09-15-80 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council
September 15, 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 September 15, 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, Robert Skare, Engineer, Lowell
Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Approval of Minutes - September 2, 1980
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of September
2, 1980 as amended:
Page 151, 1981 Budget Distribution: Add "for further consideration at the
Council work session of September 16 and Council meeting of September 29."
Page 152, Request for Extension for Completion of Special Use Permit PUD 26"
Change 9 -day to "90 -day."
Approval of Executive.Session Statement
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the executive session
statement as read by Councilmember Johnson as a summary of the session held on
September 8, 1980:
"A closed session of the Golden Valley City Council was held on Monday,
September 8, 1980 at 5:20 P.M. in the Gold Room of the Golden Valley
City Hall. Those present were Mary Anderson, Gloria Johnson, John
Mitchell, Ray Stockman, Rosemary Thorsen, Assistant City Attorney,
Allen Barnard, and City Manager, Jeff Sweet. No other person was
present. The decision to hold the closed session was made at the
regular meeting of the Golden Valley City Council of September 2,
1980 and is reflected in the minutes of that meeting.
"The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the status of the legal
suit of Vallee D'or. A continuous sound recording -was made and is
being retained in the Mayor's custody. The meeting was adjourned
at 6:20 P.M."
Approval of Minutes - September 8, 1980
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the mintues of the
special meeting of September 8, 1980 as amended:
Page 156: Strike land use and substitute "staff reports" in paragraph
where Planning Commission Chair presents reasons for denial.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the items listed on
the consent agenda, with the exceptions of items 3D and 6C, to be removed therefrom.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 15, 1980
-Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the bills as submitted.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the minutes of
the Boards and Commissions listed on the agenda as items 1F - 1J:
1F - Planning Commission - August 25 and September 8
1G - Building Board of Review - September 2
1H - Board of Zoning Appeals - September 9
11 - Civil Service Commission - September 2
1J - Human Rights Commission — August 14
-Max Goldberg - Resignation from Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept the resignation of Max
Goldberg from the Human Rights Commission, requesting the Mayor write a letter of
appreciation.
-Jim Lupient Oldsmobile Re Status of Project
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the letter
from Jim Lupient Oldsmobile indicated the status of compliance.
-Request Transfer of Funds for Purchase of Armored Vests for Public Safety Department
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the transfer of
$4,101.00 from Contingency Account to uniform division in Division #22 budget for
purchase of 25 armored vests.
*Call Public Hearing - RSL 113 - Edgewood Avenue North - 10/20/30
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 113
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
*Call Public Hearing - RSL 114 - Valley Wood Circle - 10/20/30
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 114
57
Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 15, 1980
Call Public Hearing - RSL 114 (continued)
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
*Call Public Hearing - 80 SI 14 - Tennant Road - 10/20/80
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
80 SI 14
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
Announcement of Council/Manager Meeting
Wednesday, September 24, 4:30 P.M., Gold Room - Council/Manager Meeting
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to reschedule the regular Council
meeting of October 6, except for the previously called public hearings on the M.A.
Mortenson-Industrial Revenue Bond Issue and Parker-Hannafin Easement Vacation, to
Monday, September 29. The October 6 meeting is to begin at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Thorsen appointed Councilmember Stockman as Mayor Pro -tem for the October 6 meeting
as she and Councilmember Anderson will not be in attendance.
Discussion - Perishable Food Vehicle License Policy
The City Manager read the recommended criteria developed for approving perishable food
vehicle licenses.
Ken Kasden, Redford's Inc - Presented questions and comments to the Council regarding
the suggested perishable food vehicle policy.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to direct staff to prepare an
ordinance which would include recommendations as outlined in the Manager's memo dated
September 10, 1980, (Agenda Page #2360), reflecting comments of Council and Attorney
in modification of criteria.
Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve licenses #6529 - #6533.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve license #6534 (Redford's
Inc. - Perishable Food Vehicle), subject to compliance of requirements designated by
staff. New criteria will not apply to this license but will apply to all future licenses
issued to Redford's Inc.
Stockman voted no.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 15, 1980
Licenses (continued)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to defer license #6535, requesting
applicant to furnish staff with time and proposed location of sale.
Solicitors License - Noble School PTO
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the solicitors license
#6958 for Noble School PTO.
Solicitors License - Good Shepherd Middle School
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the solicitors license
#6959 for Good Shepherd Middle School.
Minutes - Open Space & Recreation Commission - July 28, 1980
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes of
the Open Space & Recreation Commission dated July 28, 1980.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Rezoning of 4920 Olson Memorial Highway
Bob Martinson, proponent - Presnet to request the Council postpone the second reading
of the rezoning a minimum of 30 days.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to continue the second reading of
the rezoning of 4920 Olson Memorial Highway to November 3, 1980.
Community Center Presentation
Chuck Burmeister, Open Space & Recreation Commission - Made presentation to the
Council of the current status of the Senior/Community Center.
Bill Hobbs, Human Rights Commission - Stated the Human Rights Commission was pleased
that the Open Space & Recreation Commission responded to their request for space for
human services in the community center, and second, that representatives of the Human
Rights Commission would be present at the Wednesday, September 17 presentation to the
League of Women Voters.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to commend the Open Sapce and
Recreation Commission on their work thus far and to authorize the expenditure of
$1,500 for conceptual drawings of the facility, to be used from Community Development
Block Grant funds, and to authorize the commission to proceed with informational
meetings with various citizen groups, assisted by the Human Rights Commission.
Non -intoxicating Liquor in Parks
Emilie Johnson, Open Space & Recreation Commission - Presented the Commission's recom-
mendation on use of non -intoxicating and intoxicating beverages in the City's parks.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the recommended policy
as amended, however, it was noted that it is the intent of the Council to not support
the sale or use of non -intoxicating malt liquor or alcoholic beverages in City parks.
The Mayor called for a3 -minute recess.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 15, 1980
Public Hearing - Second Reading — Hotel Registration Ordinance
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Section 540 - Hotel Registrations)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell 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 MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Northwest Chamber of Commerce - Request for Donation for "Industry and Commerce Day"
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize the donation of $100
for the Northwest Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's Industry and Commerce Day.
Petition for Stop Sign at Kelly Drive & Olympia
Steven Heller, 1571 Kelly Drive - Circulator of petition
Robert Borries, 7310 Olympia - Co -petitioner
Mr. Heller made a request for reinstallment of the stop signs at Kelly & Olympia and
presented a petition circulated by his son among school-age children, to the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the reinstallment of
the stop signs at Kelly Drive and Olympia.
Stockman voted no.
Settlement of Vallee D'or Law Suit
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to execute a release in the Vallee D'or litigation in form recommended by the Attorney.
Commissioner Braun, Mn/DOT Re 1-394
MOVED by Johnson, sec-nded by Anderson and carried to request the Mayor to respond to
Commissioner Braun's letter, requesting a response to points 3, 4, & 5 of the resolution
adopted by Golden Valley City Council August 18, 1980.
Resolution Establishing Compensation Program
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING A COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR
ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
EXCLUDING THE CITY MANAGER AND UNION EMPLOYEES
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
Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 15, 1980
Expiration of T.H. #12 Moratorium
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the Manager's
memo recommending that the T.H. #12 Moratorium not be renewed.
Tax-exempt Financing Policy
It was moved by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell to approve the resolution establishing
industrial mortgage financing policies until a subcommittee of the Council recommends
new language.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and carried to appoint Councilmembers Stockman
and Johnson to a subcommittee to develop new language for the tax-exempt resolution.
The first meeting of the subcommittee, along with the City Manager, will be Wednesday,
September 24, 3:30 P.M. in the Gold Room at City Hall.
Set Interviews for Commission Applicants
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to direct the secretary to schedule
interviews with commission applicants for September 24 following the Council/Manager
meeting.
Announcement of Meetings
No new meetings were announced.
Discussion of Northern Cable TV Invitation
Councilmember Anderson questioned policy on attending various programs sponsored by
cable TV firms. City Manager responded that it is up to the Councilmember's individual
discretion as to which events they wish to attend.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn at 10:35 P.M.
ROSEMARY <THORS£ , MAYOR
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