid Park by addign a bituminous lane adjacent to Golden Valley Road,
and further, to authorize the expenditure of $12,800 from Park Capital Improvement Fund.
Special Traffic Program (STP)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson, and carried to accept staff's recommendation for
reinstitution of the Special Traffic Program from July 1, 1980 through December 31, 1980,
and further, to authorize the following: (1) Amend the revenue estimate for fines by an
additional $18,0001 (2) Authorize the transfer of $5,883 from General Contingency to the
Police Division #22; and (3) Appropriate $15,607 to Program #321 and $8,276 to Program
#122. It is requested by the Council that information and data collected be maintained
for future reference.
Quotations - City Hall Remodeling (Removed from Consent Agenda)
The City Manager left the table because of a possible conflict of interest with one of
the bidders.
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Quotations - City Hall Remodeling (continued)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson, and carried to accept the quotation fromWest
Suburban Builders, Inc. for the remodeling of City Hall, in the amount of $4,990.00.
Quotations received as follows:
Nick M. Loscheider Construction - $10,485.00
Bluford & Steele Companies, Inc. - $8,500.00
West Suburban Builders, Inc. - $4,990.00
The Mayor called for a one -minute recess
Public Hearing - First Reading - Rezoning of Public Works Disposal Site
Don Hughes, Planning Commission - Presented the Planning Commission's recommendation for
approval.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(1-4 Institutional Zoning District)
City Storage and Disposal Site)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing or hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve on first reading the
ordinance herein quoted by title. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing — Plat Approval - Valley Square 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 or hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - VALLEY SQUARE ADDITION
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 passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Public Hearing - Plat Approval - North Wirth Parkway 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 or hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearing - North Wirth Parkway Addition (continued)
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT
NORTH WIRTH PARKWAY IST ADDITION
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 passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Waiver of Public Hearing - RSL 110 - Plymouth @ Kelly and Maryland
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 110
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 passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Community Center Decision -Making Schedule
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell, and carried to adopt the recommended steps for
proceeding with the Senior/Community Center as submitted by Councilmember Johnson and
the City Manager.
Status of Decola Ponds
Jim Cradit, 2000 Kelly Drive North - Spokesperson for homeowners on Decola Pond F.
Stated that five home owners had reached an agreement with the proposed solution for
Pond F.
The Council engaged in discussion relative to solutions to the problem of flooding on
the ponds, inlcuding funding and alternate solutions.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried, that it is the intent of the Council
to fund $85,000 toward the cost of improvements on Ponds E & F, with property owners
giving the City easements necessary to protect against future liabilities.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to direct staff to consider assessment
of all home owners bordering on Ponds E & F on a parcel basis, to raise additional funds
for cost of improvement.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to direct staff to meet with the
home owners to negotiate a possible solution on the ponds, reporting back to the council
in no later than 60 days with a recommendation.
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Recommendation on Budget Input
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the hiring of Walker
Enterprises for publication of a City newsletter and questionnaire to obtain citizen
input on the budget, and further, that the final draft of the questionnaire should be
reviewed by the Council before being sent to press. (Preliminary changes made by the
Council are to be returned to staff within five days).
Announcement of Meetings
Friday, July 11, 2:00, Manager's Office - Councilmembers Mitchell and Stockman will
meet with the City Manager to discuss 1-394•
Tuesday, July 29, 4:30 P.M., Gold Room - Council/Manager Meeting
Wednesday, July 9, 9:30 A.M., Manager's Office - 1-394 Council subcommittee will meet
with the City Manager to discuss 1-394.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn at 10:05 P.M.
ROSEMARY THORSEN,1'-.,MAYOR
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ATTEST:
SECRETARY
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