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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 ATTEST: