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02-17-81 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council February 17, 1981 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regularmeeting of the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City on February 17,-1981 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, Bob Skare, Eingineer, Lowell Odland, and Secretary, Joan Thompson. Approval of Minutes.- -Special Meeting - February 13, 1981 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of the special meeting of February 13, 1981 as amended: Page 35, Paragraph 3, •last sentence, change to read: "reviewed the statement with Councltrnember Johnson by phone, and,Johnson concurred with the changes." Approval of Minutes -- February 3, 1981 MOVED by Anderson,.seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1981 as amended: Page 27, Flood Plain Management and Zoning District, insert this paragraph prior to the opening of the meeting, "The Council noted that the ordinance was being given second reading at this time, so that residents in the City could continue to qualify for federal flood insur- ance." Page 32, Open Space & Recreation Commission - Youth Athletic Fields, first paragraph, second sentence.should read, "upgraded for the coming year for Little League, and Lion's Club Park to be used in 1982 for Little League." *Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*). *Bi.11s and Claims MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the payment of the bills as submitted. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the issuance of licenses #667 through 6670. *Minutes - Planning Commission.- January 26, 1981 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Commission of January 26, 1981. Regular Meeting - February 17, 1981 *Minutes - Tax Exempt Financing Committee - _Seb.ruary 11, 1981 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Tax Exempt Financing Committee of February 11, 1981. *Plans & Specs for Traffic Control Signal at Glenwood Hills Hospital - Resolution Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PLANS & SPECS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT GLENWOOD HILLS HOSPITAL 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: Johnson, Stockman, Anderson, Mitchell 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 JE. *Authorizing Petition to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Certain Crossings in the City of Golden Valley - Resolution Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PETITION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CERTAIN CROSSINGS IN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted .n favor.thereof: Johnson, Stockman, Anderson, Mitchell, 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 *Membership Appointments - HECO & SPRS MOVED by Johnson, seconded.by Anderson and carried to approve the appointments of Director of Public Safety as Director and Assistant Director of Support Services as Alternate Director to HECO and SPRS. *Quotations - Compressor Repair MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried.to approve the quotation from Zeco Company for the repair of the Holman Compressor. Zeco was the only company who quoted, totaling $2,150.97 for the repair estimate. *CCS Management Plan - Request Extension for Filing MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the request for extension to file for CCS Management Plan to.April 7, 1981. *Announcement of Meetings No meetings to be announced. Liquor Ordinance Violation — Golden Hills Liquor MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson to receive and file the information regarding the violation .of the liquor ordinance by Golden Hills Liquor and defer action until the court disposition has been made. Regular Meeting - February 17, 1981 Solicitors License - American Cancer Society MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve.the issuance of a solicitors license for the American Cancer Society. Burnet Realty re "Zero Lot Lines" MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the information on the Burnet Realty request and refer it to the Planning Commission requesting that they present a recommendation to the City Council by April 21. Hennepin County Solid Waste Progress Report Nancy Grim§by from.the Hennepin County Solid Waste Commission presented a progress report regarding the Hennepin County Solid Waste Commission noting that each county is responsible to select five sites for this use if the need arises. She discussed criteria and handed out an informational sheet. Vantage Company - Request Withdraw] of Application to Rezone MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman.and carried to receive and file the Vantage Company request for withdraw.] of their application to.rezone property at 700 Xenia in Golden Valley. Set Executive Session — Humane Society Litigation MOVED by Johnson,'seconded.by Mitchell and carried to schedule an executive session re. the Animal Humane Society litigation for March 10, 1981 at 5:45 P.M. in the Gold Room. Position Statement Re. Cortlawn Pond Design MOVED by Anderson, seconded.by Johnson and carried to adopt the position statement regarding Cortlawn Pond Design as amended: Last sentence to read,."Followi.ng those meetings, a final plan would be presented by staff to Open Space and'Recreation for information and then to the City Council, at which time the residents would have an oppor- tunity for comment at a City Council informal hearing prior to the City Council making a final decision." Commission Appointment - Civil Service MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the Mayor's reappointment of John Taborn to -a three-year term on the Civil Service Commission from January, 1981 to January, 1984. Commission Appointments The Council set February 23 and 2.4 as dates for scheduling commission interviews. Councilmembers.Stockman and Mitchell will interview on the 24th, Councilmember Anderson and Mayor.Thorsen on the 23rd. 1 Regular Meeting - February 17, 1981 Update on 1-394 Mayor Thorsen summed up her discussion with Dirk deVries, Chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Subcommittee and Pat Hasselmo regarding the 1-394 position statement. The joint position statement will be discussed with each member of the Metropolitan Council through Representative Hasselmo. Mayor Thorsen explained that there is very little support from the City .of Minneapolis and Minnetonka for Golden Valley's position. Met Councilmember Hasselmo will be certain that the statement will be considered as an alternative at the transportation subcommittee. Pondwood Request for Tax -Exempt Financing Member Johnson introduced.and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING 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 Public Safety Awards Jim Crawford, Director of Public Safety.introduced Mr. Zigenhagen of Pako Corp., which sponsors the awards. Dave Thompson, Fire Chief of Golden Valley, presented an award to Mr. Ed Anderson of the New Hope Fire Department for Fireman of the Year, 1980. Deputy Director, Glen Olson presented an award to Detective James Berge for Police Officer of the Year, 1980. Deputy Director, Dean Mooney, presented an award to Corporal Marvin Doeden for Blue Max,, 1980. Public Hearing - Second -Reading - License and,Business Regulations -'Fees and Charges MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring to the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Licenses and Business Regulations - Fees and Charges 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 Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve on second reading the ordinance herein quoted by title. Regular Meeting of the City Council - February 17, 1981 Public Hearing - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Codes - 2nd Read i ng MOVED by Anderosn, seconded.by Mitchell and carried to bring on the talbe for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Heating, Ventilation, Ai -r Conditioning and Refrigeration Code_ 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 Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve:on secondreading the ordinance herein quoted by title. Public Hearing - Second Reading - Mtscellaneous Fees and Charges MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for second reading the ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE.CITY CODE Miscellaneous Fees .and Charges 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 Mitchell, seconded by J.ohnson, and carried to approve on second reading the ordinance herein quoted by title. Public Hearing - First Readi-ng - Rezon.ing.- Vantage Compan MOVED by Mitchell, seconded. by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE Industrial Zoning District - Vantage Companies Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportun.ity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve thejrequest for withdraw] of the rezoning request by Vantage Co. Public Hearing - First.Reading - Plat Approvals, Zoning Changes, Zoning Variances and Fees Relating Thereto i MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on th; table for first reading the ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE �elating Plat Approvals, Zoning Changes, Zoning Variances and Fees Thereto MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer to the Council meeting of March 3 pursuant to the Attorney's recommendation that further research be given to the section relative to notification for variances. Regular Meeting of the City Council - February 17, 1981 Public Hearing - First Reading - Business and Professional Office Zoning District MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to bring on the table for first reading the amendment to the.ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE Business and Professional Office Zoning District Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Dave Thompson, Planning Commission, was present to answer questions from the Council. MOVED by Anderson, 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: ANDERSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES MITCHELL - YES JOHNSON - YES Public Hearing - First Reading— Addition of Conditional Use Zoning MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for first read-- ing the ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE Addition of Conditional Use Zoning District Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Dave Thompson, Planning Commission was present to answer questions from the Council. MOVED by Mitchell, 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: ANDERSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES • THORSEN - YES MITCHELL - YES JOHNSON - YES Public Hearing - First Reading - Building Code MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Building Code 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 Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve on first reading the proposed ordinance herein quoted by title. Public Hearing - First Reading - Plumbing Code MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled: 11 Regular Meeting of the City Council - February 17, 1981 Public Hearing - First Reading -Plumbing Code Cont'd ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Plumbing, Water Piping and Fire Suppression Systems Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons pr( afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve on proposed ordinance herein quoted by title. Public Hearing - First Reading - Sewer Code MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to bring on t) reading the ordinance amendment entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Sewer Code .sent to do so were and hearing no one, first reading the table for first 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 Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve on first reading the proposed ordinance herein quoted by title. Public Hearing - First Reading - Electrical Code MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring to he table for first reading the ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Electrical Code Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons pr sent 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 approve on first reading the proposed ordinance herein quoted by title. Public Hearing - First Reading - Excavation Land Reclamation MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on reading the ordinance amendment entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Excavation Land Reclamation Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons pry afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve on ordinance herein quoted by title. table for first sent to do so were and hearing no one first reading the 01 nQ a9f,e Regular Meeting of the City Council - February 17, 1981 Public Hearing - First Reading - Health Officer MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Health Officer 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 Mitchell and carried to approve on first reading the ordinance herein quoted by title. City Code - Referral to the Planning Commission MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to refer to the planning Commission the section of the ordinance dealing with house sizes for multiple and single family for their consideration as to possible change. (section 400.15). Appointment of Ray Stockman to Sewer Service Board Mayor Thorsen requested the appointment of Ray Stockman as representative for Golden Valley on the Sewer Service Advisory Board. MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve of the Mayor's appoint- ment of Ray Stockman as Golden Valley representative to the Sewer Service Advisory Board Adjournment Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. ATTEST: SECRETARY