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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. 142 Regular Meeting of the City Council - August 18, 1980 `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 144 Regular Meeting of the City Council - August 18, 1980 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. ATTEST: SECRETARY-0— I EC ETARY 1 7 '�z ROSEMARY THORSEN, M R