02-02-82 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 2, 1982
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 February 2, 1982 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; City Engineer, Lowell
Odland; Acting City Attorney, Marinus Van Putten; and Deputy City Clerk, Judy Nally.
Approval of Minutes - January 19, 1982
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of January 19, 1982, as amended:
Page 20: Public Item - Removal of Stop Signs on Laurel at Sumter - Fourth
Paragraph - Correct last name of resident at 500 Sumter Avenue -
"Brener". Seventh Paragraph - Add "the staff to" after request in the
first line.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of February 2, 1982, as amended:
Addition of Item 5D: Attorney Request for Executive Session Regarding Animal
Humane Society Lawsuit
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 (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Claim from Dean Paulson
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the claim and refer it to the Attorney and the insurance company.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #7295 to #7300.
Solicitor's License and Perishable Food License - William Hall
Lowell Odland reviewed the staff report for the perishable food license.
William Hall - Proponent - was present to answer questions from the Council.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 2, 1982
Solicitor's License and Perishable Food License - William Hall - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to deny
the request for a door-to-door license for perishable food and request that the
staff write a letter to Mr. Hall clarfying the reasons for denial which are:
1. No City control over the maintenance of temperatures of the frozen products
while being handled for sale.
2. No way for the City to provide daily verification of the source of supply or
the assurance that previous supplies not sold on any day were not tainted or
contaminated through handling or maintenance of temperatures.
3. No way for the City to provide for control of weights and measures, i.e.,
farm products sold by pound, etc.
4. Proliferation of door-to-door sales of seasonal items in the community with
no adequate controls or supervision of products or vendors.
5. Effects on local merchants who comply with all city, health and license
requirements and who are taxpaying properties in the community.
*Searchlight License - MGM Liquor
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the searchlight license for MGM liquor for February 11, 12, 13 and 15.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - January 25, 1982
Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 25, 1982
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - December 17, 1981
Tax Exempt Financing Committee - December 2, 1981 and January 6, 1982
Community Center Solicitation Committee - January 19, 1982
*Call for Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - PUD #33 - North Wirth Parkway
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for approval of the General Plan of Development for PUD #33,
North Wirth Parkway for March 2, 1982.
*Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Teacher Addition - 3/2/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Teacher Addition, 2480
Winnetka Avenue North for March 2, 1982.
Softball Rules
Chuck Corlett - Acting Parks and Recreation Director - answered questions from
the Council relative to softball rules.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the softball rules and request that the Open Space and Recreation
Commission review the softball rules yearly relative to the number of non-residents
allowed to participate in relation to the availability of facilities.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 2, 1982
Laurel Avenue Greenbelt
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Laurel Avenue Greenbelt memo and discuss the report at the Council/
Manager meeting of February 9, 1982.
Community Center Rental Fees
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the recommendation from the Open Space and Recreation Commission to increase the
rental fee for non-residents to $350.
General Sheet Metal
Jerry Mundt and Dave Thompson - Tax Exempt Financing Committee Members - were
present to answer questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to discuss
the proposed changes to the Tax Exempt Financing Policy at the February 9, 1982
Council/Manager meeting.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to defer
calling a public hearing for the proposal of General Sheet Metal for tax exempt
financing until February 16, 1982.
Call for Public Hearing - H. I. Enterprises Industrial Revenue Development Bonds -
3/2/82
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER
THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT;
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
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 City
Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 222-224.
Request Issues for Review by the Executive Committee of the Community Center
Solicitation Committee
The Council is requested to forward any issues for review by the Executive
Committee of the Community Center Solicitation Committee to Jeff Sweet by
February 5, 1982.
Set New Date with Communitv Center Solicitation Committee
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to set a
meeting with the Community Center Solicitation Committee for March 11, 1982 at
7:00 PM at the City Hall.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 2, 1982
Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit for Car Rental and Repair
Services - 7000 Wayzata Bou evar
Jim Lupient - Proponent - was present to answer questions from the Council.
Mike Miller - Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator - was present and reviewed
the Planning Commission and staff recommendations and answered questions from
the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for Industrial Zoning District)
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing or seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Landscaping to the specifications of the Building Board of Review of the 35
foot front yard area on the three sides of the site facing streets.
2. Removal of gasoline pumps and underground fuel storage tanks in accordance
with City tank removal guidelines promulgated by the City Fire Marshal and
City Building Inspector, except for one pump island which may be retained
for Jim Lupient sales and rental car use.
3. The exterior building materials to be determined by the Building Board of
Review.
4. Limitation of the number of cars parked to the south and east of the
building to 11 as indicated on the site plan and limitation of the number of
cars parked to the north of the building to the number reasonably spaced
outside of the 35 foot minimum setbacks from the streets on the east and
north, to be delineated on plans submitted for approval of the Building
Board of Review prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed
addition.
5. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of
the Conditional Use Permit.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit for Service Station -
69 0 Wayzata Boulevard
Leo Martin - Proponent - was present to answer questions from the Council.
Mike Miller - Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator - was present and reviewed
the Planning Commission and staff recommendations and answered questions from
the Council.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 2, 1982
Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit for Service Station -
6980 Wayzata Boulevard - Continue
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for Industrial Zoning District)
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing or seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, subject to the
following condition:
1. Vehicle parking on-site shall be restricted to those areas designated for
parking on the site plan only. Violation of this condition shall be grounds
for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit for Trunk Rental - 6980
Wayzata Boulevard
Leo Martin - Proponent - was present to answer questions from the Council.
Mike Miller - Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator - was present and reviewed
the Planning Commission and staff recommendations and answered questions from
the Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for Industrial Zoning District)
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing or seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The operators of said business understand and agree not to park any rental
trucks and/or trailers within any parking area needed for required off street
parking as noted by the City Zoning Ordinance in accordance with the approved
site plan.
2. All vehicles and equipment used for rental purposes must be stored elsewhere
on the site and properly screened from view.
3. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of
the conditional use permit.
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February 2, 1982
Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit for Trunk Rental - 6980
Wayzata Boulevard - ontinue
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - RSL 128 - Glenden Terrace
Lowell Odland presented the project.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
John Malinka - 2925 Regent Avenue North - He had questions regarding the spacing
of poles, the City's overall plan for street lights, costs, benefits to residents
and how the lights turn on and off.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to rescind
Resolution 28 regarding RSL 120.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
Public Hearing - CDBG Program Amendment for Ewald Redevelopment Project
Alda Peikert - Planning Assistant - reviewed the amendment and answered questions.
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.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
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 Pages 226-227.
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 128
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 225.
Public Hearing - CDBG Program Amendment for Ewald Redevelopment Project
Alda Peikert - Planning Assistant - reviewed the amendment and answered questions.
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.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
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 Pages 226-227.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 2, 1982
Public Hearing - CDBG Program Amendment for Ewald Redevelopment Project -
Continued
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION FINDING THE EWALD PROPERTY IN GOLDEN VALLEY
TO BE BLIGHTED AND A BLIGHTING INFLUENCE ON THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Johnson 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 Pages 228-229.
Public Hearinq - Second Readinq - False Alarm Ordinance
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(The Alarm Ordinance)
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.
Public Hearinq - Second Readinq - Wine License Ordinance
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Liquor and Beverages)
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 Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Poppleton & Associates - Evaluation of Bor-Son Housing Request
Sam Poppleton - Poppleton & Associates - reviewed the evaluation of the housing
request.
Alda Peikert - Planning Assistant - reviewed the financing available from CDBG
funds.
Don Jacobson - Bor-Son - updated the Council on the meetings which were held
with the residents surrounding the project, and reviewed the buy -down financing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 2, 1982
Poppleton & Associates - Evaluation of Bor-Son Housing_ Request - Continued
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
timetable and to authorize the staff to take the necessary action to implement it.
*Letter from Kay Gaaland Regarding Breck Antiques Show and Sale
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the request from Breck School for a Antiques Show on April 23, 24 and 25, 1982,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The City post temporary no parking signs for both sides of Ottawa Avenue
from Glenwood Avenue to Roanoke.
2. Provide an off-duty patrolman or similar individual for traffic control and
to direct parking around the area, especially during expected peak hours at
Glenwood Avenue and Ottawa Avenue.
3. Signs proposed would not be portable flashing type signs and the sign at
Ottawa Avenue and Glenwood Avenue would be informational and/or directional
and limited to 2 feet x 3 feet in size.
4. Fire lanes as posted and access to the school be maintained for fire and
public safety vehicles.
M. A. Mortenson - Request for Graco to Obtain the Industrial Revenue Bond
Financinq in Lieu of M. A. Mortenson
Noting that she would abstain from discussion and voting on this issue, Mayor
Thorsen passed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tem Anderson stating a potential conflict
of interest with M. A. Mortenson.
Roger King - Graco Vice President - was present to answer questions and concerns
of the Council.
Call for Public Hearinq - Graco Industrial Development Revenue Bonds - 3/2/82
Member Mitchell introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER
THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT;
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell and Stockman, and the following abstained:
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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 230-232.
Public Display Ordinance
Pat Hennessy - Attorney for
Best & Flanagan
- reviewed the proposed ordinace and
answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded
by Johnson and
motion carried unanimously to table
this item with the intent that each Council
Member will prepare a response, and
forward the response to the
Mayor by March
16, 1982, as to what action they feel
should be taken.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 2, 1982
Budget Reduction Plan
Jeff Sweet reviewed the recommended budget reductions proposed and answered questions.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
amending the budget to reflect the City Manager's recommended budget cuts, as follows:
Revenue:
Golf Car Midwest $67,500
Egebergs-Harley Davidson 71,550
*Printing of Police Department Forms - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
acceptance of the low quote from Mack Forms to print forms for the Public Safety
Department for $2,546.77. The quotes were as follows:
Watt -Peterson $10,994.00
Brooklyn Printing & Advertising 3,213.30
American Color Press 3,260.38
Mack Business Forms 2,546.77
*Bleachers for Sandburg Junior High - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
acceptance of the low quote from Klien & Associates for the purchase of Miracle
Bleachers for Sandburg Junior High for $4,900. The quotes were as follows:
Klien & Associates $ 4,900 (Miracle)
Earl F. Anderson & Associates 5,846 (Stadium Unlimited - Galvanized Steel)
5,597 (Stadium Unlimited - #10 Weathering Steel)
Minnesota Playground 6,696 (Aluma Stands)
5,561 (Dant Bleacher)
Decrease
Ad Valorem Tax (homestead credit portion)
$ 14,000
Decrease
State Aid
128,308
$T T2—,,0$
Increase
- Charge to HRA
15,000
Increase
- New Charge - Tree Disease
6,635
Expenditures:
Decrease
- Storm Sewer
12,000
Decrease
- Salaries - Public Safety Administration
20,000
Decrease
- Salaries - Parks and Recreation Administration
44,087
Decrease
- Salaries - Parks Maintenance - General
36,913
Decrease
- Salaries - Parks Maintenance - Other
3,169
Decrease
- Conferences & Travel - Accounting
700
Decrease
- Conferences & Travel - As determined by the City
Manager 3,844
$1TZ UR
*Furnishing
of Rental Golf Carts - Bids
MOVED by Johnson,
acceptance
seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
of the low bid from the lowest responsible bidder, Golf Cart Midwest,
to supply
golf carts for the Brookview Golf operation during
the 1982-1984
seasons for
$67,500. The bids were as follows:
Golf Car Midwest $67,500
Egebergs-Harley Davidson 71,550
*Printing of Police Department Forms - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
acceptance of the low quote from Mack Forms to print forms for the Public Safety
Department for $2,546.77. The quotes were as follows:
Watt -Peterson $10,994.00
Brooklyn Printing & Advertising 3,213.30
American Color Press 3,260.38
Mack Business Forms 2,546.77
*Bleachers for Sandburg Junior High - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
acceptance of the low quote from Klien & Associates for the purchase of Miracle
Bleachers for Sandburg Junior High for $4,900. The quotes were as follows:
Klien & Associates $ 4,900 (Miracle)
Earl F. Anderson & Associates 5,846 (Stadium Unlimited - Galvanized Steel)
5,597 (Stadium Unlimited - #10 Weathering Steel)
Minnesota Playground 6,696 (Aluma Stands)
5,561 (Dant Bleacher)
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Deferred Compensation Plan
February 2, 1982
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the amendment to the contract and authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company.
Attorney's Request for Executive Session Regarding Animal Humane Society Lawsuit
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call an
Executive Session of the City Council to confer with the City Attorney regarding
the Animal Humane Society Lawsuit for February 10, 1982 at 4:00 PM.
Announcements of Meetings
Council Member Anderson, Mayor Thorsen, Jeff Sweet and Lowell Odland will meet
on February 8, 1982 at 3:30 PM in the City Manager's Conference Room regarding
I-394.
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet every Thursday from February
4, 1982 to March 25, 1982 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the Valley Room regarding
Brookview.
Arrangements for Commission Interviews
The Council will interview all those persons who applied for Commission
appointments. Jan Prazak, George Murad and Harold Younghans were added to the
list of persons who will be asked if they are interested in serving on a
Commission.
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will interview prospective Commission
members on February 10, 1982 at 6:45 PM in the Valley Room.
Council Members Johnson and Mitchell will interview prospective Commission
members on February 17, 1982 at 4:00 PM in the Valley Room.
Brookview Subcommittee Report
Council Member Stockman stated the Brookview Subcommittee will keep the Council
updated and informed of any information regarding the Brookview Study Committee.
Any Council Member who has questions regarding the Brookview Study Committee
should contact Council Member Stockman, Mayor Thorsen or Jeff Sweet.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Work Tasks and Schedule of Meetings for the Brookview Study Committee.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 11:00 PM.
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J y Na y, Deputy City C er
February 2, 1982
Rosemary Thorse r