03-17-81 City Council Minutes4-0
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 17, 1981
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 March 17, 1981 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Councilmember.s Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: Jeff Sweet - City Manager, Lowell Odland - Engineer,
Robert Skare - City Attorney and Secretary - Joan Thompson.
Councilmember Mitchell was absent.
Approval of Minutes - March 3, 1981
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and.carried to approve the minutes of March
3, 1981 as amended:
Page 45 of the minutes - "Commission Appointments" - delete the appointements
to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Page 44 of the minutes - "Meeting Announcements" —delete second sentence. Add,
"Councilmember Anderson said she would attend the State of the Region
meeting of March 18 if possible" and '!Councilmember Stockman said he would attend
if possible the meeting of the League of Minnesota Cities of March 12."
Executive Session Statement
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the statement as
a summary of the executive session held on March 10, 1981 at 7:45 P.M.:
read as
"A closed session of the.Golden Valley City Council was held on Tuesday,
March 10, 1981 at 5:56 P.M. in the Valley 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
Robert Meller, 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 February 17, 1981 and is reflected in the
minutes of that meeting.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the status of the legal suit of
the Animal Humane Society. A continuous sound recording was made and is
being retained in the .City Manager's custody. The meeting was adjourned
at 6:25 P.M."
*Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the items on the
consent agenda indicated by an asterisk (*), except for items IE, 4J and 6A.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve payment of the bills as
submitted.
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*Minutes
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes listed on the agenda as items IF -IH:
1F - Planning Commission - 2/23/81
1G - Police Civil Service Commission - 2/12/81
1H - Board of Zoning Appeals - 3/10/81
*Call for Public Hearing RSL -118 (Overhead Street Lights)-- April 7_,`_ 1981
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEART G
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMEN S
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Johnson and
upon vote being taken thereon,.the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Stockman, Thorsen, Johnson and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed:and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signatur(
attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
*Call for Public Hearing - CDBG Fund Transfer. - April 21, 1981
MOVED by Anderson,.seconded by.Johnson and carried to call for public hearing regarding
CDBG Fund Transfer on April 21, 1981.
*Open.Space and Recreation Department - Budget Adjustment
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve -he requested budget
adjustment for Park and Recreation; increase revenues $1,188.0 and authorize
increase in expenditures for spring activity programs. i
*Quotations - Repair of Water Truck
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authoriz repair of the water truck
as soon as possible.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and,carried to authoriz� funds for the repair
of the water truck totaling $3800 to be charged equally to the Street Maintenance
fund and the Park Maintenance fund.
*Resolution - Laurel Avenue
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLTUION
(Authorizing the acquisition by purchase or condemnation in fee simple of certain
property for public right-of-way)
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, 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.
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*Resolution - Laurel Avenue — Authorizing petition to Mn/DOT for railroad crossing
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Petition to.the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a Certain
Crossing in the City of Golden Valley)
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, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against the same: none, where-
upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her
signature attested by the Clerk.
*,Resolution.- Authorizing Acquisition on Trade of Property with Hennepin Co.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing the acquisition by.purchase or trade of certain property
for a public building, parking and other public purposes)
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, 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.
*Fire Department - Expenditures
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by _Johnson and.carried to approve the purchase from
the low bid by Argonautics for air tanks in the amount of $6,407.65. Quotations
were as follows:
Metropolitan Mechanical $8,900.00
Argonautics, Inc. 6,407.65
Advance Design Systems, Inc. 7,216.00
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the appropriation from
the Contingency Fund in the amount of $7,605.00 to be used as follows:
Air Systems 6,500
Air Tank Testing 400
Fire Station Furnishings 705
7,605
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to ratify the purchase of fire hose'
from the low bid from Oswald Hose Co. in the amount of $1,640.00.. Bids were as
follows:
Oswald Hose Co. 1,640.00
Minn. Fire Equipment 2,712.00
Ponn Hose Co. 2,364.00
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*Fire Department - 1981 Capital Expenditure items
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve low bids on equipment
for the Fire Department.as outlined below:
27 -MSA Conversion Kits ($53.04 ea.) $1,432.08 Conway Fire
6 -MSA Composite Air Cylinders ($225 ea.) 1,350.00 Weber & Troseth Inc.
1 -MSA Cub Air Pack Pressure De. ($607.00) 607.00 Weber & Troseth Inc.
*Call for Public Hearing - Seeman Park No Parking Signs - April7
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to call for public hearing on the
Seeman Park No Parking Signs for_April 7, 1981.
*Resolution.- Call for Feasibility Study - Seeman Park Drainage
Member Anderson.introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Order Preparation of Report on Improvement)
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:
Anderson, Johnson, 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
*Quotations - Backstop
MOVED by Anderson, seconded:by Johnson.and-carried to authorize purchase of fencing
and backstop for the Seeman Park, from the low bid from Metropolitan Fence Company.
The bids were as follows:
Metropolitan Fence Co. $2,776.00
Fence-Company,.Inc. 2,816.00
Viking Fence and Const. 2,896.00
Crowley Fence Co. 3,077.00
Sterling Fence, Inc. 3,795.00
*Mary Hills Park - Amendment to LAWCON Agreement
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the
amendment to the State Outdoor Recreation Grant Fund Agreement.
Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of..licenses
#6687-6870.
Mayor Thorsen abstained from .license numbers 6821 and 6822. Member Anderson abstained
from,License numbers 6729 and 6730.
Byerly's Liquor - Change ofClosingTime on Friday
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call an informal hearing for
April 7, 1981 to consider the changing of closing time for off -sale liquor on Fridays
regarding Byerly's Liquor request.
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March 17, 1981
Review of Food Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer staff memos regarding
a revision to food establishment fees to the City Attorney and ask that he prepare
a draft ordinance.
No -Fault Grievance Procedures.- Attorney's Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to adopt the process outlined by
the attorney and to refer attorney's memo to the Human Rights Commission for
their information.
Call for Public Hearing - Proposed Drug Enforcement Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing
regarding proposed Drug Enforcement ordinance for April 7, 1981.
Call' "for Public Hearing - Proposed Ordinance Amendment - On -Sale Liquor License
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing
for first reading on the.proposed ordinance amendment regarding On -Sale Liquor
License fees for April 7, 1981.
South Fork Dredging - Sweeney Lake
City Engineer presented proposed project, explaining that this could be incorporated
into the plans for future storm sewer project.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve proposed work and
appropriate $22,890 from the Public Works fund.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the plans and authorize
ads for bids.
South Wirth Parkway Ponding
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the design of South
Wirth pond as presented, and approve the delay of construction until it is determined
what will be done with the easterly portion of the property.
Dutch Elm Reimbursement
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the disbursement of $2.32
per inch to residents as requested by the Park a Recreation Department for the Dutch
Elm reimbursement.
Comprehensive.Storm Sewer Policy
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the financing plan and
authorize the staff to submit to the Council a final comprehensive Storm Sewer Policy
and timetable for its implementation.
Announcement of Meetings
It was announced that there will be a meeting of the Communications Subcommittee on
March 24 at 3:30 in the .Valley Room.
Also announced was a meeting of the Mayor and Councilmember Anderson regarding I-394
and light rail transit to be held on March 23, at 1:30 in the Mayor/Council office.
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Traffic Safety Award - S.T.P.
Butch LaBerge,. Hopkins Chief of.Poli.ce, representing the Hennepin County Chiefs
Association presented the S.T.P. award to the Department of Public Safety. Jim
Crawford, Director of Public Safety accepted the award. Glen Olson, Deputy
Director of Public Safety, and Bob Shellum also were present and made comments regarding
the program and the participation of the Department.
Public Heari.ng.- 2nd Reading. -.General Mills Rezoning
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman.and carried to bring on the table for
second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
Industrial Zoning District - General Mills, Incorporated
The Mayor 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 Stockman 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 STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing.- Second Reading - Business & Professional Office.Zoning District
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and.carried to defer second reading for
Staff proposal on revised height limit.
Public Hearing -Second Reading - Addition of Conditional Use Zoning District
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer the second reading of
the Addition of the Conditional Use Zoning District ordinance for staff proposal of
revision.
Public Hearing - Pondwood Industrial Revenue Bond Issue
Mr. Bill Peterson, the Pondwood architect, made presentation of the proposed Pondwood
project.
The Mayor opened the meeting.for public input and persons present to do so were
given the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer the Pondwood Industrial
Bond Issue to April 7, 1981.
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Time Extension for P.U.D. #28
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve a 90 day extension for
P.U.D. #28 until June 17, 1981.
Public Hearing First Reading - Noise Control Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for first
reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
.(Adoption of Supplemental Subdivision to Noise Ordinance)
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 Stockman. and carried to approve on first reading the
ordinance herein quoted by title.
Public Item - Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals.- CCS Phase it Parking
Mr. McCarty of CCS was present to comment on the BZA's response to the proposed project.
Mr. Swedberg of the BZA presented the BZA's position.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to grant an appeal and approve
the proposed 126 parking spaces for CCS project.
Public Item - First Reading - Composition of Planning Commission
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring to the table for first
reading the proposed ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Composition of the Planning Commission)
MOVED by Anderson,. seconded by Johnson and carried to approve on first reading the
amendment to the ordinance herein quoted by title.
Confirmation of Commission Appointments
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to confirm the commission
appointements except for the Board of Zoning Appeals appointements which will
be made in April.
Resolution - Setting Mayor and Council Salaries
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:]
RESOLUTION
SETTING MAYOR AND COUNCIL SALARIES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
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Resolution - Setting Mayor and Council Salaries continued
Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, 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
Informational Letter Reoardina Disorderly Conduct
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the letter to be sent
to all magazine sellers in Golden Valley.
Community Center Solicitation Committee
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the letter and list
of solicitation candidates noting additional names, and authorize sending letters
to them.
Building Board of Review Applicants
No action taken.
Planning Commission Understanding of Housing Policy
No action taken.
Commission Dinner
Councilmember Johnson volunteered to handle arrangements for the Commission Dinner to
be held at the Brookview Community Room on May 7, or May 14th.
Boston Planninq Conference
No action taken.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to adjourn at 10:00 P.M.
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ATTEST:
Regular Meeting
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City Council
April 7, 1931
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 7300 Golden Valley
Road in said City on April 7, 1931 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Mayor Thorsen, Councilmembers Anderson, Johnson,
Mitchell, Stockman. Also present were: Jeff Sweet - City Manager, Lowell Odland -
Engineer, Robert Skare City Attorney, and Secretary - Joan Thompson.
roval of Minutes - March 17, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of March 17,
1981 as amended:
Page 57 - Quotations - Repair of Water Truck - change from "transferred"
to "charged equally to the Street Maintenance fund and the Park Maintenance"
Page 54 - No -Fault Grievance Procedures - change paragraph to read:
"...and carried to adopt the process recommended by Human Rights Commission
and to refer attorney's memo to them for their information."
Page 55 - Fire Department - 1981 Capital Expenditure items - change "Conway
Fire" estimate to "$1,432.08".
*Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the items on the
consent agenda indicated by an asterisk(-), except for items 1D.
*I i rancac
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of
licenses #6871-7030.
*Minutes - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - 2/19/81 and 1/25/81
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission for 1/25/81 and 2/19/81.
*Call Public Hearing - Easement Petition - 5/5/81
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call for public hearing regarding
the Easement Petition from Marjorie Kress-Joanis and William J. Joanis of 1450
Natchez Ave. Golden Valley.
*Call Public Hearinq - 9201 Plymouth - Rezonina from Multi-Dwellinq to Industrial
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing regarding
the rezoning from multi -dwelling to industrial at 9201 Plymouth Avenue for 5/5/81.
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*Mileage Policy
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the staff recommendations
regarding mileage reimbursement adjustment as outlined below:
POSITION EXISTING PROPOSED
City Manager
Deputy Director (2)
Recreation Superintendent
Private vehicle used for
City purposed
$175.00 per month
125.00 per month
125.00 per month
19C per mile
$200.00 per month
150.00 per month
150.00 per month
23� per mile
*Quotations - Trail Groomer
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the purchase of a trail
groomer from the low bidder - Kromer Company. The bids were as follows:
Kromer Co. $4,152.00
Reed Sales & Service 4,499.50
Northern Turf Equipment 4,690.00
Monies for the above will be charged to account#01-4540-610-67.
*Quotations - Sewer Jet Hose
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the purchase of sewer
jet hose from the lowest responsible bidder Flexible Pipe Tool Co. The bids
were as follows:
*Air -Hydraulic System $ 980.00
Flexible Pipe Tool 1,150.00
Clutch & U -Joint 1,485.00
*Staff recommended not to use the hose that Air -Hydraulic System would provide due
to past experience with that same hose.
*Bid Opening Tree Stump Removal - April 2, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid for the removal of
trees and stumps that are diseased to the low bidder - Midwest Stump Removal for
the amount of $83,752.00. The bids were as follows:
Midwest Stump Removal $83,752.00
Arps Tree Service 88,107.00
Ceres Tree Co. 89,353.50
Tim's Tree Service 96,404.00
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*Bid Openings - Sewer Repair
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid for sewer
repair of 81 SR 1 to the low bidder - Orvedahl Construction in the amount of
$106,552.00, and to authorize the expenditure from the utility reserve. The bids
were as follows:
Orvedahl Construction
$106,552.00
G. L. Contracting
110,335.00
0 & P Construction
117,216.10
Northdale Construction
130,610.00
Julian Johnson Construction
130,786.00
Frank Jedlicki, Inc.
135,300.00
Orfei & Sons
137,084.99
Lametti & Sons, Inc.
141,000.00
Burschville Construction
148,394.50
Widmer Bros.
150,604.00
Nodland Assoc.
151,005.00
*Employee Assistance Program
MOVED by Johnson,
seconded by Stockman
and carried to authorize the hiring of Human
Resource Associates
on a per referral
basis, and to transfer $600 from the General
Contingency to the
Personnel Division
to pay for costs anticipated.
Bills
MOVED by Anderson,
seconded by Johnson
and carried to approve payment of the bills as
submitted, except
for check #10645 which
shall be voided.
Claims - Dram Shop Violation at Brookview
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer the letter from All
Nation Insurance Company and the letter from Lauhead & Morrow, Ltd. to the attorney
and our insurance company for review.
Solicitor's License - VFW Poppy Sale
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of a solicitor'!
license to the VFW for their Poppy Sale as requested.
Mr. Bernard Kelm, Commander of the VFW #7051 was present to make the request for waiver
of fee charged for the license to be used for further good of the community through
VFW work. The request was denied, since the ordinance does not provide for any waivers
of fees.
Perishable Food License
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of a
perishable food license to the Money Tree Co. for their sale to be held April 10
and 11th, 1981.
Peavey Transcient License
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to deny the request by Peavey
Co. for a transcient license due to the fact that the City Council has already
authorized a license for sale on the same requested dates in the same location.