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09-15-81 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council September 15, 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 September 15, 1981 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; Assistant City Engineer, Tom Snetsinger; City Attorney, Robert Skare; and Secretary, Judy Nally. Approval of Minutes - September 1, 1981 MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of September 1, 1981, as amended: Page 170: Public Hearing —First Reading - 4680 Olson Memorial Highway - Rezoning to Radio Zoning — correct spelling, first paragraph - "Jean.." Page 168: Public Item - Preliminary Plat Approval - Meadowbrook School Addition - omit word, third paragraph - "instead of land.... " Page 166: Fire Station Sale Proceeds - add word, second line "Fire Station #2..•„ Page 166: National League of Cities,'Detroit, Michigan, November 28 - December 2, 1981 - add word, last line - "Minnesota headquarters..." Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except item 3E. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. Diamond Construction Response to Hazardous Building Order MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the response from Diamond Construction regarding the property located at 3202 Kyle Avenue. *Licenses MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of license #7175 and #7176 as submitted. Itinerant Food License - Paradise Seafood Mr. and Mrs. Crespo Wiese - Proponent - were present to answer questions from the Council and staff about icing of their product in transportation and storage. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to deny the itinerant food license for Paradise Seafood because of a questionable method of refrigeration in the transportation and storage process. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 15, 1981 Itinerant Food License - Freezer Boat Seafood MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve the itinerant food license for Freezer Boat Seafood, consistent with the staff recommendation. Searchlight License - Ground Round MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the searchlight license for Ground Round for September 21, 22, and 23, 1981 from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Solicitor's License - Good Shepherd School MOVED by Johnson, seconded,by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Good Shepherd School. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Item 1F: Human Rights Commission - August 13, 1981 Item 1G: Open Space and Recreation Commission - August 24, 1981 Item 1H: Board of Zoning Appeals - September 8, 1981 Human Rights Commission - Letter Regarding Prejudice Dr. Hobbs - Chair - Human Rights Commission - was present to answer questions and receive comments from the City Council regarding the letter, resolution and information form which will be sent to area businesses. The list of businesses is being prepared by the Human Rights Commission. The City Council had the following suggestions: Add to the resolution, after the second paragraph: "Prejudice and bigotry should be eradicatd from our community lest we all become affected." Add to the letter, after the third paragraph: "Prejudice and bigotry should be eradicatd from our community lest we all become affected." It was also suggested that the Mayor and the Chair of the Human Rights Commission sign the letter which will be sent. The Mayor will discuss the signing of the letter further with Dr. Hobbs. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve the signing of the 1 etter by the Mayor and possibly the Chair of- the' Human Rights Commission and to send it out with the enclosures, as modified, and send it out to the list which will be supplied by the Human Rights Commission. Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: - RESOLUTION REGARDING PREJUDICE AND BIGOTRY IN THE COMMUNITY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a 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 Eand adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book;Page September 15, 1981 Dr. Hobbs - Chair - Human Rights Commission and Barbara Bailey - Senior Citizen Coordinator - were present to answer questions and concerns from the City Council. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the City to participate in the Partners for Progress funding Consortium. Letter from Open Space and Recreation Commission Regarding Part-time Secretary MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from the Open Space and Recreation Commission regarding a part-time Secretary and consider it during budget deliberations. Letter from the Holiday Motor Motel Regarding Waiving Restrictions on the Purc ase and Consumptionof-Liquor for Trade Fair and Request to Set p anopies MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to grant a waiver of Section 300:60 for the Holiday Motor Motel so that they can sell liquor within their property for September 19, 1981 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to allow the Holiday Motor Motel to set up canopies, as specified in their letter for September 19, 1981. Public Hearing - First Reading - Miscellaneous Administrative Amendments MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Miscellaneous Administrative Amendments) The Mayor 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 motion carried unanimously to approve on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was�as follows: ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES Public Hearing - RSL 121 —York Avenue and Zephyr Place The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Bob Merriman - 1806 Zephyr Place - He was present to ask that a light be installed at the south end of Zephyr Place. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adop- tion, with the addition of a light at the south end of Zephyr Place. RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 121 Regular Meeting of the City Council Partners for Progress Funding Consortium September 15, 1981 Dr. Hobbs - Chair - Human Rights Commission and Barbara Bailey - Senior Citizen Coordinator - were present to answer questions and concerns from the City Council. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the City to participate in the Partners for Progress funding Consortium. Letter from Open Space and Recreation Commission Regarding Part-time Secretary MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from the Open Space and Recreation Commission regarding a part-time Secretary and consider it during budget deliberations. Letter from the Holiday Motor Motel Regarding Waiving Restrictions on the Purc ase and Consumptionof-Liquor for Trade Fair and Request to Set p anopies MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to grant a waiver of Section 300:60 for the Holiday Motor Motel so that they can sell liquor within their property for September 19, 1981 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to allow the Holiday Motor Motel to set up canopies, as specified in their letter for September 19, 1981. Public Hearing - First Reading - Miscellaneous Administrative Amendments MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Miscellaneous Administrative Amendments) The Mayor 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 motion carried unanimously to approve on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was�as follows: ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES Public Hearing - RSL 121 —York Avenue and Zephyr Place The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Bob Merriman - 1806 Zephyr Place - He was present to ask that a light be installed at the south end of Zephyr Place. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adop- tion, with the addition of a light at the south end of Zephyr Place. RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 121 Regular Meeting of the City Council September 15, 1981 Public Hearinq - RSL 121 - York Avenue and Zephyr Place - Continued The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson and upon a 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page Public Hearing - City Manager's Proposed Use of Revenue Sharing Funds The Mayor 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 Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the City Manager's proposed uses of Revenue Sharing Funds. Public Hearing - Second Reading - Rezoning to Radio Zoning District - 4680 Olson Memorial Highway MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Radio Zoning District - Minnesota Communications) Jean Pool - Proponent - was present to answer questions from the Council The Mayor 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 motion carried unanimously to approve on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES Letter from Harrigan and Hanley Regarding Florida Properties John Harrigan - Attorney for Florida Properties - was present to ask that the construction date of Laurel Avenue from Florida to Colorado be moved up from 1985 or put in a temporary road. MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the communication from Florida Properties and to ask the staff to look at other alternatives for the section of Laurel Avenue between Florida and Colorado and bring back a report for the October 6, 1981 Council meeting. John Harrigan asked that he receive a copy of the staff recommendation and staff report. *Letter from General Mills Regarding Softball Diamond Use MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from General Mills regarding softball diamond use. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 15, 1981 *Letter from Business Furniture, Inc. Regarding Tent Sale MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to grant approval to Business Furniture, Inc. to set up a tent for a sale to be held September 24 - 26, 1981. Letter from Jim Lupient Oldsmobile Co. Regarding Air Supported Structure Jim Lupient - Owner - was present to request that the City Council grant him permission to erect an air supported structure from October thru May. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to grant approval to Jim Lupient Oldsmobile Co. to erect an air supported structure from October 15 to May 15 for the remaining four years of the Conditional Use Permit. Letter from Mrs. Donald Erickson Regarding Storm Sewer at Golden Valley Road and Florida Avenue MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the expenditure of $6,000 from the Public Works Reserve Fund to improve storm drainage at the corner of Golden Valley Road and Florida Avenue. *Resolution Changing Polling Place Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page *Resolution in Appreciation to Employer's Association of Greater Minneapolis Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION TO EMPLOYER'S ASSOCIATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page *Appointment of Election Judges MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to appoint the election judges for the city election as recommended by the Director of Administrative Services. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 15, 1981 *Final Note Resolution Approving Industrial Revenue Bonds for PUD #28 - Pondwood Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR PUD #28 - PONDWOOD OFFICE PARK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page *Purchase of Portable Generator MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the purchase of a portable generator from Comb Co. for $800, expen- ditures to be made from the Building Fund. *Call for Feasibility Study - RSL 122 - West Marie Lane and Hampton Road Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT RSL 122 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page *Call for Public Hearing - RSL 122 - West Marie Lane and Hampton Road - 10/20/81 Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 122 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell and upon a 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page Regular Meeting of the City Council it Call for Public Hearing - 81 SI 6 - Sunny Ridge Lane - 10/6/81 September 15, 1981 Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 81 SI 6 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson and upon a 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 Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page Brookview Advisory Committee Glen Christiansen, George Murad, Dave Meyers, Fred Sicora, and Donald Singer - were present to answer questions from the Council regarding their proposal to appoint a committee or commission to oversee the operation of the Brookview Golf Course. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize a council subcommittee to report back to the full Council with a recommendation for structure and charge of a new advisory group relative to the operation of Brookview, the report to be submitted at the October 20, 1981 meeting. The Mayor appointed Councilmember Stockman and herself as the Council subcom- mittee to discuss the Brookview Advisory Group. The first meeting will be held either September 22 or 23, 1981. *Supplementary Appropriation for BRW Ballfield Study MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize an appropriation of $700 from the General Contingency to the Parks and Recreation Department to cover the additional of costs by BRW for the ballfield study. Reschedule November 3, 1981 Council Meeting Date MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to reschedule the first meeting in November to November 4, 1981 at 6:30 PM North West Hennepin Human Services Council Idell Silberman and Barbara McKerman were present to update the Council on the proposed funding cuts for the NWHHSC and also give a summary of the programs which the Council has participated in. The City of Golden Valley has been designated to contact Mr. Sivanich who is a Hennepin County Commissioner to talk to him regarding the funding cuts proposed for the Council. It was suggested that the Mayor and Councilmember Johnson contact Mr. Sivanich and set up a meeting with him and any other Councilmembers who are available are encouraged to attend. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the golden galley CitCoutic;l Henneain �oun trong support for the NWHHSC and its udget being maintainedy p y. 1 1 fi Regular Meeting of the City Council Consultant Selection for Infiltration and Inflow Study September 15, 1981 1.51 Jeff Sweet outlined the background and reviewed the staff recommendation. Bob Pfefferle - Donohue & Associates, Inca and Bob Mayeron - Professional Services Group, Inc. - were both present to outline their proposals for the infiltration and inflow program and were also present to answer questions from the Council. MOVED by Mitchell that themayor and Manager enter into an agreement with Donohue & Associates to perform the infiltration and inflow analysis for $90,000. The motion was not seconded. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager to enter into an agreement with Professional Services Group, Inc. to perform the infiltration and inflow analysis for $80,000. Councilmember Mitchell voted no. Bid Opening - Installation of Civil Defense Sirens - 9/14/81 Dean Mooney - Deputy Director - was present to explain the specifications and to recommend award to Electric Service Company, the lowest responsible bidder who met the specifications. 'Thomas Green - Mid Central Fire - was present to explain the reasons for his deviation from the bid specifications and answer questions from the Council. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried to authorize the contract award for installation and improvements for the Civil Defense warning sirens to Electric Service Company in the amount of $53,488. Councilmembers Stockman and Johnson voted no. The bids were as follows: Mid Central Fire $46,800* *Did not meet specifications Electric Service Company 53,488 Fire App Associates, Inc. 57,372 Lehn Electric 57,933 T. J. CoMMUni cats ons 85,425 *Information Presented to Seeman Park Residents MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the February 13, 1981 letter from John Brenna, Parks and Recreation Director, the February 25, 1981 memo regarding the Seeman Park neighborhood meeting and the September 9, 1981 letter to the Seeman Park neighbors from Jeff Sweet. Franchise Ordinance for Cable TV Jeff Sweet informed the Council that the Franchise Ordinance was approved unanimously on Monday, September 14, 1981 by the Cable TV Commission. This ordinance will also have to approved by the Golden Valley City Council at a later date. Any community will have 30 days to withdraw, following the publication of the ordinance. 1 1 5W Regular Meeting of the City Council September 15, 1981 Possible Conflict of Interest Jeff Sweet informed the Council that his son is attending Breck School in the afternoon. He has discussed this with the City Attorney and the City Attorney stated it was not a conflict of interest, but with the traffic problems surrounding Breck School he felt that the Council should be advised. The Council felt no conflict of interest existed. Neighbors surrounding Breck School also have questions about use of school property regarding the use of the tennis courts and playground. Announcements of Meetings The City Council will meet with the Community Center Solicitation Committee on October 14, 1981 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers. Adjournment MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 PM. < --::: -- -:: --;,, , - y - - Rose yors ayor ATTEST: J 0 Nal 1 Secretary 1