05-05-81 City Council Minutes70
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 5,,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 May 5, 1981, at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, Attorney, Marinus Van Putten, Engineer
Lowell Odland, and Secretary, Joan Thompson.
Approval of Minutes - April 21, 1981
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and -carried to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held April 21, 1981 as amended:
Page 77 - Contract with Robert Close, fourth line should read -
"...Public Works Reserve forhiringof Robert Close for...
Page 75 - Tax -Exempt Financing - second paragraph, second
line should read, -"....contact knowledgable persons and.."
*Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the items listed on the
consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk(*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to pay the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the issuance of licenses
#7050-7070.
*Minutes of Board of Zoning Appeals - April 14, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the minutes
from the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of April 14, 1981.
*Minutes - Building Board of Review - April 21, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the minutes of
the Building Board of Review meeting of April 21, 1981.
*Department of Corrections Lockup Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the Department
of Corrections Lockup Report.
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*Hennepin County - Signals Co. Rd. 66
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to concur in the award to Premier
Electric Construction Co. as recommended by Hennepin County for a traffic signal
project at Golden Valley Medical Center entrance.
*Call Public Hearing - Teacher's Addition - June 2, 1981
This item was deleted due to a withdraw] of request for platting.
*Call for Feasibility Study - 81 SI 3
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
81 S 13
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,
Mitchell, 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
*CDBG - Approval of Final Budget - Year VII
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Authorizing submission of the City of Golden Valley Community
Development Program to Hennepin County for consideration as
Part of the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block
Grant Application, in accord with the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended.
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
*Ouotations - Tractor Repair
Repairs were authorized on an emergency basis at this date.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to ratify the repair bid awarded to
Scharber 1, Sons for the amount of $1,200.00 - the lowest responsible estimate.
*Quotations - Summer Brochure
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the printing of the
Park and Recreation Department Summer Brochure by Carron Advertising Art, the lowest
responsible bidder in the amount of $1,740.00.
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Quotations - Summer Brochure - continued
The bids were as follows:
Universal Marketing $2,479.00
A. S. Industries, Inc. 2,139.00
Post Publishing 1,755.00
Carron Advertising Art 1,740.00
-Transfer of funds - Snow/Ice Control to Trail and Open Space Maintenance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the transfer of
$3,600 be transferred from Program 448-37, Snow and Ice Control to Program 661-67,
Trail and Open Space Maintenance due to use of street personnel for open space clean
up.
Perishable Food License Monev Tree
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of a perishable
food license to Money Tree for a sale to be held May 8 and 9, 1981, amending the
application to specify the times for the sale.
Minutes - Planning Commission - April 13, April 27, 1981
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Planning Commission for April 13 and April 27, 1981.
Call for Public Hearing - Residential, R-2, Multiple Dwelling - June 2, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call a public hearing regarding
Residential, R-2, Multiple Dwelling ordinance for June 2, 1981.
Public Hearing - Ottawa Alley Vacation
Lowell Odland, City Engineer presented the vacation petition to the Council.
Mrs. Joanis, 1415 Natchez Avenue S. - proponent
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Tom Ronk - 1445 Ottawa opposed the vacation.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to defer this item to May 26, 1981
to allow the Council to have the opportunity for site visitation, and for the
Attorney to research the vacation.
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Public Hearinq - First Readinq - P.U.D. Ordinance
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring to the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
Planned Unit Developments
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 ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Hearing - First Reading - Rezoning from Multi -Dwelling to Industrial - Vanman
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to bring to the table for first
reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
Industrial Zoning District - Vanman Construction
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity express their views thereon.
Mr. Herb Polachek of the Planning Commission presented the recommendation.
Mr. Vanman - proponent
Paul Johnson - 6300 Wayzata asked to define light industrial.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve on first reading the
ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, and to direct the staff to research
potential for property to be zoned light industrial and provide a timetable of
rezoning for the proponent. Upon vote being taken, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Item - First Reading- Amendment to Building Code - deleting Floor Area Requirements
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring to the table for first
reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Building and Zoning Requirements under Chapter IV of Cidy Code
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve on first reading the
ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
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Public Item - Second Reading - On -Sale Liquor License Fee
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring to the table for second
reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Fees for On -Sale Liquor Licenses
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve on second reading the
ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Item - Second Readinq - Mavor and Council Salaries
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring to the table for second
reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Council and Mayor Salary Schedule
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve on second reading
the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Item - Request for Plat Waiver - David Reinke - 90115 23rd Avenue N.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the waiver of platting for
9045 23rd Avenue N. as recommended by the Planning Commission.
PARCEL A: That part of Lot 3, Block 2, Miller's Meadow, Hennepin County,
Minnesota lying West of the East 140 feet thereof, as measured at right angles
to the East line of said Lot 3, and its Northerly extension.
PARCEL B: The East 140 feet of Lot 3, Block 2, Miller's Meadow, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, as measured at a right angle to the East line of said Lot 3, and its
Northerly extension.
Public Item - Request for Waiver - RSL 120 - Resolution
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 120
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Public Item - Request for Waiver - RSL 120 - continued
The motion for the.adoption of the foregoing resolution was dulyisecond.ed by Member
Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, andthe following voted againstth
same: none, whereupon.said resolution was declared passed and aopted, signed by the
Mayor and her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Bok Page
Solid Waste Update
Ms. Peggy Breimayer presented.an update of the Solid Waste proje t for Hennepin Co.
Thrifty Scot Motel - Fee Refund
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman.an.d carried to approve a refund to Thrifty
Scot Motel to be -pro -rated for a quarterly charge of $127.50, and to revise City
procedure to allow the same for similar situations. Paul Johnso , Manager of Thrifty
Scot expressed his appreciation for Council action in this matte.
Leaf Collection Program - St. Louis Park communication dated Apr1l 24, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the letter from
St. Louis Park regarding leaf collection.
South Fork No Build Option
MOVED by Johnson,.seconded by Mitchell -and carried to receive and file the memo from
Barr Engineering regarding a SouthFork•- No Build Option.
Feasibility Study - 81 SS 2
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the feasibility
study for 81 SS 2.
Reclamation Application - Vanman Construction Co.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve th land reclamation permit
for Vanman Construction.
Resolution - Authorizing Sale of Fire Station #2
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and mored its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Determining that certain public property is no longer necessary for
public purposes and authorizing the sale thereof
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Mitchell and upon vote being taken thereon, the following member voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following voted against the
same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted, signed by the
Mayor and her siganture attested by the Clerk. See Resolution.Book Page
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Specifications for Sale of Fire Station #2
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the specifications for
sale with addition of the statement on page 3 of the specs to read:
add - 13. Preference will be given to -development of double bungalows
offering maximum opportunities for owner occupancy.
Termination Agreement - John Brenna
Deferred to May 12, 1981.
Salary Adjustment - Chuck Corlett
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman -and carried to approve a salary adjustment
to be paid to Chuck Corlett in the amount of $250 per week while he assumes the
responsibility of Golf Operations Manager.
Status Report - Babe Ruth/Little League Field Use
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the status
report on Babe Ruth/Little League field use submitted by the City Manager.
Surfacing Laurel Avenue
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve proposed 3" bituminous
wearing course over the existing granular road bed on Laurel Avenue between Jersey
Avenue and Florida Avenue and authorize the expenditure from State Aid Roads Fund.
Announcements of Meetings
None
Progress Reports from Subcommittees
Councilmember Stockman will make a progress report on June 2, 1981.
Guidelines addendum report from Councilmember Johnson.
Proposed Special Proclamations Policy
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the proclamations policy
submitted as follows:
SPECIAL PROCLAMATIONS POLICY
The City Council will consider only proclamations which relate to
City departments or services and Golden Valley -based service
organizations. The following criteria will be used in considering
any proclamations:
1. Should not conflict with other activities
or programs in the City.
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Proposed Special Proclamations Policy - continued
2. Should enhance civic appeal, ie. honor persons
or groups that have provided a civic service,
hence encouraging others to do that same.
3. Should not be discriminating in nature or
tend to have a negative impace on other's
civil rights.
4. Should not promote.activity of a religious
nature or benefit any particular business.
League of Minnesota Cities - Annual Conference - June 9-12, 1981
Councilmember Anderson instructed Secretary to make arrangements for her to attend
the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference to be held on June 9-12, 1981.
Schedule Session with Planning Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to.schedule to meet with the Planning
Commission to discuss the P.U.D. for May 19, 1981 at 8:00.
HRA Rescheduled
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to reschedule the HRA meeting for
May 12 at.6:30.
Adjournment
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to adjourn at 8:55 P.M.
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