08-18-80 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council
August 18, 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 August 18, 1980 at 6:35 P.M.
The following members were present: Johnson, Mitchell, stockman and Thorsen. Also
present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, City Attorney, Robert Skare, Engineer, Lowell
Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Councilmember Anderson was absent.
Approval of Minutes - August 4, 1980
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of August 4,
1980 as submitted.
*Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the items listed on the
consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk(`), deleting agenda item 4A, Call Public
Hearing, PUD #26.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of licenses
as listed #6525 - 6526.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of the boards
and commissions listed on the agenda as items 1F & 1G:
1F - Planning Commission - July 28, 1980
1G - Board of Zoning Appeals - August 12, 1980
*Home Insurance RE M.W.R. Investments vs City of Golden Valley
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the communications
from Best & Flanagan and the Home Insurance Comanpy relative to the claim of M.W.R.
Investments vs City of Golden Valley.
*Commissioner Sivanich Re Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter from
Commissioner Sivanich and his letter to the editor relative to the selection of a site
for the Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center.
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`Parker Hannifan Corporation - Request for Public Hearing - 9/15/80
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing for the
vacation of sanitary sewer easement located on Parker Hannifan Property, 8145 Lewis
Road, for October 6, 1980, 7:30 P.M.
*Metropolitan Council - Announcement of Informational Meeting
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter from
Charles Weaver, Chairman, Metropolitan Council, announcing a series of informational
meetings to be held with various communities.
*Chrysler Corporation - Notification of Sale
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the notification
of sale of cars and trucks, August 21-23, from Chrysler Corporation.
*Request to Install 80 WM 5 and 80 SS 6 - Florida Avenue Frontage Road
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to.authorize the installation of
80 WM 5 and 80 SS 6 - Florida Avenue Frontage Road.
*Approval of Plans and Specifications for 10th Avenue Construction
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the plans and specifications
for construction of 10th Avenue (79 SI 2) and order in manner of construction.
*Quotations - Soccer Uniforms
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to accept the quotation from Kokesh
Athletick and Gold for purchase of shirts and the quotation from All-Star Sprots for the
purchase of soccer shorts. Quotes received as follows:
KOKESH ALL-STAR ALL -SPORTS
Shirts - Youth Sizes $3.75 each $3.99 each NO BID
Adult Sizes $3.95 each $3.99 each NO BID
Shorts $3.25 each $3.15 each $3.45 each
Human Rights Commission - Management Plan for Proposed Section 8 Housing
Bill Hobbs, Chairman, Human Rights Commission - Presented outline of the Commission's
proposed management plan for proposed section 8 housing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to request that the Planning
Commission forward information it receives relative to section 8 housing to the
Human Rights Commission for informational purposes.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve in concept, the
Huamn Rights Commission's Management Plan for proposed section 8 housing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to request that the Mayor convey to
the chair of the Planning Commission, the Human Rights Commission's recommendation for
management plan for proposed section 8 housing, for the Planning Commission's
information.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - August 18, 1980
Call Public Hearing - PUD #26 - Calvary Square Apartments
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to call a public hearing on PUD #26 -
Calvary Square Apartments for September 8, 1980, 6:30 P.M.
Johnson voted no.
Proposed Hotel Registration Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to place on the September 2, 1980
agenda for first reading, the proposed hotel registration ordinance.
Call Public Hearing - Tax-exempt Financing Authorization - M.A. Mortenson - 9/15/80
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call a public hearing on tax-exempt
financing authorization for M.A. Mortenson project for September 15, 1980.
Thorsen abstained.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by ,Johnson and carried to place on the table for discussion
at the September 15, 1980 meeting, 6:30 p.m., tax-exempt financing policy.
Disgnation of "Responsible Authority" for Data Practices
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to designate the City Manager as the
"responsible authority" for administering the City's data practices.
Exemption to Part-time Hiring Policy
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize an exemption in the part-
time hiring policy to permit a part-time employee to continue working at Brookview.
Addendum to Commission Guidelines Re Observance of Religious Holidays
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve an addendum to the
Commission Guidelines relative to scheduling commission meetings on Jewish holidays.
The Mayor called for a 3 -minute recess.
Proclamation - Recognition of Tennant Company Adult Softball Team
Chuck Corlett, Recreation Superintendent - Presented to the Council the Tennant Company
Softball team's accomplishments for the year, introduced Roger Hale, President of Tennant,
Ken Hall, Personnel Manager, Roger Super, Manager and the softball team. The Mayor then
read the proclamation and presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Super.
Public Hearing - Ornamental Street Lights (RSL 111) Westbrook Addition
Richard Edstrom, 2305 Winfield, Petitioner
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Frank Commers, 2225 Winfield - In favor
Wenzel Lindfors, 2205 Winfield - In favor
Norman Knafla, 5675 Westbrook Road - In favor
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Public Hearing - RSL 111 (continued)
Jerrold Elowitz, 2200 Winfield - In favor
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Member Mitchell introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 111
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: 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 Hearinq - Construction of Laurel Avenue (80 SI 12
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Resident, 715 Colorado - Opposed
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
80 SI 12
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: 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
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
80 SI 12
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: 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 - August 18, 1980
Public Item - Waive of T.H. #12 Moratorium - 1114 Wisconsin Avenue
Bill Forster, Planning Commission - Presented Planning Commission's recommendation for
approval.
Bill Nagle, Proponent
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 Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the request for proceeding
to acquire a building permit in the T.H. #12 Moratorium area, noting the Council finds
the proposed improvement is not in conflict with the Moratorium area.
Informal Public Hearing - 1-394 Position Statement
Mayor Thorsen presented background on the Council's activities relative to 1-394;
Councilmembers Mitchell and Stockman outlined the approach taken by the Council's 1-394
subcommittee and the City Manager in developing the 1-394 Position Statement.
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Robert Papke, 1515 Kaltern Lane - question re timeframe on procedures
Roland Lauterbach, 4020 Roanoke Circle — question re cost of LRT
Howard Cox, 1410 Fairlawn - in favor of substitution
Mel Maisel, 4330 Sussex Road - question as to legal action the City could take if the
EIS is not completed by 1983.
Charles Whitaker, 4315 Tyrol Crest - suggested the word "upgrade" used in the position
statement should be changed or deleted.
Jim Lande, 808 Westwood Drive So. - suggested the Council take a firmer stand in being
more specific about the issue of substitution.
Linda Ahlberg, 4410 Tyrol Crest - question re access from North and South Tyrol
Mrs. Oppegard, 4117 Wayzata Boulevard - expressed concern that her house would be taken
Robert Papke, 1515 Kaltern Lane - Doesn't think the Council should take such a moderate
approach in their response to MNDOT
T. Deans, 1401 June Avenue So. - question as to what happens if the Council totally
disapproves MNDOT's plan
Alvin Kargel, 1506 Princeton - expressed opinion that at this point, he would rather be
a citizen of St. Louis Park
K. Larsson, 1504 So. Tyrol Trail - interested in receiving background material on the
1-394 issue.
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
The Council engaged in discussion of what approach should be taken in submitting their
statement to the Minnesota Department of Transportation; if the position statement
should be changed to read more agressively or if it should remain basically the same.
It was also discussed if more time should be allowed for further input by the public.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - August 18, 1980
1-394 Public Hearing (continued)
It was moved by Johnson to delay the adoption of the 1-394 Position Statement for two
weeks to allow further input by citizens. Lack of a second, motion dies.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and carried to modify the 1-394 Position
Statement as follows:
I. Delete the fifth "WHEREAS" on page one
2. Add #3 under the section reserving Council comment: "Any proposal for
interstate withdrawal and substitution for proposed 1-394.
3• Where the word "up -grade" appears, change to improve.
Member Mitchell introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption
as amended above:
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL POSITION STATE14ENT ON
MN/DOT 1-394 PLAN
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: 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
The Mayor called for a one -minute recess.
Public Hearing - Rezoning of 4920 Olson Memorial Highway - First Reading
Bob Martinson, Proponent - Present to make request for rezoning
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 Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Industrial Zoning District — Robert Martinson)
MOVED by Stockman, 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:
JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Appointment of Delegate to Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (NWHHSC)
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and carried to appoint Councilmember Johnson
as the City's delegate to the NWHHSC.
Announcement of Meetings
There were no meetings to be announced.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - August 18, 1980
Commission Budget Input
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to present the draft budget
questionnaire to Commission members as soon as possible for their comments and input.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn at 11:00 P.M.
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