12-15-80 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
December 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 December 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, City Attorney, Robert Skare, Engineer,
Lowell Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Approval of Minutes - December 1, 1980
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the minutes of December
1, 1980 as amended:
Page 201, Quotations - Snow Plows: Add the following, "Because quotes were
requested on a variety of parts and so many quotes were received, the quotes
are not contained in the minutes, but are available in the Finance Department
upon request."
Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of November 25, 1980
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of the special
meeting of November 25, 1980 as amended:
Page 198, Change Gene Eininger to being a member of the Human Rights
Commission, not Open Space and Recreation Commission.
*Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the items listed on the
consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk(*), except for agenda item 5-B "1981 Community
Health Agreement With Hennepin County."
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to pay the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the issuance of licenses
#6600 - #6626.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the boards and commissions, listed on the agenda as items 1F - 1H:
1F - Building Board of Review - December 2
1G - Planning Commission — November 24
1H - Open Space & Recreation Commission - November 24 & December 8
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Regular Meeting of the City Council - December 15, 1980
-Petition North Tyrol Residents Opposing Crossover Bridge to South Tyrol
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the petition
from the North Tyrol residents opposing the crossover bridge to South Tyrol, and to
authorize the Mayor to communicate with Mr. Jim McLeod acknowledging the Council's
receipt of the petition.
*Resolution - Uniform Policy on Lobbying by Cable TV Applicants
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM POLICY
WITH RESPECT TO LOBBYING BY CABLE APPLICANTS
WITH INDIVIDUAL CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OR CITY STAFF
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson
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 Feasibility Study - 81 S1 1 (Florida South from TH 12 to Laurel to MSA Standards)
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ORDER PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
81 SI 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson
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 2 (Concrete Curb & Gutter - Jersey Avenue) 2/3/81
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
81 SI 2
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson
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 Resoltuion Book Page
*Call Public Hearing - CDBG Use for Year VII - 1/20/81
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on the
use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Year VIA for January 20, 1981.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - December 15, 1981
*Call Public Hearing - Rezoning - Vantage Companies
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on the
request for rezoning for Vantage Companies (Light Industrial to Industrial) for
February 3, 1981.
*Call Public Hearing - Rezoning - General Mills (30 Acres)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on the
request for rezoning from General Mills (Open Development to Industrial) for 2/3/31.
*Call Public Hearing - Rezoning - General Mills (39 Acres)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on the
request for rezoning from General Mills (Open Development to Business and Professional
Office) for February 3, 1981.
*Proposed Ordinance Plat Approvals, Zoning Changes, Zoning Variances and Fees
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing on the
proposed ordinance on plat approval, zoning changes, zoning variances, and fees for
February 17, 1981.
*Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Agreements
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to sign the agreements with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for 1981.
*Budget Adjustments
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the recommended year
end budget adjustments as follows:
Additions to Budget
Program 030 - Manager
Salaries 2,000
Program 106 - Assessing
Salaries - Provided in original ubdget
under General Services 2,000
Program 122 - General Legal Services
Additional Volume of Work 4,800
Program 300 - Public Safety Administration
Salaries - Specific increases, use of C.S.O.'s
in Administration rather than Police,
charges for work performed by other
departments 41,000
Program 340 - Fire Fighting
Salaries - Several severe fires, more fire
calls than anticipated 7,000
Motor Fuels 2,500
Equipment Maintenance Costs, part costs,
accidents, etc. 5,500
Regular Meeting of the City Council - December 15, 1980
Budget Adjustments (continued)
Program 445 -
Maintenance Shop - Service
Salaries - Temporary
2,000
Salaries
- Overtime and personnel did not
Insurance - Liability
9,500
Program
do direct work for others as in
Sirens Not Purchased
7,500
Program
past
1,000
31,265
Supplies
027 -
1,000
24,035
Contractual Repair
4,000
Program 459 -
Maintenance Shop - Non -Service
Salaries
- Adjustments and charges from
Program 445 Budget
3,500
$7 300
Sources of Budget Adjustments
Program
101 -
Salaries - Temporary
2,000
Program
115 -
Insurance - Liability
9,500
Program
306 -
Sirens Not Purchased
7,500
Program
028 -
Salary Contingency
31,265
Program
027 -
General Contingency
24,035
$74,300
*Reappropriation to 1981 Budget
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the recommended re -
appropriations to the 1981 budget from the 1980 budget as follows:
1. $5,100 from Program 101 Capital Outlay
$1,000 from Program 420 Capital Outlay
$1,000 from Program 162 Capital Outlay
This represents a portion of the cost of Microfilm Equipment
now being purchased. The balance is provided already in the
1981 budget.
2. $6,000 from Program 180 Capital Outlay
This represents funding for an oil storage tank, installation
of which has been held up due to other factors.
3. $1,700 from Program 030 Contractural Services
For Management Seminar not scheduled until January, 1981.
*1981 Wage & Salary Adjustments
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION FIXING GENERAL WAGES
AND SALARIES FOR 1981
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson
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 _
Regular Meeting of the City Council- December 15, 1980
*Insurance Policies
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the renewal of the City's
present workman's compensation, general liability, auto and errors and omissions insurance
policies for a period of one year.
*Bids - Microfilm Equipment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the bid for microfilm
equipment to Bell & Howell Company in the amount of $12,080.50 as the Lowes responsible
bidder meeting specifications. The low bidder, 3M/Micrographics did not meet speci-
fications. Bids received as follows:
BIDDER
CAMERA
JACKET FILLER
3M Co.
$7,207.82
$1,74o.00
Bell & Howell
7,800.00
2,805.00
M & W (Canon)
9,033.80
2,195.00
Xerox Corp.
NO BID
NO BID
*Announcements of Meetings
READER/PRINTER
$1,745.08
2,195.00
1,671.95
3,611.00
Friday, December 19, 9:30 A.M., Gold Room - Anderson, Thorsen & Sweet Re 1-394
Hearing on Johnny Blanchard Liquor Store - Violation of Liquor Ordinance
The City Attorney reviewed the actions available to the Council in considering the
liquor ordinance violation of selling to a minor.
Jim Crawford, Director of Public Safety - Presented his department's report on the
matter.
William Joseph Wagner - Person who sold to the minor - presented his side of the matter,
stating that it was not a willful violation; he believed the person he sold the liquor
to, to be of legal age.
Jim Kearns, Manager Was present for hearing, had nothing to add.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and carried to find Johnny Blanchard's Liquor
Store in unwillful violation of selling to a minor, suspending their license for a
period of five business days, whith the selection of those days to be made by Johnny
Blanchard's. The days of suspension are to be as follows: January 5, 6, 7, 12 & 13.
The Samurai Restaurant - Notice of Chanqe of Control
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the notice of
the change in controlling stock from the Samurai, Inc. to Hardwicke Companies, and
accompanying memos from the Public Safety Department and City Attorney.
Open Space & Recreation Commission
Rhoda Jaffe, Chair of the Open Space & Recreation Commission - Presented the commission's
recommendation to hire Carl Vogt, Landscape Architect for the landscaping along Laurel
Avenue.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council - December 15, 1980
Open Space & Recreation Commission Re Laurel Avenue Development (continued)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Open Space and
Recreation Commission to contact Carl Vogt to submit a proposal for landscaping along
Laurel Avenue.
Open Space & Recreation Commission Re Evaluation of Area Wide Meetings on Community
Center
Rhoda Jaffe, Chair, Open Space & Recreation Commission - Chair Jaffe presented the
Council with the commission's evaluation of input received at the three area wide
meetings on the community center, including the following: preparation kitchen,
toddler pool, toddler drop off service, toilet to accommodate toddler area, fire
exits, stage, whirlpool, contingency fund, Brookview remodeling, P.A. system, lounge
area and vanity for women golfers, bar enlargement, and kitchen location. The
commission's conclusions on the above are contained in their minutes of December 8.
Dr. William Hobbs, Chair, Human Rights Commission - Questioned if facilities for human
services are still included in the plan. John Brenna, Director of Park & Recreation
answered that human services are still part of the plan.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the information
presented to the Council by the Open Space & Recreation Commissionrelativeto their
evaluation of the input received from the three area wide meetings.
Public Hearing - First Reading - Rezoning - Fire Station #2
Sue Eastes, Planning Commission - Presented the Commission's recommendation supporting
the proposed change in zoning.
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 Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT - FIRE STATION NO. 2
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell 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 - First Reading - Rezoning - Q. Petroleum
Kevin Gonyaw, 1748 Jackson St. - Proponent
Sue Eastes, Planning Commission- Presented the commission's recommendation for approval.
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Donald Hogard - In favor of rezoning
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - December 15, 1980
Public Hearing - Q. Petroleum (continued)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT - Q. PETROLEUM CORPORATION
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell 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 - Overhead Street Lights (RSL 117) Hillsboro & Olympia
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Gloria Anderson, 1609 Hillsboro - Petitioner
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Business & Professional Office and Conditional Use Sections of the Zoninq Code
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to call a public hearing for
February 17, 1981 on the proposed changes in the Business and Professional Office
and Conditional Use Sections of the Zoning Code.
Housing Policy
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Council submit any
changes in the proposed housing policy to the City Manager for incorporation in the
policy at the January 5, 1981 meeting, with the final draft incorporating comments
to be presented to the Council for final action on January 20, 1981.
Feasibility Study - 81 WM 1 - York Avenue
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the construction of
81 WM 1 (watermain on York and Zephyr Avenues) to be paid from the Water Fund.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request staff to develop a
recommended policy procedure for assessment of residents connecting to water main.
RSL 117
The motion for
the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Ptember Johnson
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
Business & Professional Office and Conditional Use Sections of the Zoninq Code
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to call a public hearing for
February 17, 1981 on the proposed changes in the Business and Professional Office
and Conditional Use Sections of the Zoning Code.
Housing Policy
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Council submit any
changes in the proposed housing policy to the City Manager for incorporation in the
policy at the January 5, 1981 meeting, with the final draft incorporating comments
to be presented to the Council for final action on January 20, 1981.
Feasibility Study - 81 WM 1 - York Avenue
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the construction of
81 WM 1 (watermain on York and Zephyr Avenues) to be paid from the Water Fund.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request staff to develop a
recommended policy procedure for assessment of residents connecting to water main.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - December 15, 1980
Agreement with Medicine Lake Lines
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to sign the Amendment to Agreement with Medicine Lake Lines relative to vehicle storage
Resolution - Discontinuinq Wisconsin Avenue Condemnation
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
DISCONTINUING WISCONSIN CONDEMNATION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson
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
1981 Community Health Agreement with Hennepin County
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to sign the 1981 Community Health Agreement with Hennepin County.
Community Center Solicitation Committee
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ENDORSING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW
COMMUNITY CENTER AND BROOKVIEW REMODELING
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson
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
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Mayor contact George
Pennock to serve as chair of the solicitation committee.
Manager's Salary
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve increasing the Manager's
salary to $42,979.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to review the Manager's salary prior
to July 1 of each year.
Referral of Capital Improvements Program to Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the. Mayor contact the
Planning Commission and Open Space and Recreation Commission to review the capital
improvements program.
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Appointment to Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and carried to appoint Norma Garfin to the
Human Rights Commission for a term to expire March 1, 1982.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. to Tuesday,
December 23, 1980, 4:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
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ROSEMARY THORSE,N, MAYOR